What is a World Cup Race?
A World Cup race is not the same as a World Championship Race. A World Cup race is held at the national level within the US. The US receives the ability to IFSS accredit 10 snow and 10 dryland races in the USA each season. Competitors with a USFSS Membership and a DID Number, receive points from World Cup races. These points help the competitors qualify for World Championships. USFSS also looks at existing World Cup races as potential venues for World Championships for when it is the US’s turn to be the host country.
- No fees to accredit (must submit application before the deadline to avoid fees)
- You can use ISDRA rules if you choose
- Race officials can be of your choosing
- Your race will not be run any different than it is normally run
- Promote your race as you choose
- No drug testing required for World Cup races
How to Accredit my Race
- Fill out the following Google form in order to submit your race to the USFSS accreditation committee: 2025-2026 Dryland IFSS Accreditation Application
- Winter Race Application Deadline is November 30th of each year.
- Dryland Race Application Deadline is July 15 of each year.
- If chosen to be recommended for accreditation, the RGO will have to work with USFSS to fill out an accreditation form to be sent by USFSS to IFSS.
- The chair of the accreditation committee will get back to you on if your race met the qualifications and was or was not approved for accreditation.
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