U.S. Ski & Snowboard Central Division
Central Region 1
Alpine ski racing in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, December through March.
Training for alpine officials, and the yearly update
The fall officials clinic and testing weekend is October 31 and November 1 at Buck Hill, for a first certification or a new role on the hill. Every current official attends one online update, November 3 or December 8, to stay active this season.
Welcome
Ready to ski fast?
Welcome to Central Region 1 of U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Central Division: Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The region plans and hosts races all winter, so athletes compete in slalom, giant slalom and super G at every level, December through March.
Memberships are due October 15
Every athlete, official and coach needs a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership. Region 1 fees are in the same MyUSSA cart. A late fee starts October 16.
Team updates
- 13OCT · TUEOfficials study groups on ZoomChief of race and referee with Caryn Jones (October 13, 15, 20 and 23), chief of timing with Chuck Robb (October 14, 21 and 28), the competition guide and the exam with Trevor Davis (October 27 and 29), 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Drop in any time.
- 15OCT · THUUSSA registration deadlineRenew every athlete, coach and official in MyUSSA by October 15. Region 1 fees are in the same cart; a late fee starts October 16.
- 31OCT · SATFall alpine officials clinic and testing, Buck HillOctober 31 and November 1, about 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A first certification or a new officiating role; testing is optional. Read last season's study guides before you come.
- 3NOV · TUEAlpine officials yearly update, onlineEvery current official attends one: November 3 or December 8, 6:00 PM Central on Zoom. The update keeps your license active for the season.
Competition. Community. Character.
Who Central Region 1 is, the heart behind our approach, and what our athletes and families say about ski racing. Four minutes.
Next on the hill
- 31OCT · SATAlpine officials clinic and testingOctober 31 and November 1 at Buck Hill, about 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For new officials; no ski racing experience required.
- 12DEC · SATGiants Ridge: scored GS and SL, FIS SLDecember 12 and 13. Hosted by Team Gilboa and Buck Hill. Training day December 11.
- 19DEC · SATWild Mountain: scored SL, U14 and U10 to U12December 19 and 20. Scored slalom; a U14 qualifier and slalom; a U10 to U12 scrimmage.
- 23DEC · WEDChuck Stone U14 Ski Up, Buck HillDecember 23. Hosted by Buck Hill.
Quick links
Race notices. Scored, non-scored and FIS race announcements.
2026-27 race schedule. The region's live schedule sheet.
Midwest Masters Racing. Adult alpine racing across the Midwest.
Zoom for all CR1 meetings. Board meetings and team captains' meetings.
Board of directors. The board, its meetings and minutes.
Team captain information. Final schedules, start lists and medical plans on Google Drive.
Scored Telegram group. Race-day messages for scored races.
Non-scored Telegram group. Race-day messages for non-scored races.
FIS WhatsApp group. Race-day messages for FIS races.
MyUSSA sign-in. Memberships, renewals and final results.
Central Division. Selections, intents and the division calendar.
Region 2. The Central Division's Region 2.
Region 3. The Central Division's Region 3.
Get the region's emails
Race announcements, clinic dates and season updates from Central Region 1, by email.
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- clubs racing in 2026‑27
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- programs, by age
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- states in the region
- 1972
- the first Minnesota Cup
The eight clubs of Region 1
Buck Hill Ski Racing Club
Buck Hill, Burnsville
Team Gilboa
Hyland Hills, Bloomington
Team Afton
Afton Alps, Hastings
Team Welch
Welch Village, Welch
Team Duluth
Spirit Mountain, Duluth
4Degrees Alpine
Mt. Kato, Powder Ridge, Wild Mountain, Hyland Hills and Mt Du Lac
TB Fast
Thunder Bay, Ontario
BWP Ski Team
Bottineau Winter Park, North Dakota
Where to start
Join a club
Athletes join one of eight clubs for coaching, practices and a home hill. Every club races with Region 1.
Race
Non-scored for under 15s, scored for 13 and up, FIS for 16 and up. Memberships through MyUSSA, race entries through SkiReg.
Volunteer
Region 1 races are run by parent volunteers and coaches. No ski racing expertise is required.
Race day
The team captains' links, final schedules and start lists, and the Telegram and WhatsApp groups.
From the region
- 7OCT · WEDChief among our volunteer positions: Chief of RaceThe region sat down with Angie, a Chief of Race volunteer. She began racing at six in the junior program at Gilboa. When her daughter Lilly began racing, she got certified and has worked every position at a race. "You're right in the middle of everything, on the hill." Region 1 is recruiting more Chiefs of Race.
- 11SEP · FRISkillsQuest Fitness Challenge: a word from Sean NolanTwo days before the September 13 SkillsQuest Fitness Challenge at TCO Stadium, athlete representative Sean Nolan had a few words of encouragement. They were for every athlete training through the summer, first season or tenth.
- 9SEP · WEDThe summer challenge: pull-upsThe last of the summer fitness challenges before SkillsQuest: how many pull-ups in 60 seconds, posted with #cr1summerchallenge.
Thank you to our sponsors
Pierce Skate and SkiSki racing shop, Bloomington Pierce supports alpine ski racing in sales, service and support, and its tuning seminars teach athletes and parents to care for their own skis.
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Pierce tuning seminars
Learn to tune your own skis at Pierce, 208 West 98th Street, Bloomington. Free seminars on Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2027, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, led by Eric Jacobson. Classes are limited to 15 a week, so register ahead.