National Championships - USASA: United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association

National Championships Guide

PRICING AND HOW TO REGISTER:

PRICING - $275 per event (includes event credential, goodie bag and national championships bib.) Athlete entry does not include athlete lift ticket. Lift Tickets are $99, plus $5 (for Copper card if needed) and are valid for seven days. Ikon Pass Holders with credential can also access competitor lanes and do not need to purchase the additional lift ticket.

THERE IS NO EVENT REGISTRATION ON SITE.

Please make sure to read the information below in its entirety. The registration process has changed this year with our new Liveheats integration.

All competitors who wish to compete at the 2025 USASA National Championships should join the waitlist for National Championships, which will be live from Wednesday, March 12, 2025 until midnight on Monday, March 17, 2025. If you miss this 5 day window, you may not compete at the 2025 National Championships.
Make sure to join the waitlist for each discipline you hope to compete in at Nationals.
By joining this waitlist, you are indicating your intent to compete at the 2025 USASA National Championships should you qualify for an open spot. Do not join the waitlist if you do not intend to pay to participate at USASA National Championships.
You will only be charged if/when your entry is confirmed and you are put into the event. This process begins on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Regional Champions are the first to be confirmed entry to Nationals, and the remainder of the field is filled to the stated cap for the event. You will receive an email confirming your entry into the event.
Registrations are non-refundable.

Are registrations received on site?

No. We are unable to process any registrations on site. USASA will not add competitors to any groups after Friday, March 21st, 2025. Unfilled fields will not be added after this date under any circumstances. Our team is busy traveling to and preparing for the largest snowboarding and freeskiing event in the world! So we must have a firm and hard date to discontinue registration so we can move onto event logistics.

What if I decide not to join the waitlist, and then change my mind?

In order to give everyone an equitable opportunity, if you do not register for the waitlist, we are not able to retroactively add you to the waitlist after March 17th.

Am I automatically invited if I won the National Championships last season?

No .Previous year's National Champions or Overall winners are not qualified to the 2025 National Championships based on your historical results. Each year starts new and you must qualify each season to earn your position at the USASA National Championships.

Can Rascals compete at Nationals?

No. Rascals and 6 & Under RJ competitors are not eligible to compete at the USASA National Championship.

I'm in Open Class. How can I sign up to compete at the National Championships? Once qualified through your regional series, follow the same steps listed above!

All USASA Open Class competitions are also FIS National Championship Events. This added element means that each competitor in the Open Class must have a USASA, US Ski & Snowboard and FIS membership. Be sure to get your FIS membership in order to compete in Open Class at the National Championships. All open class athletes must purchase a USASA membership, and register for the events they wish to participate in following the same process as regional athletes.

Entry will be granted up to the desired field size based on FIS rankings. After the USASA Open class entries are processed, the highest-ranked competitors will be entered in order until the desired field size has been met.

Deadline for entry is March 21st at 2pm MDT.

Once all memberships can be verified and entry secured based on the current FIS points list, USASA will issue an entry to the 2024 USASA National Championships to the email given in the form. $275 per event. Lift tickets are $99 (+$5 for Copper pass if needed) for seven days or you can use your Copper or IKON pass.

Entries received via the form above will be validated based on the most current FIS list to fill the field based on the highest ranked athletes first until the cap is reached. You must accept and pay for your entry via the email you provided in the form. If you are not already a USASA member and active with FIS in the US or your home country you will not be able to accept the invite.

Competitors may compete in Open (FIS NC) or Age Class, but may not compete in both during the USASA National Championships.

USASA reserves the right to adjust field sizes as needed to ensure the highest level of competition and optimal athlete experience at the National Championships.

No onsite registration for any events will be accepted.

REMINDER- Every competitor in the Open Class must have a USASA, US Ski & Snowboard and FIS membership.

There are no refunds available for National Championships entry.

I live outside the US. How can I sign up to compete at the National Championships?

FIS quotas for International Competitors will be respected. For those who did not participate in the USASA qualifying season you are invited to compete in Open Class and must hold an international USASA membership ($15 Details HERE) and FIS license and send your inscription to paul@usasa.org. You must meet minimum FIS age requirements and be inscribed by your home nation.

After we receive the official inscription from your nation you will be invited to register. International competitors who are active USASA members may join, select a home series and compete and qualify regionally and nationally as a USASA member.

DETAILED DAILY SCHEDULES

STAY INFORMED & CONNECTED - THE USASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM APP

The app is everything you need for event day info and daily schedules. It provides information about unofficial results, formats, daily updates, how to purchase daily photos and more!

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SNOWBOARD WEEK:

Schedule

Groups

Field Sizes (CAPS)

FREESKI WEEK:

Schedule

Groups

Field Sizes (CAPS)

LIFT TICKETS AND VENUE ACCESS:

COMPETITOR TICKET INFORMATION

Athlete entry fee does not include an athlete lift ticket. Athlete lift ticket is $99 (+$5 for copper card if needed) with credential and bib, good for seven days. Copper and Ikon passes are also valid for lift access with credentials.

FOR NON COPPER PASS OR IKON PASS, SAVE TIME AT THE TICKET WINDOW BY CLICKING THIS WAIVER LINK-tbd (takes 45 seconds) Please fill out in advance.

Copper Season passes and Ikon passes are valid for competitors.

VENUE ACCESS & MAP

LIFT ACCESS

All registered athletes and personnel will receive a credential to access all venues. You must have your credential, bib and a lift pass to gain access

All Coaches must have a valid USASA and US Ski & Snowboard memberships, meet all compliance standards and purchase an armband for $100 to access all venues. If you do not have an Ikon pass you will be given a 7 day pass with the armband. The armband is valid for one week, an additional armband must be purchased if coaching both weeks.

EARLY ACCESS

Beginning March 28th, American Eagle, American Flyer and Woodward Express will be accessible daily for competitors who are in early heats, and their friends and family.

Excelerator (during SNB week)and Timberline open for early access. In order to access the early lift you MUST have a credential and bib, or a friends and family lift ticket.

Early Access Times will be confirmed at the Team Captains Meeting. Early Venue Access is limited to designated trails only. Failure to adhere to designated routes will result in pass suspension.

NEW FOR 2025: Any parent escorting athletes to a venue earlier than 9:00 AM MUST pickup a credential from USASA Registration the day before the competition, and return it following the event. No parents without credentials will be permitted on lifts earlier than 9:00 AM.

FOR SAFETY REASONS YOU MUST REMAIN ON DESIGNATED TRAILS DURING EARLY ACCESS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF RIDING/SKIING PRIVILEGES OR REMOVAL FROM THE COMPETITION. DESIGNATED EARLY ACCESS TRAILS ARE MARKED ON THE VENUE MAP.

Early Lift Loads for Competitions are ONLY for those who are competing in the early phases of a said competition. Unauthorized early lift loads will be grounds for removal from all competitions.

FRIENDS & FAMILY LIFT TICKETS- Starting on March 28th.

Group Rate 1-day lift tickets: Adult (18+ yrs.) $119.00, Child (5-17 yrs.) $84.00 Copper Card: One time fee of $5.00 for reloadable card that is not included in the price above.

To Purchase: Purchase Onsite with Voucher from USASA Registration Desk in the Copper Conference Center and bring to Guest Services/ kiosk to redeem for ticket. You can also purchase online starting Monday, March 1st, 2025 here.

Redemption: Exchange for ticket at any Guest Services location (Copper Sports East & West or Camp Hales Outfitters) or kiosk.

USASA COMPETITOR LANE ACCESS

Competitor lanes shall only be used by athletes during active training or competition times. Please respect other athletes needing to save time on lifts during these windows.

If you have an IKON or Copper season pass click this link to add competitor lane access for free! All other National Championships competitor tickets will automatically have competitor lane access included in their lift tickets.

The competitor and training lanes are at Woodward Express, American Eagle, American Flyer and Timberline express lifts for the event.

You will need to upload the free “comp lane” access each day to your Ikon or Copper pass while your are competing and practicing. Or you can go to a Guest Services desk at Copper and they will add the free comp lane access to your pass for the event with credential or bib.

If you don’t get the free upgrade you can use the normal lift lines with your season pass.

FOOT PASSENGER LIFT TICKETS

Foot Passenger Lift Tickets are available to access the Alpine and Slopestyle Venues.

There is no lift access for foot-passengers on the American Flyer Lift, and no access via lift for foot- passengers to the Boardercross Course or Halfpipe. Both of these venues are walkable for spectator access.

Cost: $25 pp/day. Valid for upload and download on specific lifts on day of sale only. Visit Guest Services located in Camp Hale Outfitters to purchase.

Access: For Slopestyle venue, ride the Woodward Express chairlift from West Village. For the Alpine venue, ride the American Eagle Gondola from Center Village. There is no competitor lane on the Gondola side of American Eagle; anyone wishing to load the gondola will have to wait in the public lines. There is no Gondola access before public operating hours at 9:00am. Please follow all directional signage.

Load Times: Foot passengers can load lifts from 9am. Last ride down is 4pm. 7:30am access will only be granted if competitor is in early heat time.

Staying Safe:

Wear warm, high alpine footwear. Consider using hiking poles for assistance. Conditions are snow- packed, possibly icy for walking traffic.

If you have questions about loading or unloading the lift, please ask your lift operator. Lower the footrest while riding the lift.

Wear warm clothing, hat, gloves, goggles or sunglasses.Be sure to bring snacks and water.

Use the green foot traffic course markers as your guide.

The walk to the Boarder Cross venue is approx. 1 mile up-hill from center village. The walk to the base of the Halfpipe is approx. 500ft up-hill, from the center village. Please note: There is no snowcat or snowmobile access available to any of the competition venues.

LODGING AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:

COPPER LODGING RESERVATION INFORMATION

To receive discounted rates please call Copper Mountain Central Reservations at (866) 205-5360 and provide the following when making reservations:

Group ID Code: 6441. Group discount lodging rates only available through March 9, 2025. Specifics can be found HERE.

SKY RUN LODGING- USASA's Official STAFF Lodging Partner!

To receive discounted rates please call SkyRun Vacation Rentals at (970) 300-1831 and provide the following when making reservations: Group ID Code: USASAROCKS

SkyRun Copper Properties https://copper.skyrun.com

(located at Copper)

SkyRun Summit Properties

https://summit.skyrun.com

(located in Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne about 6 to 10 miles from Copper).

TRANSPORTATION GETTING TO COPPER

Summit Express Shuttle Service

For transport to and from Denver International

Promo Code: USASA

866.763.5956

Summit Stage

If you're already within Summit County, you can ride the free Summit Stage bus to/from Copper. 6:30am-11:00pm daily with stops at Passage Point and East Village.

IN RESORT TRANSPORTATION

Free Shuttle | Copper Mountain Resort Transportation

7am −10pm, Daily

Service covers Center, East and West Villages (including Passage Point, Woodward Barn and Athletic Club), and Alpine Parking Lot.

Copper Coach Dial-A-Ride Service

8:30am - 10pm, Daily

Please be ready when you request your ride. Please be watching out for The Copper Coach which should be at your location anytime from when you place the call to within 20 minutes.

All rides should be requested via TrackMyShuttle . Full details are provided to Homeowners and Guests by their HOA or Lodging Company.

Parking

Wheeler, Ten Mile, Beeler, Chapel, Union Creek and Powder lots are paid parking 6am-2pm. Flyer lot is parking passes only.

Parking in Alpine Lot is always free of charge.

Copper Activities, Entertainment and Discounts

THINGS TO DO:

CENTER VILLAGE - ROCKY MOUNTAIN COASTER

Located next to American Flyer, Center Village

Open daily 10am-4pm *weather permitting, and ticket/ line subject to close if exceeds operating hours.

20% discount for USASA Credential.

Purchase at Camp Hale Guest services.

EAST VILLAGE - THE TUBING HILL

Located in East Village, next to the Superbee lift

Open daily 10am-7pm, weather permitting. Hour long rides.

50% discount on Tubing use code USASANAT50%! (online booking only)

Reservations recommended. Call 866.416.9874 or purchase at Guest Services. Must be 36” tall to ride. Kids ride solo.

EAST VILLAGE - Copper Maze

Located at base of the Tubing Hill, East Village

Open 11am-7pm daily weather and conditions permitting

Free Admission, but waiver is required. Please scan the QR code outside of the maze.

USASA BARN SESSIONS

Please note: all discounted barn sessions must be booked in person at the Barn with proof of USASA Cred or Bib.

USASA Athlete Sessions (3/29-4/8)

2-hour Fundraiser sessions, 12-2pm

$15 drop-in sessions @ 12:00 PM only.

Public Barn Sessions (3/30-4/9)

2 hour sessions starting at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm can be booked online

30% off drop-in sessions with cred/bib

Must be booked in person

Woodward Summer Camp

$300 off for USASA Members on Ski & SB Camp

Valid on all weeks of camp

Booked via www.campwoodward.com/copper using promo cose: USASACAMP at check out SHOPPING DEALS

COPPER SPORTS (ALL LOCATIONS)

• 30% off performance rentals (subject to availability, discount cannot be combined with any other offer)

COPPER COLLECTION

Copper Mountain’s official licensed logo store

20% off Storewide (cannot be combined with any other sale or discount; some exclusions apply, including no discount on electronics or Yeti brand items)

THE FIX

25% off a full tune (limit 2 per credential); subject to availablity. Equipment must be picked up same day; no overnight storage is available.

GRAVITEE BOARD SHOP

End of season deals for USASA Competitors

*Credentials must be presented to receive discounts. Discount will cover entire party. No credential= no discount.

DINING:

CAMP HALE CENTER

Hours: 7-5pm daily

JJ’S TAVERN

Hours: 10:30am-9pm

SAWMILL PIZZERIA

Hours: 11-9pm Daily

AERIE

Food Court: 10:30-2:30pm

Camp Hale:: 9am-4pm

Aerie Bar: 10:30am-4pm

Forage & Feast: 10:00-4:00pm

Flyer’s Soup Shack: (On Hill at the top of Flyer/Timberline lifts)

Hours: 10-3pm

T-Rex: On-Hill

Hours: 9:30am-2:30pm

Jack’s: Center

Cafe Hours: 7-2:30pm daily

Bar Hours: 10-6pm Mon-Fri // 9-6pm Sat-Sun

Ten Mile Tavern: Center

Hours: 11-8pm Sun-Thurs // 11-9pm Fri-Sat

Starbucks: Center

Hours: 7am-5pm

West Village Café: West

Hours: 8am-5pm

Camp Hale East: East

Hours: 8am-3pm

Downhill Duke’s: Center

Hours: Full service 10:30-4:00pm (may stay open late for RJ evenings)

HOW TO VOLUNTEER (AND EARN FREE LIFT PASSES)

VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS

Get out on the slopes, lend a hand and earn a free lift ticket to be used on another day! We have several roles inside and out at the various venues. You will receive a lift ticket for the day you work and another one that is good for an entire year. For any indoor volunteering questions, please contact Carla Obregon at cobregon@usasa.org. Volunteering outside on the hill TBD.

To sign up for outdoor volunteer opportunities, please click here.

CODE OF CONDUCT:

USASA welcomes parents at all USASA events in designated areas. For the safety of parents and participants, parents are not permitted in start or finish corrals or inside the field of play. All parents must abide by the following USASA Parent Code. Failure to obey the below could result in being asked to leave the event, disqualification, or sanction.

As a parent of a USASA athlete:

I will put the emotional and physical well-being of youth participants ahead of a personal desire to win.

I will respect all USASA athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and families at all times. I will respect the decisions of USASA officials and judges.

I will not engage in any violence or verbal threats or use any profanity.

I will model good sportsmanship for all youth participants.

I will not belittle or ridicule anyone involved in a USASA event–in public, private, in-person, or online.

I will do my part to keep all sports fun and positive for every youth participant.

COACHES REGISTRATION INFO:

All coaches must pay and register in advance.

Register HERE for Snowboard or HERE for Freeski week.

Coach Registration for Nationals is $100 to access all venues each week. If you do not have an Ikon pass you will be given a 7 day pass with the armband. The armband is valid for one week, an additional armband must be purchased if coaching both weeks.

Please make sure to read the information below in its entirety.

All Coaches are REQUIRED to have a valid US Ski & Snowboard certification in addition to their current US Ski & Snowboard Membership. You can check your status here. Your membership must say "Current" at the top, and "ACTIVE" next to your certification down below.
If you have not yet completed your coaches ed requirements, you must do so prior to coaching at Nationals OR pay a nonrefundable $100 Nationals Provisional Coaches License.
Please email emily@usasa.org with any questions.
Registrations are non-refundable.
Your registration includes a coach arm band for the week, granting you access to the athlete area on course, as well as a seven day Copper lift pass.
If you plan to attend Snowboard Week and Freeski week, you must register for both.

All Coaches must have a CURRENT USASA and US Ski & Snowboard memberships, as well as an ACTIVE coaching certification.

PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION:

Equal prize money for Women and Men!

Over $50k is available to be awarded in Open/FIS for the 2023 USASA National Championship in: SBX/SX, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Rail Jam, and Snowboard PSG,PSL and Para SBX NC. Prize purses for both genders are calculated based on the max # of entries for either gender.

Ex. If Open Mens Slopestyle has 48 competitors, and Women have 23, both genders will receive equal prize money based on the 25-49 scale. $750,$500, $250, $125.

Prize Money Layout

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS GRANT INFO:

Form and info can be found HERE.

PETITION FOR USASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:

A $200 deposit must accompany all Pettitions.

A petition for entry to the National Championships may be submitted if the ability to secure an entry through the National Championships qualification criteria (103.05 -.07) has not been met. Petitions must be submitted within 48 hrs of the final regional home series qualifying event. National Championships field sizes will not be increased to accommodate a granted petition, and if awarded, an athlete will assume a position in the prescribed competition field.

There are two types of petitions for National Championship entry:

Injury Petitions will be granted based on the following criteria:
1. Current season results before the injury
2. Prior National Championships results
3. Evidence that the injury impeded the ability to compete
4. Late petitions will not be reviewed.
5. Injury petition decisions will be awarded prior to the start of the National Championships Entry Procedure.

General Petitions will be granted based on the following criteria:
1. Current season results
2. Prior National Championships results
3. Evidence that demonstrates the ability to qualify was impeded by extenuating circumstances.
4. d. Late petitions will not be reviewed.

Regional event cancellations will not be considered as extenuating circumstances that impede the ability to qualify. A general petition will only be awarded if an event field at the National Championships has not reached the defined capacity.

General petition decisions will be awarded following the close of the National Championships Entry Procedure.

All petitions must be accompanied by a non-refundable $200 deposit.

The deposit will be applied towards entry fees if a petition is granted. If a petition is denied, the deposit money will be applied to the USASA National Championships Grant Fund.

All decisions by the USASA Petition Review Committee shall be considered final and are not subject to appeal.

Late petitions will not be reviewed.

Please click here to begin the petition process.

FAQ:

How do I qualify for Nationals?

The goal is to have the top ranked competitors regionally and nationally participate in the National Championships.There are two main pathways to qualify for the USASA National Championships: through your Regional Series, or through the National Rankings. Quotas are established each season as a percentage of the nationwide membership in each age group not to exceed 68 competitors.

Regional Series Qualification

Regional Series are allocated one position for their series winner in each discipline, age class and gender, regardless of events hosted. If a series does not host an event, the highest ranked competitor based on the national ranking from the respective home series will be awarded the position.

In the event that the Regional Series winner is unable to attend the National Championships, that position is forfeited back to the National Ranking quota.

National Ranking Qualification

A competitors best three (3) results will be combined, if less than (3) are available the sum of those will be used.

National Rankings will be used to seed any remaining positions up to the stated field sizes. Field sizes are based off a sliding percentage scale of the overall participation nationally- not to exceed 68 per age group.

No additions to any field may be added on site, no exceptions.

How will I know if I qualify for Nationals?

Please make sure to read the information below in its entirety. The registration process has changed this year with our new Liveheats integration.

All competitors are invited to join the waitlist for National Championships, which will be live from Wednesday, March 12, 2025 until midnight on Monday, March 17, 2025. If you miss this 5 day window, you may not compete at National Championships.
Make sure to join the waitlist for each discipline you hope to compete in at Nationals.
By joining this waitlist, you are indicating your intent to compete at the 2025 USASA National Championships should you qualify for an open spot. Do not join the waitlist if you do not intend to pay to participate at USASA National Championships.
You will only be charged if/when your entry is confirmed and you are put into the event. This process begins on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Regional Champions are the first to be confirmed entry to Nationals, and the remainder of the field is filled to the stated cap for the event. You will receive an email confirming your entry into the event.
Registrations are non-refundable.

Are registrations received on site?

What if I decide not to join the waitlist, and then change my mind?

In order to give everyone an equitable opportunity, if you do not register for the waitlist, we are not able to retroactively add you to the waitlist after March 17th.

Am I automatically invited if I won the National Championships last season?

No. Previous year's National Champions or Overall winners are not qualified to the 2025 National Championships based on your historical results. Each year starts new and you must qualify each season to earn your position at the USASA National Championships.

Can Rascals compete at Nationals?

No. Rascals and 6 & Under RJ competitors are not eligible to compete at the USASA National Championship.

I'm in Open Class. How can I sign up to compete at the National Championships? Once qualified through your regional series, follow the same steps listed above!

Entry will be granted up to the desired field size based on FIS rankings. After the USASA Open class entries are processed, the highest ranked competitors will be entered in order until the desired field size has been met.

Deadline for entry is March 21st at 2pm MDT.

Competitors may compete in Open (FIS NC) or Age Class, but may not compete in both during the USASA National Championships.

USASA reserves the right to adjust field sizes as needed to ensure the highest level of competition and optimal athlete experience at the National Championships.

No onsite registration for any events will be accepted.

REMINDER- Every competitor in the Open Class must have a USASA, US Ski & Snowboard and FIS membership.

There are no refunds available for National Championships entry.

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I live outside the US. How can I sign up to compete at the National Championships?

Can I volunteer to help out?

YES! we would love to have you. We have several roles inside and out at the various venues. You will receive a lift ticket for the day you work and another one that is good for an entire year. Please reach out to Carla Obregon with any questions at cobregon@usasa.org.

Are parents allowed on the courses with their athlete?

Only certified USASA coaches are allowed access, parents are not permitted on course or in start or finish areas.

Parents may drop off athletes at the start and meet at the finish area but MUST NOT SHADOW the course while an athlete is in motion on the course.

Shadowing a course (skiing or riding next to a course while watching the course) is grounds for disqualification and will be enforced.

All parents are reminded to follow the USASA Code of Conduct.

Wax Technicians:

Wax Techs need a USASA officials membership and US Ski & Snowboard Officials membership with a background check and safesport completed in order to register.

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