United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation

United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation

The United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) is the official federation for bobsled and skeleton in the United States. It serves as the American representative for the International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation and is part of the United States Olympic Committee.

The USBSF is headquartered in Lake Placid, New York.

Reference

* [http://www.usbsf.com/ Official website]


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