Become an Alaska Alpine Official

Get More Involved. Stay Connected. Be Part of the Race.

Want to get more involved in ski racing? Becoming an Alaska Alpine Official is a great place to start.

Ski racing in Alaska is built on community. Every race depends on a team of parents, former racers, coaches, instructors, volunteers, and ski enthusiasts working together to create a safe, fair, and fun experience for athletes.

Officials are at the heart of that effort. They help make it possible for athletes to test themselves, build confidence and resilience, and pursue their goals—from a first Town League race to a championship start.

If you enjoy skiing, working with people, being outside, and being part of something bigger than yourself, there is a place for you on the race course.

Why Become an Official?

Being an official gives you a different perspective on race day and a chance to become more deeply involved in the sport.

As an official, you can:

Learn how ski racing really works
Get close to the action on race day
Help create safe, fair, and fun competitions
Support athletes as they develop and compete
Meet others who share your passion for skiing and racing
Build new skills and experience within the sport
Stay connected to skiing as a parent, former athlete, coach, instructor, or enthusiast
Become part of a team working together to put on a successful race

It’s more than another volunteer job. You become part of the community that makes ski racing possible.

Who Can Become an Official?

Anyone! You don’t need to be an expert skier—or a former racer.

There is no single path to becoming an Alpine Official. Our officials come from all parts of the ski community.
We welcome:

Parents who want to be more involved in their athlete’s experience
Former racers who want to stay connected to the sport
Coaches and ski instructors who want to contribute in a different role
Volunteers who enjoy being part of race-day operations
Ski enthusiasts who want to learn more about racing and give back
Community members who enjoy working with people, being outside, and being part of a team

A special invitation to U12–U16 parents

The U12–U16 years are an important time for athletes and families to become more familiar with ski racing. Getting involved as an official can help you better understand the sport while also helping build the next generation of Alaska officials.

You don’t have to know everything before you get started.

If you care about the sport, enjoy working with others, and are willing to learn, you may be a great fit as an official.

Come Be Part of the Team!

Alaska ski racing needs people like you.

Whether you’re a parent, former racer or coach, ski instructor, experienced skier, volunteer, or simply someone who loves the sport, there’s a place for you on the officials team.

You don’t need to know everything. Just show up, get involved, and learn as you go.

Help support athletes, strengthen ski racing across Alaska, and become part of the community that makes race day happen.

Ready to Get Involved?

Have questions or want to get started? Reach out to the Alaska Division Alpine Officials Chair. We’ll connect you with your local club and help you find the right opportunity.

Conor Lynch
Alaska Division Alpine Officials Chair
Phone: 970-901-9829
Email: alaska.alpine.officials@gmail.com

Get Involved. Support the Athletes. Make Race Day Happen.

New to Ski Racing? Start Here.

1. Join U.S. Ski & Snowboard as an Alpine Official

Get connected to the national officials program and begin your officials education and experience.

U.S Ski and Snowboard Alpine Officials

2. Connect with Your Local Ski Club

Let your local Alaska ski club or race organizer know you’re interested in helping at an upcoming race. They can help connect you with the right race-day opportunity.

3. Start on Race Day

There are many ways to get involved, including:

Gate Judge
Start Assistant
Finish Support
Course Crew
Other race-day positions

You don’t need prior experience for many entry-level roles. Start by showing up, helping out, and learning from the people around you.

4. Build Your Experience

As you become more comfortable, you can continue developing your skills through on-hill experience, clinics, and officials education. Over time, there are opportunities to pursue additional certifications and take on greater responsibility within ski racing.