Created: 11 May 2020
USASA’s Director of Administration, Zippy Neil, has been awarded the 2020 Anna McIntyre Award for her distinguished achievement in snowboarding administration. Anna McIntyre, a Waterville Valley native, has been an instrumental part of bringing snowboarding to a new international level with her strong common sense and leadership skills. In 2020, the US Ski & Snowboard committee felt Zippy Neil most deserved this award for her tireless efforts in support of snowboarding for twenty-two years and counting.
In 1997, Zippy Neil, a then Mortgage broker, and mother of three-year-old twin boys embarked on a journey that would change the face of USASA and the snowboard community at large. As an avid snowboarder, Zippy’s husband Adam began competing in the local USASA series in the men’s Master division. Soon after, Zippy and their twin boys began competing too, making every weekend a family affair for the Neil family.
The Neil Family. A family that shreds together.
Not one to sit on the sidelines, Zippy began volunteering for the newly formed South Tahoe Series in 1998 and from there began volunteering at Nationals in 1999. As her career as a mortgage broker came to an end in 2010 due to the recession, the USASA hired Zippy full time to run the national office in South Lake Tahoe, NV.
Zippy with South Tahoe Series Alumni Olympic Gold medalist Jamie Anderson and her sister Joanie. X Games 2010.
“I have not looked back and I’m looking forward to many more wonderful years to come with the USASA.” Zippy said, reflecting fondly on the past 21 years at USASA. “The most amazing part of my life in the snowboard and freeski world has been watching and experiencing the progression of so many USASA athletes who came from just little ones to now Olympians!” The South Tahoe Series has been home to such legends as Olympic Gold medalists Jamie Anderson and Maddie Bowman. “Having known so many of these athletes from their humble beginnings to becoming the best mentors for athletes in our nation is a wonderful thing to witness. I am so proud to be a part of the USASA and this wonderful group of athletes, both amateur and professional.”
Other past USASA recipients of the Anna McIntyre Award include USASA Executive Director, Mike Mallon (2010), Mid-Atlantic Series Director Bill Van Gilder (2012), and former Southern Vermont Series Director, Scott Palmer (2013).
Created: 30 April 2020
Ty Casey grew up in Milford, PA competing in the USASA Mid-Atlantic series with hopes of someday working in a field he was passionate about, snowboarding business. So when the time came to seek out a college that would combine both his love for snowboarding with an education that would land him ready for the work world, Ty found Sierra Nevada University in a roundabout sort of way.
Created: 06 April 2020
Photo courtesy of Goggles For Docs
Goggles for Docs is an effort to get used or new ski goggles into the hands of healthcare workers who currently have no eye protection as they treat COVID-19 patients.
How it Works:
Select a State: You will be directed to a google sheet for the specific state you choose. You can click through tabs at the bottom for each hospital in that state that has opted in.
Created: 23 March 2020
The USASA National Championships serves as a key revenue source that has driven the Mission and Vision of the USASA for over 30 years. This annual event drives over 2.5 million in economic impact to the communities in Summit County and internally serves as one of the key support structures for our nonprofit. With the loss of this year's event due to the COVID-19 the longevity of the USASA is in potential jeopardy. Your contribution will help secure the future of the USASA during this difficult time due to the cancelation of the 2020 USASA National Championships.
Created: 23 March 2020
2020 USASA National Championships was canceled but that doesn't mean we can't keep the spirit and fun of Nationals going while we're all social distancing. Which is why we're hosting the USASA 2020 Showcase -- a video contest that will be held during the two-week window we were all planning on throwing down at National Championships.
We're asking you, our USASA community to keep the stoke alive by sharing your season's best moments in a 60-second video edit. We wanna see the fun you had this season and the tricks and style you were bringing to Nationals. Have some fun and get creative and hashtag it #USASAshowcase2020 to be entered to win! *** Tag USASA, your local series, and your shred friends for bonus points.
Created: 11 March 2020
Dear USASA Community,
We have been closely following the situation regarding COVID-19, as I am sure many of you have as well. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines discouraging travel and large public gatherings, and based on input from many in our snowboard and freeski community, I am writing to inform you that we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 USASA National Championships.
After careful consideration and deliberation, we believe the impact COVID-19 will have on this year’s participation and athlete representation would adversely affect the integrity of the event. Further, holding the event at this time could create unnecessary risk for USASA athletes, parents, coaches and staff.
