USSA

USSA commonly refers to the United States Ski Association, a former national governing body for skiing and snowboarding in the United States. The organization administered competitive ski and snowboard activities, including national championships, selection processes for Olympic and Paralympic teams, and the development of athletes from youth programs to elite levels. It also established safety standards, coaching education, and anti-doping compliance, and it sanctioned events nationwide.

In 2017 the United States Ski Association rebranded as US Ski & Snowboard, a move intended to reflect its broader scope across disciplines and to align with consumer-facing branding. Despite the name change, the organization continues to operate as the national federation under the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and in coordination with the International Ski Federation (FIS). The acronym USSA remains in historical references and in some informal contexts, but current governance and branding use US Ski & Snowboard.

The federation historically collaborated with national and international bodies to manage team selections, event calendars, and athlete funding, while also supporting grassroots participation and safety initiatives in skiing and snowboarding. It contributed to the growth of the sports in the United States and helped represent the country in international competitions.

Today, the governing body for American skiing and snowboarding is US Ski & Snowboard. The legacy of USSA persists in historical records and in discussions of the sport’s governance, but current operations and branding follow the US Ski & Snowboard designation.