U.S. Ski & Snowboard hosts a number of Alpine projects and events to advance athletes through the development pipeline toward the National Development Group (NDG) and the U.S. Ski Team (USST). To learn more about upcoming training projects and competitions, please refer to the specific projects below and the race announcements to the right.
Pipelines have been a cornerstone in Alpine program design for over a decade, with the ultimate destination being a member of the U.S. Ski Team. During that time, pipelines were developed to illustrate how an athlete moves through the U.S. Ski & Snowboard competition system, and who is primarily responsible for the development of athletes at those different stages (clubs, regions,, U.S. Ski & Snowboard).
U.S. Ski & Snowboard's "Athlete Development Pipelines" has been a cornerstone in its program design for over a decade. During that time, pipelines were developed to illustrate how an athlete moves through the U.S. Ski & Snowboard competition system, and who is primarily responsible for the development of athletes at those different stages (clubs, divisions, U.S. Ski Team).
The U.S. Ski & Snowboard pipelines are intended to define the pace of development and lead program design both at the club and national level. In addition to educating parents and athletes about program design from the local level through the national team.
U.S. Ski and Snowboard encompass a variety of Sport Programs aimed at developing athletes to participate at the highest level of competition, all focusing on representing the United States on the international stage. In order to develop and achieve success, U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides a pipeline, criteria and support system for athletes, coaches, and officials, including supporting medical staff.