Snowtime Showtime!

We're coming into our last few weekends of regional series events - just two weekends left! Don't you feel like we're just getting started!?

In just over a month, we'll be kicking off the 33rd USASA National Championships (More info on that below!) But first, let's celebrate a few of the happenings last weekend at the regional series events, share some highlights from the 3rd stop of the Futures Tour and talk about how amazing our partner Blackstrap Designs is for donating and designing these custom USASA Neck Tubes to support the National Championships Grant -- all proceeds from these sales fund the NCG and put money back into the pockets of our athletes!

There's lots more fun to be had this season-- so be sure to sign up for an event near you!

Hole Shots: Now that we're in the thick of winter, Cross courses are built and have been firing across the country - like this one at the Mt. Hood Series event at Mt. Hood Meadows.

Slope Stylin': The Rocky Mountain Series hosted their last slopestyle of the season at Copper last weekend.

Prize Packs: The New Hampshire Series members showing off a little Columbia swag from this weekend's raffle at Loon Mountain.

Sun and snow prevailed at the 3rd stop of the 2024 Futures Tour in Park City, Utah last week. Over 200 athletes hailing from fifteen different USASA Regional Series came to compete in slope and halfpipe at Woodward Park City and Park City Mountain Resort. The week kicked off with a perfect, bluebird pipe day at Park City Mountain Resort, home of the 2002 Olympics. Ava Lilly, Nico Ella, Abby Winterberger and Evan Wischmeyer took top honors.

The next three days were dedicated to slopestyle at Woodward Park City's main park- with snowboard men kicking things off. In a heated and progressive final, top qualifier Colin Frans won on his second and final run of the day besting Southern Vermont Series' Tommy Okesson by one point. North Tahoe Series' Alejandro Adib-Samii snagged bronze. Storm winds and snow battered the hill for the Freeski men's qualifier the following day making it unsafe and impossible to complete the competition.

For the final day of competition, the freeski and snowboard women squeaked in qualifiers and finals as the storm winds picked up throughout the day. Local Big Mountain West's Gwynnie Park and North Tahoe Series Keva Kelly earned top spots in snowboard and freeski slopestyle respectively. The Futures Tour Tahoe kicks off today with a halfpipe and slopestyle event held at Northstar Resort, CA. 

Check out the full results here and turn into Futures Tour Tahoe here.

WOMENS FS SLOPE

🥇Keva Kelly

🥈Kaia Warner

🥉Vivian Fredrick

WOMENS SNB SLOPE

🥇Gwynnie Park

🥈Gabby Boday

🥉Jessica Perlmutter

MENS SNB PIPE

🥇Nico Ella

🥈Aaron Wild

🥉Reed Van Ness

WOMENS FS PIPE

🥇Abby Winterberger

🥈Keva Kelly

🥉Kaitlyn Reital

MENS FS PIPE

🥇Evan Wischmeyer

🥈Mac Winterberger

🥉Alexander Swedenborg

WOMEN SNB PIPE

🥇Ava Lilly

🥈Giada Brienza

🥉Gabby Boday

MENS SNB

🥇Colin Frans

🥈Tommy Okesson

🥉Alejandro Adib-Simii

FUTURES TOUR Tahoe kicked off yesterday with men's and women's snowboard and freeski halfpipe at Northstar Resort, CA.

There are two ways to qualify for the National Championships and still time to do so. Check the National Championships page for all the qualification info and be sure to scout out the Freeski Week and Snowboard Week schedules to plan and prepare for you events and training at the National Championships which starts March 30- April 10th. 

If you think you're going to make Nationals and want to apply please do!

Over the past three years, USASA has awarded over $120,000 to athletes in need through the National Championships Grant. This critical program ensures athletes with the talent, drive, and determination can succeed regardless of their financial situation. 

Applicants must demonstrate the core values of USASA: Excellence, Respect, and Fun. They should show they positively contribute to their community. Those who demonstrate financial need will also be given priority. Applicants must be in good standing with the USASA. They should submit the application and supporting documentation below. 

Grant Criteria:

• Applicants must qualify for the 2024 USASA National Championships.
• Show financial need.
• Demonstrate the core values of USASA: Excellence, Respect, and Fun.
• Be positive contributors to their community.
• Application received by March 10th, 2024 at midnight CST 

Applications must be received before the deadline. The National Championships Grant Committee (NCG) will not consider late submissions or incomplete applications. All pieces of this application must arrive together, including two letters of recommendation. If you do not have your letters available do not begin the process.

Disbursement:

The NCG committee will disburse $500 or $1000 awards via electronic transfer. The disbursement will start on March 26, 2024.

BlackStrap generously donated these custom USASA Neck Tubes to support USASA and our National Championship Grant. All proceeds from the sale of these Dual Layer Neck Tube will go to support the grant. 

• TREO fabric technology is freeze-resistant and highly Abrasion-Resistant with a Soft-Touch next-to-skin feel.
• Wind-rated PERFA dual-layer lining.
• Breathable, 4-Way Stretch, Dri-Flo (moisture-wicking), Quick-Dry, Dual-Layer, Thermal-Regulation, Helmet Friendly, Odor-Free, Lens-Safe, SpectraUV (UPF 50+), Finish Seams.
• Machine washer/dryer friendly.
• Dimensions: (approx.) 16 (L) x 10 (W) inches.

This season, each USASA series has an opportunity to fundraise. 100% of the donations will be dedicated to the National Championship Grant Program and USASA’s regional Equipment Grant Program. This is a great way to support USASA athletes and your series.

The series that raises the most money by March 10, 2024, will have the honor of making a grand entrance at the 2024 USASA National Championship Opening Ceremonies and the incredible opportunity to join the USASA creative team to help design the bibs for the 2025 National Championships.

Any gift, no matter the size, is welcome!

Help your series win the challenge by clicking the Regional Fundraising Challenge .