The International Freeskier & Snowboarder Association (IFSA) was established in 1996 – as the "International Freeskiers Association" – by renowned freeskiers Shane McConkey,[1] Lhotse Hawk, and a number of industry athletes and organizers.
| Abbreviation | IFSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1996 |
| Founders | Shane McConkey |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | sanction junior and adult big mountain freeride competitions |
| Location | |
Region | North America, South America |
Executive Director | Brennan Metzler |
| Website | ifsafreeride |
Formerly called | International Freeskiers Association |
Today the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[2] is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The IFSA organizes or sanctions big mountain freeride competitions for adult and junior (under 19 years of age) participants in the US, Canada, Argentina and Chile.
The 2024 Junior Freeride Championships were held April 7-14 at Breckenridge, Colorado.[3]
References
edit- ^ About the IFSA. IFSA website. Retrieved on 2017-01-12.
- ^ Non-profit & Financial Documentation. IFSA website. Retrieved on 2017-01-12.
- ^ Mad River Glen Freeski athletes compete at Junior Freeride Championships in Colorado Valley Reporter 2024
External links
edit- International Freeskier & Snowboarder Association official website
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