The selection criteria for the U.S. Snowboard Team is established every spring. You must be a licensed competitor of USSA and FIS, and then meet the criteria for selection. Olympic selection criteria for 2002 will be posted between November 1st and November 15th, 2000. FIS is headquartered in Oberhofen Switzerland. FIS is comprised of representatives from national federations, such as USSA, and works closely with International Olympic Committee and other winter sport federations.
FIS events are open-level, international competitions.
They are the next step upwards from divisional and regional events in athletic competition. Complete a FIS registration form and send it to USSA along with payment. Entering a FIS competition varies depending on the event. Riders must qualify through divisional and regional USSA events. Foreign competitors may compete when entered by their federation and stay within quotas.