2024/25 USA Skimo National Team Agreement

This is the official agreement of the USA Skimo National Team (USNT). The agreement is to be accepted by those members chosen for the USNT, based on the “2024/25 USA Skimo National Team Selection Criteria''.  The term of this USNT is one year, from May 2024 to April 2025. Members of the USNT are eligible to represent USA Skimo at 24-25 World Cup and World Long Distance Team Championship races. 

2024/25 National Team Goals and Focus:

• Develop an internationally competitive skimo race team
• Promote USA Skimo
• Create a positive influence on the growth of the sport and development of the skimo community
• Additional Goals and Focus as determined by the USA Skimo National Team Committee members

Privileges associated with being a USA Skimo National Team Member:

• Invitation to USNT Training Camps as funding allows
• Invitation to USNT Racing Trips as funding allows
• Right to “National Team'' designation

• Designation to be used on personal and/or USA Skimo marketing
• Designation to be used for personal social media/events

• Profile on “USA Skimo National Team” web page
• Access to sponsor provided or discounted “USA Skimo” uniforms, gear, and logo apparel
• USA Skimo provided USNT logoed patch / marker
• Coaching Support

• Access to the National Team Head Coach or USA Skimo approved and designated coaching or training opportunities
• Discounted coaching available upon request

• Discounts from National Team Sponsors
• Resources Access

• Access to USA Skimo Medical Doctors
• Nutrition information

• Recognition

• Regional & National Exposure / Public Relations
• Social media and newsletters

Responsibilities and expectations associated with being a USA Skimo National Team Member:

• Maintain current USA Skimo membership, in good standing, for the 2024/25 season.

• As a USA Skimo member you are bound by the USSMA Code of Conduct.

• Compete in at least 6 regional, USA Skimo Sanctioned or International races during the 2025/26 season.

• Compete in the National Team race suit or a USA Skimo provided USNT logoed patch/marker at all races in which you participate
• Encouraged to participate in National Cup Series races
• Participate in at least one National Championship race

• Mandatory participation (unless a waiver is requested/granted) in all fully-funded USNT training camps.  Use best efforts to participate in any USNT training camps that are partially funded.
• Promptly complete any required educational training (or similar requirements) as mandated by USSMA, ISMF, or USOPC (ex: Safe Sport)
• Promptly complete any athlete surveys or similar solicitation of athlete feedback by USSMA, ISMF, or USPOC
• Create and maintain a positive social media impact and community presence

• USNT athletes are encouraged to participate in sharing their racing stories via social media. The goal of such engagement is to further promote the sport of skimo, its growth and overall positive impact on USA Skimo nationally and Internationally
• Athletes are encouraged to work alongside the USA Skimo Marketing Committee

• Share photos to be used on social media and website
• Tag photos to USA Skimo
• Partner with local news agencies/publications to promote the USNT and athletes where possible

• Be an Ambassador of USA Skimo

• Community Volunteering

• Be involved in at least one skimo/uphill related non-race event

• Suggested involvement

• Be a guest speaker or attendee
• Volunteer your time on logistics

• Be involved with at least one youth/beginner clinic OR create other new clinics

• Suggested involvement

• Volunteer your time on logistics
• Volunteer coaching
• Be a presenter or create video resource to be used

• Fundraising / Sponsorship Assistance 

• Be involved in USA Skimo fundraising and sponsorship

• Suggested involvement

• Guest speaker/attendee at event
• Volunteer time

• Create and maintain relationships between USA Skimo and industry sponsors and/or funders

• Maintain current personal/athletic relationships that relate to the sport
• Develop relationships with potential industry sponsors when possible

Your review and electronic consent will constitute your agreement to adhere to and accept the terms and spirit of this agreement.  (This is to be done from the Intention to Participate document.)