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Call for U.S. Ski, Snowboard, and Nordic Athletes to Join Team USA in Innsbruck, Austria

The U.S. Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association (USDSSA) is excited to announce that the 2027 Winter Deaflympics will take place January 15–24, 2027, in the iconic alpine city of Innsbruck, Austria. Organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), the Games will bring together elite Deaf and hard of hearing athletes from around the world to compete in a full slate of winter sports. Events at the 2027 Winter Deaflympics The Games will include: • Alpine Skiin

USDSSA Updates

Dec 5, 20252 min read

Read our Deaf Winterfest 2026 newsletter update

LINK TO DWF 2026 Newsletter update (12/3/2025)

USDSSA Updates

Dec 5, 20251 min read

First Deaf Winterfest: Kole's Story

Kole Krier (sitting right) with Aaron Rose (yellow jacket) and Ashley Owens (smiling at camera) on the Imperial Chair lift at Breckenridge during Deaf Winter Fest 2025 For this month’s Member Spotlight, we’re excited to introduce Kole Krier , a passionate snowboarder from Minnesota who joined us for his very first USDSSA Winterfest last year at Breckenridge. Kole initially reached out to Lisa Tempesta to learn more about USDSSA and how to connect with other riders. Despite n

USDSSA Updates

Dec 4, 20252 min read

Training with Purpose: Lauren Weibert's Journey to the 2027 Winter Deaflympics

As winter approaches, one name that continues to inspire in the Deaf snowboarding community is Lauren Weibert. A gold medalist at the previous Winter Deaflympics, Lauren is now training and preparing for Team USA tryouts with hopes of earning a spot to compete at the upcoming 2027 Winter Deaflympics in Innsbruck, Austria (January 15–24, 2027). Lauren’s passion for snowboarding is as strong as ever. While she hasn’t officially registered for this season’s competitions just yet

USDSSA Updates

Oct 26, 20252 min read

Lisa Tempesta Appointed Team Director for 2027 Winter Deaflympics

Lisa Tempesta on a snowy day We’re proud to share that Lisa Tempesta has been appointed Team Director for the upcoming 2027 Winter Deaflympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Selected by the USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) Board, Lisa will serve alongside Treasurer John Skjeveland, Winter NSO Chair Elizabeth Mathews, and Committee Member Justen Burns to guide preparations for Team USA’s participation in this global event. Lisa brings years of leadership within USDSSA and a deep co

USDSSA Updates

Oct 26, 20251 min read