Behind every Nationals qualification is a story — of dark morning wake-ups, cold hands, wax benches, mountain miles, hard falls, brave retries, and the kind of determination only snowboarding and skiing can teach. These athletes have given their hearts to the sport, and earning a spot at USASA Nationals is a dream they have fought for all season long.

For some families, though, getting there is not just about talent or hard work — it is about whether they can afford the trip.

The USASA National Championships Grant Fund Silent Auction helps make sure that more athletes who have earned this moment truly get to live it. Every bid helps ease the financial burden of travel, lodging, and other costs, giving more young competitors the chance to arrive at Nationals ready to ride, ready to compete, and ready to belong.

Because every athlete deserves the chance to feel that rush in the start gate, that joy at the finish, and that deep sense of pride that comes from knowing they made it.

Your support helps keep the spirit of snow sports alive — lifting up athletes, strengthening our community, and proving that this sport is at its best when we help each other rise.

USASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the first step in the Olympic pipeline for snowboard and freeski athletes.

Your support helps remove financial barriers, fund National Championship grants, and ensure athletes from all backgrounds can compete, progress, and belong.

Explore our active campaigns below to support athletes, events, and access to competition.