WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (Dec. 1, 2017) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, in a newly established content partnership with Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC), will live stream all of the events from this weekend’s opening cross country SuperTour event in West Yellowstone. Races take place Dec. 2-3 beginning at 12 p.m. EST. Events being showcased on U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s channels this season include six U.S. Supertour stops plus the 2018 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships and junior national championships. All streams will be available free of cost.

CXC’s live streaming, spearheaded by Executive Director Yuriy Gusev, has been a primary channel for fans and members to watch domestic cross country events, including past U.S. Championships, SuperTours and the American Birkebeiner.

“The streaming collaboration between CXC and U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides high level exposure for the sport of cross country as it continues to gain more fans and participants in America,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Tiger Shaw. “This season’s streaming of domestic events, combined with the star power of our top U.S. Ski Team athletes, is a prime opportunity to capitalize on our nation’s success in the sport and promote cross country skiing at home and around the world.”

U.S. Ski & Snowboard, in conjunction with local clubs around the nation, has grown its cross country membership by more than 100% percent over the last two seasons. The organization has also played a large role in securing full coverage of the FIS Cross Country World Cup across NBC Sports Group’s network of broadcast and streaming channels. That coverage continues this season leading into the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Close to 200 racers are expected to compete this weekend in West Yellowstone, including last year’s podium winners Erika Flowers-Newell (Belgrade, Mont.), Matt Gelso (Truckee, Calif.) and Caitlin Patterson (Craftsbury, Vt.). For more information on the SuperTour, including a complete season event schedule, visit usskiandsnowboard.org. Livestreams will be available at facebook.com/usskiandsnowboard.

U.S. CROSS COUNTRY SUPERTOUR - WEST YELLOWSTONE
Event and Streaming Schedule (all times EST)
*subject to change

Saturday, Dec. 2
Men’s and women’s freestyle sprint
12 p.m. – Qualifiers
1:45 p.m. – Heats
Facebook Livestream

Sunday, Dec. 3
Men’s 15k; Women’s 10k (mass start)
12 p.m.
Facebook Livestream

ANCHORAGE (Nov. 27, 2017) – Top cross country skiers from across America will compete for national titles, FIS Junior World Championship spots and potential Olympic berths at the 2018 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships Jan. 3 - 8. All events will take place at Kincaid Park. U.S. Ski & Snowboard will also carry a live stream of the events on it's Facebook page.

Alaska is a hotbed for cross country skiing and past U.S. Championships in Anchorage have attracted large fields. The Alaskan city most recently hosted the event in 2010. This year's U.S. Championships are being organized by the Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage.

The week’s competitions will feature two freestyle and two classic events for both men and women. The top American in each race will be crowned national champion. Results from the freestyle races and the classic distance events will be used to determine the teams for the 2018 FIS Junior & U23 World Ski Championships, taking place in Goms, Switzerland January 28 - February 3.

"The U.S. Championships is a stop for our top domestic skiers seeking not just U.S. titles but spots on international teams," said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Nordic Domestic Program Director Robert Lazzaroni. "Anchorage is an excellent venue as the event will capture the great enthusiasm we have for cross country skiing in Alaska."

"Anchorage has an amazing infrastructure for cross country skiing," said organizing committee chair Joey Caterinichio. "Events such as the U.S. Cross Country Championships help keep the circle of cross country skiing alive and give our youth an atmosphere to thrive in at all levels of skiing and to witness the pinnacle of U.S. racing."

All races in Anchorage are also part of the 2017-18 SuperTour and points will count towards the overall SuperTour titles, Olympic Winter Games selection and international World Cup starts. The long distance and team championships will take place March 23-28 in Craftsbury, Vermont.

While primary selection for the 2018 Olympic Cross Country Team will come from World Cup races, some final spots will be determined from results in Anchorage. The Olympic team nominations will be announced the week of January 23.

More information on the 2018 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships can be found at usskiandsnowboard.org and usnationals2018.com.


2018 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships
Schedule subject to change

Wednesday, January 3
Men's 15k freestyle
Women's 10k freestyle

Friday, January 5
Men's and women's freestyle sprints

Sunday, January 7
Men's 30k classic mass start
Women's 20k classic mass start
Junior men's 10k classic mass start
Junior women's 5k classic mass start

Monday, January 8
Men's and women's classic sprints

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has launched a new merchandise shop with the latest team and athlete gear. The shop features top of the line product and all purchases go to support the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team athletes as they prepare for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in February.

The shop debuted in conjunction with the launch of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s new website at usskiandsnowboard.org. The new website and shop are seamlessly integrated and designed to reflect the organization’s new brand that was launched this past summer. Fans visiting the shop will find a variety of men’s, women’s and children’s styles to help them show their pride and cheer on U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes around the globe.

“U.S. Ski & Snowboard has some of the most dedicated fans in winter sport and, whether you’re out on the hill or cheering from your home, the new shop has the gear you need to show your pride and support for our athletes,” said Brooke McAffee, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief Financial Officer. “We’ll also be rolling out official team gear and athlete-inspired designs. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard shop brings all of our team apparel together in one place and each purchase makes a difference for our athletes.”

To get the latest U.S. Ski & Snowboard product and apparel, visit shop.usskiandsnowboard.org.

PHILADELPHIA (November 13, 2017) – Comcast today announced it will be the official cable television and communications partner of U.S Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic sports organization based in Park City, Utah. America's top Olympic skiers will showcase Comcast on their racing suits when the FIS Ski World Cup tour comes to America later this month, with stops in Killington and Beaver Creek.

The new multi-year partnership will feature the Xfinity brand on U.S. Ski & Snowboard athlete uniforms at a range of high-profile events worldwide, increasing awareness of the partnership in markets globally with around-the-world broadcast coverage. Xfinity will also be the title sponsor of the women's FIS Ski World Cup weekend at Killington Resort in Vermont Nov. 25-26, which will be carried on NBC and NBCSN. In addition, the brand will be an associated sponsor of the men's FIS Ski World Cup Birds of Prey Race Week Dec. 1-3 in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

American Mikaela Shiffrin, a winner at Killington a year ago, will be out to defend her season long world cup title. At Beaver Creek, two-time U.S. Olympic champion Ted Ligety will be favored in the giant slalom. Both events are important competitions leading up to the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

 “We are excited to support Team USA and all of the incredible athletes empowered by U.S Ski & Snowboard,” said Matt Lederer, Executive Director of Partnership Marketing at Comcast. “U.S Ski & Snowboard provides elite level, world class athletes and young skiers and snowboarders alike with the support they need throughout the year to achieve their full potential, and we are proud to partner with them and help athletes, teams, coaches, parents and volunteers in communities across the country to progress skiing and snowboarding and achieve success.”

The deal provides Comcast with global sponsorship rights in the cable television and telecommunications category, use of U.S Ski & Snowboard’s logo and athletes, and a strong brand signage presence at Toyota U.S. Grand Prix events, which serve as the Olympic qualifying series for freestyle skiing and snowboard.

"This global partnership with Comcast reflects the stature of our athletes and events and the impact they have in both the U.S. and international sports market," said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief Commercial Officer Dan Barnett. "It's a comprehensive approach to supporting both the athletes who compete and the events in which they participate, which is a great endorsement both here in America and around the world."

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has a strong stable of athletes who will vie for Olympic medals in South Korea. "Comcast is also showing its commitment to athletes through ancillary deals with a number of our stars," said Barnett. "On behalf of our athletes, we're proud to welcome Comcast to our family."

As part of the arrangement with the United States Olympic Committee, Comcast will be an official partner through Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 which includes the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2018.

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Olympic sports organization providing leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders and elite athletes competing at the highest level worldwide, encouraging and supporting all its athletes in achieving excellence wherever they train and compete. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. Established in 1905, U.S. Ski & Snowboard receives no direct government support, operating solely through private donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to fund athletic programs that directly assist athletes in reaching their dreams. The organization is based in Park City, UT.

About Comcast
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal.  Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed internet, and phone providers to residential customers under the XFINITY brand, and also provides these services to businesses.  It also provides wireless security and automation services to residential customers under the XFINITY brand.  NBCUniversal operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.