Hey everyone i know its a lot later but thanks for cheering me on at champs it was so much fun!! And I cant wait for the end of the year party at our house!! FAQ: Racing organizations
What is the USSA?
The United States Ski Association (USSA) is the body that regulates the sport of ski racing in the US. USSA is a member of the International Ski Federation (FIS) which is the regulatory body for ski racing worldwide.
USSA sets the overall rules and procedures for conducting alpine (and other snow disciplines) ski races in the US. It specifies equipment requirements, manages programs for the development of elite ski racers up the national team. The USSA website provides an online directory of all ski associations, membership and for older racers, their national ranking points.
All Rovers must be members of the USSA. Each member gets a membership card - this is required to prove your membership when you register for a race.
USSA sets the overall rules and procedures for conducting alpine (and other snow disciplines) ski races in the US. It specifies equipment requirements, manages programs for the development of elite ski racers up the national team. The USSA website provides an online directory of all ski associations, membership and for older racers, their national ranking points.
All Rovers must be members of the USSA. Each member gets a membership card - this is required to prove your membership when you register for a race.
What is Tri-State?
The Tri-State Alpine Ski Racing Association (all sorts of abbreviations but normally known just as Tri-State!) is the body that regulates the sport of alpine ski racing in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Tri-State is a member of the USSA (the national body).
Tri-State sets the rules that govern ski racing in these states, based on the USSA rules. Tri-State's racing program is divided into Eastern Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island divisions.
Tri-State holds championships to determine which racers qualify for a place on a Tri-State, or individual state (MA, CT or RI) team to participate in USSA regional events.
The Tri-State website contains the calendar and other information - however it is a little slow to update normally and I try to gather and duplicate the same info on this website - sometimes before it appears on Tri-State's website.
All Rovers must be members of Tri-State in order to race in Tri-State races (duh!).
Tri-State sets the rules that govern ski racing in these states, based on the USSA rules. Tri-State's racing program is divided into Eastern Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island divisions.
Tri-State holds championships to determine which racers qualify for a place on a Tri-State, or individual state (MA, CT or RI) team to participate in USSA regional events.
The Tri-State website contains the calendar and other information - however it is a little slow to update normally and I try to gather and duplicate the same info on this website - sometimes before it appears on Tri-State's website.
All Rovers must be members of Tri-State in order to race in Tri-State races (duh!).
What is NHARA?
The New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association (NHARA) is the body that governs the sport of ski racing in New Hampshire.
NHARA have an excellent website, extremelly well maintained and updated daily during the season usually.
NHARA is a member of the USSA, just like all regional organizations (like Tri-State, VARA, PARA for example)
Rovers do not need to be a member of NHARA (indeed I don't think its possible if you are a member of Tri-State) but we participate in quite a lot of open races in NHARA.
NHARA have an excellent website, extremelly well maintained and updated daily during the season usually.
NHARA is a member of the USSA, just like all regional organizations (like Tri-State, VARA, PARA for example)
Rovers do not need to be a member of NHARA (indeed I don't think its possible if you are a member of Tri-State) but we participate in quite a lot of open races in NHARA.