2026 USCSA National Championships
March 9 – 14, 2026
Get ready for the pinnacle of collegiate snowsports! The United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) is heading to Lake Placid for the 2026 National Championships. Over 600 student-athletes representing more than 140 universities across the country will converge on the Adirondacks to compete for the title of National Champion.
From the legendary runs of Whiteface Mountain to the world-class Nordic trails at Mt Van Hoevenberg, this week-long event showcases the best in collegiate talent.
Competition Schedule
Note: All daily competitions run between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Refer to the event calendar for specific event times.
Monday, March 9
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Check-In: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Training (All Disciplines): Alpine, XC, SB, and FS
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SB & FS Events: Women’s & Men’s RJ Qualifiers
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Opening Ceremony: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 10
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Alpine: Women’s Giant Slalom (GS)
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XC Events: 7.5K Classic Interval Start
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SB Events: Men’s BoarderCross (BX); Women’s Rail Jam (RJ)
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FS Events: Men’s SkierCross (SX); Women’s Rail Jam (RJ)
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Awards & Meetings: 4:30 pm Daily Award
Wednesday, March 11
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Alpine: Men’s Giant Slalom (GS)
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XC Events: Freestyle Sprint
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SB Events: Women’s BoarderCross (BX); Men’s Rail Jam (RJ)
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FS Events: Women’s SkierCross (SX); Men’s Rail Jam (RJ)
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Awards & Meetings: 4:30 pm Daily Awards
Thursday, March 12
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Alpine: Women’s Slalom (SL)
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XC Events: Training Day
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SB Events: Women’s & Men’s Slalom (SL)
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FS Events: Women’s & Men’s Slopestyle (SS)
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Awards & Meetings: 4:30 pm Daily Awards
Friday, March 13
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Alpine: Men’s Slalom (SL)
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XC Events: 15K Freestyle Mass Start
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SB Events: Women’s & Men’s Slopestyle (SS)
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Awards & Meetings: 4:30 pm Daily Awards
Saturday, March 14
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Alpine: Women’s & Men’s Dual Slalom
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XC Events: Classic Team Sprint
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SB Events: Women’s & Men’s Giant Slalom (GS)
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FS Events: Women’s & Men’s Big Air
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Awards: 4:30 pm Daily Awards; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Final Awards Ceremony
Spectator Information & Viewing Tips
Watching a National Championship in an Olympic venue is a world-class experience. Most competition viewing is free of charge for spectators, though lift tickets or trail passes are required if you plan to ski or ride yourself.
Where to Watch: Whiteface Mountain (Alpine, SB, FS)
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Spectators can walk to the finish corrals, take the chairlift on foot, or ride the chairlift with skis/snowboard.
- Spectators who wish to ski and snowboard and observe events beyond the finish corrals, or who wish to take the lift on foot to the alpine ski finish corral, can purchase discounted lift tickets at the Whiteface ticket window.
- Discounted ticket: $75
- Lift to alpine ski finish: $25
Where to Watch: Mt Van Hoevenberg (Nordic)
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Nordic events are accessible by foot off the Mt. Van Hoevenberg lot or the lodge.