Our Mission
To support athletic excellence in developing SBX athletes in the United States.
Since its Olympic debut in 2006, the United States SBX Team has consistently had Olympic finalists. However, since 2018 and the pandemic, there has been a significant drop in talent, partly due to the financial commitments required to progress from a NorAm athlete to an Olympic athlete. This has been exacerbated by a lack of development funding from U.S. Skiing & Snowboarding. Your help is needed to ensure a bright future for American SBX athletes, racing, and the community.
Why SBX? Why Now?
Our Athletes
They’re hometown heroes, dreamers, doers, and role models. With USA SBX support, more American athletes will have the chance to succeed at international competitions, from NorAms to the Olympics. By donating, you’re investing in the talent, work ethic, drive, and community that define American SBX.
A Future for US SBX
We support sustainable and equitable initiatives across US Snowboarding (SBX). The rising costs for athletes, especially after the pandemic, are shrinking the pool of American talent. Now is the time to invest in the future of the sport in America.
- Equity: The USA SBX Foundation believes that eliminating financial barriers for SBX athletes is key to upholding the meritocratic ideal. We strive to maintain financial and social equity by supporting sport development initiatives from the junior level to the World Cup. The best athletes can come from any background.
- Sustainability: Creating a SBX culture that encourages personal growth, athletic success, and more opportunities for athletes is crucial for building lifelong careers and boosting the competitive level of the country.
By supporting the USA SBX Foundation, you empower the innovative spirit of SBX athletes across the United States.
What we Fund
While U.S. Team SBX budgets have remained flat, the ambitions of American SBX athletes have not. Their drive and hard work powered unprecedented success for years within U.S. Snowboarding. However, most athletes struggle to make ends meet, given the rigorous demands of being a full-time athlete. Now, we need help from the community they inspired to support the next generation of world-class SBX athletes.
We fund need-based, direct-to-athlete grants for U.S. SBX Athletes. This information helps athletes, parents, and coaches understand how USA SBX can support their dreams in snowboardcross. (SBX) All Funding/ Grants-Stipends will be based on meeting successive funding goals. Grants-Stipends will be awarded with consideration to Gender Equity.
ALL FUNDING/ GRANTS-STIPENDS WILL BE BASED ON FUNDS RAISED & MEETING SUCCESSIVE FUNDING GOALS
Holeshot Tour Bonuses
The USA SBX Foundation, alongside the Holeshot SBX Tour, supports early-career professional snowboard cross (SBX) racers by providing them with crucial performance-based funding bonuses. The bonuses, offering $500 for First Place, $250 for second, and $125 for third, are available in six Holeshot Tour SBX races across three stops and aim to incentivize domestic-level snowboarders to advance toward World Cup-level competition. The program acts as a USSA Matching Grant, bridging athletes’ development in the sport.
Athlete Grants-Stipends
The USA SBX Athlete Resiliency Grants-Stipends are offered through a competitive application process to support U.S. NorAm athletes ranked in the Top 12 OVERALL from the previous season, providing up to 8 grants in total, each with $2,500. These funds can be utilized for any costs related to their career, including but not limited to medical expenses, rehabilitation, and competition supplies. Not for travel expenses, which fall under Longer-Term Funding Grants.
Training/Competition Season Funding. These grants are a key component of the USA SBX mission to make top-level SBX competitors, based on ability rather than background.
U.S. NorAm Grants: Up to $5000 each for up to 6 U.S. NorAm athletes Ranked in the Top 12 OVERALL.
U.S. Team Athlete Grants: Up to $10,000 each for up to 3 U.S. SBX Team Athletes
Education Grants
For education related to marketing & social media, public relations, and managing finances. These grants help athletes obtain education critical for their long-term success as professional athletes.
Grant Caps: $1500 for U.S. NorAm Athletes ranked in the Top 8 Overall.
$3000 for U.S. Team Athletes
$31,000 Given to athletes through Stipends and
Prize Money in 2025/2026!
FUNDS Raised in 2025/26
- $31,000 – Holeshot Tour Bonuses + NorAM Athlete Grants-Stipends Given 100%
FUNDING GOALS for 2026/27
ALL FUNDING/ GRANTS WILL BE BASED ON FUNDS RAISED & MEETING SUCCESSIVE FUNDING GOALS
- $13,500 – Business Expenses + Holeshot Tour Bonuses 100%
- $33,500 – Covers Above + Athlete Resiliency Grants-Stipends 89.5%
- $63,500 – Covers Above + NorAm Athlete Grants 0%
- $93,500 – Covers Above + U.S. SBX Team Athlete Grants 0%
- $113,000 – Covers Above + Education Grants 0%
Your Helping the Next Generation of SBX Champions!
Your involvement can make a significant impact on the future of SBX athletes in the United States. By donating in our programs, you help us provide essential resources and opportunities for these talented individuals. Stand with the USA SBX Foundation today and be a part of their journey to success.