NJ State High School Ski Team

Eastern High School Championships – Athlete Selection & Commitment

The Top 10 Boys and Top 10 Girls in total league points from regular season conference races will be named to the "All-State NJ Boys Ski Team" and "All-State NJ Girls Ski Team." These 20 athletes are invited to join the New Jersey State Ski Team at the prestigious US Ski & Snowboard Eastern High School Championships, a regional event showcasing the top high school ski racers in the Eastern U.S.

This event brings together over 250 athletes from 13 states within the US Ski & Snowboard Eastern Region for three days of championship racing in slalom and giant slalom disciplines. The championships rotate between the Franconia Ski Club and the Mount Washington Valley Ski Club in New Hampshire. 

Dates: March 5 - 8, 2026
Location: Attitash Mountain, Bartlett, New Hampshire 
Event: US Ski & Snowboard Eastern High School Championships
Costs: $500 per athlete, inclusive of entry fee, and lift tickets

2026 NJ State Team – Qualified Athletes

Congratulations to the 2026 athletes who have earned an invitation to the New Jersey State High School Ski Team. Your season-long performance and consistency in league competitions have qualified you to represent New Jersey at the Eastern High School Championships.

If your name appears on the list above, please complete the Invitation Response Form to accept or decline your invitation by 12 noon, Monday, February 23.

EHSC Invitation Response Form

Who Is Eligible

• Athletes must finish the season in the Top 10 for their gender in total NJISRA league points.
• Athletes must be in good standing with NJISRA and their school team.
• Selected racers must confirm their availability and commitment to compete.

US Ski & Snowboard Requirements

All competitors must meet the following USSS guidelines:

Membership

• A valid US Ski & Snowboard Competitor License is required.
• Athletes who do not hold a license must purchase a Non-Scored Athlete Membership at usskiandsnowboard.org.

SafeSport & Background Screening (Age 18+)

Athletes who are 18 or turning 18 before June 30, 2026 must:

• Complete SafeSport Training
• Complete Introduction to Avalanches Training
• Receive a green-light background screening determination within 45 days of turning 18
  ⚠️ Background checks can take several weeks—plan ahead.

Helmet Requirements

Helmets must meet current FIS certification standards

• Must fully cover the head and ears
• No spoilers, protrusions, or mounted cameras are permitted
• SL helmets may include chin guards and soft ear padding

Commitment & Acceptance

EHSC Invitation Response Form

Athletes selected to the NJ State Team must complete a Commitment & Acceptance Form, which must be signed by both the athlete and a parent/guardian.

This form confirms:

• Acceptance of the athlete’s position on the NJ State Team
• Agreement to meet all US Ski & Snowboard eligibility and safety requirements
• Full participation in all events
• Commitment to represent New Jersey with integrity and sportsmanship

The form must be submitted by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

State Team Selection & Replacement Policy

1. The top ten (10) athletes, determined strictly by total NJISRA league points, will receive invitations to the NJ State Team.
2. If any of the top ten athletes decline their invitation, replacement invitations will be offered in strict numerical order of league points ranking, beginning with the 11th-ranked athlete.
3. If the 11th-ranked athlete declines, the invitation will then be offered to the 12th-ranked athlete.
4. If the 12th-ranked athlete declines, or if more than two total invitations are declined among the top ten, any remaining open positions will be filled at the sole discretion of the NJ State Team coaches, with league points and season performance considered.

At no point will the order of point rankings be skipped before reaching the 12th-ranked athlete.

NJ State Team Coaching Staff (Recent Years)