U18 Born 2005, 2006 U21 Born 2002, 2003,2004
U18 - Athletes age 17 turning 18 during the race season must complete background screening at the time of USSS registration.
Age 18 and older must complete background screening within 10 days of registration.
Athletes age 17 turning 18 must complete SafeSport Training prior to their 18th birthday
This program is designed for serious competitors ages 16 through 21 who want to race at local, state, and national levels.
These racers will be required to ski challenging courses set on difficult terrain. This program is competitive.
Athletes compete as “scored” competitors. Athletes are able to earn USSS seed points based on race results and are seeded in start lists based on points rankings.
Majority of training is spent in gates, but structured free skiing sessions are continued throughout the season. From the PA Cup Series, racers are able to able to qualify for the PARA State Team and Eastern Regional Events, including Eastern Finals.
At this level, an FIS license may be required depending on the level of competition.
Training Dates:
Saturdays & Sundays December * through February
*Start date is dependent on Blue Mountain Ski Area opening date
Training Times:
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: 2022-2023 program TBA”
U18/U21 Schedule
Tenative
DATE RACE LOCATION DISCIPLINE
January 14 PA Cup 1 Seven Springs SL
January 15 PA Cup 2 Seven Springs SL
February 3 PA Cup 3 Blue Mountain GS
February 4 PA Cup 4 Blue Mountain GS
February 5 PA Cup 5 Blue Mountain SL
March 3 PA Cup 6 Elk Mountain GS
March 4 PA Cup 7 Elk Mountain GS
March 5 PA Cup 8 Elk Mountain SL
Races are in a State Cup format