Membership & Licenses

FREESTYLE SKIING MEMBERSHIP DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Ski & Snowboard memberships may be upgraded during the same season. However, U.S. Ski & Snowboard does not downgrade, transfer, or refund memberships.

 

Adult members and those turning 18 at any time during the season must complete certain membership requirements. Please refer to your membership dashboard for any requirements needed to activate membership. Members are required to complete annual SafeSport training, periodic background screening and Introduction to Avalanches training. (Excludes Short-Term members).

 

All requirements must be completed prior to membership(s) being activated excluding those members turning 18 years old. Members turning 18 during the season, which runs July 1st – June 30th, will need to register for and receive a green-light background screening determination within 45 days of turning 18.

 

Freestyle General Non-Competitor (17 & under) – $35 (Does not include access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list): The General membership is designed for an individual at the club level who is a non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor participating in activities such as training, interclub, high school competition, community events and forerunning U.S. Ski & Snowboard and non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard events. *If any of the events listed above are sanctioned by U.S. Ski & Snowboard then a competitor or short-term membership is required.

 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athletes: 

You may choose one of the athlete memberships from below. 

 

Freestyle Competitor: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor membership provides access to all levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored and non-scored competitions at the local, divisional, regional and national level. Competitor memberships include scoring on national ranking lists as well as International Ski Federation ranking lists where appropriate (with additional FIS license). This membership is required for FIS registration and FIS level competitions. May compete in aerial and mogul events only. 

 

Freestyle Competitor U11 & Under (10 & under) – $100

Freestyle Competitor U13 (11-12) – $125

Freestyle Competitor U15 & over (13 & over) – $200 (Required for FIS registration) 

 

Freestyle Non-Scored Athlete (18-100) – $100 (Does not include access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list):  Short-Term Freestyle (17 & under) – $35 per day (Does not include access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list): May be used for one event per season. Events may not span more than 5 consecutive days.

The Non-Scored Athlete membership provides access to all levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored and non-scored competitions at the local, divisional, regional and national level. However, as the name implies it does not include access to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list. 

 

Freestyle FIS License Requirement (Must be born in 2009 or prior) – $65 prior to December 15th, $105 after December 15th: Required for participation in FIS events. You must hold a Freestyle Competitor U15 & Over to purchase a FIS license. Short-Term members and Non-Scored Athletes are not eligible for FIS.

 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coaches, Officials and Volunteers: 

Please choose one of the memberships below if 18 years of age and older.

 

Freestyle Volunteer (18 & over) – $65 (NOT permitted for use in place of a competitor membership): The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club Volunteer membership is designed for Board of Directors, club administrative staff, parents and club volunteers who undertake a leadership role in U.S. Ski & Snowboard clubs, divisions, regions and at competitions and club training sessions. Not eligible for coach or official’s certifications. Applicable for those in a position of authority over athletes or in regular contact with athletes.

 

Freestyle Official (18 & over) – $80: An individual involved in officiating U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle and/or FIS competitions. Required for official’s certifications (see guidelines for appropriate levels of official’s certifications.

 

Freestyle Coach w/Official (18 & over) – $150: An individual coaching athletes at the club level and/or at U.S. Ski & Snowboard/FIS Freestyle events (see guidelines for appropriate levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard coach certifications). Required to access Level 100 clinics and materials. 

 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Benefits 

Each level of U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership has various benefits. Please see below for category specific benefits.

 

Freestyle General Member – Non-Competitor, Non-Scored Athlete:

  • Excess accident insurance if participating with a U.S. Ski & Snowboard CLIP club (proof of primary health/medical insurance required)
  • Access to ExpertVoice 
  • Access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Benefits Program
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership card – opt in required
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Die-Cut & Decal Sheet – member card opt-in required

Freestyle Competitor U11 & U13: 

  • All general benefits listed above, as well as:
  • Participating in U.S. Ski & Snowboard events (Some events may require qualification/selection.)
  • Sport Education Video Library

 

Freestyle Competitor U15 & over: 

  • All benefits listed above, as well as:
  • Inclusion on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard National Ranking List
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard athlete points profile
  • FIS points profile and ranking (FIS license required)

 

Short-Term Freestyle (see applicable age requirements above):

  • Opportunity to compete in a U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned event
  • Excess accident insurance during U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned event for which access has been purchased (proof of primary health/medical insurance required)

 

Freestyle Volunteer: 

  • All general (non-competitor) benefits listed above, as well as:
  • Volunteering at U.S. Ski & Snowboard/FIS events and/or any club activities

 

Freestyle Official: 

  • All general (non-competitor) benefits listed above, as well as:
  • Access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard official’s clinics and educational materials
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Officials Profile (officials certification level(s), event history, continuing  education record)
  • Officiating at U.S. Ski & Snowboard/FIS events per competition guide
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competition Guide

 

Freestyle Coach: 

  • All general (non-competitor) benefits listed above, as well as:
  • Access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaching clinics and educational materials
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Coach Profile (coach certification level, official’s certification level(s), event history, continuing education record)
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competition Guide
  • Sport Education Video Library

 

Website: https://usskiandsnowboard.org/membership

Email: membership@usskiandsnowboard.org
Tel: 435.647.2666