Brittani Coury competes at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games.

FIS Licensing

FIS License Renewal
Athletes who have been FIS licensed in previous years and need to renew the license, must complete the following steps.

1. Activate your USSA Membership.

2. Pay License fee of $100 Online by VISA Card Only or email USOPC Classification Manager Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org for additional payment options.

3. Scan and email a completed and signed FIS Athlete Declaration to Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org (must have original signature-no electronic signatures will be accepted). You can also fax the form to 719-866-2029.

4. Athletes who have an international classification status of New, Review or Review 2022 must submit medical documentation and supporting documents before you can be licensed. 

- Physical Impairment Medical Diagnostics Form 

IPC License Application
Athlete’s who have not been licensed must complete the following five steps. All steps must be completed before an athlete can be licensed.

1. Scan and email a completed and signed FIS Athlete Declaration to Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org (must have original signature-no electronic signatures will be accepted). You can also fax the form to 719-866-2029.

2. Email a copy of your passport. The IPC requires a passport or passport card as proof of citizenship. Scan the informational page of your passport (the one with your photo), save it as a PDF and email it to Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org. Please do not fax as it will not come through clearly.

3. Email a recent headshot photo (photos MUST: have a white or light blue background, not include headgear, dark glasses and hair bands on the athlete and have the head of the athlete looking face-on). Email the photo to Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org. Please do not fax as it will not come through clearly.

4. Submit a copy of your Medical Diagnostics Form. Your doctor must fill out the paperwork and attach supporting documentation. This form can be emailed to USOPC Classification Manager Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org

5. Pay License fee of $100 Online by VISA Card Only or email USOPC Classification Manager Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org for additional payment options.

6. Activate your USSA Membership.

If you do not have access to a scanner, you can mail the information to: 

         USOPC - Paralympic Division,
         Attn: Classification Manager
         One Olympic Plaza,
         Colorado Springs, CO 80909. 

NOTE: Only licensed athletes will be eligible to have their results submitted for consideration on the IPC world and regional ranking lists as well as for world and regional record applications. Please note that athletes who are not licensed will not be eligible for the National Team nor will you be eligible to be classified at an IPC Event. The IPC license is valid from the time of application through the end of that calendar year. The license will expire at the end of each calendar year and must be renewed to carry over from one year to the next.

For the current list of IPC licensed snowboarders, please check the FIS Classification Masterlist.

If you have any questions, please email USOPC Classification Manager Kyle Knott at NPCUSAClassification@usopc.org.