Nordic Combined World Cup Criteria
The FIS Nordic Combined World Cup is the top international circuit for Nordic Combined competition.
For Nordic Combined World Cup Criteria, please refer to the Resources Section.
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Nordic Combined
Olympic Winter Games Nordic Combined Criteria
The ultimate in sport is representing Team USA at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Athletes are primarily named to the Team primarily based on objective criteria including World Cup competition results.
The Resource Section of this page includes:
- 2026 Olympic Winter Games Nordic Combined Selection Criteria (7/1/25)
Rules & Equipment
As the National Governing Body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing those sports in the USA. Please select the sport discipline below to view the various rules, regulations and equipment requirements.
Criteria
Advancement through the U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Athlete development pipeline is based on tangible, objective selection criteria. At each level, from grassroots club-level events to the Olympics, athletes advance based on athletic performance in events, as well as on ranking or points lists.
Pipeline - More Information
U.S. Ski & Snowboard's "Athlete Development Pipelines" has been a cornerstone in its program design for over a decade. During that time, pipelines were developed to illustrate how an athlete moves through the U.S. Ski & Snowboard competition system, and who is primarily responsible for the development of athletes at those different stages (clubs, divisions, U.S. Ski Team).
Pipeline
The U.S. Ski & Snowboard pipelines are intended to define the pace of development and lead program design both at the club and national level. In addition to educating parents and athletes about program design from the local level through the national team.
Sport Programs
U.S. Ski and Snowboard encompass a variety of Sport Programs aimed at developing athletes to participate at the highest level of competition, all focusing on representing the United States on the international stage. In order to develop and achieve success, U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides a pipeline, criteria and support system for athletes, coaches, and officials, including supporting medical staff.