| International Freeskier & Snowboarder Association | |
| Abbreviation: | IFSA |
| Formation: | 1996 |
| Founders: | Shane McConkey |
| Type: | Nonprofit |
| Purpose: | sanction junior and adult big mountain freeride competitions |
| Location: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Region: | North America, South America |
| Languages: | --> |
| Leader Title: | Executive Director |
| Leader Name: | Brennan Metzler |
| Publication: | --> |
| Parent Organisation: | --> |
| Formerly: | International Freeskiers Association |
The International Freeskier & Snowboarder Association (IFSA) was established in 1996 – as the "International Freeskiers Association" – by renowned freeskiers Shane McConkey,[1] Lhotse Hawk, and a number of industry athletes and organizers.
Today the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[2] is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The IFSA organizes or sanctions big mountain freeride competitions for adult and junior (under 19 years of age) participants in the US, Canada, Argentina and Chile.
The 2024 Junior Freeride Championships were held April 7-14 at Breckenridge, Colorado.[3]