2025 – 2026 Season

MNRL Scoring & Ranking Analysis

An analysis of the US Ski & Snowboard moguls national ranking process, scoring methodology, and divisional structure.

Scoring Algorithm

The Moguls National Ranking List (MNRL) determines qualification for Junior Nationals and Nationals. Rankings are based on Freestyle Points (FSP) earned at divisional and national-level competitions throughout the season.

At each qualifying event (excluding divisional championships), podium placements receive fixed national point values:

1st Place
900
points
2nd Place
875
points
3rd Place
850
points

For athletes finishing after 3rd place, points are calculated relative to the 3rd-place score:

Freestyle Points Formula
FSP = (Athlete Score / 3rd Place Score) × 855

An athlete's MNRL ranking is determined by their best combined point totals across moguls and dual moguls events during the season. The MNRL is published in multiple lists as new competition results are incorporated.

Duals competitions also use fixed podium point values for the top three finishers, with the same FSP formula applied to remaining athletes.

The Five Divisions

US Ski & Snowboard organizes mogul skiing into five geographic divisions. Athletes primarily compete in events within their home division, and the majority of an athlete's MNRL points are earned at divisional competitions.

Rocky Mountain
Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Steamboat, Vail, Telluride
Eastern
Covers the eastern United States
Far West
West coast division
Intermountain
Venues include Sun Valley
Northern
Northern division. Events sometimes include athletes traveling from other divisions.

Divisions vary in the number of competing athletes and the number of events held each season. National-level events such as Selections and Junior Nationals bring athletes from all divisions together to compete head-to-head.

Key Events

Divisional Competitions
Regular-season events held within each division. These form the bulk of MNRL point-earning opportunities.
Selections
An inter-divisional competition held in December where athletes from all five divisions compete together.
Junior Nationals
End-of-season national championship for junior athletes. Qualification is determined by MNRL ranking.
Nationals
End-of-season national championship. Qualification is determined by MNRL ranking and Selections results.
Noram (North American Cup)
Higher-tier international circuit. Top 16 Noram-ranked athletes receive direct Nationals qualification independent of the MNRL.

Key Terms

MNRL Moguls National Ranking List
FSP Freestyle Points
MSC Moguls Subcommittee
GPL Grand Prix List
Noram North American Cup circuit
Duals Head-to-head bracket competition
DD Degree of Difficulty (aerial tricks)
USSA US Ski & Snowboard