In support of efforts to minimize the transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), U.S. Ski & Snowboard in conjunction with the local organizing committee at the Auburn Ski Club Training Center and Division Team Leaders, have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the 2020 U.S. Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships.

In keeping with updated information from the State of California Department of Health and the recent recommendations from the Governor of California that non-essential gatherings of more than 250 people should be postponed, we are prioritizing the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, and spectators involved in these events. We are devastated to announce this cancelation, however, COVID-19 is a fast-evolving situation globally and we know this decision is in the best interest of our broader sport community with regards to handling the situation we are all facing.

We are grateful to the significant amount of work invested by the Organizing Committee – a volunteer group assembled with the Auburn Ski Club Training Center – who were excited to host a full week of events to the nation’s best skiers.

Due to the recently enacted European travel restrictions, and ongoing concerns in the United States and Canada regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), U.S. Ski & Snowboard is cancelling all remaining U.S. domestic events, and working to return all U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes back to the United States. In addition, Alpine Canada, and Nordiq Canada have cancelled events to coincide with U.S. Ski & Snowboard.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is also cancelling all sanctioned and scheduled events beginning Monday, March 16. This includes all club-level events for all disciplines and any unnecessary gatherings, including banquets, awards and end of season presentations, etc. Expect further updates on future events, including U.S. Ski & Snowboard Congress.

At this time, U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned events through Monday, March 16, will continue as scheduled, or as determined by local organizing committees, or local health and government officials that such events should be cancelled.

Individual participants of each event will be contacted by either the local organizing committees, clubs, or U.S. Ski & Snowboard regarding refunds of event entry fees.

The following major U.S. and Canadian events have been cancelled:

• Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup, Minneapolis, Minn.; March 17

• Moguls U.S. Freestyle National Championships, Squaw Valley, Calif.; March 19-22 

• Alpine Masters National Championships, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; March 17-20

• NASTAR National Championships, Snowmass, Colo.; March 24-28

• U.S. Alpine Tech Championships, Aspen Highlands, Colo.;  Mar. 28-31

• SuperTour Finals, at Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club in Vernon, B.C.; March 25-April 2

• NorAm Alpine Finals, Panorama, B.C.; March 17-24

In addition, the following events are currently taking place, and will continue as scheduled pending local health and government officials:

• U.S. Junior Moguls Nationals, Winter Park, Colo.; March 11-16

• U.S. Freestyle Aerial Championships, Bristol Mountain, NY; March 14

• U.S. Junior Cross Country Championships, Auburn, Calif.; through March 14

The health and safety of athletes and staff is the primary concern of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and we are monitoring the current outbreak COVID-19 closely. We remain in close contact with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as our local health authorities here in Utah for guidance and instruction.

For the latest updates, please CLICK HERE, this page will be updated as new information becomes available.

Due to ongoing and evolving concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Alpine Canada and U.S. Ski & Snowboard have cancelled the 2020 Alpine NorAm Finals scheduled for March 17-24 at Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. The Canadian Championships, planned for March 25-28 at Panorama are also cancelled. 

In keeping with recommendations from the Government of Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and after consulting with medical advisors, we are prioritizing the health and safety of our community, fans, athletes, staff, and volunteers involved in these events.

“We would like to thank Panorama Resort and Management, the Race Organizing Committee and volunteers for all of their hard work preparing for the races,” said Vania Grandi, President and CEO of Alpine Canada. “The health and safety of our athletes, volunteers and community is of utmost importance and we applaud all those involved for making this difficult, but necessary decision.”

“We are sad to announce this cancellation, which includes our U.S. Alpine National Speed Championships (including DH, SG, and AC)” said Tiger Shaw, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Thank you to the local organizing committees, staff and volunteers who worked to get this event off the ground. The health and safety of our athletes and staff is our primary concern and we look forward to returning to NorAm alpine competition next season.”

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About Alpine Canada
Alpine Canada is the governing body for alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racing in Canada, as well as for Canadian ski coaches, providing education, certification, insurance and compliance with the coaching code of conduct. With the support of valued corporate partners and donors, along with the Government of Canada, Own the Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Coaching Association of Canada, Alpine Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship and World Cup athletes to stimulate visibility, inspiration and growth in the ski community. In 2020, Alpine Canada celebrates 100 years of rich tradition in competitive skiing in Canada.

Follow Alpine Canada on social media to get the latest about our athletes and more: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, www.alpinecanada.org

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders in 2019, competing in seven teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle, snowboard, nordic combined and ski jumping. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

Due to ongoing and evolving concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the International Ski Federation (FIS), U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the Loppet Foundation have cancelled the Fastenal Parallel 45 Festival, the Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup, and all associated events scheduled for March 14-17, 2020 in Minneapolis. 

“We are devastated to announce this cancellation,” said Executive Director of the Loppet Foundation John Munger. "In keeping with updated information from the Minnesota Department of Health and after consulting with medical advisors, we are prioritizing the health and safety of our community, fans, athletes, staff and volunteers involved in these events.”

“This would have been the first time in 19 years that the World Cup has returned to the United States,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Tiger Shaw. “We thank the local organizing committee, the Loppet Foundation, FIS and all of the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to get this event off of the ground. However, we will look forward to another opportunity to bring the FIS World Cup cross country back to the U.S.”

Due to the recently enacted European travel restrictions, and ongoing concerns in the United States regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), U.S. Ski & Snowboard is working to bring athletes and staff currently in Europe back to the United States over the course of the next several days.

Worldwide, there remain a handful of events that are currently scheduled, however, U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and staff who have not yet traveled, will remain in the U.S.

All athletes and staff traveling back to the U.S. will be screened upon arrival and abide by all CDC guidelines. U.S. Ski & Snowboard continues to educate athletes and staff on the importance of reporting symptoms. Standard medical protocols will be followed for any athlete or staff member who reports symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

The health and safety of athletes and staff is the primary concern of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and we are monitoring the current outbreak COVID-19 closely. We remain in close contact with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as our local health authorities here in Utah for guidance and instruction. 
 

The five-day-long annual U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) Collegiate National Championships in Lake Placid, N.Y. are underway and nearly 500 competitors are set to compete for national collegiate titles in alpine, nordic, snowboard and freeski events.

USCSA is the only ski and snowboard league where colleges and universities compete and qualify for post-season competition as a team. Emphasis on team performance is a departure from the typical individual or FIS World Cup scoring format often found in skiing and snowboarding, allowing entire teams to qualify for the USCSA Collegiate National Championships. The format also allows for a greater number of competitors to attend the event, with over 200 alpine athletes, 200 freeski and snowboard athletes, and 100 nordic athletes competing this week. 

“Coming to Lake Placid is always a treat for the USCSA,” said USCSA Executive Director Alec Tandara-Kuhns. “Between the historic venues, flexible and accommodating organizing staff and close proximity for a majority of the teams, Nationals in Lake Placid have been instant classics.”

Teams began their quest to qualify for the U.S. Collegiate Skiing and Snowboarding National Championships in their local conference competitions, held across 11 conferences spanning the nation this December. Top teams from each conference attend one of six regional championships, which determines who ultimately qualifies to participate in events at the Collegiate National Championship. Results from all events can be found at www.uscsa.com.

Teams representing 71 colleges and universities are competing at the 2020 USCSA Collegiate National Championships. This includes alpine, snowboard, freeski, and nordic teams which qualified through their regional championships, including powerhouses such as Westminster College (Snowboard), the University of Wyoming (Nordic), University of Colorado Boulder (Freeski), Rocky Mountain College (Alpine), and James Madison University (Snowboard). 

The USCSA Broadcast Network will bring audiences over 60 hours of live, multi-camera HD video coverage from all three competition venues at its web portal. Scott "Boss" Hogg returns to lead the USCSA Broadcast Team at alpine, joined by legendary snowboard announcer Mark Oliver AKA “The Beav” at snowboard/freestyle, as well as Bob “Coach” Underwood and Jared Newell at nordic. 

Visit http://www.uscsa.com/broadcast for more information, including live-timing, daily schedules, and on-demand archived broadcasts.

The USCSA is the sports federation for collegiate team ski racing and snowboarding in America. The USCSA believes that student-athletes of all levels and abilities should have access to quality and exciting venues of competition. USCSA athletes agree that their team orientation fosters a collaborative approach across their collegiate athletic and academic careers, and often this mentality proves indispensable in their adult lives and careers. The organization includes 162 colleges from coast to coast, fielding 4,954 male and female, alpine, freestyle, cross-country, snowboarding and nordic ski jumping athletes in over 300 events annually.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact atandkuhns@uscsa.com 

QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONS
Women
Babson College
Bowdoin College
Brown University
California State University Long Beach
Carnegie Mellon University
Castleton University
Clarkson University
College of St. Scholastica
Colorado College
Colorado Mesa University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Drexel University
George Mason University
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Iowa State University
James Madison University
Lees-McRae College
Liberty University
McGill University
Michigan Technological University
Rocky Mountain College
San Diego State University
Sierra Nevada University
St. Olaf College
Stanford University
Syracuse University
The Claremont Colleges
The Ohio State University
Tufts University
United States Air Force Academy
United States Military Academy
University of British Columbia
University of California Los Angeles
University of California, Davis
University of Colorado Boulder 
University of Connecticut 
University of Idaho 
University of Maine at Farmington 
University of Maine at Presque Isle 
University of Nevada 
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 
University of South Dakota 
University of Vermont 
University of Virginia 
University of Washington 
University of Wisconsin Madison 
University of Wyoming 
Virginia Tech 
Western Colorado University 
Westminster College 
Whitman College

Men
Appalachian State University 
Babson College
California State University Long Beach
California State University Sacramento 
Carnegie Mellon University 
Castleton University 
Clarkson University 
Colgate University 
Colorado Mesa University 
Columbia University 
Cornell University 
Dartmouth College 
Drexel University 
Dunwoody Technical College 
Hamilton College 
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 
James Madison University 
Lafayette College 
Lees-McRae College 
Lehigh University 
Liberty University 
Michigan State University 
Michigan Technological University 
Northeastern University 
Northern Arizona University 
Paul Smith's College 
Rocky Mountain College 
San Diego State University 
Sierra Nevada University 
St. Olaf College 
Stanford University 
The Claremont Colleges 
The College of Idaho 
The Ohio State University 
Tufts University 
United States Air Force Academy 
United States Military Academy 
University of British Columbia 
University of California Los Angeles 
University of Colorado Boulder 
University of Connecticut 
University of Maine at Farmington 
University of Maine at Presque Isle 
University of Michigan 
University of Minnesota Duluth 
University of Nevada 
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 
University of Southern California 
University of Vermont 
University of Virginia 
University of Washington 
University of Wisconsin Madison 
University of Wyoming 
Virginia Tech 
Western Carolina University 
Western Colorado University 
Westminster College
 

Due to the outbreak and situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the upcoming FIS Women's Alpine World Cup races in Åre (SWE) have been cancelled after new recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Sweden.

The health and welfare of the athletes and all other participants, as well as the general public, are in the forefront and the priority of FIS and all stakeholders. FIS is fully compliant with the instructions and decisions of the National and Regional Governments and their Health Authorities in any recommendation regarding public gathers that impact FIS competitions.

Double Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin had announced earlier on Wednesday that she would make her return to action in Åre following the sudden passing of her father last month. 

The World Cup Finals scheduled in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for March 16-22, were cancelled last week. The races in Åre, Sweden scheduled for March 12-14 were cancelled and will not be replaced on the World Cup calendar, meaning the 2019-2020 season is officially finished for the women.

Italy's Federica Brignone is the winner of the 2019-20 World Cup overall title, ending Mikaela's three-year reign. Federica becomes the first Italian ski racer since Alberto Tomba in 1995 to win the overall crystal globe, and the first Italian woman to win the title. She also wins the giant slalom globe, while Slovakia's Petra Vhlova wins the slalom globe. Despite missing the sitting out the last eight races, Mikaela was in contention for three globes heading into the final Åre tech series. She ended up second in the overall standings, trailing Federica by 153 points, second in the slalom standings, trailing Petra by a mere 20 points, and third in the giant slalom behind Federica (407 points) and Petra (333), with 314 points.

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About FIS
FIS is the governing body for international skiing and snowboarding, founded in 1924 during the first Olympic Games in Chamonix, France. Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIS manages the Olympic disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiing, and Snowboarding, including setting the international competition rules. Through its 131 member nations, more than 7’000 FIS ski and snowboard competitions are staged annually. Specific initiatives are undertaken by FIS to promote snow activities as a healthy leisure recreation, notably for the young. For more information, please visit www.fis-ski.com

Release courtesy of FIS.

The final stop of the FIS Snowboardcross World Cup tour returns to beautiful Veysonnaz Resort in Switzerland on March 15 and eight U.S. Team riders are set to compete. The team is coming off of a solid performance in Spain and are fired up for the final event. 

“The crew rode really well in Sierra Nevada,” said Head Coach Peter Foley. “We just missed the big final there and now everyone is wound up and really wanting to make a statement at the final World Cup, I’m excited to see what we can do.”

The standout American this season has been U.S. Snowboardcross Pro Team member and Olympian Faye Gulini. Faye has been extremely consistent finishing in the top-10 in every race she has entered, including a third-place podium finish at the Big White, Canada World Cup. She’s averaging a sixth-place finish and setting the tone for the U.S. Snowboardcross Team. 

"This season has been a lot shorter than we had planned," said Faye. "With only five races in the books, each race has carried a lot of weight. This puts added pressure on us to perform. It’s also difficult to maintain momentum from one race to the next when there is sometimes almost a month between each race. With these added challenges success can be harder to achieve. I feel like I have done a good job of staying focused during our lull time and have been diligent about maintenance and training. I have had a really good season so far, but I'm hoping to end the season with a victory. I am currently ranked fifth in the world with a podium and multiple finals appearances. I am confident that my snowboarding is polished and that a victory is an attainable goal."

Combined, U.S. riders have earned three total podiums coming into the final event including Faye’s third place, as well as third-place finishes from Olympic Bronze medalist Alex Deibold and first-year U.S. Pro Team Member Senna Leith. U.S. riders have collected 12 top-ten finishes in World Cup competition this season. 

Two riders who have yet to find the podium this season are 2019 FIS World Champions Mick Dierdorff and Lindsey Jacobellis. Mick and Lindsey will be looking to change that in their last opportunity of the season. Historically, Lindsey has ridden well in Veysonnaz, earning two victories and one second-place throughout her career. Mick has also collected a couple of podiums in Veysonnaz in 2017 and 2018. 

As athletes feed off of the momentum from the Sierra Nevada World Cup, they will be looking to close out the season strong moving into a FIS World Championship year next season. The big, fast, and technical course in Veysonnaz demand the best from the riders and it’s sure to be a show. Tune in live to catch all the action.

START LIST | CUP STANDINGS 
Men
Hagen Kearney - 12th
Jake Vedder - 14th
Senna Leith - 15th
Alex Deibold - 16th
Mick Dierdorff - 26th
Nick Baumgartner - 28th

Women
Faye Gulini - 5th
Lindsey Jacobellis - 11th

HOW TO WATCH
Subject to change
All times EST
*Same-day delayed broadcast
** Next-day broadcast

SNOWBOARD
Sunday, March 15
5:50 a.m. - Men and women’s snowboardcross, Veysonnaz, SUI - OlympicChannel.com, NBC Sports Gold
10:30 p.m. - Men and women’s snowboardcross, Veysonnaz, SUI - Olympic Channel*
 

It started long before she crossed the finish line to win the first-ever Olympic gold medal in cross country for her and Kikkan Randall in the team relay at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The drive. The determination. The suffering. The joy and the pain.

Jessie Diggins always dreamed of winning an Olympic medal, but the road to achieving her dream was not always smooth. Like many young athletes, she faced challenges, including an eating disorder that almost derailed her career, but has had a lasting effect on her life. And in her new book Brave Enough, she openly shares her harrowing struggle with bulimia, recounting both the adversity and how she healed from it in order to bring hope and understanding to others experiencing eating disorders.

Jessie reveals the true story of her journey in Brave Enough, from the American Midwest into sports history. With candid charm and characteristic grit, she connects the dots from her free-spirited upbringing in the woods of Minnesota to racing in the bright spotlights of racing on the World Cup Tour, World Championships, the Olympics, and beyond.

Brave Enough is on sale March 10 and available on Jessie's website, through Amazon, or your favorite book store.

Riders across the globe are registered and set to shred one of the 13 participating resorts on Friday, March 13th for A Day For Jake. Burton Snowboards has organized A Day For Jake to serve as a global day of snowboarding to honor the life of Jake Burton Carpenter by bringing people together to do what he loved most, snowboarding. 

Participating resorts offered free passes for those who registered by Sunday, March 8th, and will be provided branded armbands as a unifying symbol for the celebration. Although registration is closed for a free lift ticket at participating resorts, that doesn’t mean you can’t do your part to honor Jake’s legacy.

Create your own armband by cutting off a sleeve of a shirt, grab a paint pen, and get creative. Then make a plan and make it your own. Whether it’s your favorite backcountry trip, your local mountain, or your own backyard, just get out and ride for Jake. A Day for Jake is about snowboarding wherever you can, no matter where you are.

"Jake’s vision was to bring snowboarding to all. His dream, his perseverance, and his generosity were his gift to the world. As an industry, and as a community we come together for this day to remember, reflect and ride. Together we open our doors and open our hearts to carry Jake’s spirit forward; to share our love of the mountains and the joy of a perfect turn. Because snowboarding makes us happy. Snowboarding makes us hopeful. Snowboarding makes us free."
    - Burton Snowboards

If you are looking to join more riders excited to celebrate A Day For Jake, join the community at one of the participating resorts below. 

https://www.adayforjake.com

PARTICIPATING RESORTS
Absolut Park
Avoriaz
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Sky Montana
Big Snow American Dream
Woodward Tahoe
Boyne Mountain
Copper Mountain / Woodward Copper
Cypress Mountain
Laax 
Ursus Snow Park
Stratton Mountain
The Summit At Snoqualmie