http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?dId=6&sN=1 US Ski Team News - Top Stories en-us Copyright (c) 2008 USSA Inc. All rights reserved. Fri, 27 June 2008 11:43:14 EDT http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3724 PARK CITY, Utah (June 26) - A group of 19 U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes recently wrapped up a trip to Park City for the second annual U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Rookie Camp. The rookies were treated to three days of team building and training to help them make an easy transition into the USSA family of national team athletes. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:43:13 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3716 PARK CITY, Utah (June 17) - The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) celebrated a milestone in the construction of its Center of Excellence Monday. Around 50 USSA staff members joined the Jacobsen Construction crew to celebrate the final steel beam being placed on the building in a "topping off" ceremony. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:46:13 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3706 TUCSON, Ariz. (June 5) - Nick Badami, one of the most influential figures in the history of the U.S. Ski Team, died June 4 at his home in Tucson at the age of 87. Badami's leadership over parts of three decades helped popularize the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, brought the Olympics to Salt Lake City and provided a modern business model for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:23:19 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3702 PARK CITY, Utah (June 3) - Olympic-caliber ski and snowboard competitions will hit five of America's prestigious mountain communities when the annual International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup circuit swings through the United States during the 2008-09 winter season the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced. The worldwide schedules were approved by the FIS Congress Friday at its meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:39:10 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3700 CAPE TOWN, South Africa (May 30) - Growing the sport worldwide was one of the key topics at the International Ski Federation's biennial FIS Congress which ended May 30 in Cape Town. Over 1,100 delegates from more than 100 winter sports nations took part in the weeklong meetings. Fri, 30 May 2008 05:41:02 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3687 PARK CITY, Utah (May 19) - Gary Black (Sun Valley, ID), who has dedicated 25 years of his life to the sport of ski racing, was awarded the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) Julius Blegen award. The Blegen award is presented annually to a USSA member who contributed outstanding service to the sports of skiing or snowboarding in the United States. It is the organization's highest volunteer award. Tue, 20 May 2008 05:56:53 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3683 PARK CITY, Utah (May 19) - Just outside of Park City, UT, a new future is being built for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. The Center of Excellence, USSA's new training and office facility, which is scheduled for completion in March 2009, is a mass of steel and concrete in its current state. But, the building is being put together piece by piece every day thanks to hard work from the team at Jacobsen Construction who take great pride in being part of a project that will help American athletes in their pursuit of success. According to many on the site, their involvement with the center has made them feel like a part of the USSA team. Mon, 19 May 2008 06:52:34 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3681 PARK CITY, Utah (May 16) - U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO Bill Marolt set the tone for USSA Congress 2008 with his keynote address: "Looking Foward: Raising the Bar" as the annual meeting of the Olympic sports organization kicked off in Park City May 16. Marolt acknowledged the athletes, coaches, officials, parents and volunteers, recognizing them for their grassroots works at the more than 400 USSA clubs nationwide as one of the biggest reasons for the success of the organization, including record athletic results this past season. He also encouraged participants to be even stronger advocates for the sport in their communities, promoting the lifelong skill development, strong character values plus fun and excitement offered by USSA competition programs. You can watch the entire keynote address in the video below. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:22:36 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3680 PARK CITY, Utah (May 16) - Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO), who rewrote the history of women's alpine skiing in the United States throughout the 2008 season, is being honored with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) 2008 USSA Beck International Award. The Beck is the USSA's highest athletic award presented to a competitor for outstanding performance in international competition during the past season. Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:26 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3679 PARK CITY, Utah (May 16) - With only around 300 feet of vertical drop, tiny Buck Hill alongside I-35 south of Minneapolis hardly looks like a world-class ski racing center. But the Buck Hill Ski Racing Club run by Erich Sailer, the original home of World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO), was honored May 16 as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Club of the Year. Fri, 16 May 2008 05:03:11 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3677 PARK CITY, Utah (May 15) - Phil McNichol (Park City, UT), who retired after 12 years of service with the U.S. Ski Team following the 2008 season, is being distinguished as the 2008 USSA International Coach of the Year for his contributions and commitment to the successes of the men's U.S. Alpine Ski Team. Alaska Pacific University Nordic Center's Erik Flora (Anchorage), who has been influential in the careers of many cross country skiers including Kikkan Randall (Anchorage), is being named USSA Domestic Coach of the Year. Thu, 15 May 2008 06:30:26 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3667 PARK CITY, Utah (May 9) - Mammoth Mountain Chairman and CEO Rusty Gregory, a longtime resort industry veteran, has been named as a trustee of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation, according to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO Bill Marolt. Fri, 09 May 2008 12:16:18 PM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3662 PARK CITY, Utah (April 29) Six former and current athletes have been elected by their peers to serve on the board of directors of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. The six athletes, including one returning board member, will be seated at the upcoming USSA Congress May 15-18. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:44:12 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3658 PARK CITY, Utah (April 25) -The U.S. Ski Team wrapped up an amazing year with the close of the 2008 season. While U.S. athletes captured 29 victories (six from disabled) and an incredible 92 podiums across all six ski sports, there were several high water marks during the competitive season. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:20:39 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3659 PARK CITY, Utah (April 25) - U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes took to the slopes of Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Resort April 19 to help Ski Utah celebrate its annual local media day. The event honored Utah media who regularly report on winter conditions, sports and resort activities throughout the year. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:35:28 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3641 PARK CITY, Utah (April 12) - Noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Steadman (Vail, CO), who has headed the USSA's renowned volunteer physicians' program over 30 years, was honored Saturday as the first recipient of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Dr. J. Leland Sosman Award. The award was presented by the USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt during the Team's spring medical summit meeting in Park City. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:11:53 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3639 PARK CITY, Utah (April 10) - The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named Dr. Randy Hill head physiologist as according to Director of Sport Science Troy Flanagan. In addition to working with a team of physiologists to prepare America's athletes for the 2010 Olympics, Hill will lead the organization in identifying athletic talent. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:03:23 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3632 PARK CITY, Utah (March 29) - Athletes from the past were honored by the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding with its second annual alumni recognition ceremony March 29 in the Team's home of Park City. Among the honorees was 2002 Olympic moguls silver medalist Travis Mayer. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:47:52 AM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3567 PARK CITY, Utah (March 13) - U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) President and CEO Bill Marolt has named Olympian Luke Bodensteiner as associate athletic director of high performance. Bodensteiner will be responsible for providing support services to the directors of each of the USSA's six sport programs. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:18:20 PM http://www.usskiteam.com/public/news.php?sN=1&pF=1&dId=6&aId=3525 PARK CITY, Utah (March 4) - It was almost a perfect storm - a blizzard of results. Saturday, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding enjoyed one of its best competitive days ever. Americans won four World Cups Saturday, with three additional podium finishes. Among the winners were U.S. Snowboarding's Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) and Nick Baumgartner (Iron River, MI) who swept the Visa U.S. Snowboarding Cup SBX in Lake Placid, and the U.S. Ski Team's Emily Cook (Belmont, MA), who won her first World Cup aerials event in Moscow. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:40:40 AM