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 Skiing

• Nordic Skiing (Cross-Country)

• Snowboarding

• Ice Hockey

• Curling

• Futsal

• Chess

USDSSA is calling on Deaf and hard of hearing athletes across the country to join the U.S.

Alpine, Snowboard, and Nordic Teams for the upcoming Deaflympics. This is a rare and

meaningful opportunity to represent the United States on the international stage.

Individual Ski, Snowboard and Nordic Events

Alpine Skiing:

• Slalom

• Giant Slalom

• Super-G

• Downhill

• Alpine Combined

Snowboarding:

• Parallel Slalom

• Parallel Giant Slalom

• Boardercross

• Big Air

• Slopestyle

Nordic Skiing (Cross-Country):

Event list forthcoming from the ICSD; more details will be shared as soon as they are

confirmed.

Tryouts and Athlete Preparation

Team tryouts will be conducted virtually, with specific dates to be announced on the

USDSSA website and social media platforms.

To prepare for team selection:

Alpine skiers, snowboarders, and Nordic skiers are strongly encouraged to compete in local

mountain races and events throughout the 2024–2026 seasons. Participation in these

competitions will help build essential racing experience and strengthen athlete readiness

for the international level.

How to Get Involved

Athletes interested in competing at the 2027 Winter Deaflympics should contact

info@usdssa.org for details about:

• Qualifications

• Virtual tryout requirements

• Training expectations

• ICSD eligibility criteria

About the 2027 Winter Deaflympics

Innsbruck—host of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics—continues its tradition as a

world-class venue for winter sports. The 2027 Winter Deaflympics aims to elevate Deaf

athletic performance, foster global camaraderie, and celebrate excellence within the Deaf

community.

About USDSSA

The U.S. Deaf Ski & Snowboard Association (USDSSA) empowers Deaf and hard of hearing

athletes in alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing through training, competition,

and advocacy. Operating under the USA Deaf Sports Federation, USDSSA supports athletes

in achieving success at the highest levels of winter sport.

For more information, please contact:

U.S. Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association

info@usdssa.org