What is the SCCSC?
The Southern California Collegiate Snowsport Conference, Inc. is one of eleven collegiate ski & snowboard conferences in the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association, the governing body of ski and snowboard racing at the collegiate level. Since its inception in the 1970’s, the SCCSC has been the regional stepping stone to the USCSA National Championships, which brings together top caliber athletes and future Olympic hopefuls from all over the United States and Southern Canada.
What schools compete in the SCCSC?
The SCCSC is currently represented by 400 students from 10 universities in California.
- California Polytechnic University, Pomona
- California State University, Fullerton
- California State University, Long Beach
- Loyola Marymount University
- San Diego State University
- University of California, Irvine
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, San Diego
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- University of Southern California
Plans to add additional Central and Southern California schools to the SCCSC are currently underway, including the addition of three new schools to the SCCSC roster. Any school in the California, Nevada or Arizona area that offers a minimum of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree is eligible for regular membership in the SCCSC.
What competitions are there and where are they held?
The SCCSC holds it races at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, located in Mammoth Lakes, CA, approximately five hours north of Los Angeles. With thirty lifts and unparalleled skiing terrain, Mammoth Mountain is Southern California’s most popular ski resort, averaging 12,000 ski and snowboard visitors every weekend. The race season consists of Slalom, Giant Slalom, Boarder/Skier Cross, Halfpipe, and Slopestyle competitions, held over 6 race weekends from December to April.
Other races held during the season are the Western Regional Championships and the USCSA National Championships.
What benefits are there for athletes?
SCCSC athletes enjoy great benefits such as reduced lift ticket prices, great deals on ski and snowboard equipment, an annual awards banquet in Las Vegas, NV and the chance to meet skiers and snowboarders from all over Southern California.
How do I join the SCCSC?
Interested in starting a new team at your school? It’s easy; just contact the SCCSC by sending us an email at info@sccsc.com to find out how. You can also get in touch with any of the officers and they will be able to help you. Check out our contact information. The SCCSC will work with you to make starting a team and joining the SCCSC as easy as possible.
Who is eligible to compete?
Any full time undergraduate student of any skill level, from beginners to expert is eligible to participate. The SCCSC also offers restricted memberships to students at the graduate level.