What’s New

January 7, 2025

List of Qualified U16 Athletes Eligible to Register for PA CUP 3, 4, and 5 Races

Hello, Para Directors and Program Directors Blue Mountain Resort PA Cup Races (PA Cup 3, 4, 5) are now open for registration. All U18-U21 PARA athletes are welcome.  We also invite qualified U16 racers based on last year's PARA state team selection. I have attached the list of those U16 athletes who wish to compete in the PA U16 Finals race...
December 24, 2024

US Ski & Snowboard Level 100 “Train-the-Trainer” Workshop – for All PARA Race Clubs

Hello, PARA Club Race Program Directors,   I hope everyone's season is going well and off to a great start. As you know, US Ski and Snowboard has moved away from "Teaching clinics" to "Assessments." This means that the programs will have to take ownership of their development of coaches to set them up for success in the on-snow assessment. 
November 25, 2024

Status of an Athlete who turns 18 years of age during the Competition Season

In a recent PARA Race Administrator Workshop, a question was raised regarding the Status of an Athlete who turns 18 during the Competition Season
November 6, 2024

🚨 MANDATORY ACTION REQUIRED FOR ALL U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD COACH MEMBERS

All coach members are required to enroll in the Sport Education Academy and complete the Safety Requirements. If you have previously earned a Level 100 or higher coach certification, this will bring your certification status from INACTIVE to ACTIVE.
October 2, 2024

Alpine Officials Updates

Hello PARA, Alpine Officials Community, I've attached the  PARA 2025 Season Alpine Officials Workshop & Exam Schedule.
May 17, 2024

Attention: Adult Pennsylvania Participants

Beginning with the 2024-25 membership season, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will be implementing additional screening protocols for adult members participating in Pennsylvania