VARA Technical Statement
• VARA Tech Statement
USS Quotas 2026
• USS EASTERN QUOTAS 2026
Ski Up Waiver
• USS Ski Up Waiver
USS Coaches Academy
• INFO LINK
2026 Alpine Competition Guide
• USS 2026 Comp Guide
VARA RACING 101
• VARA RACING 101 Intro to U14 and under racing
USS SkillsQuest Fitness Manual
• USS SkillsQuest Fitness Manual
Course Setting Specs
• Course Setting Specs (20.21)
Equipment Regulations
• 2024.25 Equipment Regulations
US Ski and Snowboard Eastern Link
• Eastern Handbook
Alpine Development Pipeline
• Alpine Development Pipeline
Skills Quest
• USS Skills Quest Link
US Ski & Snowboard Alpine Training System (ATS)
• US Ski and Snowboard ATS
Youth Development Page
• VARA Youth Development Page
Mike Morin Presentation Oct 27 2018
• Mike Morin Presentation PPT and Video Links
VARA Alpine Officials Page
• VARA Alpine Officials Page
Setting Up a Training Environment-Stever Bartlett
• Setting Up a Training Environment-Stever Bartlett
Ankle Strength-Mike Kenney
• Ankle Strength-Mike Kenney
Coaches
Welcome VARA Coach!
NOTE: When doing your coach online VARA registration or renewal you need to fill out "primary guardian" information. You NEED to enter your name and info in the fields. Please be sure to fill in this section. Please do not use N/A. Coach Registration fee is $70, after Oct 15 there is a late fee. Thanks! Have a great winter.
Registered VARA members agree to the USSS Code of Conduct
Race Entry Fees
Vermont Cup (U21, U19, Sr, U16) Races
SL: $75 PSL: $80 GS: $75 Super G: $85
2 Super G: Site Specific ($105 would be a suggestion)
VARA Coach Fee - $70 (Aft. Oct 15 = late fee)
VARA Jr Coach Fee - $70 YOB (16-17-year-old) (Aft Oct 15 =late fee)
Alpine Official Reviews and Update [Link Here]
US Ski and Snowboard have established the following protocol for “junior coaches”.
Junior Coaches:
- Clubs may employ individuals under the age of 18 in a variety of capacities, including as a “junior” coach. In these instances, clubs must require that junior coaches working with minors do so under the direct supervision of an adult who is registered in one of the above member categories with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. The junior coach must also register as a general or athlete member of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
- Junior coaches can complete a Level 100 Coach Certification program for educational purposes. However, they will not be listed as a certified coach or able to register a coach membership until they turn 18 years of age and are eligible for criminal background screening.
The protocol is part of the Club Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies which should be distributed very soon. We just received SafeSport’s version about two weeks ago. We’re meeting to finalize our draft this week and will hopefully have that out in the next couple of weeks.
Coaches will want to register ASAP. SafeSport Training takes approximately 90 minutes or so. The SafeSport course instructions are sent to each coach after they register for membership. There was a code an individual could use before however, that has been discontinued.
Background screening frequency has moved from every three seasons to every two seasons. So, early registration is key to clubs and event organizers being prepared for the season. Safe Sport and Background screens are a must for Competitors turning 18 in the competition season.
US Ski and Snowboard Membership Contact :
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US Ski and Snowboard EAST WEBSITE [USSA EAST]
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US Ski and Snowboard Eastern Region INFO LINK
USS EASTERN RESOURCES/HANDBOOK
US SKI AND SNOWBOARD JR COACH MEMBERSHIP PROTOCOL - Link HERE
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MORE IMPORTANT LINKS ARE BELOW!
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