U16 Regional Championships - Palisades Tahoe CA

U16 Regional Championships – Palisades Tahoe CA March 12-15, 2026

Quota:  26 Men / 28 Women

Registration closes Monday March 9th 6pm. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.

Schedule and Meals
March 11th- Divisional Training Day
March 12th- USSS SG both genders, cocoa/cookie party (athletes/coaches only) Palisades Village Alpenglow
March 13th- SG both genders
March 14th- Women’s GS Men’s SL, banquet dinner at Alpine Lodge
March 15th- Women’s SL Men’s GS
**All meals are the athlete’s responsibility**

Lodging/Meals
*No meals included*Banquet dinner included in registration fee (March 14th)

Lift Tickets
Lift tickets are athlete’s responsibility.

Race Entry
**Race entry is the responsibility of the athlete.** Single event fee including all four starts: Race registration is open on ASR.

Team Jackets
This is a Divisional Championship event therefore jackets are included in the price. Each athlete may choose their size in the registration form.

Transportation 
Transportation to and from the event is the responsibility of the athlete and coaches.

Coaching Staff
TBD

 

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard U16 Jr Championships is a championship event for racers ages 14 and 15 years old only, from the five divisions of the Western Region. Each of the three regions of U.S. Ski & Snowboard (Western/Rocky-Central/Eastern) conducts its own U16 Regional Jr Championships. The event consists of 2 SG, 1 GS, 1 SL races.

For “X” numbered athletes to participate in selection procedures they must hold a Far West Foreign membership, petition to the Age Class Chair and ACC Chair prior to the first qualifying event and follow all Far West rules and regulations. A maximum of 3 “X” numbers per gender will be allowed per season. Athletes selected for Regional Championships are required to participate in all races as scheduled.

Quota: Men: 26 Women: 28

The quota is filled using “World Cup Points” (WCP) (see Rules Governing Far West Competitors Section of this document), scored in the U16 Jr Championships qualifying events

Travel and Payment regulations for U16 Jr Championships

  1. All athletes, including alternates, must respond by the prescribed deadline listed at www.fwskiing.org. There will be a 72-hour response window. Payment in full will be due at this time.
  2. An alternative housing agreement must be on file in order for an athlete to stay with parents instead of the team. For Championships held in Alaska an athlete may not opt out of the team travel program.
  3. Refunds for U16 Jr Champs will be made only for recoverable costs, and on a case-by-case basis.

 

2026 U16 WR Championship Registration

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Step One:  Download and fill out waiver

You’ll need to download the Medical Release & Insurance Liability and Release PDF, complete & sign the form and then you’ll upload it with this registration form.

Step Two:  Complete the below Registration Form