Based in Lake Placid, N.Y., USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) is a non-profit corporation and national governing body for the sports of bobsled and skeleton in the United States. As the recognized governing body for the sports of bobsled and skeleton in the United States by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the USABS is responsible for the selection of U.S. teams entered into IBSF sanctioned events and national events. The USBSF enables United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence in Olympic competition and promotes the sports of bobsled and skeleton nationally.