Several Parkites nominated to U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced its U.S. Freestyle Ski Team nominations for the 2022-23 competition season, 12 of which included athletes with ties to Park City. Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard/Mike Dawson.

PARK CITY, Utah. — On Wednesday U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced its U.S. Freestyle Ski Team nominations for the 2022-23 competition season, 12 of which included athletes with ties to Park City. Overall, 26 aerials and moguls athletes have been nominated to the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team.

“The athletes nominated to the 2022-23 U.S. Freestyle Ski Team represent an exciting mix of Olympic medalists, accomplished veterans, and new rookie blood,” said Matt Gnoza, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Director. “We embark on this new Olympic quad cycle with a ton of momentum and I look forward to watching our aerials and moguls skiers continue to be leaders in their disciplines both on and off the hill.”

With a combination of athletes who call Park City home, in addition to several who train there, the 2022-23 Freestyle Ski Team is highlighted by several recent Olympians such as Cole McDonald and Nick Page.

The 2022-23 FIS Freestyle World Cup calendar is expected to be confirmed by the International Ski Federation (FIS) later this month. The 2023 FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Championships are scheduled for Feb. 20 – March 3 in Bakuriani, Georgia.

Each athlete accepting the nomination to the U.S. Ski Team receives world-class program support, along with access to the USANA Center of Excellence, as well as athletic benefits including elite coaching, sport science, sports medicine, high performance staff, and education opportunities.

An official U.S. Freestyle Ski Team announcement will be made in the fall.

2022-23 Freestyle Nominations

(Hometown; Club; Birthdate)

U.S. Mogul Ski Team

Men

Cole McDonald (Park City, Utah; Wasatch Freestyle; 3/6/2003)

Nick Page (Park City, Utah; Wasatch Freestyle Foundation; 8/1/02)

Women

Olivia Giaccio (Redding, Conn.; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 8/15/00)

Tess Johnson (Vail, Colo.; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/19/00)

Jaelin Kauf (Alta, Wyo.; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 9/26/96)

Elizabeth Lemley (Vail, Colo.; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 1/22/2006)

Kai Owens (Vail, Colo.; Ski and Snowboard Club Vail; 8/16/04)

Hannah Soar (Somers, Conn.; Killington Mountain School; 6/4/99)

D Team

Kasey Hogg (Park City, Utah; Wasatch Freestyle Foundation; 1/8/03)

Ali Macuga (Park City, Utah; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 9/24/03)

Dylan Marcellini (Walnut Creek, Calif.; Wasatch Freestyle; 9/29/02)

Charlie Mickel (Durango, Colo.: Durango Winter Sports Club, Wasatch Freestyle; 7/06/04)

Sami Worthington (Park City, Utah; Park City Ski & Snowboard, Wasatch Freestyle; 6/15/04)

U.S. Aerial Ski Team

Men

Quinn Dehlinger (Cincinnati, Ohio; Elite Aerial Development Program; 6/8/02)

Chris Lillis (Pittsford, N.Y.; Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team; 10/4/98)

Eric Loughran (Pelham, N.H.; Loon Mountain Freestyle; 12/4/95)

Derek Kreuger (Cleveland, Ohio; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 6/2/03)

Justin Schoenefeld (Lawrenceburg, Ind.; Elite Aerial Development Program; 8/13/98)

Women

Ashley Caldwell (Ashburn, Va.; Elite Aerial Development Program; 9/14/93)

Karenna Elliott (Cincinnati, Ohio; Park City Ski and Snowboard, 5/24/00)

Kaila Kuhn (Boyne City, Mich.; Park City Ski and Snowboard; 4/8/03)

Dani Loeb (Pintlala, Ala.; Park City Ski and Snowboard; 8/10/01)

Megan Nick (Shelburne, Vt.; Elite Aerial Development Program; 7/9/96)

Megan Smallhouse (Reno, Nev.; Park City Ski and Snowboard; 1/16/01)

Tasia Tanner (Park City, Utah; Park City Ski and Snowboard; 7/26/02)

Winter Vinecki (Gaylord, Mich.; Park City Ski and Snowboard; 12/18/98)