Carrabassett Valley Academy Represented on Team USA at FIS Junior World Ski Cross Championships

Four athletes from Carrabassett Valley Academy and one coach have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 FIS Junior World Ski Cross Championships, March 18–21 in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Those athletes are Jamison Hering ’26, of Kingfield, Aidan Butler ’26, of Carrabassett Valley, Sullivan Butler ’24, of Carrabassett Valley, and Morgan Shute ’25, of Allentown, New Jersey.

The FIS Junior World Championships bring together the top ski cross athletes ages 16–20 from around the world and are considered one of the sport’s most important development events, often serving as a stepping stone to World Cup and Olympic competition.

CVA Head of School Alex Godomsky said:

We are incredibly proud to see these athletes and Coach Phelan represent both CVA and the United States at Junior Worlds. Opportunities like this reflect years of dedication, resilience, and hard work. It also speaks to the strength of the ski cross program here at CVA and the community that supports these athletes as they pursue their goals.

CVA’s presence on the roster is particularly notable, with four of the ten athletes selected to represent the United States coming from the Academy. The strong showing reflects CVA’s leadership in ski cross development and the program’s reputation as the premier academy-level ski cross program in the United States.

Joining the team as a coach is CVA Ski Cross Program Manager Michael Phelan, who will help lead the U.S. squad in St. Moritz. Since 2015, Phelan has played a key role in the growth and success of the Academy’s ski cross program, guiding athletes to national titles, international starts, and elite development pathways. In 2024, he was named Head Coach for Team USA at both the Youth Olympic Games and the Junior World Championships.

Athletes competing in St. Moritz will face a highly competitive international field that includes racers from traditional ski cross powerhouses such as Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and France, offering a valuable opportunity to gain experience on the global stage against the sport’s top junior competitors.

Race results and team updates will be posted on skicross.org and across U.S. Ski Cross social channels.