1. Be a USSA licensed competitor registered to ski for PNSA;
2. Qualify in 5 of 6 Junior Nationals Qualifiers (Bend, Methow and Spokane);
3. To qualify in 5 of 6 races, athletes must ski 8% back of the average top three fastest times; and
4. In the event that we qualify more than our allotted team size (20 female, 20 male, plus pre-qualified athletes who have qualified by earning positions on the World Juniors or Scandinavian Cup Teams, or qualified for NCAA and are unable to attend NCAA Championships), we will keep a ranking list of PNSA skiers based on the following formula:

Racer's Points = (Racer's Time in Seconds - Scoring Base) / Race Distance

Scoring Base = (Best Time in Seconds + 2nd Best Time in Seconds + 3rd Best Time in Seconds) / 3

Low points are better.

PNSA Regional Group

 In order to qualify for PNSA Regional Elite Group (REG) status, a skier must be:

1. Ranked in the top 20 on the USSA point list in any one discipline in their age class, or

2. have a top 10 finish at Junior Nationals.

USSA REG Camp

 The purpose of the REG camp is to foster development in the older age classes for top skiers within the Western Region.  This camp provides an opportunity for the division’s top skiers to train and race against other top juniors from outside the division.  This camp is primarily for J1 and OJ skiers. PNSA has a quote of 3 boys and 3 girls in additional to automatic selection set by the Western Region. Automatic selection is:  

1. WJC or Scando tem member
2. Top 15 on year end USSA Ranking List (available on line at ussa.org)

The PNSA Regional Group selection method will fill the PNSA quote positions.

PNSA NCC will do their best to select deserving skiers to the roster.  Coach’s Discretion can be used for athlete selection. Second year J2s may be considered in exceptional cases for the camp.  It is a prerequisite that J2’s considering petitioning the selection committee rank in the top 20 in any one discipline for their respective age group to be considered. 

PNSA will support the USSA’s and Western Region’s desire to bring high level sportsmanship and professionalism to the region and divisions.  The NCC will attempt to support those athletes selected by providing a traveling coach or and or athlete funding when available.