In 1905, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) began life as the National Ski Association of America, a small organization representing five ski jumping clubs in the upper Midwest. Today, USSA is a truly national sport organization comprised of more than 30,000 athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers supported by 100,000 parents, devotees, and supporters. From its original focus on inter-club ski jumping competitions, USSA has grown into the most diverse of any Olympic national governing body in America, supporting the development of fourteen national teams in seven sports. Those five clubs have grown into a network of more than 400 clubs, with thousands of coaches and volunteer officials and judges providing entry-level programs, athlete training, and competitions.

In 2005, USSA celebrates 100 years of growth into one of the foremost American sports organizations. The centennial time line presented here outlines USSA's development and successes throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first. Scroll through the years to learn, through text and photographs, the history of competitive and recreational skiing in the United States, the Olympic and other international achievements of American skiers and snowboarders, and the milestones in the organization's growth. A listing of additional resources is offered for those seeking more in-depth information, and USSA welcomes contributions of information and photographs that help tell the story of competitive skiing in the United States.