About USCSA Southwest
Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona's outlet for collegiate ski and snowboard competition since the 1970s
What is the USCSA Southwest?
Collegiate Racing, Close to Home
The Southwest Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Conference (USCSA Southwest) is Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona's outlet for collegiate ski and snowboard competition. Part of the Far West region of the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association, the governing body of ski and snowboard racing at the collegiate level, the USCSA Southwest brings competition to the area.
Since its inception in the 1970's, the USCSA Southwest has been offering collegiate ski and snowboard competition to Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona.
USCSA Southwest by the Numbers
Part of the largest collegiate ski and snowboard organization in North America
- Member Universities
- 9
- Student Athletes
- ~300
- Race Weekends
- 4
- Years of Excellence
- 50+
Where We Compete
USCSA Southwest Competition Venues
The USCSA Southwest holds local conference competitions across several ski resorts in the southwest region. Competitions are held over 4 race weekends from January to March.
Primary Competition Venues
Additional Races
- Far West Regional Championships: Alternates from northern to southern California annually
- USCSA National Championships: Rotates from east to west coast on an annual basis
Competition Disciplines
Find Your Event
The USCSA Southwest offers competitions in the following disciplines
- Slalom & Giant Slalom
- Timed runs through a course of gates. Cleanest, fastest line down the hill wins.
- Boarder Cross & Skier Cross
- Four racers, one course of jumps and berms. First one to the bottom moves on.
- Slopestyle
- A run through the terrain park's jumps and features, judged on style and difficulty.
- Rail Jam
- An open session on rails and boxes, judged on the tricks you land.
Our Conference
Who Competes in the USCSA Southwest?
The USCSA Southwest is currently comprised of approximately 400 student athletes from 9 universities in California & Arizona
California State University, Long Beach
San Diego State University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Southern California
Northern Arizona University
California Institute of Technology
The Claremont Colleges
Want to start a team at your school? Any school in the Southern California, Southern Nevada or Arizona area that offers a minimum of an Associate or Bachelor's degree is eligible for regular membership in the USCSA Southwest. Contact info@uscsasouthwest.com for more information on starting a team at your school.
National Organization
Who Competes in the USCSA?
The USCSA is the collegiate home for all Colleges and Universities who are not currently competing in an NCAA conference program.
Over 500 member schools nationwide
11 regional conferences across North America
Multiple disciplines: Slalom, Giant Slalom, Snowboard Giant Slalom, Boarder & Skier Cross, Slopestyle, Rail Jam, Nordic Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Nordic Sprint, and Classic races & relays
The USCSA Mission
To be the national governing body of collegiate team ski and snowboard competition in the United States; to promote and increase awareness of and participation in alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, free skiing and snowboarding; and to provide competition and development opportunities for student athletes in a team atmosphere leading toward National titles in each discipline.
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Who is Eligible to Compete?
Full-time undergraduate students of any skill level, from beginners to expert, are eligible to participate.
Graduate students may qualify for restricted memberships, depending on past athletic competition history.
As an intercollegiate athletic program, all members must be eligible under NCAA Division II guidelines.
For more information on eligibility requirements, visit www.uscsa.com
Get Started
How Do I Join the USCSA Southwest?
Interested in starting a new team at your school? It's easy! Just contact the USCSA Southwest to find out how. The USCSA Southwest will work with you to make starting a team and joining the USCSA as easy as possible.
Contact Information
You can also get in touch with any of the conference officers and they will be able to help you.
Member Benefits
What You Get as an Athlete
There's a lot more to a season than race day
Intercollegiate Athletics
Participate in intercollegiate athletics in action sports such as Alpine/Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding
Reduced Lift Tickets
Enjoy reduced lift ticket prices at participating resorts throughout the season
Equipment Deals
Great deals on ski and snowboard equipment through our sponsors
Annual Awards Banquet
Celebrate the season and your achievements at our annual awards banquet
Build Community
Meet skiers and snowboarders from all over Southern California, Nevada and Arizona
All Skill Levels
From beginners to expert racers, everyone is welcome to compete and improve
Ready to Join the USCSA Southwest Family?
Find your school's ski and snowboard club, or reach out and we'll help you start one
Get in TouchQuestions About USCSA Southwest?
Get in touch with the Southwest Conference or visit the national USCSA website for more information.