USSA has sport committees for each sport under its jurisdiction to work with staff to develop plans for the development and operation of their respective sports, and to assist the company in the operation of its programs within their respective sports.  Each sport committee is a permanent standing committee.  Each sport committee includes among its members at least the following representatives:  one member who is a member coach in the relevant sport; one member who is an official in the relevant sport; at least twenty percent eligible athlete representatives; the USSA CEO or his/her designated representative(s).  Subject to USSA Board approval, each sport committee establishes its own operational policies and procedures enabling it to conduct its affairs.

The annual sport committee meeting minutes are located in the Governance section.  Click onto Meetings, then select Minutes for the sport committee in which you are interested.

Organization & Purpose

The Alpine Sport Committee pursuant to USSA Bylaw Article VI (c) will work with the staff of USSA to develop plans, strategies, and policies for submission to the CEO for the development and operations of alpine skiing and to assist USSA in the operation of the alpine skiing programs consistent with FIS regulations, USSA bylaws and The Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sport Act.

The authority and responsibility of the ASC is defined as working with the staff of USSA to develop competition rules, competition calendars, and advancement systems for International and National Level alpine activities.  The committee will work to:

1. Contribute sport expertise leading toward the realization of the vision and mission of USSA in the alpine disciplines.

2. Support the USSA staff in the identification and training of young athletes with the potential to become elite international competitors, development and coordination of programs for competitor development keeping in mind the participation elements and athletic excellence components of the sport and aspects of a national athlete development plan.

3. Enhance public awareness and favorable perception of USSA and competitive alpine programs in all forms and at all levels.

4. Nominate a representative to the USSA board of directors.

Government

The Alpine Sport Committee strives to represent the interests of the alpine ski community within the United States.  Only current USSA members are eligible for election or appointment to the Alpine Sport Committee, subcommittees, technical working groups and task forces.

The Alpine Sport Committee is composed of the following members selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  The vote for representation to the Alpine Sport Committee occurs at the USSA Congress.  Regardless of the number of positions held, each ASC member has one vote.  All representatives are subject to election or re-election every two years by members of the various committees or membership groups, except the Alpine Athlete Representative elected to the USSA Board who serves a three-year term.

-  A chairman, elected by the Alpine Sport Committee every two years, serving a maximum of four two-year terms.
-  The immediate past-chairman of the Alpine Sport Committee.
-  USSA board representative, elected every two years, serving a maximum of four two-year terms.
-  One rules and technical representative, who is the chair of the subcommittee. 
-  One alpine program representative, who is the chair of the subcommittee. 
-  One alpine development & education representative, who is the chair of the subcommittee.
-  Six alpine regional representatives, two from each of the three regions they serve. 
-  One FIS representative, elected by the Alpine Sport Committee members.
-  Four athlete representatives, one serving as athlete representative to the USSA board.
-  The USSA Athletic department vice president, appointed by the USSA president & CEO.
-  The USSA alpine director, appointed by the USSA president & CEO.
-  The alpine competition director, appointed by the USSA president & CEO.
-  One at-large representative may be appointed by the ASC annually.

The Alpine Sport Committee annually confirms at the USSA Congress an executive committee of up to ten members, each with vote.  The executive committee consists of the following representation:
-  The Alpine Sport Committee chair
-  The Alpine USSA board representative
-  The immediate past-chair of the Alpine Sport Committee
-  The rules & technical chair
-  The program chair
-  The development & education chair
-  The regional chair
-  One athlete representative
-  The USSA alpine director
-  The USSA competition director.

Alpine Sport Committee
Chair: Bob Dart, Winter Park, CO
Jeff Bruggeman, Maple City, MI (Rocky/Central)
Kirk Dwyer, East Burke, VT (Eastern)
Walt Evans, Park City, UT, (USSA Competition Director)
Dave Galusha, Park City, UT (Development & Education Chair)
Curt Hammond, Mercer Island, WA (Western)
Mark Heinrich-Wallace, Park City, UT (Athlete)
Andre Horton, Anchorage, AK (Athlete)
Jesse Hunt, Park City, UT (USSA Alpine Director)
Beat Hupfer, Mammoth Lakes, CA (Regional Chair)
Karen Korfanta, Heber City, UT (At-large)
Craig Krueger, Whitefish MT (Western)
Darryl Landstrom, Minneapolis, MN (Program Chair)
Scott Macartney, Kirkland, WA (Athlete - BOD Representative)
Roger Perricone, Steamboat Springs, CO (Rocky/Central)
Bill Slattery, Buffalo Grove, IL (Immediate Past Chair)
Paul Van Slyke, Lake Placid, NY (Rules and Technical Chair)
Jeff Weinman, Salt Lake City, UT (Secretary)*
Tom Winters, Tucson, AZ (FIS)
TBD, (Eastern)
TBD, (Athelte)
* Non voting

Alpine Executive Subcommittee
Chair: Bob Dart, Winter Park, CO
Walt Evans, Park City, UT (USSA Competition Director)
Dave Galusha, Park City, UT (Development & Education Chair)
Andre Horton, Anchorage, AK (Athlete)
Jesse Hunt, Park City, UT (USSA Alpine Director)
Darryl Landstrom, Minneapolis, MN (Program Chair)
Scott Macartney, Kirkland, WA (Athlete - BOD Representative)
Bill Slattery, Buffalo Grove, IL (Immediate Past Chair)
Paul Van Slyke, Lake Placid, NY (Rules and Technical Chair)
Beat Hupfer, Mammoth Lakes, CA (Regional Chair)
Tom Winters, Tucson, AZ (FIS)*
Jeff Weinman, Salt Lake City, UT (Secretary)*
*Non voting

Alpine Judicial Committee
Chair: Bill Slattery, Buffalo Grove, IL
Bob Dart, Winter Park, CO
Walt Evans, Park City, UT
Dave Galusha, Park City, UT
Scott Macartney, Kirkland, WA (Athlete - BOD Representative)
Tom Winters, Tucson, AZ

Organization & Purpose

The Cross Country Sport Committee, (CCSC) pursuant to USSA Bylaw Article VI (c),  works with the paid professional staff of USSA to develop plans, strategies, and policies for submission to the CEO for the development and operations of cross country skiing and to assist USSA in the operation of the cross country skiing programs consistent with FIS regulations, USSA bylaws and the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

Its roles include assisting in the development and supervision of programs for competitor development, improvement to the USSA pipeline; assisting with the decisions on interdivisional questions concerning cross country competitions; and coordinating scheduling of international and national events in conjunction with the USSA staff.

Additionally the committee will work:
-  To contribute sport expertise leading toward the realization of the vision and mission of USSA in the cross country discipline.
-  To provide support in the identification and training of young cross country athletes with the potential to become elite international competitors.
-  To nominate a representative to the USSA Board of Directors.
-  To support and assist the USSA staff in all programs and aspects of a National athlete development plan for cross country.

Government

The Cross Country Sport Committee (CCSC) strives to represent the interests of the cross country community within the United States.  Only current USSA Cross Country members are eligible for election or appointment to the CCSC and its subcommittees and/or technical working groups.

The CCSC is composed of the following members, selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  The vote for representation to the CCSC occurs at the USSA Congress.  All CCSC members have one vote.

-  A chairman, elected by the sport committee membership every two years, who may serve as the USSA board representative
-  The USSA Nordic program director, named by USSA job position
-  National team development coach, named by USSA job position
-  Three athlete representatives, elected in conjunction with USSA’s Athletes’ Council
-  Up to two at-large members, appointed by the CCSC
-  Five regional representatives, designated/elected by the respective divisional committees in their regions, including:
    *  Alaska – comprised of the Alaska Division
    *  Pacific – comprised of the PNSA and Far West divisions
    *  Mountain – comprised of Intermountain, Northern & Rocky Mountain divisions
    *  Central – comprised of the Central Division
    *  East – comprised of the New England and Mid-Atlantic divisions
-  Two members elected by the membership of the standing subcommittees, including:
    *  Rules and Technical (Officials)
    *  Coaches

The Cross Country Sport Committee will annually select at the USSA Congress an executive committee that will consist of the following representation:

-  The chairman of the Cross Country Sport Committee
-  Two Cross Country Sport Committee members selected by vote of the CCSC who are members in good standing
-  One member selected by vote of the CCSC who is a current athlete representative to the Cross Country Sport Committee
-  The Nordic program director.

Cross Country Committee
Chair: Jon Engen, Ketchum, ID
John Farra, Heber City, UT (Programs)    
Patrick Casey, Salt Lake City, UT (Athlete)
John Callahan, Aspen, CO (Coaches) (Mountain)    
Joey Caterinichio, Anchorage, AK (Alaska)    
Andrew Gerlach, Bozeman, MT (At-large)    
Bob Gross, Park City, UT (Officials)        
Yuriy Gusev, Madison, WI (Central)        
Rick Kapala, Ketchum, ID (Intermountain)    
Nina Kemppel, Anchorage, AK (Athlete)        
Janice Sibilia, Hopewell Junction, NY (East)    
Bill Sterling, Truckee, CA (Pacific)        
August Teague, Reno, NV (At-large)        
Matt Whitcomb, Park City, UT (Development)    
Patrick Weaver, Burlington, VT  (Athlete)

Cross Country Executive Committee
Chair: Jon Engen, Ketchum, ID
John Farra, Heber City, UT (USSA)
Bob Gross, Park City, UT (Officials)
John Callahan, Aspen, CO (Coaches)  
Nina Kemppel, Anchorage, AK (Athlete)

Cross Country Judicial Committee
Chair: Jon Engen, Ketchum, ID
Patrick Weaver, Burlington, VT (Athlete)
Bob Gross, Park City, UT (Officials)
John Callahan, Aspen, CO (Coaches)
Scott Wilson, Hayward, WI (Alternate)
John Estle, Fairbanks, AK (Alternate)
 

Organization & Purpose

The Disabled Sport Committee pursuant to USSA Bylaw Article VI (c) will work with the staff of USSA to develop plans, strategies, and policies for submission to the CEO for the development and operations of disabled skiing and to assist USSA in the operation of the disabled alpine and cross country skiing programs consistent with FIS regulations, USSA bylaws and the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

The committee will assist in the development and supervision of programs for competitor development, improvement in the USSA pipeline, assist with decisions on disabled skiing issues, and coordinate scheduling of international and national events in conjunction with the USSA staff.

Additionally the committee will work:
-  To contribute sport expertise leading toward the realization of the vision and mission of USSA in the disabled ski disciplines.
-  To provide support in the identification and training of athletes with the potential to become elite internationally qualified competitors.
-  To nominate a representative to the USSA board of directors.
-  To enhance public awareness and favorable perception of USSA in all forms and at all levels.
-  To support and assist the USSA professional staff in all programs and aspects of National athlete development plans for both alpine and cross country.

Government

The Disabled Sport Committee strives to represent the interests of the disabled ski community within the US.  Only current USSA members are eligible for election or appointment to the Disabled Sport Committee and all subcommittees, with the exception of the representatives from DS/USA and USABA.

The Disabled Sport Committee is composed of the following members, each with one vote, selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  The vote for representation to the DSC occurs at the USSA Congress.  Regardless of the number of positions held, each DSC member has one vote.
-  A chairman, elected by the sport committee membership, two two-year term limit
-  Past chairman
-  The disabled program director
-  National team head coaches from each discipline (alpine and cross country)
-  Two athlete representatives, one from alpine and one from cross country, elected in conjunction with USSA’s Athletes’ Council
-  Past athlete representative
-  Development representative
-  One At-large representative who will serve as secretary
-  DS/USA program manager.
Each of the above, except staff positions, is to be held for a period of two years.

The Disabled Sport Committee annually selects at the USSA Congress an executive board:
-  The chairman of the Disabled Sport Committee
-  Either the alpine or cross country head coach
-  Disabled program director
-  Either the alpine or cross country athlete representative.

Disabled Sport Committee

The Disabled Sport Committee is a permanent standing committee within the USSA organization.  The committee works with the USSA disabled sports program director to oversee, develop and guide the sports of disabled ski racing.  In addition, members of the committee work within the sport at the local, divisional and international level, providing service and information to the disabled membership consistent with FIS regulations, USSA bylaws and the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.  Currently, the disciplines recognized by USSA are disabled alpine and disabled cross country (standing classes, mono-ski classes, and visually-impaired classes). 

Disabled Sport Committee
Chair:    Erik Petersen
Past Chair :   Jack Benedick
USSA Disabled Program Director:   Sandy Metzger
U.S. Disabled Alpine Head Coach:    Ray Watkins
U.S. Cross Disabled Country Head Coach:    Jon Kreamelmeyer
Disabled Alpine Athlete Rep.:    Laurie Stephens
Disabled Cross Country Athlete Rep.:    Greg Mallory
USSA Board Athlete Rep.    Clay Fox
Development Rep.:    Kevin Jardine
Member at Large / Secretary:    Kathy Chandler
DS/USA Program Manager:   Kathy Celo
USOC Paralympic Division Associate Director of Winter Sports:    Stacey Wooley
Eastern Development Rep.:    Diane Barras

Disabled Executive Committee

The purpose of the Disabled Executive Committee is to assist USSA staff in the development and operation of the disabled alpine and cross country skiing programs on an ongoing basis between meetings of the Disabled Sport Committee.  The executive committee will be available to work with staff to resolve urgent issues in a timely manner.
The disabled executive committee will be comprised of four members:

¨    The Disabled Sport Committee chairperson
¨    The disabled program director
¨    The disabled head coach (either alpine or cross country depending on the issue)
¨    The disabled athlete representative (either alpine or cross country depending on the issue).

Disabled Executive Committee
Chair, Erik Petersen, CO
Ray Watkins, Mt. Shasta, CA (Head Alpine Coach)
Jon Kreamelmeyer, Frisco, CO (Head XC)
Greg Mallory, Portland, OR (Cross Country Athlete Representative)
Laurie Stephens, Wenham, MA (Alpine Athlete Representative)
Sandy Metzger, Breckenridge, CO (USDST Program Director)

Disabled Judicial Committee

The Disabled Judicial Committee has the following composition:  Three members including the disabled committee chair and one disabled athlete representative (either alpine or cross country depending on the issue).

Disabled Judicial Committee
Erik Petersen, CO - Disabled Sport Committee Chair
Greg Mallory, Portland, OR  - Cross Country Athlete Representative
Laurie Stephens, Wenham, MA - Alpine Athlete Representative

Organization & Purpose

The Freestyle Sport Committee pursuant to USSA Bylaw Article VI (c), works with the staff of USSA to develop plans, strategies, and policies for submission to the CEO for the development and operations of freestyle skiing and to assist USSA in the operation of the freestyle skiing programs consistent with FIS regulations, USSA bylaws and the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

Additionally the committee will work:
-  To contribute sport expertise leading toward the realization of the vision and mission of USSA in the Freestyle discipline.
-  To provide support in the identification and training of young Freestyle athletes with the potential to become elite international competitors.
-  To nominate a representative to the USSA Board of Directors.
-  Enhance public awareness and favorable perception of USSA and competitive freestyle programs in all forms and at all levels.
-  To support and assist the USSA staff in development and coordination of programs for competitor development keeping in mind the participation elements and athletic excellence components of the sport and aspects of a national athlete development plan.

Government

The Freestyle Sport Committee (FSC) strives to represent the interests of the freestyle community within the United States.  Only current USSA freestyle members are eligible for election or appointment to the FSC and its subcommittees and/or technical working groups.

The Freestyle Sport Committee is comprised of the following members each with one vote, selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  The vote for representation to the FSC will occur at the annual USSA meetings.
-  Chair of the Freestyle Sport Committee who casts his/her vote only in case of a tie.
-  Membership representatives - three representatives from the membership committee
-  Rules & technical subcommittee chair
-  Judges subcommittee chair
-  Coaches subcommittee chair
-  Development subcommittee chair
-  FIS Representative
-  USSA board representative
-  Freestyle program director
-  Freestyle ski team head coach
-  At-large members - up to two at-large members
-  Athlete representatives - three athlete representatives
-  Ex-Officio as a non-voting member
Each of the above positions is to be held for a period of two years.

The Freestyle Sport Committee will biennially select at the USSA Congress an executive committee that will consist of the following representation, each with vote:
-  The chairman of the Freestyle Sport Committee
-  One member selected by vote of the FSC who is a member in good standing
-  The freestyle program director
-  The freestyle head coach
-  The freestyle athlete representative to the USSA BOD
-  One Ex-Officio member.

Freestyle Sport Committee

The Freestyle Sport Committee works in an advisory capacity with the staff of the USSA to develop plans, strategies and policies the development and operations of freestyle skiing and assists the USSA in the operation of the freestyle skiing programs, coordinating programs for competitor development, emphasizing participation elements and athletic excellence components of the sport (i.e., quotas, schedules, etc.).

Freestyle Executive Committee

The FEC has the power to act between FSC meetings in the administration and management of FSC affairs, especially where the interests of the sport require prompt action.  All such actions are reported and presented for approval by the FSC at its next meeting.  The FEC is comprised of six members. 
a)   The Freestyle Sport Committee chairperson
b)   One at-large freestyle representative
c)    The freestyle program director
d)    The freestyle head coach
e)    The freestyle athlete representative to the USSA BOD.
f)     One Ex-Officio member

Freestyle Judicial Committee

The FSC forms a Freestyle Judicial Committee consistent with the provisions of Article IX of the USSA Bylaws.  The Freestyle Judicial Committee is comprised of three members including one athlete representative.  The Freestyle Judicial Committee is responsible for the dispensation of judicial matters arising from protected competitions pursuant to USSA Bylaw Article IX if referred by the USSA Judicial Committee.  The FSC Chairman, consulting with the Executive Committee, nominates a slate of candidates for the Freestyle Judicial Committee.  These candidates are responsible for exercising “due process” for freestyle members in matters of complaints / grievances / appeals arising from cases referred from the USSA Judicial Committee or surfacing as an appeal to a regional action.

Freestyle Sport Committee
Chair: Andy Wise, Denver, CO
Cheryl Bilisoly, Park City, UT (Freestyle Program Manager)
Pat Deneen, Cle Elum, WA (PNSA)***
Glenn Eddy, Carrabassett Valley, ME (Coaches and USSA BOD Rep)
Chris Haslock, Park City, UT (Development)
Andy Hayes, Missoula, MT (Rules & Tech)
Jenny Haywood, Evergreen, CO (Athlete)
Eric Hickman, Tahoe Vista, CA (Far West)***
Jen Hudak, Camden, CT (Athlete)
Caron Keim, Park City, UT (Intermountain)***
Jamie Kimball, Salt Lake City, UT (At Large)
Jeff Lange, Kirkland, WA (Ex-Officio)
Michael Macomber, Waterville Valley, NH (Athlete)
Craig Matthews, Frisco, CO (Rocky)**
Bill McNice, Boulder, CO (Judges)
Deb Newson, Mendon, VT (Eastern/ Membership)*
Mike Papke, Bozeman, MT (Northern)***
Konrad Rotermund, Salt Lake City, UT (At Large)
Jay Simson, Niskayuna, NY (FIS Rep)
Lewis Sundquist, Minneapolis, MN (Central)**
Curtis Tischler, Tahoe City, CA (Athlete)
Jeffrey Wintersteen, Littleton, CO (Head coach)
* Eastern divisional membership, one vote
** Rocky/Central divisional membership, one vote together
*** Far West/Intermountain/Northern/PNSA, one vote together

Freestyle Executive Committee
Chair: Andy Wise, Denver, CO
Cheryl Bilisoly, Park City, UT (Freestyle Program Manager)
Glenn Eddy, Carrabassett Valley, ME (USSA BOD Rep)
Jeff Lange, Kirkland, WA (Ex-Officio)
Konrad Rotermund, Salt Lake City, UT (At-Large)
Curtis Tischler, Tahoe City, CA (USSA BOD Athlete Rep)
Jeffrey Wintersteen, Parker, CO (Head Coach)

Freestyle Judicial Committee
Glenn Eddy, Kingfield, ME
Travis Mayer, Steamboat Springs, CO
Craig Rodman, Park City, UT

Organization & Purpose

The USSA Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Sport Committee pursuant to USSA Bylaw Article VI (c) works with the staff of USSA to develop plans, strategies, and policies for submission to the CEO for the development and operations of ski jumping and nordic combined skiing and to assist USSA in the operation of the ski jumping and nordic combined skiing programs consistent with FIS regulations, USSA bylaws and the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act. 

Its roles include assisting in the development and supervision of programs for competitor development; improving the USSA pipeline; assisting with the decisions on inter-divisional questions concerning ski jumping/nordic combined competitions; and coordinating the scheduling of international and national events in conjunction with USSA staff. 

Additionally the committee will:
¨    Contribute sport expertise leading toward the realization of the vision and mission of USSA in the Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined disciplines.
¨    Provide support in the identification and training of young athletes with the potential to become elite internationally qualified competitors.
¨    Nominate a representative to the USSA board of directors.
¨    Support and assist the USSA professional staff in all programs and aspects of a national athlete development plan for ski jumping and nordic combined.

Government

The ski jumping/nordic combined sport committee strives to represent the interests of the ski jumping/nordic combined community within the US.  Only current USSA ski jumping/nordic combined members are eligible for election or appointment to the SJNCSC and its subcommittees/technical working groups.

The SJNCSC will be composed of the following members, each with one vote, selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  The vote for representation to the SJNCSC will occur at the annual USSA meetings.
-  A chairman, elected by the sport committee every two years, who also serves as the USSA board member
-  National team head coaches, named by their USSA job position, one from each discipline
-  Three athlete representatives, with at least one from each discipline, elected in conjunction with USSA’s Athletes’ Council
-  Up to three members, to be designated/elected by the membership of the standing subcommittees, including:
    *  Athletic programs (Coaches)
    *  Rules & Tech (Officials)
-  One additional member to be selected from the current USSA divisional chairpersons, who acts as the divisional programs’ representative.
Each of the above positions is to be held for a period of two years.

Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Sport Committee
Chair: Chuck Heckert, Park City, UT
Alan Alborn, Park City, UT (Athlete)
Luke Bodensteiner, Heber City, UT (Calendar Planning)
Matt Cook, Lake Placid, NY (athlete)
Jed Hinkley, Chapel Hill, NC (Athlete)
Dave Jarrett, Heber City, UT (National Team Coach)
Art Tokle Jr., Rockaway, NJ (Regional Representative)
Todd Wilson, Steamboat Springs, CO (Coaches)
Matt Laue, Minneapolis, MN (Officials)

Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Executive Committee
Chair: Chuck Heckert, Park City, UT
John Farra, Heber City, UT (Calendar Planning)
Alan Alborn, Park City, UT (Athlete)
Todd Wilson, Steamboat Springs, CO (Coaches)
Matt Laue, Minneapolis, MN  (Officials)  

Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Judicial Committee
Chair: Chuck Heckert, Park City, UT
Alan Alborn, Park City, UT (Athlete)
Matt Laue, Minneapolis, MN (Officials)
Todd Wilson, Steamboat Springs, CO (Coaches)

Organization

Pursuant to the USSA Bylaw Article VI (c), the USSA Snowboarding Sport Committee (SSC) works with the professional staff of USSA to develop plans, strategies, and policies for submission to the CEO for the development and operations of snowboarding and to assist USSA in the operation of the snowboarding programs.

Additionally the committee will work:
-  To contribute sport expertise leading toward the realization of the vision and mission of USSA in the snowboarding disciplines.
-  To provide support in the identification and training of young athletes with the potential to become elite internationally qualified competitors.
-  To nominate a representative to the USSA Board of Directors.
-  To support and assist the USSA professional staff in all programs and aspects of a National athlete development plan.

Government

The Snowboarding Sport Committee strives to represent the interests of the snowboarding community within the United States.  Only current USSA members are eligible for election or appointment to the Snowboarding Sport Committee (with the exceptions of the seats for the USASA and Industry) and all subcommittees.

The Snowboarding Sport Committee is composed of the following members, selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  The vote for representation to the Snowboarding Sport Committee occurs at the annual USSA meeting.
-  A chairman, elected by the Sport Committee membership every two years
-  USSA board representative, elected by the Sport Committee every two years
-  National Team Head Coach, named by the USSA job position
-  Two athlete representatives, from different disciplines, appointed by the SSC in conjunction with USSA’s Athletes’ Council
-  One member from each of the seven divisional subcommittees with cumulatively three votes (see note)
-  One subcommittee member from the Rules & Tech Subcommittee
-  One subcommittee member from the Judges Subcommittee
-  One FIS representative
-  One USASA representative
-  One Industry representative.
Each of the above positions is to be held for a period of two years.

(Note:  The seven divisions are represented by a total of three votes distributed as follows:  one vote for the Far West and PNSA division, one for the Intermountain, Rocky and Northern division, and one vote for the Central and Eastern Divisions.  Each of the seven divisions maintains their representative to speak and participate as an active member of the Snowboarding Sport Committee, but share their vote with their respective counterpart.  It is decided amongst the representatives who will vote at Snowboarding Sport Committee meetings.) 

Snowboarding Executive Committee

The Snowboarding Sport Committee at their annual USSA meeting selects an executive board that consists of the following representation:
-  The Chairman of the Snowboarding Sport Committee
-  The Head Coach
-  One Athlete representative
-  One At-large member.

Snowboarding Sport Committee
Mike Mallon, Stratton, VT (Chair & USSA Board Representative)
Scott Adam, Ludlow VT (Eastern)
Tricia Byrnes, New Canaan, CT (Athlete)
Marty Carrigan, Steamboat Springs, CO (Industry)
Tom Casey, Minnetrista, MN (Central)
Peter Foley, Portland, OR (Coach)
Andy Gilbert, Sun Valley, ID (Intermountain)
Hans Hibbard, Bend, OR (PNSA)
Lisa Kosglow, Boulder, CO (Athlete)
Paul Krahulec, Copper, CO (Rocky)
Phoebe Mills, Londonderry, VT (IJC)
Bill Slattery, Buffalo Grove, IL (FIS)
Jason Toutolmin, Truckee, CA (USASA Non-Voting Member)
TBA (Northern)

Snowboarding Executive Committee
The Snowboarding Executive Committee is made up of three members:  the chair of the sport committee, the head coach, one at-large representative and one athlete representative.
Mike Mallon, Stratton, VT (Chair)
Lisa Kosglow, Hood River, OR (Athlete)
Marty Carrigan, Steamboat Springs, CO (At-Large)
Peter Foley, Portland, OR (Coach)

Snowboarding Judicial Committee
The Snowboarding Judicial Committee is made up of five members, including one athlete representative.
Peter Foley, Portland, OR (Coach)
Mike Mallon, Stratton, VT
Jeremy Forster, Heber City, UT
Phoebe Mills, Londonderry, VT (IJC)
Lisa Kosglow, Hood River, OR (Athlete)

Last revised 9/08