The USSA understands that parents play a vital role in their son and/or daughters athletic experience. A motivated, supportive and involved parent helps insure a positive sport experience both on and off the snow. With the help of a parent, an athlete will understand that being a member of the U.S. Ski Team or U.S. Snowboarding is not an end in itself, but a means of achieving both professional and personal goals. It is part of a journey not a final destination. It is important for athletes as well as parents to understand that it is necessary to keep sports in perspective, and by doing so will realize that the financial support, endless hours of practice, and the frequent flyer miles have defined the investment and sacrifice that every member of the family has committed to in the quest for Olympic gold.

As the new website is developed, information concerning the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, credential and lodging information for this season's events, and other related news that specifically relates to our national team's parents will be made available. Please submit any suggestions, questions, and/or comments to Todd Wyant at the address or email listed below.

For questions or comments, please contact:
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association
Attn: Todd Wyant, Associate AD Athlete Services
PO Box 100 – 1500 Kearns Boulevard
Park City, Utah 84060
twyant@ussa.org
Office: 435.647.2020
Fax: 435.649.3613

The USSA has provided an events site that will inform you of family credential and lodging options for domestic events for the 2007/2008 season. Please click here for the latest detailed information regarding updated schedules, resort information, results and much more.

As in previous years, the USSA works with resort partners to provide complimentary family credentials for direct family members of U.S. Team Athletes. Individual venues may grant different access associated with their credentials. Parents will receive a letter outlining the benefits each resort partner provides and a tentative schedule for each event. The staff, coaches and athletes of the USSA look forward to sharing with the parents of our national team athletes the exciting moments to come this race season.

For questions or comments, please contact:
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association
Attn: Jen Desmond, Administrative Events Coordinator
PO Box 100 – 1500 Kearns Boulevard
Park City, Utah 84060
jdesmond@ussa.org
Office: 435.647.2032

By being a national team athlete, your son and/or daughter is eligible to participate in several programs that will assist them with their personal and professional development both on and off the snow.  Please take the time to become familiar with the opportunities provided by the USSA and realize that your support will help shape the future success of our athletes and organization.

The 2008-2009 Team Manual is a valuable educational resource for national team athletes and their parents. It provides an overview of the USSA as a world-class sports organization, outlines important athletic program information, details benefits for national team athletes and lists the expectations the USSA has established for its team members, coaches, and staff.

2008-2009 Team Manual