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Directors’ Cup Auction Benefiting U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Each year, The Directors’ Invitational Ski Classic (“The Directors’ Cup”) holds its live charity auction to support the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation. Our goal this year is to raise and surpass $100,000. You can help us accomplish this important goal by generously participating in this year’s auction. This booklet presents some of the fantastic experiences and memorabilia available for bid and purchase. Part of your purchase may qualify as a tax-deductible contribution.
Your support makes Olympic dreams come true as it has for many of the ski Pros of the past, present, and future who participate in DISC events. Our Pros join us again this year to ignite the fire of competition and the spirit of the sport we all love.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is a world-class sports organization which provides opportunities for athletes in the most exciting Olympic action sports. Developed to prepare U.S. athletes for national and international competition, U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides structure for competitive skiing and snowboarding. From grassroots programs to governance of sport, management of rules, competitions, and athletic rankings, U.S. Ski & Snowboard oversees athletic pipelines for development in the sports. With a vision to make the USA the best in the world in Olympic skiing and snowboarding, U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders who share an Olympic dream.
What money does for the team
The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation is the non-profit fundraising arm of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Incorporated in 1964 as a 501(c) (3) not-for- profit organization, the Foundation raises money to support year-round athlete training, development, competition and educational needs.
Donations to the Team go directly to support the vision of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and its mission to provide strong leadership that establishes and supports athletic excellence.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard spends between $1 million and $2 million per athlete over the course of an athlete’s career - most of it before they ever reach the podium. No athlete becomes an Olympian on their own. It requires a network of dedicated coaches, teammates and supporters. U.S. Ski & Snowboard has a proud tradition of being supported by funding from generous Americans. This extraordinary tradition is shared with few countries in the world. Just like every second, every step, and every shot counts in the Olympics, so does every contribution to our team.
DISC / U.S. Ski Team History and Impact
The U.S. Ski & Snowboard has been the proud beneficiary of the DISC event since 2013.
Over the past seven years, the Director’s Cup has donated over $820,000 in pure funding to U.S. Ski & Snowboard:
$50,000 donation in 2013
$95,000 donation in 2014
$80,000 donation in 2015
$90,000 donation in 2016
$125,000 donation in 2017
$130,000 donation in 2018
$125,000 donation in 2019
$125,000 donation in 2022
Become a member of the exclusive Gold Pass program, the most charitable ski pass in the country!
The Gold Pass represents the ultimate direct to lift ticket with access to over 250 resorts across the country. This means no lift-ticket windows and the freedom to ski and snowboard terrain all across the country. Not only do you have unlimited resort access but the Gold Pass also represents a sustainable source of funding for the athletes of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Each year a dedicated group of individuals support this exclusive program by donating to secure one of only 450 fully transferable Gold Passes.
Click here to learn more about the Gold Pass program »
To sign up for your Gold Pass click here or contact Elaine Minahan at elaine.minahan@usskiandsnowboard.org or 435.714.1164.
*Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.