Team Selection As you continue to advance, your USSA or FIS ranking may qualify you for divisional or regional teams, or the ability to compete in the U.S. Championships.
U.S. Ski Team The U.S. Ski Team is nominated each year based on objective criteria, generally through FIS ranking and results in international competitions.
2008-09 U.S. Alpine Ski Team Nomination Criteria
World Championships and Olympic Teams The ultimate in sport is to represent the USA in the World Championships or Olympic Winter Games. Athletes are named to those teams based on objective criteria, generally through FIS ranking and results in international competitions.
FIS Alpine World Cup Competitions
The FIS Alpine World Cup is an international series of alpine competitions that host the best alpine racers from around the World. It is recognized as the highest level of alpine racing with the exception of the World Ski Championships and Olympic Winter Games.
FIS Alpine World Cup Access
FIS Alpine World Junior Championships The annual FIS World Junior Alpine Championships provide a unique opportunity for the best 15-19 year-olds of the skiing world to compete together. The World Junior Championships are important competitions in the development of future World Cup contenders, and World Cup skiers are usually found on the official entry lists.
2008 FIS Alpine World Junior Championships Criteria Nomination vs. Naming Frequently Asked Questions 
