About the Alaska Division
The Alaska Division is one of five western divisions in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Western Region, established under the authority of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Alpine Sport Committee and responsible for the regulation of the sport of Alpine Ski Competition.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Alaska Division is to provide a supportive and competitive environment for alpine athletes, coaches, and volunteers in Alaska, by promoting growth, providing resources, encouraging skill development, and sportsmanship through quality competitions, training programs, and community collaboration.
Vision
The mission of the Alaska Division is to provide a supportive and competitive environment for alpine athletes, coaches, and volunteers in Alaska, by promoting growth, providing resources, encouraging skill development, and sportsmanship through quality competitions, training programs, and community collaboration.
Administration
Ski competition within the Alaska Division is administered by the Alpine Competition Committee (ACC), which is comprised of representatives from each U.S. Ski and Snowboard member clubs. The ACC coordinates race schedules and development programs, establishes competition guidelines, and makes team selections for regional and national events.
AK Division Alpine Competition Committee (ACC)
USSS Alaska Division Board of Directors
Chair: Jheren Svoboda
Vice President: Conor Lynch
Secretary: Amy Guse
Treasurer: Chris Maynard
Athlete Representative: Ashlee Weller
Member Club Representatives
Alyeska Ski Club (ASC): Conor McDonald (proxy – Nick Foster)
Arctic Valley Ski Team (AVST): Luke Clement (proxy – Reilly Buck)
Hilltop Alpine Racing Team (HART): Ryan Stanly (proxy – Coleman Cutchins)
Fairbanks Alpine Ski Club (FASC): Reini Neuhauser (proxy – Seth Wilson)
Juneau Ski Club (JSC): Kevin Stell (proxy – Brock Tabor)
Members At-Large
Officials Chair – Conor Lynch (proxy – Chris Maynard)
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): Sparky Anderson (proxy – Anna Berecz)
Officers
President (vote only as a tie breaker)- Jheren Svoboda
Vice President- Conor Lynch
Treasurer- Chris Maynard
Secretary- Amy Guse
Chairs & Committees
Officials Chair- Conor Lynch
Coaches Working Group Chair (CWG) – seat vacant
Coaches Education Chair- Jen Danza
Youth Ski League (YSL) Committee Chair – Luke Clemet
Alaska Division Officials Chair
The Officials Chair is responsible for the following:
- Scheduling and assignment of TD to US Ski and Snowboard events in the Alaska Division.
- Hosting and overseeing clinics and updates.
- Tracking of officials and certification levels. Check and review against national data base, working with the Park City office. Maintains record-keeping of exams.
- Mentoring and assisting officials with advancement and shadow opportunities.
- Shares information with AOEWG Western Region representative and participates in working groups.
Introducing Alaska Divisions new Officials Chair:
Conor Lynch
Phone: 970-901-9829
Email:
mtnskibum@gmail.com
USSS AK Division Clubs
Alyeska Ski Club (ASC)
Jen Danza, Executive Director
PO Box 1070, Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 783-2166
executivedirector@alyeskaskiclub.com
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Arctic Valley Ski Team (AVST)
Luke Clement, Director
(907) 230-1149
AVST@arcticvalley.org
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Fairbanks Alpine Ski Club (FASC)
Reinhard Neuhauser, President
PO Box 83964, Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
info@fairbanksalpine.org
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Juneau Ski Club (JSC)
Kevin Stell, Program Director
PO Box 32358, Juneau, AK 99803
(907) 723-4477
coachkevinjsc@gmail.com
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Hilltop Alpine Race Team (HART)
Ryan Stanly, Head Coach
7015 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK 99516
907-519-9361
teamhartalaska@gmail.com
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Other AK Clubs
Hillberg Youth Ski Team
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
PO Box 670698, Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 441-1078
Bobby Stone, Co-President
Contact Details
USSS Alaska Division Manager:
Tasha Foster
(970) 401-5022
P.O. Box 230486
Anchorage, AK 99523
akdivisionmanager@gmail.com
Alaska Division Chair
Jheren Svoboda
akdivisionchair@gmail.com
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Alaska Division is a 501C(7) non-profit – EIN 92-6002821.
AK Division AFFILIATION AGREEMENT 2024/2025 [PDF]
Our Bylaws are available upon request.