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U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Hydro Flask Announce Title Sponsorship of Snowboard Team

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the largest snowboard title partnership in history with Hydro Flask, a brand that specializes in producing sustainable insulated water bottles and gear, officially naming the team as the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. The three-year title sponsorship is the largest ever signed for the snowboard team, running through the […]

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U.S. Para Alpine Ski and Snowboard Teams Join U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the National Governing Body for skiing and snowboarding in the United States, has announced the addition of the U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team and U.S. Para Snowboard Team onto its roster, marking a step forward in promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities within winter sports. The teams will be led by newly […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners with United Airlines

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced United Airlines as its Official Airline Partner through 2027. The National Governing Body will now use United to travel around the globe to train and compete on the biggest stages, while United also supports U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s women empowerment and climate initiatives. “We could not be more excited […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners With Outside Interactive to Broadcast Events

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Outside Interactive, Inc. have announced a long-term strategic partnership to create and broadcast snowsports content. For the first time, FIS World Cup alpine, cross country, freestyle, snowboard, and freeski events held in the United States will be available to stream on all Outside platforms, including OutsideOnline.com, SkiMag.com, the Outside App […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief Executive Officer Sophie Goldschmidt stands outside of the national governing body's Center for Excellence in Park City, Utah. Photo via U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Already Thinking Winter With Increased FIS World Cup Events on Tap

It’s over 90 degrees outside and not a cloud in the sky in Park City in late July, so it’s the perfect time to do one thing — talk about skiing. The summer may be offseason but planning is already underway for the upcoming U.S. Ski & Snowboard season. With four additional races on the […]

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Kappa Announced as Official Apparel of U.S. Ski and Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is getting a new look. The organization has announced a multi-year sponsorship with Kappa, Italy’s leading sportswear brand. Kappa will be the Official Technical Apparel Partner of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Freeski Team and U.S. Snowboard Team. This is the first time a single outerwear and race suit provider has […]

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WISE President Kathleen Francis Named to Women’s Sports Network Advisory Board

Women in Sports and Events Chair and President Kathleen Francis is among the newest additions to the board of advisors for the Women’s Sports Network, a free streaming channel that is scheduled to launch at some point in 2022. Francis was named chair for WISE in November 2011 and has overseen growth in membership and […]

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Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States competes during the first run of the alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP)

Fast Studios to Launch Women’s Sports Network

A Los Angeles-based studio has released plans to build the Women’s Sports Network, a free, ad-supported, 24/7 streaming destination for women’s sports content. The Women’s Sports Network has confirmed participation the LPGA, U.S. Ski and Snowboard and World Surf League in addition to support from the women’s sports media brand GoodSport and Empower Onyx. To […]

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Beijing Olympics COVID Testing Explainer
Olympic workers in hazmat suits work at a credential validation desk at the Beijing Capital International Airport ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in on January 24, 2022. Athletes and others headed to the Olympics face a multitude of COVID-19 testing hurdles as organizers seek to catch any infections early and keep the virus at bay. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

As Olympic Villages Open, Athletes and Media Enter Beijing’s ‘Surreal’ Bubble

The Beijing 2002 Olympic Villages have officially opened with about 2,900 athletes are expected to arrive in the next week. The Beijing Olympic Village is located in the Chaoyang district of the city, close to the Olympic Park. It will predominantly house athletes competing in the ice sports at Beijing 2022. In Zhangjiakou, the Olympic […]

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