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USSA values the welfare of our USSA ski and snowboard athletes. Concussion management of young athletes is an important issue for all of us. It is our responsibility as clubs, officials, coaches and parents to ensure that athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion or traumatic brain injury are managed carefully, and that their return to sport program is cleared by a qualified health care provider.
More information on the USSA Concussion Policy and information on concussions in general can be found here.
Inspired by motocross, Skicross is a fast paced event, where 4 people race head to head over a series of rollers, bank turns, table tops and jumps. First one across the finish line wins.
Important documents that have been prepared for the 2011 Alpine Competition Guide.
2012 Alpine Nonscored Course Specs
2012 Alpine Scored Course Specs
Beginning is season 2012-13 alpine competitors will be required to be 16 years old in order to inscribe to the FIS list. This is one year older than the current system.
This decision is driven in consideration of athlete safety and athlete development and will provide all nations an opportunity to evaluate and reform competition systems with a focus on the welfare of alpine competitors and long term athlete development.
Tentative proposal for realignment would capture this new nomenclature, age groups, skill and competition focus.
Find some helpful information on preparing for and wrapping up your club's competition here!
Competition Peak Performance - Give yourself the maximum opportunity to achieve a state of a coordinated arrival at the "big" event.
The build in of recovery and training are important to set the athlete up for optimal performance when it is time to compete, but there is another critical component. Athletes must have a performance plan to make sure the hard work they've done can be managed for success in the competition. Too many athletes and coaches neglect this important key step toward optimal performance. This article gives athletes and coaches guidelines for preparing to perform their best.
USSA Member Clubs can utilize this information to assist with coach-parent-club communications and education. These materials are available on the USSA Sport Parenting CD, which can be found in the USSA online shop here.
Below are some helpful resources developed by the USSA Sports Medicine and Sports Science departments. These resources are geared toward the health and wellness of athletes and should be used according to the athletes level of athletic ability. For more information on athlete health and wellness visit the USSA Sports Science and Sports Medicine pages.
Alpine Competitin Planning Age Change for 2012-2013