Kaiya Kizuka

Elite Team Athlete

Kaiya, 26, was born in Mission Viejo, CA and raised in Sinking Spring, PA. She started snowboarding at 5 years old. When she was 12, Kaiya began to compete in amateur USASA events. Since turning 15, she has competed in Open Class for Parallel Slalom and Parallel Giant Slalom. 

Kaiya has 4 national titles, 7 National Championship medals, and represented Penn State University at the 2023 Universiade. She also has been a member of 3 Jr World Championships (2017, 2018, 2019) and 3 World Championships (2019, 2021, 2025). With her eligible for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kaiya sets her eyes on finishing the qualifying window strong during the 2025-26 World Cup Season.