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Oberhofen, 26th May 2020
Summary of the FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, 25th May 2020
Dear President, Dear Ski Friends,
In accordance with art. 32.2 of the FIS Statutes we have pleasure in sending you the Summary of the most important decisions from the FIS Council Conference Call Meeting which took place on 25th May 2020.
1. Members present
The following elected Council Members were present at the online meeting on Monday, 25th May 2020:
President Gian Franco Kasper; Vice-Presidents Mats Årjes, Aki Murasato, Patrick Smith; Members: Steve Dong Yang, Dean Gosper, Alfons Hörmann, Hannah Kearney (Athletes’ Commission Representative), Roman Kumpost, Dexter Paine, Flavio Roda, Erik Roeste, Konstantin Schad (Athletes’ Commission Representative), Peter Schröcksnadel, Martti Uusitalo, Eduardo Valenzuela, Michel Vion; Secretary General Sarah Lewis
Apologies: Vice-President Janez Kocijancic, Council Member Andrey Bokarev
Observer: Elena Vaelbe (RUS) representing Andrey Bokarev Expert: Stephan Netzle, Legal Counsel
2. Minutes from the Council Meeting in Konstanz, November 2019 and the Council Gathering in Zurich, February 2020
The Summary and Minutes from the Council Meeting in Konstanz (GER) November 2019 and the Council Gathering in Zurich (SUI) February 2020 were unanimously approved.
3. Decisions between official meetings
Between the Meeting of the Council in Konstanz (GER) on 23rd November 2019 and the Council Meeting Conference Call on Monday, 25th May 2020, one Council Gathering, one written decision and two Council Meeting Conference Calls took place, during which the Council took the following decisions:
- Council E-mail Decision, 17th February 2020 (see pages 180-181)
Decision of the Council to change Articles 21.2 and 22.4 of the FIS Statutes and include in the Congress Book, that the President should be elected with an absolute majority and not with a simple majority and become effective already at the 2020 FIS Congress, subject to the approval of the proposal by the delegates:
“21.2 The Congress normally takes its decisions by a simple majority vote, that is by a majority of the valid votes cast. The election of the President is taken according to the absolute majority as defined in Article 22.4. Invalid or blank ballots or abstentions are not counted.
22. Elections
22.4 For the election of the President an absolute voting majority of the valid votes cast is required. A simple majority is required. If an absolute majority is not reached in the first ballot, the Candidate receiving the fewest number of votes shall be eliminated from the second ballot. This procedure shall be repeated and further ballots shall be carried out until one Candidate has received an absolute majority. In case of a tie for the last place, an additional ballot will be taken between those who tied.
22.5 For the election of the Members of the Council simple voting majority is required. In case of a tie for the last place or places a second ballot will be taken between those who tied.”
- Council Meeting Conference Call, 6th March 2020
Decision of the Council to request the Italian Winter Sports Federation to withdraw the FIS Alpine World Cup Finals in Cortina schedule from 18th to 22nd March 2020 due to the Covid-19, virus which had just been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
This followed the earlier decision of the Council on 2nd March 2020 during a conference call, to continue with the planning for the organisation of the Cortina 2020 finals in view of the World Health Organisation and national authorities recommendations at the time regarding the Covid-19 virus.
- Council Meeting Conference Call, 27th March 2020
Decision of the Council to postpone the 52nd International Ski Congress until autumn 2020 that was scheduled for 17th to 23rd May at Royal Cliff (THA), involving postponement of the full agenda of the FIS Congress General Assembly, including the following items:
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 2 - - FIS World Championships 2024/25 - Election of Organisers by the Council - President and Council Members Election, Appointment of FIS Committees for the period 2020-2022 - FIS Committee Meetings / Council Meetings - FIS Womens’ and Leaders Seminars
4. Financial Matters
4.1 Report of the Finance Commission
The Chairman of the FIS Finance Commission and Treasurer Mats Årjes reported on the financial matters of the International Ski Federation for the period 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2019.
The online meeting of the Finance Commission which took place on 24th April 2020 to review the FIS financial affairs in preparation for the Council Meeting and the FIS Congress 2020. The main objectives of the meeting were to review the audited accounts for 2019 and the FIS financial period 2018-2019, the working budget for 2020-2021, applications for financial support and to have an open exchange about potential financial assistance for heavily impacted National Ski Associations.
FIS had been relatively fortunate to date that only the last two weeks of the past World Cup season were affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. However the outlook for the future remains uncertain in terms of how the next competition season may have to be adapted and the impact on sponsor income with business suffering heavy losses at present and especially the effects of the financial markets. Therefore it is necessary for FIS to be cautious in its approach, including additional support to the National Ski Associations for the time being.
The Council acknowledged the intermediate report on the FIS Accounts after the first quarter of 2020, which reflect the severe impact of of Covid-19 to the world economy and financial markets during this period with very considerable losses to the valuation of securities held by FIS with a loss of approximately 8% of their valuation. The FIS income and expenditure has however not yet been reflected during this period, e.g. receipt of sponsor payment, postponement of the FIS Congress 2020 and travelling restrictions.
4.2 FIS Accounts 01.01.2018 - 31.12.2019
The accounts were audited by the professional (external) auditors, Wistag from 21st - 24th February 2020 and they were thereafter examined by the internal auditors Peter Mennel (AUT) and Stane Valant (SLO) through the provision of documentation electronically and on-line.
In summary, the financial period of 1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019 resulted in a positive surplus of CHF 11.6 million. The main elements contributing to the positive result of CHF 9.5 million more than the budget are summarised in the FIS Accounts commentary, notably: CHF +4 million income from rights, CHF -1.5 million savings on human and business expenditure and more than CHF +4 million income from financial
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 3 - investments. The accounts for 2019 were not directly impacted by the Covid- 19 pandemic.
The overall result for the two year 2018-2019 financial period with a positive surplus of CHF 11.6 million is particularly pleasing after the difficult financial market situation in 2018 which had seen a significant loss. The external auditors commended the FIS Management on its professional work and the Finance Manager, Sibylle Gafner for the quality of bookkeeping.
On recommendation of the Finance Commission, the Council approved the accounts for the financial period of 1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019.
Furthermore, on proposal of the Finance Commission, the Council decided to submit and recommend the FIS Accounts 2018-2019 to the National Ski Associations for approval and discharge.
4.3 Allocation of the Result of the 2018-2019 financial period and amount to distribute to the National Ski Associations
The Council approved the proposal of the Finance Commission for the Allocation of the Special Distribution of CHF 11’673’519 from the 2018 - 2019 financial period:
NSA Special Distribution CHF 11’000’000 Marc Hodler Foundation CHF 673’519
Total CHF 11’673’519
There was unanimous agreement that the National Ski Associations should be supported where possible in cases of special need.
However, in view of the deductions from sponsor income relating to the 2019/20 season and the uncertain outlook relating to the next competition season 2020/21 for the income from sponsor and other rights fees, it is necessary for FIS to maintain a reserve.
The Council approved the recommendation of the Finance Commission and decided that from the result of the 2018 - 2019 financial period, CHF 11 million is allocated to the National Ski Associations as the Special Distribution and the remainder of CHF 673’519 is allocated to the Marc Hodler Foundation (see overview on next page). No additional funds should be released from the reserves for the time-being.
According to art. 53.2 of the FIS Statutes, the accounts of the International Ski Federation for the period 01.01.2018 - 31.12.2019 will be sent to the affiliated National Ski Associations at least 21 days before the opening of the Congress.
Due to the postponement of the FIS Congress 2020, on proposal of the Finance Commission, the Council decided to send to the National Ski Associations the FIS Accounts for the financial period of 1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019 including allocation of the result for their formal approval in writing, and not to wait until the FIS Congress 2020 in the autumn.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 4 - In so doing, this will enable the “FIS Special Distribution” payments from the result of the period to be communicated to the National Ski Associations after the approval of the 2018 - 2019 accounts. A separate communication will be sent to the member National Ski Associations in this respect.
Proposal of the FIS Council for the “Special Distribution” from the result of FIS Accounts 2018 - 2019
CHF 11’673’519 from result 2018/19 period
MHF FIS National Ski Associations WSC Prize Money 6% 0% 94% 0%
MHF FIS National Ski FIS Prize Money * Associations Development 0 673’519 0 11’000’000 Programme * 0
* currently sufficient funds
4.4 FIS Working Budget 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2021
The initial FIS Budget for the period 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021 was finalised following the conclusion of the audit of the FIS Accounts 2019. Subsequently the current foreseeable impact of the Covid-19 measures has been built in to the extent possible to establish a “working budget”.
The main elements of the working budget for 2020 include the impact of the Covid-19 implications with 20% of the World Cup 2019/20 competitions cancelled and consequential deductions in sponsor income. Salaries for Technical Personnel reflect the retirement of two long-term Race Directors and the engagement of their successors that required an overlap period. Most notable is a budgeted loss of CHF 6 million for finances which was the amount communicated by the bank for the first quarter of 2020.
Operational cutbacks are being made wherever possible at FIS, and there have already been savings as a result of the curtailed competition season and travel restrictions with a reduction in travelling expenses to zero since mid-March, as well as the postponement of the FIS Congress 2020.
National Ski Association Financial Support is maintained CHF 10 million for the financial period 2020-2021 despite the outlook, using the distribution key approved by the FIS Congress in 2016 (see diagram on following page).
The working budget will be adapted during the course of the year to reflect the latest outlook and information available for the version to submit to the
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 5 - Finance Commission, Council and the National Ski Associations at the FIS Congress 2020 in the autumn.
The Council approved the Working Budget for the period 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2021 at its Meeting on 25th May on recommendation of the Finance Commission.
Furthermore the Council decided to send the FIS Working Budget 2020-2021 to the National Ski Associations for information in the interests of transparency with the members.
Formal approval of the FIS Budget for the period 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021, which is likely to be adapted during the coming months, will be carried out at the FIS Congress 2020 in accordance with the Statutes.
FIS Budget 2020-2021 National Ski Association Financial Support
CHF 10 million
12.5 % 21.875 % 43.75 % 21.875 % Divided between all Share for Share for the Share for active ordinary Members participants at organisation of registered as "Basic Amount" the FIS Alpine FIS competitions athletes male and Nordic WSC and female
Explanatory Comments FIS Budget 2020-2021 Financial Support to member National Ski Associations (implementation of distribution system decided by FIS Congress 2016)
- From the total volume, 12.5 % is used for the calculation of the "Basic Amount" - Eligible for the "Basic Amount" are all NSAs, who are full Members (>= 1 Vote) - From the total volume, 87.5 % is used for the calculation of Shares in the three areas mentioned: i) participants at the FIS Alpine and Nordic WSC, ii) organisation of FIS competitions, iii) active registered athletes male and female - Financial Support in 2020 is based on statistics from season 2019/2020 and participants at 2019 Championships - Financial Support in 2021 is based on statistics from season 2020/2021 and participants at 2021 Championships - Athletes disqualified for doping offences during the period are not included in the calculation
4.5 Proposals to assist National Ski Associations and their Organisers
The Council discussed the ways in which FIS could provide extra assistance to National Ski Associations who have been particularly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
At its last meeting on 27th March, the Council decided to waive calendar fees for the Covid-19 cancelled events last season and any which may arise during the coming months and reaffirmed this decision during the Council Meeting on 25th May.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 6 - The Finance Commission had discussed the possibility of FIS providing a loan to a National Ski Association in particular need. Significant reservations were raised concerning the legality, which needs to be checked with the auditors, who have stated earlier that FIS is not permitted to provide loans which can be considered to breach money-laundering regulations. Additionally there were concerns raised about assessing who would be eligible, repayment, duration and conditions.
President Gian Franco Kasper reported that Governments, including those from key FIS nations are supporting National Governing Bodies in a similar way to businesses and many are prioritising sport in view of its positive impact for health and morale.
In addition, FIS is interacting with the IOC in regard to the financial support package they have communicated who are arranging discussions with each of the International Federations in the coming weeks to address their respective situation and provide information about the terms and conditions. The funds they would be able to assign will be in the form of a loan, which will be secured and repaid through deducting from future payments for the International Federation’s contribution to the organisation of the Olympic Games (Beijing 2022).
For National Ski Associations who are presently experiencing major cash- flow difficulties, they should check the balance of their NSA financial support account at FIS; since there are 110 NSAs that are in credit.
The Council supported the position expressed by the Finance Commission that FIS should avoid selling securities at the present market conditions due to the major book losses this would cause. Therefore the possibility of arranging a loan through the banks, which the FIS Finance Department is discussing, or the IOC may be a better alternative.
4.6 Financial Support for Seminars / Projects
The Council approved a number of seminars and training courses for the Technical Committees’ various TD, judges, officials, homologation, as well as training courses, workshops and technical services.
All such activities will be monitored whether or not they can be carried out in person or through on-line options, which particularly concern courses and seminars planned for the Southern Hemsiphere season.
4.7 FIS Solidarity Applications
On proposal of the FIS Finance Commission, the Council decided to support the following projects and requests for assistance that conform with the criteria for FIS Solidarity applications from the National Ski Associations of Australia, Denmark and Island.
FIS Solidarity Support is primarily focused on activities and projects on education and transfer of knowledge to developing nations, for example through coaching the coaches by sending an expert to conduct a training course in the nation.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 7 -
Nation Activity Requested Proposed AUS Coach Development Seminar CHF 10’000.- CHF 5’000.-
Dual-career: A model for DEN CHF 22’727.- CHF 14’000.- development and corporation
ISL Training Camp – All Disciplines CHF 10’000.- CHF 5’000.-
Total CHF 42’727.- CHF 24’000.-
4.8 Marc Hodler Foundation
The Marc Hodler Foundation Board of Trustees postponed its meeting until the FIS Congress 2020. The accounts of the Marc Hodler Foundation for 2019 were audited from 21st to 24th February 2020 and were acknowledged by the Council.
5. FIS Congress 2020 Dates and Location
President Gian Franco Kasper stated that all efforts will be undertaken to organise the FIS Congress in the autumn of 2020. The Council approved the proposed schedule for re-scheduling the FIS Congress 2020.
Monday 28th September to Sunday 4th October 2020, Zurich (SUI)
Provisional Programme: Committee Meetings: 29th/30th September - 1st/2nd October Council Meeting/s: Friday 2nd - Saturday 3rd October FIS Congress - General Assembly: Sunday 4th October
The Technical Committee Meetings will all take place in the facilities at the Hilton Airport Hotel, whereby the Congress Meeting will be at another nearby location with transportation organised for all participants.
On 1st August, the FIS Council will assess the situation based on the updated travel and event organisation situation. At this stage should it not be possible to carry out the FIS Congress 2020 on 4th October 2020 as an in-person meeting, but the latest decisions by the authorities regarding travelling and the organisation of gatherings will permit this in November 2020, the Council will consider this option.
Otherwise, the FIS Congress will be postponed until 1st to 6th June 2021 in Portoroz (SLO), which is the date and location already defined for the FIS Committee Meetings and Presidents’ Conference in spring 2021.
According to the FIS Statutes, the FIS Congress is subject to the possibility for access by all nations. If there are still travel restrictions in place for some nations, this can be resolved through participation from their nation by a representative who lives in a country which is permitted access to Switzerland, in order to conform to the FIS Statutes article 16.1:
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 8 - “Each Member Association is entitled to have up to three official delegates in the Congress. If there is more than one official delegate both genders must be represented. These delegates shall be individual members of the Association which they represent and of the same nationality as their Association.”
Stephan Netzle, FIS Legal Counsel provided the following information in regard to the organisation of an on-line FIS Congress:
“Swiss law has implemented a temporary measure, which permit e-voting at the General Assembly because and as long as large events are prohibited during the Covid-19-pandemic. However, this is presently a temporary measure valid until 30th June 2020. It is likely to be extended by the government if the restrictions remain in place.
The Covid-19 Ordinance 2 states that the organiser of a General Assembly may order that the participants may exercise their rights in writing or in electronic form or by means of a written application submitted by the organiser. This possibility also exists for federations like the FIS and is also possible for the Assembly of Delegates of an association/federation.
Unanimity within the meaning of Art. 66 paragraph 2 of the Swiss Civil Code ("Universalversammlung") is not required in order to hold an online General Assembly. Also the statutory requirements for "Extraordinary General Assemblies" (FIS Statutes: Art. 15) do not apply.
The decision to hold the General Assembly online must be notified to the members in writing or published electronically, informing the National Ski Associations about the new form and new date.
The following persons have to be physically present during the General Assembly:
- at least one member of the Council who manages the General Assembly - and a minute taker/vote counter. - It is not necessary to obtain a permit from the cantonal authorities for the physical meeting of the aforementioned persons. However, the FIS is obliged to limit the number of the persons physically present to a minimum.
It must be ensured that each participant is identified/authenticated and able to speak at the General Assembly, hear the votes of other participants and exercise their rights, in particular the right to vote. This requires that all participants must be electronically connected at the same time, which is e.g. not possible via e-mail. Participation with an image (video connection) is not necessary.
Minutes must also be taken in the case of an online General Assembly. It is recommended to inform the members about the details of the online General Assembly when calling the General Assembly.”
5.1 FIS Congress 2020 deadline for candidacies
Following the decision by the Council of the dates and location of the FIS Congress 2020, the deadlines for the submission of candidacies for the President and Council Members will be confirmed and communicated to the National Ski Associations. According to art. 22.6 of the FIS Statutes the candidates for the Council 2020 - 2022 must be proposed in writing by their
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 9 - National Association not later than thirty days before the opening of the Congress.
At its Meeting in November 2019, the Council confirmed that the period of mandate for the incoming President at the FIS Congress 2020 will be the remainder of the electoral term which is until the FIS Congress 2022.
The shortened period from the FIS Congress 2020 until 2022 will also apply to the election of the Council and appointment of Committee Members.
Additionally deadlines for the statutory documentation required for the FIS Congress, including Committee Members period 2020-2022, determination of number of votes at Congress, official delegates at Congress will be communicated to the National Ski Associations too.
5.2 FIS Committees 2020-2022
The National Ski Associations received the details regarding the List of FIS Committees (see below) and information about submitting proposals for membership.
Additionally information about the decision of the Council regarding the composition of the FIS Committee Membership with the gender balance pathway has also been provided. For National Ski Associations proposing more than one member of FIS Committee, the target of maximum 70% in one gender for the new period 2020 - 2022 has been established.
In order to assist the National Ski Associations evaluate their proposals for FIS Committee membership, the nominations will be included in an overview table that calculates both options:
- Number of individual persons by gender - Number of committee positions by gender with multiple memberships each counting
On proposal of the National Ski Associations the newly elected Council will appoint the Committee Members for the period 2020 - 2022 at its first Meeting after the closing of the FIS Congress 2020. The Council decided that in cases where the respective Committee has a Vice-Chair position, the Council will assign the Chair and Vice-Chair representing both genders where possible.
Cross-Country Skiing - Cross-Country Skiing Committee - Sub-Committee for Cross-Country Youth & Children’s Questions - Sub-Committee Cross-Country for Rules and Control - Sub-Committee for Cross-Country World and Continental Cups - Sub-Committee for Popular Cross-Country Skiing - Sub-Committee for Roller Skiing
Ski Jumping - Ski Jumping Committee - Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping Hills - Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping Calendar Planning
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 10 - - Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping Officials, Rules and Control - Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping Equipment and Development
Nordic Combined - Nordic Combined Committee - Sub-Committee for Nordic Combined Officials, Rules and Control
Ski Jumping / Nordic Combined - Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Youth and Children’s Questions
Nordic Disciplines - Sub-Committee for Women’s Nordic Disciplines
Alpine Skiing - Alpine Skiing Committee - Sub-Committee for Alpine Youth & Children’s Questions - Sub-Committee for Classification of Alpine Competitors - Sub-Committee for Women’s Alpine Skiing - Sub-Committee for Alpine Courses - Sub-Committee for Alpine Rules - Sub-Committee for Alpine Technical Delegates - Sub-Committee for Alpine World Cup - Sub-Committee for Alpine Intercontinental Cups - Sub-Committee for Alpine European Cup - Sub-Committee for Alpine North American Cup - Sub-Committee for Alpine South American Cup - Sub-Committee for Alpine Australia/New Zealand Cup - Sub-Committee for Alpine Far East Cup
Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski - Committee for Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski - Sub-Committee for Freestyle, Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski Youth & Children’s Questions - Sub-Committee for Park and Pipe - Sub-Committee for Cross - Sub-Committee for Moguls and Aerials - Sub-Committee for Snowboard Alpine
- Speed Skiing Committee - Telemark Skiing Committee - Grass Skiing Committee
Special Committees - Coordination Group for General Youth & Children’s Questions (closed membership) - Coordination Group for the Nordic Disciplines (closed membership) - Legal and Safety Committee - Medical Committee - Committee for Advertising Matters - Committee for Public Relations and Mass Media - Committee for Competition Equipment (closed membership) - Committee for Races with Special Qualifications - Sub-Committee for Alpine Citizen Racers
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 11 - - Sub-Committee Cross-Country Development - Sub-Committee for University Racers - Sub-Committee for Masters Racing - Sub-Committee for Para Snowsports - Athletes’ Commission (closed membership elected by the athletes) - FIS Court
Athletes’ Commission The Athletes’ Commission will be elected by the Athletes during the period of the FIS World Championships 2021.
There are 14 members consisting of: one member per discipline and gender in the Olympic disciplines (12 members) and two members representing all the non-Olympic disciplines from different disciplines and both genders. A maximum of two candidates per nation may stand for election, and they must be in different FIS disciplines and genders.
Ski Cross Sub-Committee A joint working group of both the Alpine and Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Committees and the FIS Competition Management has been established to finalise the details of the terms of reference.
There is broad agreement that the technical aspects of ski cross relate to Alpine Skiing, whilst the calendars and competition organisation including the FIS World Championships and Olympic Winter Games are carried out in a shared Freestyle Snowboard Venue.
Consequently the Ski Cross Sub-Committee may have a dual reporting system to the Alpine Committee and Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Committee to deal with their respective tasks. This is a similar structure to Nordic Combined and other shared discipline Committees, such as the Equipment Committee.
Honorary Members of FIS Committees
On proposal of the Ski Jumping Committee with their thanks for his long time commitment for the sport, the Council appointed Hans-Heini Gasser (SUI) as Honorary Member of
- the Jumping Committee and - the Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping Hills (served for 47 years from 1973 - 2020).
On proposal of the Alpine Committee, the Council appointed Manfred Kattengell (GER) as an Honorary Member of the Sub-Committee for Alpine Rules for his long lasting work and service as volunteer during 29 years.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 12 - 6. FIS World Ski Championships
6.1. FIS World Ski Championships - Candidates 2024 and 2025
The Candidates for the FIS Alpine and Nordic World Championships as well as the FIS Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships 2025 are as follows:
Nordic Events: 25th February - 9th March 2025 Trondheim (NOR)
Alpine Events: 8th - 21st February 2025 Saalbach-Hinterglemm (AUT) Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER) Crans Montana (SUI)
Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski: dates to be defined Krasnoyarsk (RUS)*
*The Council has already decided to postpone the decision until after the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled on the eligibility of Russia to bid for major events in view of the candidacy of Krasnoyarsk (RUS). This decision may be forthcoming by the time of the FIS Congress 2020 with the CAS hearing scheduled for July 2020.
Skiflying 2024 Harrachov (CZE)**
**As a result of the Czech Ski Association withdrawing its application in November 2019, the Council decided that the applications for the FIS Ski Flying World Championship in 2024 remain open until 1st March 2021. Discussions are taking place with the five Ski Flying Hill Organisers and National Associations about the 2024 Championships and the rotation of Organisers.
Election of the Organisers The Council decided at its Meeting on 27th March 2020 that the election of the Organisers for the FIS World Ski Championships would be postponed until the FIS Congress 2020.
In practice this only concerns the Alpine Events with Candidates: Saalbach (AUT), Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER), Crans-Montana (SUI). For the Nordic Events Trondheim (NOR) is the sole candidate. For the Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski Events, the Council has already decided to postpone the decision until after the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled on the eligibility of Russia to bid for major events in view of the candidacy of Krasnoyarsk (RUS).
The preparations for the staging of the FIS World Championships in 2025 are not impacted by the election taking place in autumn 2020, with all three candidates annually organising FIS World or Continental Cup events.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 13 - The Council decided that the election by the Council of the Organisers of the FIS World Championships 2025 will be carried out on Saturday 3rd October 2020 in Zurich (SUI) with an in-person modus. In the event that there are still travel restrictions at this time the election modus will be via an online presentation and voting system by the Council. The date of Saturday 3rd October will not change
The FIS Inspection Groups reports on the Candidates for the FIS World Ski Championships 2025 in the Alpine and Nordic Events are being finalised in collaboration with the respective Candidates. They will be provided to the Candidates, the Council, National Ski Associations and Technical Committees as well as publication on the FIS Website in good time before the election takes place.
6.2 Reports future FIS World Championships
The Council Members from the respective nations reported on the preparations of the following future FIS World Championships events:
Postponed: FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2020, Planica, SLO (originally planned 19th - 22nd March)
FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2020 and FIS Ski Jumping World Cup 2020/21
Following the postponement of the FIS Ski Flying World Championships in Planica (SLO) scheduled from 19th - 22nd March 2020, the Ski Association of Slovenia and its Organising Committee requested that the event is rescheduled to December 2020.
The Council approved the proposal of the Ski Jumping Committee to schedule the Planica 2020 FIS Ski Flying World Championships from 11th to 13th December 2020.
The Sub-Committee for Ski Jumping Calendar Planning had reviewed the calendar for the entire season in order to include the postponed FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2020 in Planica, and to maintain all other events previously included wherever possible.
FIS Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships 2021, Zhangjiakou/Genting Resort (CHN), 18th - 28th February: Council Member Steve Dong Yang
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021, Cortina d’Ampezzo (ITA), 8th - 21st February: Council Member Flavio Roda
The Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) and its Cortina 2021 Local Organising Committee (LOC) have suffered tremendous impact from the Covid-19 outbreak, which included the cancellation of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals 2020 scheduled for mid-March, the main dress rehearsal for the Championships. The town of Cortina d’Ampezzo and Veneto region of Italy was one of the earliest and hardest hit and the on- going restrictions, alongside the unprecedented financial implications for the local and national business community and the general population.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 14 - As a consequence they have requested consideration of postponement until 2022.
In the spirit of the FIS family’s unity, synergy and active collaboration with one of its most active member National Ski Associations, Italy, and following consultation and the loyal support of the broadcast and commercial rights holder, Infront Sports & Media, the Council addressed the request to postpone the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Cortina (ITA) from 2021 until 2022.
Due to the multiple implications, the matter has to be carefully analysed by all the stakeholders: the Local Organising Committee, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI), FIS and Infront Sports & Media.
Consequently in agreement with FISI, the Council decided that the situation will be reviewed until 1st July 2020.
During the lengthy and thorough discussion in regard to the request of the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI), the Council Members expressed various concerns in regard to multiple aspects:
- the impact for the athletes, notably with the potential schedule in 2022 with the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games; - the competition calendars in 2022 with full FIS World Cup schedules and agreements already in place; - availability of the broadcast rights holders in 2022 in view of the Beijing 2022 Games and other major Championships that year and similar for commercial partners; - the implications for the FIS financial period 2020-2021 notably the National Ski Association financial support which is derived from the income generated by the FIS World Championships; - the knock-on impact on other FIS and major Winter Sport events in 2021.
Consequently, all the stakeholders: FIS, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI), its Local Organising Committee and Infront Sports & Media need to undertake a comprehensive analysis addressing these and other issues relating to a potential postponement of the Championships, alongside carefully assessing the situation and potential scenarios for the current scheduled dates in February 2021 before 1st July 2020.
President Gian Franco Kasper stated that the potential loss of income that the Cortina 2021 Local Organising Committee currently calculates in the event of no or a limited number of spectators in 2021 is modest, in comparison to the considerably lower income that they can expect for a postponed Event.
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021, Oberstdorf (GER), 23rd February - 7th March:
Council Member Alfons Hoermann stated that whilst the preparations for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021 in Oberstdorf are on track, the Organisers cannot envisage Championships without any
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 15 - spectators. If this were to become the likely scenario the German Ski Federation will also request to address potential options with FIS.
FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2022, Vikersund (NOR), 10th - 13th March: Council Member Erik Roeste
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2023, Courchevel-Méribel (FRA), 6th - 19th February: Council Member Michel Vion
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2023, Planica (SLO), 21st February - 5th March
FIS Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships 2023, Bakuriani (GEO), 13th – 26th February: Council Member Dean Gosper
The Council acknowledged the progress reports from the respective Council Members and Organising Committees and the concerns expressed by the Organisers of the 2021 Championships, notably Cortina (ITA) and Oberstdorf (GER). They commended all FIS World Championships Organisers for their ongoing work and engagement maintaining their preparations on schedule despite the present difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Furthermore the Council appointed the Czech Ski Association with Stitna nad Vlari as host of the FIS Grass Ski World Championships 2021. It expressed thanks to the Italian Winter Sports Federation with Cortina and the I.R. Iran Ski Federation with Dizin for their candidacies and interest in hosting the Championships.
6.3. Reports FIS Junior World Championships
The Council Members from or on behalf of the respective nations reported on the following past and upcoming events:
FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships 2020 in Oberwiesenthal (GER), 28th February - 8th March: Council Member Alfons Hörmann
FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2020 in Narvik (NOR), 4th - 14th March: Council Member Erik Roeste
The FIS Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski Junior World Championships 2020 were all cancelled due to Covid-19: - St. Lary (FRA) with the Ski and Snowboard cross events, 19th - 25th March - Lachtal (AUT) with the Snowboard parallel events, 27th March - 1st April - Chiesa in Valmalenco (ITA) with moguls and aerials events, 3rd - 7th April
FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships 2021 in Zakopane (POL), 30th January - 7th February: Council Member Roman Kumpost
FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2021 in Bansko (BUL), 1st - 11th March: Secretary General Sarah Lewis on behalf of the Bulgarian Ski Association
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 16 - FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2022, Panorama (CAN), 1st - 12th March: Vice-President Patrick Smith
FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2023, St. Anton (AUT): Council Member Peter Schröcksnadel
FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships 2024, Planica (SLO)
The Council acknowledged the reports on each of the Championships and thanked the Organising Committees and their National Ski Associations in Oberwiesenthal (GER) and Narvik (NOR) who were able to carry out most of the events during extremely difficult circumstances with the outbreak of Covid-19 during this period. The Council Members also wished to recognise the Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski Organisers who had to cancel their Championships due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition the Council wished the upcoming Organisers successful events and confirmed that the Council Member from the host nation will be present as representative where possible at the respective Junior Championships.
6.4 Candidates future FIS Junior World Championships
The Council appointed the following new Organiser:
The FIS Snowboard, Freestyle Ski and Freeski Events Junior World Championships 2021 in Krasnoyarsk (RUS)
The following table shows the status of the Organisers for the coming years:
Season Nordic disciplines Alpine Skiing Freestyle/ Snowboarding Freeski 2021 Zakopane (POL) Bansko (BUL) Krasnoyarsk (RUS) 2022 Panorama (CAN) 2023 St. Anton (AUT) 2024 Planica (SLO)
7. Competition Organisation and FIS Committees
The FIS Committee Meetings took place from 18th to 22nd May through online conference calls, with a number of Sub-Committee Meetings organised beforehand.
FIS World Cup “Event C-19 Task Force”
The Council supported the request of the Technical Discipline Committees to install a Task Force specific to each Event to undertake an on-going monitoring of Covid-19 relating matters that may arise leading up to each FIS World Cup Event and implement necessary actions.
The group per Event of the key stakeholders from the decision-making bodies and experts who can provide advice will comprise one representative each from the
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 17 - National Ski Association organising nation, the respective LOC, broadcast- commercial rights holder, FIS Race Director and Management, Medical Committee representative, Discipline Committee Chair, Council Member from the organising nation.
Overall FIS “C-19 Support Group”
Furthermore to define common elements which may be necessary to adopt in each discipline their Event Task Force, an overall FIS Task Force should be established to provide such overview and support, with the following members:
Nordic Disciplines, Council Members: Erik Roeste (Cross-Country), Roman Kumpost (Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined), Michel Vion (Alpine Skiing), Dean Gosper (Freestyle-Snowboard) with the FIS Management.
C-19 Contingency Planning
Due to the current situation and experiences from last season with the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to the “plan A” FIS World Cup calendars 2020/21 that were presented by the Technical Committees and approved by the Council, coordinated actions are being undertaken by FIS to support each of the disciplines in preparing contingency planning with the Organisers and National Associations in the event that there are restrictions or measures imposed.
Specific matters include the consequences of any travel restrictions in the case of some participating nations prevented from travelling from their own country, or being denied access to certain countries. The other main element concerns potential measures that are imposed for carrying out sport events, such as implementing additional health-protection measures and a reduction in the attendance of spectators. Under the conditions that may be required and/or in view of the situation in their country, there may be Organisers that have been included in the existing calendars who are unable or unwilling to risk hosting events.
The financial situation is felt by all stakeholders and is a significant factor. They are being addressed during the disussions between the FIS Competition Management, National Ski Associations, Organisers and Rights Holder/s to focus on the essential elements to stage the competitions. Costs cannot merely be transferred to other stakeholders, since all areas of the ecosystem are affected by the current financial situation.
These implications are being worked through and the draft contingency back-up calendars foresee two additional options: a slightly adapted version of the existing calendar in case of light restrictions and a revised calendar structure with consolidated blocks in the same country or region in case that stronger restrictions are imposed.
There will be intermediate calendar planning checks carried out together with the Organisers, National Ski Association and rights holder/s at six week intervals: end of June, mid-August and end of September as a final deadline to assess if it is necessary to implement a contingency calendar for the 2020/21 season subject to the approval of the Council.
The outlook for the upcoming season is nevertheless positive with the FIS World Cup beginning earliest in five months at the end of October. With the increasing
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 18 - restart of competitive sport presently there will be several months of experience from other sports events for reference.
Southern Hemisphere - Summer Events
The upcoming Summer Events and the Southern Hemisphere competitions are being monitored. This concerns Cross-Country Roller Ski World Cup and other levels; Ski Jumping Summer Grand Prix and other levels; Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix and other levels; Alpine Skiing Continental Cup and other levels; Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski World Cup events and other levels, as well as Grass Skiing competitions.
Competitions in the Southern Hemisphere with international participation are extremely unlikely to take place and intensive discussions are presently taking place whether the resorts will be allowed to open and the respective health- protection conditions.
The Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix series are planning for events to take place from September 2020 with additional flexibility to postpone. The respective disciplines are working with a cancellation deadline of 30 days to avoid travel cancellation costs for the teams, alongside installation and organisational expenses for the Organisers.
7.1 FIS World Cup Calendars 2020/21 and future seasons
The FIS World Cup Calendars for the 2020/21 season and the draft calendars up to 2023 were approved by the Council at its Meeting in Konstanz in November 2019 and the Council Gathering on 5th February 2020.
Following their meetings from 18th to 22nd May 2020, the respective FIS Technical Committees submitted a number of modifications to the FIS World Cup Calendars 2020/21 and updates to the draft calendars up to 2023, which were approved by the Council.
At the Sub-Committee Meeting for Alpine World Cup on 19th May 2020, the Swiss Ski Association requested that the classic site of Wengen was removed from the calendars for 2021/22 and 2022/23, retaining only the nation without a site. In the meantime a solution was found and the Swiss Ski Association confirmed the re-inclusion of Wengen (SUI) in the men’s FIS Alpine World Cup calendars.
The Council confirmed in regard to calendars that have already been approved, which was the case FIS Alpine World Cup calendars for 2021/22 and 2022/23, if a National Ski Association withdraws the approved location for an event, then the competitions revert to FIS for new allocation.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 19 - FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP 2020/21
WOMEN / MEN
Plan A
Date Day Site Nation Women Men Remarks Period I Ruka Triple 27.11. Fri Ruka FIN Sprint C Sprint C 28.11. Sat Ruka FIN 10 km C 15 km C 29.11. Sun Ruka FIN 10 km F 15 km F Pursuit 04.12. Fri Lillehammer NOR Sprint C Sprint C 05.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR Skiathlon Skiathlon 06.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR Relay Relay 12.12. Sat Davos SUI Sprint F Sprint F 13.12. Sun Davos SUI 10 km F 15 km F 19.12. Sat Dresden GER Sprint F Sprint F 20.12. Sun Dresden GER Team Sprint F Team Sprint F Period II Tour de Ski 01.01. Fri Val Müstair SUI TBC 02.01. Sat Val Müstair SUI Sprint F Sprint F 03.01. Sun Val Müstair SUI TBC TBC Mass Start 05.01. Tue Toblach ITA 10 km F 15 km F 06.01. Wed Toblach ITA 10 km C 15 km C Pursuit 08.01. Fri Val di Fiemme ITA 10 km C 15 km C Mass Start 09.01. Sat Val di Fiemme ITA Sprint C Sprint C 10.01. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA Final Climb F Final Climb F Mass Start Period III 23.01. Sat Lahti FIN Skiathlon * Skiathlon * 24.01. Sun Lahti FIN Relay Relay 30.01. Sat Falun SWE 10 km C * 15 km C * 31.01. Sun Falun SWE Sprint C Sprint C 06.02. Sat Ulricehamn*** SWE Sprint F Sprint F Dates & 07.02. Sun Ulricehamn*** SWE Team Sprint Team Sprint Formats tbc Period IV 20.02. Sat Nove Mesto CZE Sprint C Sprint C 21.02. Sun Nove Mesto CZE 10 km F 15 km F Period V 10.03. Wed Drammen ** NOR Sprint C Sprint C 13.03. Sat Oslo ** NOR 30 km F 14.03. Sun Oslo ** NOR 50 km F World Cup Final 19.03. Fri Beijing CHN Sprint F Sprint F 20.03. Sat Beijing CHN Skiathlon Skiathlon 7.5km / 7.5 km 21.03. Sun Beijing CHN 10 km C 15 km C Pursuit
FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships Zakopane (POL), 01. – 07.02.2021 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Oberstdorf (GER), 23.02.-07.03.2021
* Race formats tbc ** Possibility to add one race in Drammen or Oslo if necessary *** Dates and race formats tbc
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 20 - FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP 2020/21
WOMEN / MEN
PLAN B
Date Day Blocks
27.11. Fri 28.11. Sat 29.11. Sun 05.12. Sat Block 1 2 or 3 weeks 06.12. Sun 6 to 8 races 12.12. Sat Finland and/or Norway 13.12. Sun 19.12. Sat 20.12. Sun
01.01. Fri 02.01. Sat 03.01. Sun Block 2: Tour de Ski 05.01. Tue 6 to 10 days 06.01. Wed 5 to 7 races 08.01. Fri Switzerland and/or Italy 09.01. Sat 10.01. Sun
23.01. Sat 24.01. Sun Block 3 30.01. Sat 2 or 3 weeks 31.01. Sun 6 to 8 races 06.02. Sat Sweden and/or Finland and/or Norway 07.02. Sun
23.02. WSC Oberstdorf 07.03. GER
17.03. Wed 18.03. Thu Block 4 19.03. Fri 3 or 4 races 20.03. Sat Beijing city – Olympic Venue 21.03. Sun
FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships Zakopane (POL), 01. – 07.02.2021 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Oberstdorf (GER), 23.02.-07.03.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 21 - FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP 2021/22
WOMEN / MEN
Option 1
Date Day Site Nation Women Men Remarks Period I Ruka Triple 26.11. Fri Ruka FIN 27.11. Sat Ruka FIN 28.11. Sun Ruka FIN 04.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR 05.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR 11.12. Sat Davos SUI 12.12. Sun Davos SUI 18.12. Sat Dresden GER 19.12. Sun Dresden GER Period II Tour de Ski 28.12. Tue 29.12. Wed Dates and venues TBC between: 31.12. Fri SUI (Lenzerheide), GER (Oberstdorf) 01.01. Sat ITA (Val di Fiemme, Toblach?) 03.01. Mon 04.01. Tue Period III 15.01. Sat Prémanon * FRA 16.01. Sun Prémanon * FRA 22.01. Sat Planica SLO 23.01. Sun Planica SLO Period IV 24.02. Thu Tallinn (EST) ** 26.02. Sat Lahti FIN 27.02. Sun Lahti FIN 02.03. Wed Drammen NOR 05.03. Sat Oslo NOR 06.03. Sun Oslo NOR 12.03. Sat Falun SWE 13.03. Sun Falun SWE World Cup Final 18.03. Fri tbc tbc RUS* / USA* 19.03. Sat tbc tbc 20.03. Sun tbc tbc
FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, tbc Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN), 04.-20.02.2022
* Confirmation of application from the NSAs required ** Feasibility study required – To be confirmed
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 22 - FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP 2021/22
WOMEN / MEN
Option 2
Date Day Site Nation Women Men Remarks Period I Ruka Triple 26.11. Fri Ruka FIN 27.11. Sat Ruka FIN 28.11. Sun Ruka FIN 04.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR 05.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR 11.12. Sat Davos SUI 12.12. Sun Davos SUI 18.12. Sat Dresden GER 19.12. Sun Dresden GER Period II Tour de Ski 29.12. Wed 31.12. Fri Dates and venues TBC between: 01.12. Sat SUI (Lenzerheide), GER (Oberstdorf) 03.01. Mon ITA (Val di Fiemme, Toblach?) 05.01. Wed 06.01. Thu Period III 15.01. Sat Prémanon * FRA 16.01. Sun Prémanon * FRA 22.01. Sat Planica SLO 23.01. Sun Planica SLO Period IV 24.02. Thu Tallinn (EST) ** 26.02. Sat Lahti FIN 27.02. Sun Lahti FIN 02.03. Wed Drammen NOR 05.03. Sat Oslo NOR 06.03. Sun Oslo NOR 12.03. Sat Falun SWE 13.03. Sun Falun SWE World Cup Final 18.03. Fri tbc tbc RUS* / USA* 19.03. Sat tbc tbc 20.03. Sun tbc tbc
FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, tbc Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN), 04.-20.02.2022
* Confirmation of application from the NSAs required ** Feasibility study required – To be confirmed
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 23 - FIS SKI JUMPING SUMMER GRAND PRIX 2020
WOMEN / MEN
Men Women Date Day Site, Nation Hill Site, Nation Hill
I. Period 15.08. Sat Frenstat, CZE HS 106
22.08. Sat Wisla, POL* HS 134/Team/night 23.08. Sun Wisla, POL* HS 134/night
05.09. Sat Almaty/Shshuchinsk, HS 140/night Almaty/Shshuchinsk, HS 140/night KAZ** KAZ** 06.09 Sun Almaty/Shshuchinsk, HS 140/night Almaty/Shshuchinsk, HS 140/night KAZ** KAZ**
II. Period
12.09. Fri Chaikovsky, RUS HS 140/night Chaikovsky, RUS HS 140/night 13.09. Sat Chaikovsky, RUS HS 140/night Chaikovsky, RUS HS 140/night
19.09. Sat *Option B Wisla 20.09. Sun *Option B Wisla
27.09. Sun Hinzenbach, AUT HS 90
03.10. Sat Klingenthal, GER HS 140 Klingenthal, GER HS 140
* Wisla (POL): confirmation of the event within 10th June 2020, ready to postpone to 19th – 20th September 2020 according to spectators’ restrictions of National authorities ** Almaty/Shshuchinsk (KAZ): confirmation of the venue within 1st July 2020
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 24 - FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP 2020/21
WOMEN
Date Day Site Nation Hill Event Remarks
05.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 98 Individual Opening 06.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR HS 140 Individual
19.12. Sat HS 20.12. Sun HS
09.01. Sat Sapporo JPN HS 134 Individual/night 10.01. Sun Sapporo JPN HS 134 Individual
15.01. Fri Zao JPN HS 102 Individual /night 16.01. Sat Zao JPN HS 102 Team/night 17.01. Sun Zao JPN HS 102 Individual/night
23.01. Sat Ljubno SLO HS 94 Team 24.01. Sun Ljubno SLO HS 94 Individual
30.01. Sat Hinterzarten GER HS Individual 31.01. Sun Hinterzarten GER HS Individual
06.02. Sat Hinzenbach AUT HS 90 Individual 07.02. Sun Hinzenbach AUT HS 90 Individual
11.02. Thu Beijing CHN HS 106 Individual 12.02. Fri Beijing CHN HS 106 Individual
20.02. Sat Rasnov ROU HS 97 Individual 21.02. Sun Rasnov ROU HS 97 Mixed Team Women’s RAW AIR Tournament 14.03. Sun Oslo NOR HS 134 Individual 16.03. Tue Lillehammer NOR HS 140 Individual 18.03. Thu Trondheim NOR HS 138 Individual
Russia Tour Blue Bird 20.03. Sat Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 97 Individual 21.03. Sun Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 97 Individual 27.03. Sat Chaikovsky RUS HS 102 Individual 28.03. Sun Chaikovsky RUS HS 140 Individual Final
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oberstdorf (GER), 23.02. – 07.03.2021 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Zakopane (POL), 01.–07.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 25 - FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP 2020/21
MEN
Date Day Site Nation Hill Event Remarks III. Period 21.11. Sat Wisla POL HS 134 Team/night Opening 22.11. Sun Wisla POL HS 134 Individual/night 28.11. Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Individual/night 29.11. Sun Ruka FIN HS 142 Individual/night 05.12. Sat Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 134 Individual/night 06.12. Sun Nizhny Tagil RUS HS 134 Individual/night 19.12. Sat Engelberg SUI HS 140 Individual 20.12. Sun Engelberg SUI HS 140 Individual IV. Period 29.12. Tue Oberstdorf GER HS 137 Individual/night 01.01. Fri Ga-Partenkirchen GER HS 142 Individual 4-Hills 03.01. Sun Innsbruck AUT HS 130 Individual Tournament 06.01. Wed Bischofshofen AUT HS 142 Individual/night 09.01. Sat Titisee-Neustadt GER HS 142 Individual/night 10.01. Sun Titisee-Neustadt GER HS 142 Individual/night V. Period 16.01. Sat Zakopane POL HS 140 Team/night 17.01. Sun Zakopane POL HS 140 Individual/night 23.01. Sat Lahti FIN HS 130 Team/night 24.01. Sun Lahti FIN HS 130 Individual 29.01. Fri Willingen GER HS 145 Qualification/night 30.01. Sat Willingen GER HS 145 Individual/night 31.01. Sun Willingen GER HS 145 Individual/night VI. Period 06.02. Sat Sapporo JPN HS 137 Individual/night 07.02 Sun Sapporo JPN HS 137 Individual 13.02 Sat Beijing CHN HS 140 Individual/night 14.02 Sun Beijing CHN HS 140 Individual/night 20.02. Sat Rasnov ROU HS 97 Individual 21.02. Sun Rasnov ROU HS 97 Mixed Team VII. Period 12.03. Fri Oslo NOR HS 134 Qualification/night 13.03. Sat Oslo NOR HS 134 Team/night 14.03. Sun Oslo NOR HS 134 Individual 15.03. Mon Lillehammer NOR HS 140 Qualification/night 16.03. Tue Lillehammer NOR HS 140 Individual/night RAW AIR 17.03. Wed Trondheim NOR HS 138 Qualification/night 18.03. Thu Trondheim NOR HS 138 Individual/night 19.03. Fri Vikersund NOR HS 240 Qualification/night 20.03. Sat Vikersund NOR HS 240 Team/night 21.03. Sun Vikersund NOR HS 240 Individual/night 26.03. Fri Planica SLO HS 240 Ski Flying/Individual 27.03. Sat Planica SLO HS 240 Ski Flying/Team 28.03. Sun Planica SLO HS 240 Ski Flying/Individual WC Finale
FIS Ski Flying World Championships Planica (SLO), 11. – 13.12.2020 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Oberstdorf (GER), 23.02. – 07.03.2021 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Zakopane (POL), 01.-07.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 26 - FIS NORDIC COMBINED SUMMER GRAND PRIX 2020
Men Women Date Day Site, Nation Hill, Event Site, Nation Hill, Event
19.09* Sat Tschagguns, AUT HS 108 10 km IG Tschagguns, AUT HS 108 5 km IG 20.09* Sun Tschagguns, AUT HS 108 10 km IG Tschagguns, AUT HS 108 5 km IG
25.09* Fri Oberstdorf, GER HS 106 10 km, IG Oberstdorf, GER HS 106, 5 km, IG 26.09* Sat Oberstdorf, GER HS 137 10 km, IG Oberstdorf, GER HS 106, 5 km, IG
*) Due to the Covid-19 situation, the dates are not confirmed at the moment.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 27 - FIS NORDIC COMBINED WORLD CUP 2020/21
WOMEN
Date Day Site Nation Hill Event Remarks I. Period 04.12. Fri Lillehammer NOR HS 98 Ind G 5km Opening 05.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 98 Ind G 5km II Period 02.01 Sat Otepää EST HS 97 Ind G 5km 03.01 Sun Otepää EST HS 97 Ind G 5km III. Period xx.xx Sat xx.xx Sun
IV. Period 20.03 Sat Schonach GER HS 106 Ind Gun 5km WC tbc Finals
FIS Nordic World Championships Oberstdorf (GER), 23.02.-07.03.2021 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Zakopane (POL), 01.-07.02. 2021
* * *
FIS NORDIC COMBINED WORLD CUP 2021/22
WOMEN
Date Day Site Nation Hill Event Remarks I. Period 04.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR Opening 05.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR 18.12 Sat Ramsau AUT 19.12 Sun Ramsau AUT II Period 01.01 Sat Otepää EST 02.01 Sun Otepää EST 15.01 Sat Val Di Fiemme ITA 16.01 Sun Val Di Fiemme ITA III. Period 22.01. Sat Planica SLO 23.01. Sun Planica SLO IV. Period 12.03 Sat Schonach GER WC 13.03 Sun Schonach GER Mixed Team Finals
Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN), 04.-20.02.2022 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, tbd
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 28 - FIS NORDIC COMBINED WORLD CUP 2020/21
MEN
Date Day Site Nation Hill Event Remarks I. Period 27.11 Fri Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind G 5km 28.11. Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind G 10km Ruka 29.11. Sun Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind G 10km Opening 05.12. Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 98 Ind G 10km 06.12. Sun Lillehammer NOR HS 140 Ind G 10km 12.12. Sat TBC 13.12 Sun TBC 19.12 Sat Ramsau AUT HS 98 Ind G 10km 20.12 Sun Ramsau AUT HS 98 Ind G 10km II. Period 02.01 Sat Otepää EST HS 97 Ind G 10km 03.01. Sun Otepää EST HS 97 Ind G 10km 09.01. Sat Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 115 Ind G 10km 10.01 Sat Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 115 Ind G 10km 15.01 Fri Val di Fiemme ITA HS 104 Ind G 10km 16.01 Sat Val di Fiemme ITA HS 104 Team Sp 17.01. Sun Val di Fiemme ITA HS 104 Ind G 10km 23.01 Sat Lahti FIN HS 130 Ind G 10km 24.01. Sun Lahti FIN HS 130 Team Sp III. Period 29.01 Fri Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind G 5km Nordic 30.01 Sat Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind G 10km Combined 31.01. Sun Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind G 15km Triple 06.02 Sat Klingenthal GER HS 140 Ind G 10km 07.02. Sun Klingenthal GER HS 140 Ind G 10km 13.02 Sat Beijing CHN HS 140 Ind G 10km 14.02 Sun Beijing CHN HS 140 Team 20.02 Sat TBC 21.02 Sun TBC IV. Period 12.03 Fri Oslo NOR HS 134 Ind G 10km 13.03. Sat Oslo NOR HS 134 Ind G 10km 20.03. Sat Schonach GER HS 100 Ind G 10km WC 21.03 Sun Schonach GER HS 100 Ind G 15km Finals
FIS Nordic World Championships Oberstdorf (GER), 23.02.-07.03.2021 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships Zakopane (POL), 01.-07.02. 2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 29 - FIS NORDIC COMBINED WORLD CUP 2021/22
MEN
Date Day Site Nation Hill Event Remarks I. Period 26.11 Fri Ruka FIN HS 142 NC 27.11. Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Ruka 28.11 Sun Ruka FIN HS 142 Tour 04.12 Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 100 05.12 Sun Lillehammer NOR HS 138 11.12 Sat Nizhny Tagil RUS 12.12 Sun Nizhny Tagil RUS 18.12 Sat Ramsau AUT HS 19.12 Sun Ramsau AUT HS II. Period 08.01 Sat Klingenthal GER HS 140 09.01 Sat Klingenthal GER HS 140 14.01 Fri Val di Fiemme ITA HS 106 15.01 Sat Val di Fiemme ITA HS 106 16.01 Sun Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134 22.01 Sat Planica SLO HS 118 23.01 Sun Planica SLO HS 118 III. Period 28.01 Fri Seefeld AUT HS 109 Nordic 29.01 Sat Seefeld AUT HS 109 Combined 30.01 Sun Seefeld AUT HS 109 Triple IV. Period 26.02 Sat Lahti FIN HS 130 27.02 Sun Lahti FIN HS 130 04.04 Sat Otepää EST HS 97 05.03 Sun Otepää EST HS 97 12.03 Sat Oslo NOR HS 134 13.03 Sun Oslo NOR HS 134 19.03 Sat Schonach GER HS 106 WC 20.03 Sun Schonach GER HS 106 Finals
Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN), 04.-20.02.2022 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, tbc
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 30 - FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2020/21
WOMEN
Date Day Site Nation DH SG AC GS SL PAR Remarks
October 20 24. Sat Sölden FIS/AUT X Opening W&M
November 20 14.-15. Sat-Sun Lech/Zürs AUT X/X PAR, W&M + TP 21. Sat Levi FIN X W&M 28.-29. Sat-Sun Killington USA 28. 29.
December 20 04.-06. Fri-Sun Lake Louise CAN 04./05. 06. 12.-13. Sat-Sun St. Moritz SUI 12. 13. PAR 15. Tue Courchevel FRA X 19.-20. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère FRA 19. 20. AC (SG+SL) 28.-29. Mon-Tue Semmering AUT 28. 29.
January 21 01. Fri Davos SUI X PAR, W&M Night ev. 03. Sun Zagreb CRO X 09.-10. Sat-Sun St. Anton AUT 09. 10. AC (SG+SL) 12. Tue Flachau AUT X Night event 16.-17. Sat-Sun Maribor SLO 16. 17. 23.-24. Sat-Sun Crans Montana SUI 23. 24. AC (SG+SL) 26. Tue Kronplatz ITA 26. 30.-31. Sat-Sun Garmisch-Partenk. GER 30. 31.
February 21 27.-28. Sat-Sun Yanqing CHN 27. 26. OWG test event
March 21 06.-07. Sat-Sun Jasna SVK 06. 07. 12.-13. Fri-Sat Åre SWE 12. 13. GS Night event 17.-21. Wed-Sun Lenzerheide SUI 17. 18. 21. 20. 19. Finals W&M, TP
Total resorts 21 / competitions 39 8 5 3 9 9 3+2 PAR+TP
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Cortina d’Ampezzo (ITA), 08.-21.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 31 - FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2020/21
MEN
Date Day Site Nation DH SG AC GS SL PAR Remarks
October 20 25. Sun Sölden FIS/AUT X Opening W&M
November 20 14.-15. Sat-Sun Lech/Zürs X/X PAR, W&M + TP 22. Sun Levi FIN 15. W&M 28.-29. Sat-Sun Lake Louise CAN 28. 29.
December 20 04.-06. Fri-Sun Beaver Creek USA 05. 04. 06. 12.-13. Sat-Sun Val d`Isere FRA 12. 13. 18.-19. Fri-Sat Val Gardena/Gröden ITA 19. 18. 20.-21. Sun-Mon Alta Badia ITA 20. 21. PAR Night event 22. Tue Madonna di Campiglio ITA 22. Night event 28.-29. Mon-Tue Bormio ITA 28. 29. AC (SG+SL)
January 21 01. Fri Davos SUI X PAR W&M Night event 06. Wed Zagreb CRO 06. Night event 09.-10. Sat-Sun Adelboden SUI 09. 10. 15.-17. Fri-Sun Wengen SUI 16. 15. 17. AC (DH+SL) 22.-24. Fri-Sun Kitzbühel AUT 23. 22. 24. 26. Tue Schladming AUT 26. Night event 30.-31. Sat-Sun Chamonix FRA 30. 31. PAR
February 21 05.-06. Fri-Sat Garmisch-Partenk. GER 05. 06. 27.-28. Sat-Sun Bansko BUL 27. 28. AC (SG+SL)
March 21 06.-07. Sat-Sun Kvitfjell NOR 06. 07. 13.-14. Sat-Sun Kranjska Gora SLO 13. 14. 17.-21. Wed-Sun Lenzerheide SUI 17. 18. 20. 21. 19. Finals W&M, TP Total resorts 23 / competitions 43 10 6 3 9 10 3+2 PAR+ TP
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Cortina d’Ampezzo (ITA), 08.-21.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 32 - FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2021/22
WOMEN
Date Day Site Nation DH SG AC GS SL PAR Remarks
October 21 23. Sat Sölden AUT 23. Opening W&M
November 21 13.-14. Sat-Sun TBD* X/X PAR, W&M + TP 20. Sat Levi FIN 20. 27.-28. Sat-Sun USA 27. 28.
December 21 03.-05. Fri-Sun Lake Louise CAN 03./04. 05. 11.-12. Sat-Sun St. Moritz SUI 11. 12. PAR 18.-19. Sat-Sun Val d‘Isère FRA 18. 19. AC (SG+SL) 20.-21. Mon-Tue Courchevel FRA 20. 21. PAR, Night events 28.-29. Tue-Wed AUT 28. 29.
January 22 01. Sat Davos SUI X PAR, W&M Night event 04. Tue Zagreb CRO 04. Night event 08.-09. Sat-Sun Maribor SLO 08. 09. 15.-16. Sat-Sun Zauchensee AUT 15. 16. AC (SG+SL) 18. Tue Flachau AUT 18. Night event 22.-23. Sat-Sun Cortina d’Ampezzo ITA 22. 23. 25. Tue Kronplatz ITA 25. 29.-30. Sat-Sun Garmisch-Partenk. GER 29. 30.
February 22 26.-27. Sat-Sun Crans Montana SUI 26. 27. AC (SG+SL)
March 22 05.-06. Sat-Sun Lenzerheide SUI 05. 06. 11.-12. Fri-Sat Åre SWE 11. 12. GS Night event 16.-20. Wed-Sun Meribel/Courchevel FRA 16. 17. 20. 19. 18. Finals W&M, TP
Total resorts 21 / competitions 40 8 5 3 9 9 4+2 PAR+TP
Olympic Winter Games 2022 Beijing (CHN), 04.-20.02.2022
*Candidates: Lech/Zürs (AUT), Livigno (ITA), Oslo (NOR), Levi (FIN)
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 33 - FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2021/22
MEN
Date Day Site Nation DH SG AC GS SL PAR Remarks
October 21 24. Sun Sölden FIS/AUT X Opening W&M
November 21 13.-14. Sat-Sun TBD* X/X PAR, W&M + TP 21. Sun Levi FIN X W&M 27.-28. Sat-Sun Lake Louise CAN 27. 28.
December 21 03.-05. Fri-Sun Beaver Creek USA 04. 03. 05. 11.-12. Sat-Sun Val d`Isere FRA 11. 12. 17.-18. Fri-Sat Val Gardena/Gröden ITA 18. 17. 19.-20. Sun-Mon Alta Badia ITA 19. 20. PAR Night event 22. Wed Madonna di Campiglio ITA 22. Night event 28.-29. Tue-Wed Bormio ITA 28. 29. AC (SG+SL)
January 22 01. Sat Davos SUI X PSL W&M Night event 06. Thu Zagreb CRO 06. Night event 08.-09. Sat-Sun Adelboden SUI 08. 09. 14.-16. Fri-Sat Wengen SUI 15. 14. 16. AC (DH+SL) 21.-23. Fri-Sat Kitzbühel AUT 22. 21. 23. 25. Tue Schladming AUT 25. Night event 29.-30. Sat-Sun Weekend off
February 22 26.-27. Sat-Sun Garmisch-Partenkirchen GER 26. 27. PAR
March 22 05.-06. Sat-Sun Kvitfjell NOR 05. 06. 12.-13. Sat-Sun Kranjska Gora SLO 12. 13. 16.-20. Wed-Sun Meribel/Courchevel FRA 16. 17. 19. 20. 18. Finals W&M, TP Total resorts 20 / competitions 39 8 6 2 7 11 4+1 PAR + TP
Olympic Winter Games 2022 Beijing (CHN), 04.-20.02.2022
*Candidates: Lech/Zürs (AUT), Livigno (ITA), Oslo (NOR), Levi (FIN)
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 34 - FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2022/23
WOMEN
Date Day Site Nation DH SG AC GS SL PAR Remarks
October 22 22. Sat Sölden FIS/AUT 22. Opening W&M
November 22 12.-13. Sat-Sun TBD* X/X PAR, W&M + TP 19. Sat Levi FIN 09. W&M 26.-27. Sat-Sun USA 26. 27.
December 22 02.-04. Fri-Sun Lake Louise CAN 02./03. 04. 10.-11. Sat-Sun St. Moritz SUI 10. 11. PAR 17.-18. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère FRA 17. 18. AC (SG+SL) 20.-21. Tue-Wed Sestriere ITA 20. 21. PGS 28.-29. Wed-Thu AUT 28. 29.
January 23 01. Sun Davos SUI X PAR, W&M Night event 04. Tue Zagreb CRO 04. Night event 07.-08. Sat-Sun Maribor SLO 07. 08. 14.-15. Sat-Sun St. Anton AUT 14. 15. AC (SG+SL) 17. Tue Flachau AUT X 21.-22. Sat-Sun Garmisch-Partenk. GER 21. 22. 28.-29. Sat-Sun Cortina d’Ampezzo ITA 28. 29. 31. Tue Kronplatz ITA X
February 23 25.-26. Sat-Sun Crans Montana SUI 25. 26. AC (SG+SL)
March 23 04.-05. Sat-Sun Spinleruv Mlyn CZE 04. 05. 10.-11. Fri-Sat Are SWE 10. 11. GS Night event 15.-19. Wed-Sun Soldeu AND 15. 16. 19. 18. 17. Finals W&M, TP
Total resorts 21 / competitions 40 8 5 3 9 9 4+2 PAR + TP
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Courchevel-Méribel (FRA), 06.-19.02.2023
*Candidates: Lech/Zürs (AUT), Livigno (ITA), Oslo (NOR), Levi (FIN)
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 35 - FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2022/23
MEN
Date Day Site Nation DH SG AC GS SL PAR Remarks
October 22 23. Sun Opening Sölden FIS/AUT X Opening W&M
November 22 12.-13. Sat-Sun TBD* X/X PAR, W&M + TP 20. Sun Levi FIN X W&M 26.-27. Sat-Sun Lake Louise CAN 26. 27.
December 22 02.-04. Fri-Sun Beaver Creek USA 03. 02. 04. 10.-11. Sat-Sun Val d’Isère FRA 10. 11. 16.-17. Fri-Sat Val Gardena/Gröden ITA 17. 16. 18.-19. Sun-Mon Alta Badia ITA 18. 19. PAR Night event 22. Thu Madonna di Camp. ITA X Night event 28.-29. Wed-Thu Bormio ITA 28. 29. AC (SG+SL)
January 23 01. Sun Davos SUI X PAR W&M Night event 05. Thu Zagreb CRO X Night Event 07.-08. Sat-Sun Adelboden SUI 07. 08. 13.-15. Fri-Sun Wengen SUI 14. 13. 15. AC (DH+SL) 20.-22. Fri-Sun Kitzbühel AUT 21. 20. 22. 24. Tue Schladming AUT X Night event 28.-29. Sat-Sun Garmisch-Partenk. GER 28. 29.
February 23 03.-04. Fri-Sat Chamonix FRA 03. 04. PAR 25.-26. Sat-Sun Bansko BUL 25. 26. AC (SG+SL)
March 23 04.-05. Sat-Sun Kvitfjell NOR 04. 05. 11.-12. Sat-Sun Kranjska Gora SLO 11. 12. 15.-19. Wed-Sun Soldeu AND 15. 16. 18. 19. 17. Finals W&M, TP Total resorts 22 / competitions 44 9 6 3 9 11 4+2 PAR + TP
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Courchevel-Méribel (FRA), 06.-19.02.2023
*Candidates: Lech/Zürs (AUT), Livigno (ITA), Oslo (NOR), Levi (FIN)
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 36 - FIS MOGUL AND AERIAL WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2020/21
WOMEN / MEN
Date Day Site NAT MO/DM AE Notes
December 20 05. Sat Ruka FIN 05 12.-13. Sat-Sun Idre Fjäll SWE 12/13 MO/DM 19.-20. Sat-Sun Changchun CHN 19/19/20* *Mixed Team
January 21 20. Wen Yarslavl RUS 20 23. Sat Tremblant CAN 23 23. Sat Moscow RUS 23 30. Sat Calgary CAN 30 31. Sun Val St. Come CAN 31
February 21 04.-06. Thu-Sat Deer Valley USA 04/06 05 MO/DM 13. Sat Minsk-Raubich BLR 13 13.-14. Sat-Sun Tazawako JPN 13/14 MO/DM
March 21 06.-07. Sat-Sun Almaty KAZ 07 06 13.-14. Sat-Sun Krasnoyarsk RUS 13 14
Locations 13 / Nations 9 / Competitions 41 11/11 09/09/01*
FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, Zhangjiakou (CHN), 15.-28.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 37 - FIS SNOWBOARD PARALLEL WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2020/21
WOMEN / MEN
Date Day Site NAT PGS PGS PSL PSL Notes Team Team
December 20 05.-06. Sat-Sun Bannoye RUS 05 06 12. Sat Cortina ITA 12 17. Thu Carezza ITA 17
January 21 04.-05. Mon-Tue Berchtesgaden GER 04 05 09. Sat Scuol SUI 09 12.-13. Tue-Wed Bad Gastein AUT 12 13 16. Sat Rogla SLO 16 23. Sat Livigno ITA 23 24
February 21 06.-07. Sat-Sun Blue Mountain CAN 06 07 13.-14. Sat-Sun Pyeongchang KOR 13/14 TBC
March 21 06.-07. Sat-Sun Moscow RUS 06 07 TBC 13.-14. Sat-Sun Piancavallo ITA 13 14 20.-21. Sat-Sun Winterberg GER 20 21 Locations12 / Nations 9 / Competitions 37 09/09 07/07 05
FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, Zhangjiakou (CHN), 15.-28.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 38 - FIS SNOWBOARD AND SKI CROSS WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2020/21
WOMEN / MEN
Date Day Site NAT SBX SBX Team SX Notes
December 20 04.-05. Fri-Sat Val Thorens FRA 03-04/05 11.-13. Fri-Sun Montafon AUT 11-13 11-12 15. Tue Arosa SUI 15 Night event 18.-19. Fri-Sat Cervinia ITA 18-19 18.-20. Fri-Sun Innichen ITA 18-19/20
January 21 16. Sat Nakiska CAN 15-16 TBC 15.-17. Fri-Sun Bergamo ITA 16 17 Sprint/ Date TBC 22.-24. Fri-Sun Idre Fjäll SWE 22-23/24 22.-24. Fri-Sun TBC CAN 22-23 24 29.-31. Fri-Sun Feldberg GER 29-30/31 29.-31. Fri-Sun St. Lary FRA 29-30 31
February 21 05.-07. Fri-Sun Feldberg GER 05-06 07 07. Sun Bakuriani GEO 06-07 12.-14. Fri-Sun Dolni Morava CZE 12-13 14 Team event TBC
March 21 05.-07. Fri-Sun Sunney Valley RUS 05-06/07 TBC 05.-06. Fri-Sat Baqueira Beret ESP 05-06
20.-21. Sat-Sun Veysonnaz SUI 20 21
Locations 18 / Nations 11 / Competitions 55 09/09 05 16/16
FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, Zhangjiakou (CHN), 15.-28.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 39 - FIS FREESKI / SNOWBOARD PARK AND PIPE WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2020/21
WOMEN / MEN
Freeski Snowboard Notes Date Day Site NAT HP SS BA HP SS BA
November 20 20.-21. Fri-Sat Stubai AUT 20-21 26.-28. Thu-Sat Beijing CHN 27-28* 26-28
December 20 09.-12- Wed-Sat Copper Mt. USA 09-11 10-12 18-19 Fri-Sat TBD USA 18* 19*
January 21 08.-09. Fri-Sat Kreischberg AUT 09* 08* TBC 13.-16. Wed-Sat Seiseralm ITA 14-16 13-15 19.-23. Tue-Sat Laax SUI 21-23* 20-22 21.-23. Thu-Sat Font Romeu FRA 21-22-23
February 21 03.-06. Wed-Sat Mammoth USA 03-05 04-06 04-06 03-05 10.-13. Wed-Sat Calgary CAN 10-12 11-13 11-13 10-12
March 21 11.-14. Thu-Sun. TBC TBC X X 25.-27. Thu-Sat. Silvaplana SUI 25-26-27 25.-27. Thu-Sat. Spindleruv CZE 25-26-27 Locations 13 / Nations 9 / Competitions 54 04/04 06/06 03/03 05/05 05/05 03/03
FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, Zhangjiakou (CHN), 15.-28.02.2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 40 - FIS MOGUL AND AERIAL WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2021/22
WOMEN / MEN
Date Day Site NAT MO DM AE Notes
December 21 4. Sat Ruka FIN 4 11.-12. Sat-Sun Idre Fjäll SWE 11/12 11.-12. Sat-Sun Tbd CHN 11/12/12* *Mixed Team 18.-19. Sat-Sun Airolo SUI 18 19
January 22 08. Sat Val St. Come CAN 08 09. Sun Calgary CAN 09 13.-15. Thu-Sat Deer Valley USA 15 13/14* *Mixed Team 22. Sat Tremblant CAN 22 23. Sun Moscow RUS 23
February 22 26. Sat Minsk BLR 26 26.-27. Sat-Sun Tazawako JPN 26 27
March 22 05.-06. Sat-Sun Almaty KAZ 06 05 12.-13. Sat-Sun Krasnoyarsk RUS 12 13 AE Finals 19.-20. Sat-Sun Sierra Nevada ESP 19 20 MO/DM Finals Locations 14 / Nations 11/ Competitions 46 09/09 04/04 09/09/02*
Olympic Winter Games 2022 Beijing (CHN) 04.-20.02.2022
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 41 - FIS SNOWBOARD PARALLEL WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2021/22
WOMEN / MEN
Date Day Site NAT PGS PGS PSL PSL Notes Team Team
December 21 04.-05. Sat-Sun Bannoye RUS 04 05 TBC 11. Sat Cortina ITA 11 16. Thu Carezza ITA 16
January 22 01.-02. Sat-Sun Berchtesgaden GER 01 02 08.-09. Sat-Sun Scuol SUI 09 11.-12. Tue-Wed Bad Gastein AUT 11 12 15. Sat Rogla SLO 15 22.-23. Sat-Sun TBD EUR 22 23 29.-30. Sat-Sun Blue Mountain CAN 29/30
February 22 26.-27. Sat-Sun Moscow RUS 26 27
March 22 12.-13. Sat-Sun Piancavallo ITA 12 13 TBC 19.-20. Sat-Sun Winterberg GER 19 20 Locations12 / Nations 8 / Competitions 36 10/10 06/06 04
Olympic Winter Games 2022 Beijing (CHN) 04.-20.02.2022
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 42 - FIS SNOWBOARD AND SKI CROSS WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2021/22
WOMEN / MEN
Date Day Site NAT SBX SBX Team SX Notes
December 21 03.-04. Fri-Sat Val Thorens FRA 03-04 09.-11. Fri-Sun Montafon AUT 09-10 11 11 14. Tue Arosa SUI 14 Night event 17.-18. Fri-Sat Cervinia ITA 17-18 17.-19. Fri-Sun Innichen ITA 17-18/19
January 22 15. Sat Nakiska CAN 15 TBC 14.-16. Fri-Sun Big White CAN 14-15 16 TBC 21.-23. Fri-Sun Idre Fjäll SWE 21-22/23 21.-23. Fri-Sun Feldberg GER 21-22 23 28.-30. Fri-Sun Feldberg GER 28-29/30 28.-30. Fri-Sun St. Lary FRA 28-29 30 TBC
February 22
March 22 04.-05. Fri-Sat Baqueira Beret ESP 04-05 04.-05. Fri-Sat TBC RUS 04-05 TBC 11.-13. Fri-Sat Reiteralm AUT 11-13 TBC 11.-13. Fri-Sat TBC ITA 11-12 13 TBC 17.-20. Thu-Sun Veysonnaz SUI 18-20 17-19
Locations 16 / Nations 11 / Competitions 49 08/08 05 14/14
Olympic Winter Games 2022 Beijing (CHN) 04.-20.02.2022
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 43 - FIS FREESKI / SNOWBOARD PARK AND PIPE WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2021/22
WOMEN / MEN
Freeski Snowboard Notes Date Day Site NAT HP SS BA HP SS BA
August 21 20.-23. Thu-Sun Cardrona NZL 20-22 21-23 27.-30- Thu-Sun Cardrona NZL 27-29 28-30
September 21 03.-06. Thu-Sun Cardrona NZL 03-05 04-06
November 21 31.-01. Sat-Sun Modena ITA 01* 31* 19.-20 Fri-Sat Stubai AUT 19-20 25.-27 Fri-Sat Beijing CHN 26-27* 25-27*
December 21 08.-11. Wed-Sat Copper USA 08-10 09-11 18.-19. Sat-Sun TBD USA 17* 18* TBD Wed-Sun Mammoth CAN XX XX XX XX TBD Wed-Sun Calgary USA XX XX XX XX
January 22 08.-09. Sat-Sun Kreischberg AUT XX XX TBC 12.-16 Thu-Sun Laax SUI 13-15 14-16 14.-16. Sat-Sun Font Romeu FRA 14-15-16 20.-23. Sat-Sun Seiseralm ITA 20-22 21-23
March 22 02.-05. Wed-Sat Bakuriani GEO 03-05 18.-19. Fri-Sat Destne 18-19 TBD Fri-Sat TBD EU XX XX 19.-20. Fri-Sun Sierra Nevada ESP 18-20 24.-26. Thu-Sat Silvaplana SUI 24-26 Locations 17 / Nations 11 / Competitions 72 05/05 07/07 07/07 06/06 06/06 05/05
Olympic Winter Games 2022 Beijing (CHN) 04.-20.02.2022
Note: *Night Finals **Events to still be handled
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 44 - FIS MOGUL AND AERIAL WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2022/23
WOMEN / MEN
Date Day Site NAT MO DM AE Notes
December 22 03. Sat Ruka FIN 03 10.-11. Sat-Sun Idre Fjäll SWE 10 11 10.-11. Sat-Sun Tbd CHN 10/11/11* *Mixed Team 17.-18. Sat-Sun Airolo SUI 17 18
January 23 14. Sat Val St. Come CAN 14 21. Sat Tremblant CAN 21 26.-28. Thu-Sat Deer Valley USA 26 28 27 MO Finals
February 22 04. Sat Moscow RUS 04 04. Sat Calgary CAN 04 11. Sat Minsk-Raubichi BLR 11
March 23 04.-05. Sat-Sun Almaty KAZ 04 05 11.-12. Sat-Sun Krasnoyarsk RUS 11 12 AE Finals 18. Sat-Sun Megeve FRA 18 DM Finals Locations 13 / Nations 10 / Competitions 41 05/05 06/06 09/09/01*
FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships Bakuriani (GEO), 13.-26.02.2023
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 45 - FIS FREESKI / SNOWBOARD PARK AND PIPE WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2022/23
WOMEN / MEN
Freeski Snowboard Date Day Site NAT HP SS BA HP SS BA
August 22 23.-26. Thu-Sun Cardrona NZL 24-26 23-25 25.-28. Thu-Sun Cardrona NZL 25-27 26-28
September 22 01.-04. Thu-Sun Cardrona NZL 02-04 01-03
November 22 31.-01. Mon-Tue Modena ITA 01* 31* Oct 18.-19 Fri-Sat Stubai AUT 18-19
December 22 01.-03. Thu-Sat Beijing CHN 01-03* 02-03 07.-10. Wed-Sat Copper USA 07-09 08-10 16.-17. Fri-Sat TBD USA 17* 16*
January 23 12.-15. Thu-Sun Seiseralm ITA 13-15 12-14 14.-16. Fri-Sat Font Romeu FRA 19-20-21 18.-21. Thu-Sun Laax SUI 19-21 18-20
February 23 01.-04. Wed-Sat Mammoth USA 01-03 02-04 02-04 01-03 08.-11. Wed-Sat Calgary CAN 08-10 09-11 09-11 08-10
March 23 15.-18. Fri-Sat TBD EU 15-17 16-18 21.-24. Fri-Sun TBD ITA 21-23 22-24 23.-26. Thu-Sat Silvaplana SUI 23-25 Locations14 / Nations 11/ Competitions 68 05/05 08/08 05/05 06/06 06/06 04/04
FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships Bakuriani (GEO), 13.-26.02.2023
Note: * Night Finals
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 46 - 8. Proposals from the Technical Committees and National Associations
8.1 Technical Committees
Appointment of jury members and Key technical officials in World Championships Organising Committees
The Council confirmed a number of new appointments for the major events including the FIS World Championships, FIS Junior World Championships, Olympic Winter Games, Youth Olympic Games, as well as other multi-winter sport events. The following list also includes appointments made previously (new appointments in bold type):
Appointment of jury members
2020 Ski Flying World Championships, Planica (SLO)
Technical Delegate Bertil Palsrud, NOR TD Assistant Franck Salvi, FRA Chief Distance Measurer Hermann Kothleitner, AUT Judges Zlatko Suzic, SLO Wolfgang Pektold, AUT (replacing Hermann Gschwentner, AUT) Jani Hyvärinen, FIN Yutaka Minemura, JPN Ole Walseth, NOR Tadeusz Szostak, POL Medical Supervisor Inggard Lereim, NOR
2021 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Oberstdorf (GER)
Cross-Country Skiing
Technical Delegate Mrs. Marte Trondsen, NOR TD Assistant Jakub Tejchmann, CZE Jury Member Mrs. Nathalie Santer, ITA Jury Member Vyacheslav Vedenin, RUS
Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Saso Komovec, SLO TD Assistant Jani Hyvärinen, FIN TD Assistant Mrs. Renata Nadarkiewicz, POL Chief Distance Measurer Ueli Forrer, SUI
Judges Peter Kimmig, GER Pekka Tervahartiala, FIN Nazym Nassyrov, KAZ Marek Pilch, POL Vadim Lisovskiy, RUS Borut Markošek, SLO
Nordic Combined
Technical Delegate Robert Krautgartner, AUT
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 47 - TD Assistant Mrs. Faustyna Malik, POL
Medical Supervisor Stanislaw Szymanik, POL
2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Cortina d’Ampezzo (ITA)
Technical Delegate Women Toni Crespo, AND Jury Women Markus Adelsberger, AUT Bruno Tuaire, FRA Mrs. Anne-Karin Jejlid, SWE
Technical Delegate Men Peter Bizjak, SLO Jury Men Ted Lockwood, USA Robert Lehmann, SUI Zeman Bohumir, CZE Medical Supervisor Jakob Swanberg, SWE (with assistance for first days by Toni Wicker, AUT)
2021 FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, Zhangjiakou/Genting Resort (CHN)
Technical Delegate Moguls/Aerials Mrs. Karin Arnold, SUI Technical Delegate Cross Mrs. Stephanie Hartl, GER Technical Delegate Parallel Giant Slalom Roland Horn, AUT Technical Delegate Big Air Mateusz Stanovnik, SLO Technical Delegate Park and Pipe Josh Lyle, AUS
Head Judge Moguls/Aerials Mrs. Tina Tanaka Sundekvist, JPN Judges Terry Campbell, CAN Kirill Kruchok, BLR Giovanni Leoni, SUI Paul Livissianos, AUS Mrs. Sarah Simson, USA Yongchun Tao, CHN Anatoly Akheev, RUS
Head Judge Snowboard Iztok Sumatic, SLO Judges Ryo Hashimoto, JPN Adam Begg, AUS Julien Haricot, FRA Simon Reitsamer, AUT Carter Smith, CAN Markus Betschart, SUI Fredrik Westman, SWE Jonas Brewer, USA Andreas Lehmann, GER
Head Judge Freeski David Ortlieb, SUI Judges Mrs. Chiho Takao, JPN Charly Royer, FRA Adam Frisell, SWE Vegard Øye, NOR Judges Philippe Larose, CAN Vinzenz Wörle, GER
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 48 - Mrs. Victoria Beattie, AUS Ian Meader, USA Tobias Gratz, AUT
Referee Park & Pipe Martijn Oostdijk (NED) Referee Cross & PAR Iztok Kvas (SLO) Referee Cross & PAR John Jett (USA) Video Control MO/AE tbd Equipment Control tbd
Medical Supervisor Mrs. Jenny Shute, GBR
2021 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Zakopane (POL)
Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Peter Mach, CZE TD Assistant Mrs. Mikaela Sundbaum, SWE Jury Member Mikko Rantanen, FIN
Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Franck Salvi, FRA TD Assistant Sandro Sambugaro, ITA Chief Distance Measurer Peter Chudy, SVK Judges Kazimierz Bafia, POL Jiri Parma, CZE Mrs. Kjersti Haugen-Espelid, NOR (replacing Rune Hyldmo, NOR) Rico Parpan, SUI Matt Laue, USA
Nordic Combined Technical Delegate Marco Zarucchi, SUI TD Assistant Matija Stegnar, SLO
Medical Supervisor Stanislaw Szymanik, POL
2021 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, Bansko (BUL)
Technical Delegate Women Mrs. Julie Klotz, CAN Technical Delegate Men Sepp Odermatt, SUI
Medical Supervisor Roman Erlikhmann, RUS
2021 Winter Universiade, Lucerne (SUI)
Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Karl-Heinz Lickert, GER TD Assistant Uros Ponikvar, SLO
Alpine Technical Delegate Women Paul Van Slyke, USA Technical Delegate Men Loic Le Quellec, FRA
Equipment Control Matjaz Vrecl, SLO
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 49 -
Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Technical Delegate Cross Christoph Arndt, AUT Technical Delegate Parallel Andras Görlich, GER Technical Delegate Big Air Mrs. HeeJin Park, KOR Technical Delegate Slopestyle Janne Kusela, FIN
Head Judge Snowboard Andrin Regli, SUI Head Judge Freeski Marco Zumoberhaus, SUI
Judges Snowboard/Freeski Anton Björklund, SWE Gareth Vogan, GBR
Judges Snowboard Marin Slakarov, BUL Lasse Mila, NOR Kevin Higgins, CAN Simon Vandepitte, BEL
Judges Freeski Mathieu Soumet, FRA Tomas Cunik, SVK Mike Shaw, CAN Florian Müller, GER
2021 European Youth Olympic Festival, Vuokatti (FIN)
Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Mrs. Anna Rosa, ITA TD-Assistant Mathias Berglund, SWE
Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Per Elias Kalfoss, NOR TD Assistant Janne Karjalainen, FIN
Judges Asko Aalto, FIN Juho Welling, FIN Pirjo Karjalainen, FIN Teppo Nieminen, FIN Aino Marttinen, FIN
Nordic Combined Technical Delegate Jerome Pagnier, FRA TD Assistant Mrs. Susanne Takh, EST (replacing Mrs. Faustyna Malik, POL)
Alpine Technical Delegate Women Daniel Rungaldier, ITA Technical Delegate Men David Hansson, SWE (replacing Stefan Havnelid, NOR)
Snowboard Technical Delegate Lukasz Ligocki, POL
2022 Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN)
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 50 - Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate 1st week Jussi Prykäri, FIN TD Assistant 1st week Mrs. Seraina Mischol, SUI
Technical Delegate 2nd week Mrs. Seraina Mischol, SUI TD Assistant 2nd week Jussi Präykäri, FIN
Jury Member Mrs. Ella Gjoemle, NOR Jury Member Thomas Unterfrauner, AUT
Ski Jumping Technical Delegate Mika Jukkara, FIN TD Assistant Reed Zuehlke, USA TD Assistant Mrs. Nadezhda Bozhko, RUS Chief Distance Measurer Pekka Hyvärinen, FIN
Judges CHN Jürgen Winkler/Wolfgang Reissner, AUT Stanislav Slavik/Danes Raich, CZE Joern Larson/Nikolai Sebergsen, NOR Vadim Lisovskiy/Evgeni Vashurin, RUS Daniel Mattoon/Stephen Sydow, USA
Nordic Combined Technical Delegate Branko Simic, SLO TD Assistant Andrea Roggia, ITA
Alpine Technical Delegate Women Hans Peter Pilz, AUT Jury Women Mrs. Monika Berwein, GER Mrs. Laura Sullivan, USA Mrs. Anne Catherine Enstad, NOR
Technical Delegate Men Doug Campbell, CAN Jury Men Ernesto Cingolani, ARG Josef Zingerle, ITA Michihko Nakamura, JPN
Equipment Control Men Bernhard Russi, SUI Mike Kertesz, FIS Equipment Control Women Andi Krönner, FIS
Medical Supervisors Hubert Hörterer (Alpine Skiing - Yanquing) Mrs. Jenny Shute (Nordics, Freestyle Ski, Snowboard - Zhangjiakou)
Freestyle Ski/Snowboard/Freeski Technical Delegate Moguls/Aerials Mrs. Karin Arnold, SUI Technical Delegate Cross/PGS Mrs. Stephanie Hartl, GER Technical Delegate Big Air Mateusz Stanovnik, SLO Technical Delegate Park and Pipe Josh Lyle, AUS
Head Judge Moguls/Aerials Mrs. Tina Tanaka Sundekvist, JPN Judges Terry Campbell, CAN
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 51 - Kirill Kruchok, BLR Giovanni Leoni, SUI Paul Livissianos, AUS Mrs. Sarah Simson, USA Yongchun Tao, CHN Anatoly Akheev, RUS
Head Judge Snowboard Iztok Sumatic, SLO Judges Ryo Hashimoto, JPN Adam Begg, AUS Julien Haricot, FRA Simon Reitsamer, AUT Carter Smith, CAN Markus Betschart, SUI Fredrik Westman, SWE Jonas Brewer, USA Judges Andreas Lehmann, GER
Head Judge Freeski David Ortlieb, SUI Judges Mrs. Chiho Takao, JPN Charly Royer, FRA Adam Frisell, SWE Vegard Øye, NOR Philippe Larose, CAN Vinzenz Wörle, GER Mrs. Victoria Beattie, AUS Ian Meader, USA Tobias Gratz, AUT
Referee Park & Pipe Martijn Oostdijk (NED) Referee Cross & PAR Iztok Kvas (SLO) Referee Cross & PAR John Jett (USA) Video Control MO/AE tbd Equipment Control tbd
2023 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Planica (SLO)
Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate 1st week Mrs. Mikaela Sundbaum, SWE TD Assistant 1st week Robert Peets, EST
Technical Delegate 2nd week Robert Peets, EST TD Assistant 2nd week Mrs. Mikaela Sundbaum, SWE
Jury Member Mrs. Lucia Joas, GER Jury Member USA or CAN
2023 Winter Universiade, Lake Placid (USA)
Cross-Country Skiing Technical Delegate Len Apedaile, CAN TD-Assistant Mrs. Sylvi Pettersen Ofstad, NOR
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Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 52 - Key technical officials in World Championships Organising Committees
2021 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Oberstdorf (GER)
Cross-Country Chief of Competition Mrs. Lucia Joas Ass. Chief of Competition Jens Rischmüller Race Secretary Bernhard Linder Chief of Course Thade Thannheimer Chief of Stadium Christian Anger
Ski Jumping Chief of Competition Women Daniel Nett Chief of Competition Men Georg Späth Ass. Chief of Competition Daniel Köhler Race Secretary Women Mrs. Claudia Hummel Race Secretary Men Wolfgang Marton Chief of Hill Vinzenz Singer
Nordic Combined Chief of Competition Uwe Mühln Ass. Chief of Competition Jonas Würth Race Secretary Mrs. Marie Röthel Chief of Hill Vinzenz Singer Chief of Course Thade Thannheimer
2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Cortina d’Ampezzo (ITA)
Chief of race Men Speed + GS Denis Costantini Chief of race Women Speed + GS Matteo Gobbo Chief of race SL + ATE Women and Men Edoardo Zardini Chief of course Men Speed + GS Federico Gaspari Chief of course Women Speed + GS Davide Viel Chief of course SL + ATE Women and Men Roberto Gillarduzzi Chief of Competition Quali Luca Lacedelli Race Secretary Mrs. Alessia Debertol
2021 FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, Zhangjiakou (CHN)
Chief of Competition Aerials Jie Xiong Chief of Competition Moguls Yunfeng Zhang Chief of Competition PGS Hongquan Li Chief of Competition Cross Nan Wang Chief of Competition Slopestyle Dade Zhang Chief of Competition Halfpipe Shu Meng Chief of Competition Big Air Hafute Guan
Chief of Course Aerials Dong Yan Chief of Course Moguls Wenwen Du Chief of Course PGS Peng Wang Chief of Course Cross tbd Chief of Course Slopestyle tbd Chief of Course Halfpipe tbd
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 53 - Chief of Course Big Air tbd
2021 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, Bansko (BUL
Chief of Competition Speed Viktor Gichev Chief of Competition Tech. Viktor Gichev Race Secretary Mrs. Assia Ilieva Chief of Course Speed Valentin Stefanov Chief of Course Tech. Valentin Stefanov
2021 Winter Universiade, Lucerne (SUI)
Alpine Skiing Chief of Competition Speed Peter Steffen Chief of Competition Tech. Ulisse Delea Race Secretary Mrs. Silvana Steffen Chief of Course Speed Markus Heinzer Chief of Course Tech. / Parallel Event Richard Imlig
2021 European Youth Olympic Festival, Vuokatti (FIN)
Alpine Skiing Chief of Race Mika Pelli Chief of Course Lassi Pikkarainen Ass. Chief of Course Vesa Hakala Timing crew coordinator Mrs. Katariina Hemming Chief Race Secretary Marko Paavola
2022 Olympic Winter Games, Beijing (CHN)
Alpine Skiing Chief of Competition Speed An Linbo Chief of Competition Tech. Zhang Yi Race Secretary Liu Tianbiao, Bai Lin Chief of Course Speed Li Guangquan Chief of Course Tech. Huang Hongli
Freestyle Snowboard Freeski Chief of Competition Aerials Jie Xiong Chief of Competition Moguls Yunfeng Zhang Chief of Competition PGS Hongquan Li Chief of Competition Cross Nan Wang Chief of Competition Slopestyle Dade Zhang Chief of Competition Halfpipe Shu Meng Chief of Competition Big Air Hafute Guan
Chief of Course Aerials Dong Yan Chief of Course Moguls Wenwen Du Chief of Course PGS Peng Wang Chief of Course Cross tbd Chief of Course Slopestyle tbd Chief of Course Halfpipe tbd Chief of Course Big Air tbd
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 54 - 2022 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, Panorama (CAN)
Chief of Competition DH and SG Gary Foster Ass. Chief of Competition DH and SG Todd McNutt Chief of Competition AC and GS Bob Leitch Ass. Chief of Competition AC and GS Mrs. Carmen Kirshenblatt Chief of Competition SL Bill Irwin Ass. Chief of Competition SL Andrew Abbott/Joanne Gray Race Secretary Mrs. Judy Dickson Chief of Course DH and SG Doug Hughes Ass. Chief of Course DH and SG Barry Peters Chief of Course AC and GS Doug Hughes Ass. Chief of Course AC and GS Randy Tarchuk/Barry Peters Chief of Course SL Randy Tarchuk Race Chair Mike Irwin
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Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 55 - The Council approved the following proposals submitted by the the Technical Committees and their Sub-Committees who convened for online meetings from 18th to 22nd May 2020:
The Cross-Country Committee
- The expansion of the Sub-Committee for Women’s Cross-Country Skiing to include all Nordic disciplines.
- On proposal of the South American nations, the creation of a Continental Cup circuit in South America starting from the 2021/22 calendar season. The World Cup qualification rights associated should only be granted after one or two seasons.
International Competition Rules
304.1 Requirements of the Organisers 304.1.1 The competition officials have a right to reimbursement for all appointment related travel expenses (including but not limited to airfare, baggage fees, car rental or mileage, airport transfer, visa, health insurance, airport parking and highway taxes), as well as free accommodation and meals during the assignment. This rule also applies to agreed inspections as well as the trip to the competition (train, first class; for longer distances air fare, tourist class; or payment of a per kilometer fee of CHF 0.70 or equivalent). In addition a fixed daily rate of CHF 120 net for WC & WCS level/ CHF 100 net for other competition levels is added for the travel days to and from, as well as each day of the assignment, which includes postage charges for mailing reports, etc. Double charges (e.g. travelling home on the same day as the last race) are not permitted. If overnight accommodation during the journey to and from the assignment is necessary, this must be justified and reimbursed separately.
310.1 Table for Distances and Course Lengths
Race Format Competition Distance Course Length (km) (km)
Interval Start 2.5, 3.3, 3.75, 5, 7.5, 2.5, 3.3, 3.75, 5, 7.5, competition 10, 15, 30, 50 8.3, 10, 12.5, 15, 16.7 Mass Start 10, 15 2.5, 3.3, 3.75, 5, 7.5, competition 10, 15, 16.7 (middle distance) Popular No limitations No limitations competitions Mass start 30, 50 Loops with min. (long distance) length 5 km should follow total requirements on TC
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 56 - and MC according to distance Skiathlon 5+5, 7.5+7.5, 10+10, 2.5, 3.3, 3.75, 5, 7.5, 15+15 10 Pursuit compe- 5, 7.5, 10, 15 2.5, 3.3, 3.75, 5, 7.5, tition (2nd part) 10 Relay 2.5, 3,3, 5, 7.5, 10 2.5, 3.3, 3.75, 5, 7,5, competition 10 (teams with 3 or 4 competitors, can include mixed gender) Individual Sprint 1 – 1.8 0.5 – 1.8 Team Sprint 2x(3-6) x 1 – 1.8 0.5 – 1.8
311.2 The Homologation 311.2.1 All FIS Cross-Country competitions should be carried out on homologated courses. Exceptions are: popular competitions, Roller Skiing competitions, substitute courses if approved by the TDJury. The details on homologation procedure are described in FIS Cross-Country homologation manual.
324.5 Timing and Results 324.5.1 The calculation of the final times in a Pursuit competition will be done by combining the results (actual skiing time) in the previous race without the tenths of a second with the final results of the second race with the tenths of a second. For competitors that use the Pursuit Start method the order of finish determines the final ranking.
The result list should contain times of previous race (with no tenths of seconds), actual racing times of the pursuit competition (with tenths of seconds) and total time (with tenths of seconds).
EXAMPLE Rank Bib FIS Name NAT Individual Pursuit Total Code 1 99 3190353 CHAUVIN FRA 39:51 39:11.9 1:19:02.9 Valentin 2 94 3190358 TIBERGHIEN FRA 39:11 39:52.4 1:19:03.4 Jean 3 93 3190529 LAPALUS FRA 39:09 40:03.8 1:19:12.8 Hugo 4 97 3190282 JAY Renaud FRA 39:36 40:12.1 1:19:48.1 5 104 3290600 DAPRA ITA 40:29 39:34.7 1:20:03.7 Simone
324.5.2 The fastest competitor of the day results can must be also be calculated and published as real race time on the distance of the pursuit competition only.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 57 - 326.2.3 A ski preparation zone must be provided close to the exchange zone. The Jury decides on the number of service men per team and the use of waxing tables.During the team sprint heats, no waxing of skis is allowed.
343.12 Equipment exchange 343.12.1 In all competitions pole exchange is only allowed in the case that a pole is broken or damaged. In classical technique competitions, if both poles are exchanged, they must comply with ICR 343.8.1.
It is however permitted to exchange poles in equipment pit boxes during ski exchange in Skiathlon competitions.343.12.2 Skis may be changed only if:
- The skis or bindings are broken or damaged. The equipment failure must be proven to the Jury after the competition. - Equipment exchange boxes (pit boxes, team boxes in Team Sprint) are in place at the competition.
343.12.3 In the case of any ski exchange, the competitor must do it outside of the track without help from any other person.
343.12.4 When ski exchange boxes (pit boxes) are provided for long distance or Skiathlon competitions, the competitor is permitted to change skis inside the pit box one or more times. All equipment exchanges must be done by the competitor within the assigned box without any assistance. Number of ski exchanges is limited to maximum 1 time. The replacement skis must be placed in the exchange box before the competition.: - 1 time maximum at competitions up to 30 km - 2 times maximum at competitions longer than 30 km.
World Cup Rules
1.2 Substitution, Cancellation If for any reason a FIS World Cup competition cannot take place, the FIS Race Director(s) must be informed immediately and the event preparation group takes action items.
Depending on the case, the competitions can be transferred to an alternate location, cancelled or postponed to a later date in the season.
If such a situation occurs the FIS Cross-Country management (FIS staff and the Chairman of the Cross-Country Committee) will evaluate the situation, consult the rights holders, establish a proposal and report to the FIS Council for approval.
1.2.1 Alternate Location In principle, a transferred competition shall be carried out in the same country. The National Ski Association is responsible to
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 58 - coordinate and ensure the transfer of knowledge, information and finances to the new OC.
If that is not possible, the competition may be carried out in another country. In this case and in order to reduce the cost of the organisation, the new OC has the right to ask for the cancellation of the payments of the red group lists (article 10 and 11).
If the decision is taken later than 9 8 days before the event, the original OC must pay the travel costs to the teams entered at the date of the decision according to article 11 and be in charge for cancellation fees of the accommodation.
1.2.2 Cancellation In the case of cancellation later than 9 8 days before the event and except in case of force majeure (storm, cold weather and unpredictable circumstances) the OC must pay the travel costs to the teams entered and willing to compete at the date of the cancellation according to article 11.
2. Snow and weather conditions
2.1 Snow Control The Organising Committee must constantly inform the FIS Race Director on the snow conditions and preparations, especially during the last 3 weeks before the event. A snow controller is nominated by the FIS Office for each World Cup stage and is responsible to send a report to the FIS Office ([email protected]) 13 15 days before the event.
The snow report needs to include information about guaranteed training courses available from 5 days before the event. The Event Preparation Group will evaluate the training possibilities and inform the teams.
If the snow report is negative the Race Director will coordinate the work of an event preparation group that is comprised as described in article 2.2.
2.2 Event Preparation Group In the case of difficult snow conditions latest 13 15 days before the event, an event preparation group will be appointed in order to make a decision on the possibility to hold the events as planned or to make any necessary changes. The members of the event preparation group are:
The FIS Race Director(s) The FIS Assistant Race Director(s) The FIS Event Coordinator(s) 1 representative of the Organising Committee 1 representative of the National Ski Association The chairman chairmen of the FIS Cross-Country Skiing Committee
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The event preparation group will make its decision at the latest 9 8 days before the event. In any case, the competition courses must be ready at the latest 5 days before the event.
In the meantime, both the host NSA and FIS will look for potential alternative locations within the same country or another country according to article 1.2.1.
If necessary, the FIS Race Director(s) can nominate an expert (FIS TD or FIS homologation inspector) to be sent to the site in order to inform the event preparation group on the snow conditions, the snow production / transportation progress and the course preparation.
All the travelling and accommodation costs will be paid by the OC. In addition, the expert will receive a daily rate paid by the OC according to ICR 304.1.1.
This timeline do not apply for city sprints.
3. Number of Participants 3.1 Start quotas Each nation has right for a maximum of 15 10 start quotas for all World Cup stages.
This number includes:
The basic start quota “nation quota” (art. 3.1.1) COC and World Cup Overall extra quotas (art. 3.1.2 & 3.1.3) National Group quota (art 3.1.5) Check and notice the exceptions for the stage events (art. 3.1.6, 3.1.7 and 3.1.8).
The host nation has right to enter a maximum of 2 additional U23 athletes per gender (check and notice the definition of U23 category in ICR).
3.1.5 National quota The organising country has right to enter a maximum of ten (10)eight (8) additional competitors as “national quota” (except for Tour de Ski and Ski Tour 2020 maximum 5 per organising nation).
If a competition is transferred to another country according to Art. 1.2.1 the right for a national quota of 10 maximum 8 additional is transferred to the new country. The original country will keep the right for an additional quota of 5 athletes.
Attention: check and notice art. 3.1.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 60 - 3.1.6 Ruka Triple Each nation has right for a maximum of 10 start quotas per gender (except the organising nation maximum 15). This number includes: The basic start quota “nation quota” (art. 3.1.1) COC and World Cup Overall extra quotas (art. 3.1.2 & 3.1.3) National Group quota (art 3.1.5) The 20 best athletes (women and men) according to the Sprint World Cup ranking 2019-2020.
3.6.2 Number of bibs Each team ranked in the Team Cup standing 2019-2020 will receive different type of training bibs as follows: Course 1: 2 4 per nation Course 2: 2 per nation Start / Finish: 2 per nation + Press Attaché Staff: difference to the staff quota
For the other teams, the number of bibs will be decided by the Race Director after discussion with the team leader. The national group will receive two (2) Start/Finish and eight (8) Staff bibs.
If necessary (no warm-up or testing loop outside the race course) and depending on the race format and the technique, extra course bibs can be distributed by the jury to provide good testing possibilities together with the athletes.
In this case, extra bibs will be distributed according to the following table:
Number of athletes Basic bib quota Extra bibs 8-10 4 +3 6-7 4 +2 5-4 4 +1 3 and less 4 No extra bibs
3.6.3 Cooperation between nations Cooperation between nations is always allowed but Inin principle it is not allowed to use bibs from another nation. The user must be accredited (season accreditation) for the same nation as the nation code written on the bib. Nevertheless, cooperation bibs exchange between nations is allowed under the following conditions:
The agreement between 2 nations must be officially declared to the FIS Race Director ([email protected]) by September 15th and approved by the FIS Cross-Country Committee (autumn meeting). An agreement is only possible with one nation and for maximum 2 bibs.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 61 - In case of very limited course access and in order to provide fair conditions to every team, the jury can decide to restrain the possibility to use bibs from another nation. Bibs may only be exchanged between competing nations as outlined in the partnerships below. In exceptional circumstances, two NSAs can apply for an exception directly at the venue. With taking all in considerations, FIS Race Director will take the decision and will inform the OC and the jury.
3.6.4 Access to the race course A basic plan of the access to the race course will be defined for the different race formats (Sprint Free, Sprint Classic, Distance Free, Distance Classic) and approved by the FIS Cross-Country Committee latest at the autumn meeting (see attachment).
The type of bibs and the course opening times will be defined for glide testing, kick-wax testing, warming-up from 2 days before the first race until the end of the last competition.
Last minute adjustments might be decided by the jury on site.
Organised wax testing on the race course by team or SRS members (athletes, staff…) or any people in relation with a team is not allowed during the last 2 weeks (14 days) before the first race (except last 2 days).
All infractions will be reported to FIS and to the jury.
The type of bibs and the course opening times will be defined by the Jury for testing and warming-up from 1 day before the first race until the end of the last competition. A preliminary plan will be communicated to the teams 2 days before the first race (evening).
On competition days, the race course will, in principle, be open from 3 hours before the first race until 5 minutes before the start.
Restrictions might be decided by the jury according to the snow conditions and specific course situations (such as city sprints).
6.1.2 Team competitions The athletes competing in team competitions will score the following individual World Cup points according to the final ranking of their team.
Relays will count for the Distance World Cup standing and Overall World Cup standing. Team Sprints will count for the Sprint World Cup standing and Overall World Cup standing.
The points table will be discussed and confirmed at the 2020 autumn meeting.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 62 - 6.3.4 The winner of the U23 Standing is the competitor, born in 1998 or later, male and female, who scores the highest number of World Cup Distance points, World Cup Sprint points and the final ranking of the “Stage” Events for the Overall World Cup.
8.1.6 Individual events and stage events overall rankings CHF 40'000 42'000 per event, divided between positions 1–20: (Council decision nov. 2019) 1. CHF 10'00011'500.— 11. CHF 800.— 2. CHF 7'5008’000.— 12. CHF 700.— 3. CHF 5'000.— 13. CHF 600.— 4. CHF 4'000.— 14. CHF 500.— 5. CHF 3'000.— 15. CHF 400.— 6. CHF 2'000.— 16. CHF 300.— 7. CHF 1'500.— 17. CHF 250.— 8. CHF 1'100.— 18. CHF 200.— 9. CHF 1'000.— 19. CHF 150.— 10.CHF 900.— 20. CHF 100.—
8.1.7 Relay and Team Sprint events CHF 30'000 32'000 per event, divided between teams 1 – 6 (Council decision November 2019: 1. CHF 12'000.— 4. CHF 3'000.— 2. CHF 8'000.— 5. CHF 2'000.— 3. CHF 4'000.— 6. CHF 1'000.—
Distribution table tbc.
In case of a tie result, both price monies will be added and divided by 2. And each team gets 50 %.
8.1.10 U23 final ranking The winner of the U23 ranking, male and female, receives xxx CHF (tbc).
8.2 FIS World Cup Trophies (for Women and Men) a) The Overall World Cup winners receive the big FIS World Cup trophy. b) The Distance and the Sprint World Cup winners receive each a small FIS World Cup trophy. c) Own FIS Trophies for the „Tour de Ski “(see enclosure). d) U23 trophy
8.8 U23 Standing Leader The leader of the U23 ranking is the first competitor, born in 1998 or later, in the current Overall World Cup standing. The leader of the U23 ranking wears officially the U23 leader bib.
11. Transport 11.1 Transport Airport - Venue Teams arriving or leaving by plane have to be transported to and from the venue free of charge under the following conditions: Only one free of charge transfer per team from the official airport to the venue and one from the venue to the airport.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 63 - Only for the staff people included in the staff quota. The arriving and departing times have to be communicated to the organiser latest 10 8 working days before the first competitionarrival. The official airport(s) has to be chosen in cooperation between the organising committee and FIS. The official airport has to offer sufficient flight possibilities for all the teams and has to be named early in advance in the official team info book.
12.1.1 Wax Cabins The wax cabins size is fixed and calculated according to the nation’s quotas 2019-2020 (see art. 3.1.3) and the following table: Nation's Number of Approx. size in Quotas containers m2 12 3 45 m2 10 - 11 2 30 m2 5 - 9 1 15 m2 All others 3m2 per athlete
If a nation doesn’t fulfil its nation quota, the LOC, after approval of the FIS Staff, can reduce the number of containers or m2 allocated. The level of the entered athletes will be taken into consideration. The organising country has right for additional space for the national group athletes The containers available in each country are different standard sizes; therefore, the size of Wax cabins is decided by the size of these containers. If a nation needs more capacity, the nation has to order the additional Cabins through the online system (in the preliminary entries form) latest 6 weeks before the first competition. The price for an additional container (15 m2) is CHF 900 (independent of duration). In order to reduce the costs for both the LOCs and the NSAs, a waxing service can be provided to the developing nations. In this case the LOC, after approval of the FIS Staff, will provide only storage space and changing space to the related athletes.
12.1.3 Wax Cabins Requirements The wax cabins have to be ready 5 nights before the first competition and 1 night after the last competition. For safety reasons, containers or separate waxing rooms must be used. Big common tents or buildings can not be used. The cabins should be equipped with locking doors and teams are to be issued with keys. If the entrances cannot be locked, the organiser must provide security for the cabins. Parking space for teams must be provided within a reasonable distance of the cabins.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 64 - A loudspeaker of the public address system should be placed near the cabins. Wireless network should must be provided in wax cabin/or, wax truck and athletes’ areas. Venues must have clearly labelled waste collection bins. This should include recycling receptacles (for cardboard, glass, aluminium, etc.), wax waste and general garbage.
12.1.4 Wax Cabins for SRS Companies SRS members are divided in 3 categories: Cat. 1: ski/boots/poles/wax companies with high engagement and contribution to the development of Cross- Country Skiing. Cat. 2: ski/boots/poles/wax companies with medium engagement and contribution to the development of Cross- Country Skiing. Cat. 3: all other companies and ski/boots/poles/wax companies with low engagement and contribution to the development of Cross-Country Skiing
The level of engagement and contribution to the development of Cross-Country Skiing is annually evaluated conjointly by SRS and FIS. The evaluation will be based on:
the amount of free equipment or services provided to the athletes, the teams or LOCs, the percentage of attendance at World Cup venues.
A detailed list of the companies per category will be published every year and approved at the FIS autumn meetings.
SRS members will have the following rights for wax cabins (independent of duration): SRS members Cat.1 have the right to order 1 wax cabin (15m2) free of charge. SRS members Cat.2 have the right to order 1/2 wax cabin (1 cabin shared with another company) free of charge or the right to order their own cabin for CHF 450. SRS members Cat.3 have the right to order a cabin (15m2) for CHF 900. If an SRS member needs additional capacity, the company can order an additional cabin (15m2) for CHF 900. A financial penalty (CHF 900 per cabin) will be applied to the company which have ordered waxing cabin and not shown up.
The companies have to order the cabins before 15th October. The overall coordination of the bookings will be done by SRS SRS companies that join 75% of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup venues during a season (14 venues in 2019/2020) have the right for 1 container (15m2) free of charge.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 65 - In addition, an industry-meeting-point, a shared cabin(s)/space, will be provided by the OC’s according to the registered number of companies. If an SRS company needs additional capacity, the company can order an additional Cabin. The price for a container (15m2) is CHF 900 (independent of duration). The cabins shall be in one open room with at least one window and shall be equipped with locking doors and heater. All the industry cabins have to be concentrated in one spot. The company has to order the cabins before 15th October (through SRS). A financial penalty (CHF 900 per cabin) will be applied to the company which have ordered waxing cabin and not shown up.
12.2 Athlete’s room In order to prevent breathing of waxing fumes by the athletes, the Organisers should provide a separate athlete’s room for changing.
The nations listed in the table at article 12.1.2 should receive a separate changing room (separate cabin or divided boxes with about 15m2 in a common tent).
The nations not listed in the table at article 12.1.2 have to share the athlete’s room with other nations.
In order to prevent excessive costs for the LOCs, the FIS management can approve exceptions to these specific rules (for example city sprints, single stage event, limited space, high costs generated, etc.).
These rooms must be heated, shall be equipped with locking doors, chairs, power sources and situated close to the wax cabins area.
12.3 Team Catering and rest room (FIS Family Room) The Organisers have to provide a heated separate room for team catering and “life space” nearby the wax cabins area (minimum size 60m2). Warm and cold food and drinks have to be available the all day. Type of food: pasta or rice, meal sandwiches, soup, fruit, etc. Type of drinks: water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, etc. When possible, the use of single-use plastic bottles should be avoided. This room should be equipped with tables, chairs, TV screens with winter sports live signal and 1 or 2 laptops with internet connection. Opening days with full service and catering: Official training day, competition days For unofficial training days the team catering should be open from 9:00h – 17:00h and serve cold and warm drinks as well as fruits and other cold snacks
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 66 - Teams and SRS that are doing their own arrangements and not booking via the Organising Committee may have to pay for the team hospitality at the venue (10 CHF per person/day). The OC is responsible to inform the teams and SRS at their registration and also needs to guarantee sufficient quality and quantity of food and drinks.
13.2 Reservation Process and cancellation rules Teams and SRS companies must use the FIS online registration system for accommodation reservation (see art 9.) according to the following deadlines.:
Latest 6 weeks before the first competition: teams and SRS have to provide to the OC the team size with number of rooms and special requests. Until 13 days before the first competition: teams and SRS can change their bookings by adapting the preliminary entry. Cancellation (entire team or only some rooms) is free of charge. Between 13 days until 8 days before the first race: teams and SRS have to provide their final entry to the OC latest 8 days before the first competition. The OC has the right to charge a cancellation fee between 13 days and 8 days before the first race with a size tolerance of -10% (cancellation free of charge for 10% of the rooms booked). Between 8 days and until the end of the events (departure date chosen by the team): the OC has the right to charge a cancellation fee.
The amount of cancellation fees should be announced for each venue in the team info booklet.
Teams and SRS companies have to provide to the OC:
the team size with number of rooms and special requests latest 6 weeks before the first competition the size of the team at least 9 days before the first competition (size tolerance -/+ 10 %). If the NSA changes these figures until arrival day with more than 10 %, the NSA's are obliged to pay the difference between the effective and announced persons. In any case if the team size will be bigger than previously announced the effective costs must be paid. It’s in responsibility of the teams/SRS to cancel their rooms if they do not need it, also the preliminary entry counts as a booking.
It is in responsibility of the teams/SRS to cancel their rooms if they do not need it, also the preliminary entry counts as a booking.
NSA who are not using the online system and do not respect the deadlines are losing their rights for World Cup prices and/or conditions.
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13.5.2 SRS Industry The price for SRS company members may not be higher than CHF 125 per person (full board and non-alcoholic beverage). Each company has the right to have one single room for CHF 125 per person (full board and non-alcoholic beverage), additional single rooms may not be higher than CHF 150market room rates. The entry will be done directly by each SRS industry company through the online registration system. SRS that are doing their own arrangements and not booking via the Organising Committee may have to pay for the team hospitality at the venue (10 CHF per day).
16.3 A Technical Delegate and an Assistant TD from another nation is appointed for every FIS Cross-Country World Cup competition.
An additional Assistant TD is to be appointed by the National Ski Association. The jury members must arrive on site around 72 hours before the first race (for instance Wednesday for a first competition on Saturday). The daily allowance has to be paid according to ICR 304. Bank transfer fees and added value tax are covered by the LOC. In case a nominated official has to withdraw his participation due to sickness or force majeure, the OC is still responsible for covering the already occurred expenses.
17. Promotion Cross-Country All World Cup organisers pay the following costs to promote Cross-Country skiing:
A marketing fee of CHF 900 for 1 competition day A marketing fee of CHF 1’800 for 2 competitions days or more Accommodation costs for the Marketing Support Cross- Country (full board)
Value for the money (coordinated by FIS): World Cup clips and Press conferences.
The marketing fee will not be charged if an OC is taking over a competition due to a late cancellation (art. 1.2).
(Item 17 will be added to the FIS/NSA/OC contract)
17. Promotion Cross-Country In order to reduce the costs of the organisers the following marketing fee will not be charged for the 2020/2021 World Cup season.
All World Cup organisers pay the following costs to promote Cross-Country skiing: A marketing fee of CHF 900 for 1 competition day
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 68 - A marketing fee of CHF 1’800 for 2 competitions days or more Accommodation costs for the Marketing Support Cross- Country (full board)
Value for the money (coordinated by FIS): World Cup clips and Press conferences.
The marketing fee will not be charged if an OC is taking over a competition due to a late cancellation (art. 1.2).
(Item 17 will be added to the FIS/NSA/OC contract)
18. Impact of Covid-19 In the case of changing situation, changing travel and event organisation regulations after the autumn meetings and during the winter season, the event preparation group (defined at article 2.2) will be appointed in order to make the necessary decisions to hold the events as planned.
The event preparation group will have the ability to adapt the World Cup rules and World Cup calendars in order to maximize the possibility to organise World Cup events.
In case of extreme limitation of the number of participants, the start quota can be reduced to a maximum of 4 athletes per nation and per gender plus the Overall World Cup leaders plus the COC leaders.
A World Cup event can only take place if at least 7 nations from the top 10 nations (according to the Nation’s Cup 2019/2020) are able to access the event.
FIS Points Rules
1.2 F-Value
Factor Competition format Factor 800 CC and ROL competitions with interval start (on competition courses with TC >28 m/km) Factor 1200 CC and ROL Sprints and Pursuit competitions 2nd part (on competition courses with TC >28 m/km) Factor 1400 CC Competitions with Mass start and Skiathlon and ROL Mass start (on competition courses with TC >28 m/km) Factor 2800 Roller Ski Mass start, Interval Start and Pursuit competitions (on competition courses with TC <28 m/km) and CC FIS long distance popular competitions (art. 2.1.8)
2.1.8 FIS long distance popular competitions FIS points will be distributed for all FIS long distance popular competitions with a distance of 30km or more. Only one
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 69 - competition per event will count for FIS points (main competition). Exception approved by the R&C Sub-Committee:
Kortelopet (also counting for Continental Cup series)
4. Evaluation Period 4.1 FIS points earned by a competitor are valid for 365 days.
4.2 A competitor who did not compete for more than one year since the last considered results, will lose all her/his FIS points earned so far.
4.3 The evaluation period can be extended in case of exceptional circumstances leading to a large number of cancellations. This decision will be taken by unanimous decision of the Chairman of the Rules & Control Sub-Committee, the chairman of the Cross- Country Committee and the FIS Race Director.
Nordic Junior World Ski Championships Rules
1.1 Junior athletes in U23 category As a general principle Junior athletes can take part in the U23 WSC category. However, if a junior athlete is entered in the U23 category he/she cannot compete in the Junior category at the same JWSC.
Even if there is force majeure (sickness, injury of other athlete) It is not allowed to enter Junior athletes in the U23 Mixed Relay, unless the athlete was registered in the U23 category for other competitions.
1.11.2 Final entries The final entry for each competition has to be done in the race office until 2 hours before the respective Team Captains Meeting. Only competitors from the final entry by name (see article 12.3) can be chosen. If a competitor is entered for the Junior World Ski Championships, he/she cannot compete in the U23 World Ski Championships.
Continental Cups Rules
6. Calendar and Planning The Continental Cups are organised each year according to the evaluation period. Northern Hemisphere November 15th - April 15th.
COC Coordinators are responsible for making the COC calendar. A first draft of the calendar for each Continental Cup should be presented at the spring meeting before the season.
The final version of the calendar should be approved by the respective NSAs before the FIS autumn meetings and presented by COC
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 70 - Coordinators to the Sub-Committee for World and Continental Cups (at least in a written way to the FIS Office).
Roller Ski World Cup Rules
Exceptional circumstances for non-application of FIS ROL rules:
FIS ROL WC 2020 event title is retained even if WC season consist from less than 3 stages (Art. 1.2.1). Minimum number of FIS ROL WC 2020 competition to count for overall ranking – 8 individual competitions (Art. 1.2.1). Organise WC ROL stage if travel possible without restrictions (no quarantine) for at least 8 nations/teams from FIS ROL WC 2019 point scoring nations (including organizing nation) Event substitute/ cancellation due to unforeseen Covid-19 restrictions – 30 days For substitute WC candidates do not enforce WC ROL rule art. 1.1.3 (FIS test event at least one season before WC) If the decision about cancelation is taken due to unforeseen COVID-19 circumstances later than 14 days before the event, the LOC has no obligation to cover the travel costs to the teams entered at the date of the decision and be in charge for cancellation fees of the accommodation (modification of art. 1.2.6.2)
At the conclusion of reviewing the significant number of proposals from the Cross-Country Committee, the Council expressed its concern for the considerable number of changes to the rules.
The Ski Jumping Committee
International Competition Rules
404.1.5 Further Qualification and Revocation All licensed Jumping Judges must participate annually in either an international or a national update/certification course. If either of the following occurs, the Judge may no longer officiate as a Jumping Judge at international competitions: The Judge cannot show proof of any judging assignments or activity. The Judge fails to participate in a certification course for Judges for a period of two consecutive years.
Reinstatement of the Judge's FIS license is possible after successfully completing an international Judges course and receiving a written recommendation from the national Obman and from the head instructor and by the confirmation of the Sub-Committee for Officials, Rules and Control.
Once Jumping Judges reach the age of 6065, they are automatically retired as Jumping Judges. However, they may continue to function as a Jumping Judge for competitions at “Continental Cup”, “FIS Cup” and “International competition”-
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 71 - level until 65 and in their own Ski Associations at national- level competitions.
After reaching the age of 60 a Jumping Judge may apply in writing to the respective National Ski Association for prolongation up to the age of 65 for COC and WC. The Sub- Committee for Officials, Rules and Control in coordination with the National Ski Association has to decide annually regarding this qualification.
The Nordic Combined Committee
Covid-19 Rules
30 day cancellation period for Summer Grand Prix Executive Board was given the authority to make the necessary decisions regarding Covid-19 actions for the coming season. Nordic Combined Committee supports the FIS Covid 19 Calendar planning strategy.
World Cup Rules Women
Rules FIS Nordic Combined World Cup Women 2020/21
Legend: WCNCW = FIS World Cup Nordic Combined Women COCNC-W = FIS Continental Cup Nordic Combined Women SGPNC-W = IS Summer Grand Prix Nordic Combined Women
1. Calendar Planning, Entry and Appointment of the Competitions
1.1 FIS World Cup Nordic Combined presented by Viessmann
1.1.1 Each National Ski Association is entitled to apply to the Nordic Combined Committee for WCNC-W competitions (individual and team competition) by the pre-established deadline. 1.1.2 The application has to be made two years in advance and on the official FIS entry form. The application form must show the expiration date of the hill and course certificate. 1.1.3 The last WCNC-W event in this competition season is the WCNC-W final. In connection with the WCNC-W final the overall WCNC-W prize-giving ceremony will take place.
1.2 Appointment of the WCNC-W Events 1.2.1 The Nordic Combined Committee examines: - the suitability of the hill (max. hill size NH) and course in question for WCNC-W competitions by means of the valid certificate - the suitability of the organisers in question for WCNC-W competitions by means of a selection criterion which includes, among other things, the guaranteed availability of an
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 72 - international TV-signal – suitable for live transmissions - for the entire duration of the competition. 1.2.2 According to the result of this evaluation and the proposed dates the Nordic Combined Committee establishes a provisional WCNC-W competition schedule for the upcoming four (4) years. The final WCNC-W competition calendar for the current season requires the approval of the FIS Council.
1.3 Date Protection 1.3.1 Only one WCNC-W event can take place on the same date. 1.3.2 The International Championships (OWG + WSC) are protected as to their date which means that no WCNC-W competitions can take place.
1.4 Cancellations In the events that the selected competition site cannot be used, the respective National Ski Association must cancel the event(s) and this must be done at the latest eight (8) days before the competition.
1.5 Waxing Cabins and Changing Area The Organising Committee is obliged to put necessary waxing cabins as well as a separate changing area at disposal without any additional costs for the user. Teams arriving with a Wax Truck have to inform the OC by the deadline for Team entry and are not entitled to get a Wax Cabin at the CC stadium.
2. Participation Right in WCNC-W Competitions
2.1 Only competitors with a FIS-Code are allowed to be entered.
2.2 Allowed to start are: a) Competitors who are born in 2005 or earlier b) Competitors who have already gained WCNC-W points c) Competitors who have gained at least one COCNC-W point of the past or the current season d) Medal winners from the individual events in the JWSC will get a personal right to start in World Cup until the start of the next JWSC
3. WC-NC W Evaluation
3.1 Individual Competitions 1st place = 100 points 16th place = 15 points 2nd place = 80 points 17th place = 14 points 3rd place = 60 points 18th place = 13 points 4th place = 50 points 19th place = 12 points 5th place = 45 points 20th place = 11 points 6th place = 40 points 21st place = 10 points 7th place = 36 points 22nd place = 9 points 8th place = 32 points 23rd place = 8 points 9th place = 29 points 24th place = 7 points 10th place = 26 points 25th place = 6 points 11th place = 24 points 26th place = 5 points
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 73 - 12th place = 22 points 27th place = 4 points 13th place = 20 points 28th place = 3 points 14th place = 18 points 29th place = 2 points 15th place = 16 points 30th place = 1 point
3.1.1 In case of equality in points between competitors, each athlete receives the points corresponding to the rank (the following place is omitted).
3.1.2 A minimum of six (6) National Ski Associations must participate if a WCNC-W competition is to count for the WCNC-W evaluation.
3.1.3 World Cup Standing The WCNC-W points of all individual competitions of the current season will be counted for the WCNC-W overall winner. In case of an equality of points in the WCNC-W standing the better ranking order of the different competitions will be used to decide the ranking. If the competitors are still equal, the starting order will be drawn.
3.1.4 The current leader of the WCNC-W overall evaluation receives the "WCNC-W yellow Leader bib", which she is allowed to keep. The "WCNC-W Leader bib" has to be worn by the leader at the WCNC-W event, at the official winner's ceremony and at all official Ski Jumping trainings.
3.1.5 “Best jumper’s bib” (blue) and “best Cross-Country skiers bib” (red) will be distributed to each of the current leading athletes each weekend. The “best jumper/skier bib” has to be worn by the leaders at the WCNC-W event and at the official winner´s ceremony. The basis for calculation is the World Cup Women scoring list, see art 3.1. If there is an equal score in the daily result, each competitor will receive the points assigned to the rank and the following rank will be skipped.
3.2 Team Competitions
3.2.1 Team / Mixed Team event (200 points pr Gender) 1st place = 400 points 5th place = 200 points 2nd place = 350 points 6th place = 150 points 3rd place = 300 points 7th place = 100 points 4th place = 250 points 8th place = 50 points
3.2.2 In case of equality of points of teams, each team obtains the points corresponding to the rank. The following place is omitted.
3.2.3 At least six (6) National Ski Associations must participate if a WCNC-W Team Competition/ is to count for the WCNC-W Nations Cup.
3.2.4 Starting order in Team Competitions The starting order will be based on the reverse order of the actual World Cup Women Nations standings. The starting order for the
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 74 - Mixed Team event will be based on the reverse order of the total sum of the World Cup Nations Standings W+M.
3.2.5 WCNC Nation Cup The sum of the points of all competitors from one nation of all WCNC Men and Women competitions of the current season – including the points of the Team Competition/Team Sprint/ (one per nation) and Mixed Team– will be taken into consideration for the WCNC evaluation per nation. In case of an equality of points in the WCNC nation’s evaluation, the better ranking order of the different competitions (Individual, Team Competition) will decide.
4. Division into periods The FIS WCNC-W calendar 2020-2021 is divided into the following four (4) periods: 1st period: 29.11.2019 - 22.12.2019 (Lillehammer) 2nd period: 10.01.2020 - 02.02.2020 (Otepaa) 3rd period: 08.02.2020 - 23.02.2020 (tbc) 4th period: 29.02.2020 - 15.03.2020 (Schonach)
4.1. Starting quota in the official training and the competition round Each National Ski Association is allowed to enter maximum five (5) athletes.
The National Ski Association of the organising country has the right to enter an additional National Group (group I) up to a maximum of three (3) athletes for the official training, the PCR and the competition round.
Maximum starting quota for a National Ski Association is eight (8)
If more than four (4) WCNC-W competitions is planned to be carried out in one country, the hosting National Ski Association is only entitled to enter a National Group in a maximum of four (4) competitions.
4.2 Competition Modes and Starting Order
4.2.1 WCNC-W competitions As a rule, a Nordic Combined competition consists of: - the official training - the Provisional Competition round (PCR) Ski Jumping - the trial round Ski Jumping - one or two competition round Ski Jumping and - one 5 km race Cross Country - 2,5 km race Cross-Country (Mixed Team Competition)
4.2.1.1 For the official training Ski Jumping, the trial, the Provisional Competition round and the competition round the number of competitors will be divided into three groups.
The number sequence of the groups is as follows:
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 75 - - Group I athletes of the organising country - Group II athletes without WCNC-W points - Group III athletes with WCNC-W points
4.2.1.2 The starting order within the group will be determined as follows: - Group I: draw or seeding through the organizing country - Group II: draw - Group III: reverse order of the actual WCNC-W standings. For the first WCNC-W competition of the season, the final COCNC-W standings of the past season is decisive. As soon as athletes appear in the World Cup Standings, they are seeded in group III according to their ranking. After the formation of the seeded Group I and II, the Jury can make the draw before the official training. In case of only one official training for two competitions carried out on the same hill (Individual and Team Competition or two Individual Competitions), only the single quota is allowed to start. The competition schedule has to be published together with the invitation for the competition. Changes can be made by the Jury in case of a” force majeure “.
4.2.1.3 Trial round A trial round must be carried out before the Provisional Competition Round/competition round (exception see ICR art. 525.1.1)
4.2.1.4 Provisional Competition Round (PCR) The Provisional Competition Round will be carried out according to the regulations for a competition round. The scores can be used as a result for the start of the CC race only if the actual competition round Ski Jumping cannot be carried out. This score can be used only one time as a maximum for a weekend.
4.2.1.5 Formats The Nordic Combined Committee is entitled to propose other formats to use in the World Cup Women series as long as the format is described in the ICR, or the WCNC-W/COCNC-W rules.
4.2.1.6 The Jury is authorized to permit competitors who are not qualified to serve as fore jumpers for the competition, if necessary.
5. WCNC-W Prizes
5.1 Prize Money
The Organising Committee must provide prize money of at least the following amount in Swiss Francs (CHF) per competition:
5.1.1 Bank transfer fees and value added tax (VAT) is covered by the Organizer. The below mentioned prize money is declared without VAT.
Individual competition - CHF 10’000, divided between the top 10 athletes:
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 76 - 1st place = CHF 2’800.-- 2ndplace = CHF 2’000.-- 3rd place = CHF 1’450.-- 4th place = CHF 1’100.-- 5th place = CHF 850.-- 6th place = CHF 600.-- 7th place = CHF 450.-- 8th place = CHF 350.-- 9th place = CHF 250.-- 10th place = CHF 150.--
Individual competition - CHF 13’000, divided between the top 15 athletes: 2021-22 1st place = CHF 4’000.-- 9th place = CHF 400.-- 2nd place = CHF 2.500.-- 10th place = CHF 350.-- 3rd place = CHF 1’000.-- 11th place = CHF 300.-- 4th place = CHF 800.-- 12th place = CHF 250.-- 5th place = CHF 600.-- 13th place = CHF 200.-- 6th place = CHF 550.-- 14th place = CHF 150.-- 7th place = CHF 500.-- 15th place = CHF 100.-- 8th place = CHF 450.--
Team / Mixed Team competition CHF 30’000, divided between the top 3 teams:
1st place = CHF 16´000.-- 2nd place = CHF 10´000.-- 3rd place = CHF 4`000.--
5.1.2 Timely Payment of Prize Money If a Local Organising Committee has all the necessary bank and tax information from participating athletes, the prize money must be paid electronically 1 week after the competition. A late payment charge will apply for Organisers from the second week of CHF 999. Excluded from this deadline is a delay due to wrong or missing bank account information.
5.1.3 Overall Prize Money 2020-2021 For each World Cup competition, the amount of CHF 1’000. -- shall be paid by the organisers in a so-called “overall pool”. On the end of the World Cup season the total amount will be distributed to the top three (3) athletes of the overall World Cup, the best ski jumper and the fastest skier of the World Cup 2020- 21, see art. 5.1.4.
5.1.4 Calculation for season 2020-2021 Prize-Money Calculation 2020-2021 (CHF) *) Amount 1’000 Number of events 8 Total 8’000 For the best ski jumper 1´000 For the fastest skier 1´000 Overall World Cup 6´000
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 77 - 1st Place 3´500 2nd Place 1´500 3rd Place 1´000
*) If a competition has to be cancelled, the prizemoney has to be adapted. The Overall prize-money has also to be paid if a competition is moved in another country.
5.2 FIS World Cup Women Trophy The winner of the Overall FIS World Cup Women Nordic Combined (including all individual World Cup Women competitions) receives the big World Cup trophy, which will be provided by the FIS.
5.3 FIS World Cup Medals The first three competitors receive FIS World Cup medals.
5.4 FIS Nations Cup Trophy The winner of the FIS-Nations Cup receives the FIS-Nations trophy.
5.5 Provision of Awards The trophies and medals will be provided by the FIS.
5.6 Presentation The awarding ceremony for the overall winners will take place in connection with the World Cup Women final.
6. Reimbursement of Expenses
6.1 Nations Quota for the Reimbursement of Expenses The national quota for the participating nations will be determined as follows: - Each National Ski Association has the right to be reimbursed for a maximum of three (3) athletes and one (1) official
6.2 The following reimbursements must be paid to the teams according to the quotas determined in art. 6.1 for the reimbursement of expenses of the National Ski Associations.
6.2.1 Accommodation Room and full pension in a good hotel in the competition resort for the duration of the event, beginning one night before the first official training resp. the following night after the last competition.
The organiser must send an invitation and information packet to each National Ski Association (FIS Booklet). Participating teams must enter their competitors prior to the published entry deadline. By doing so, secure their required number of booked room reservation. For booked room reservation not used, the organiser has the right to demand a cancellation fee from the National Ski Associations.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 78 - In case reimbursements of travel expenses for the nations concerned occur, the organiser has the right to deduct the cancellation fee directly from the reimbursement of the travel expenses.
By no means is the organiser or the hotel manager allowed, without agreement of the team captain, to demand the vacating of the rooms on the day of the competition.
For competitors and officials not included in the quota, the Organising Committee has to provide competitors and officials accommodation and meals at least 25% below the normal price at the place of question, whereby CHF 125,- is the maximum price. If a NSA choose to book there accommodation themselves, they will get reimbursed the cost up to maximum CHF 125,- per person including full board by providing the invoice to the Organizing committee.
6.2.2 Travel expenses The WCNC-W organizer has to pay the following minimum reimbursement per person, according to the travel regions established by FIS for travel costs, based on Swiss Francs (CHF):
1. Organisers of group A have to pay: - for quota from a country in group A CHF 250.— - for quota from a country in group B CHF 400.— - for quota from a country in group C CHF 400.— - for quota from a country in group D CHF 600.— - for quota from a country in group E CHF 700.—
2. Organisers of group B have to pay: - for quota from a country in group A CHF 400.— - for quota from a country in group B CHF 250.— - for quota from a country in group C CHF 400.— - for quota from a country in group D CHF 600.— - for quota from a country in group E CHF 700.—
3. Organisers of group C have to pay: - for quota from a country in group A CHF 400.— - for quota from a country in group B CHF 400.— - for quota from a country in group C CHF 250.— - for quota from a country in group D CHF 600.— - for quota from a country in group E CHF 700.—
4. Organisers of group D have to pay: - for quota from a country in group A CHF 600.— - for quota from a country in group B CHF 600.— - for quota from a country in group C CHF 600.— - for quota from a country in group D CHF 250.— - for quota from a country in group E CHF 700.—
5. Organisers of group E have to pay: - for quota from a country in group A CHF 700.—
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 79 - - for quota from a country in group B CHF 700.— - for quota from a country in group C CHF 700.— - for quota from a country in group D CHF 700.— - for quota from a country in group E CHF 250.—
A late payment charge will apply for organisers from the second week on: CHF 999,- per week in default. Excluded from this is a delay due to wrong or missing bank account information.
6.2.2.1 The FIS members are divided into five travel resp. organiser regions as follows:
1) Northern Europe Group A (DEN, EST, FIN, ISL, NOR, SWE) 2) East Europe Group B (BLR, BUL, GEO, LAT, LTU, RUM, RUS, UKR, UZB) 3) Middle and South Europe Group C (AND, AUT, BEL, BIH, CRO, CZE, ESP, FRA, GER, GBR, GRE, HUN, IRL, ITA, LIE, LUX, MON, NED, POL, RSM, SVK, SLO, SUI, TUR) 4) Overseas I Group D (ALG, CAN, EGY, IRA, ISR, LIB, MAR, MEX, RSA, SEN, SUD, SWZ, USA, ZIM) 5) Overseas II Group E (ARG, AUS, BRA, CHI, CHN, FIJ, GUA, HON, KAZ, JPN, KOR, PRK, MGL, NZE, PHI, PUR, URU, ISV)
6.2.2.2 Charter arrangements (flight, train, bus, ship) may be organized and charged for by the OC or between several OC’s (coordinated arrangements); this offer must be made in writing and be included in the program or invitation. The teams must confirm their acceptance or refusal to the organisers within the official entry deadline.
6.2.2.3 Bus journeys should be limited to 400 km. The transfer from and to the airport will be organized and covered by the organiser, as long as the resp. National Ski Association has informed the OC of the members of the team, arrival day, arrival time and the flight number.
6.2.3 The designated Technical Delegates (TD, TD-A, nat.TD), the Equipment Controller and the Jumping Judges have to be paid according to the ICR (art. 505.3). The nat. TD supports the jury and the Equipment Controller and receives the daily allowance as a TD.
6.2.3.1 Payment FIS Officials A late payment charge will apply for organisers from the second week on: CHF 999,- per week in default. Excluded from this is a delay due to wrong or missing bank account information.
7. FIS WCNC-W Title Sponsor / Advertising / Media Service
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 80 - 7.1 The FIS signs an agreement with the official FIS World Cup pre- senting sponsor or with an agency.
7.2 The "FIS World Cup Organizer agreement", concluded between FIS and the NSA/OC respectively club, contains all advertising matter to be strictly observed by the parties involved.
7.3 The OC's Chief of Press will be supported by the FIS World Cup press coordinator, nominated by the FIS, for general services regarding PR information, press service, winners press conference etc. The OC has to pay for his/her travel, accommodation and board. Prior to his/her travel the press coordinator must contact the organiser regarding the arrangements.
7.4 The press-/media service has to be organised and performed according to the recommendations and guidelines of the International Ski Federation as well as the International Association of Ski Journalists (AIPS).
8. Rescue Service – Medical Support Requirements The Organiser is responsible for setting up and operating during all competition times (training and competitions) an appropriate rescue service. The Medical Support Requirements for FIS Event Organisers are set forth in the ICR, 221.6 as well as chapter 1 of the FIS Medical Guide (containing Medical Rules and Guidelines).
9. WCNC-W Report 9.1 The FIS TD is responsible for the report on the WCNC-W competition (see art. 503.1.5.3). Immediately after the competition ends the report shall be completed and submitted. The report is available online.
World Cup Rules Men
4.1.1 FIS World Ranking List The quota calculation as well as the payment of the travel expenses will be done according to the World Ranking List which is established according to the following criteria: - The points system is the same as for the World Cup ranking (1st rank 100 points, 30th rank 1 point). - The competition results of the 5 periods of the past World Cup season will gradually be replaced by the competition results of the 5 periods of the current World Cup season. - This updating procedure is repeated after each of the periods, so that the 5 most current periods are used to calculate the World Ranking List. - In addition, the competition results of the SGP (2 periods) will be considered for the calculation of the nation’s quota. - The top 55 competitors of this World Ranking List will be taken into consideration for the quota. - The nations' quota is valid for the entire period that follows and is not affected by actual competition results.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 81 - - If all the competition included in one period has been cancelled, the nation’s quotas are valid for the entire following period.
Continental Cup Rules Men
2.4 Continental Ranking List (CRL) The quota calculation will be done according to the Continental Ranking List which is established according to the following criteria: - The points system is the same as for the COCJ-M Standing (1st rank 100 points, 30th rank 1 point). - The competition results of the 7 periods (5 winter periods, 2 summer period) of the past COCJ-M season will gradually be replaced by the competition results of the 7 periods of the current COCJ-M season. - This updating procedure is repeated after each of the periods; - The top 50 competitors of this CRL will be taken into con- sideration for the quota calculation. - The nations quota is valid for the entire period that follows and is not affected by actual competition results. - If all the competition included in one period has been cancelled, the nation’s quotas are valid for the entire following period.
The Alpine Committee
Executive Board
The Parallel event will consist of one format, with no further reference to PSL or PGS, and all events will be referred to as “Parallel”, using giant slalom equipment.
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2021 Qualification race for parallel event
Rules for the Qualification Race for Parallel Event Qualification races will take place for women and men’s Parallel. The qualification race will also be in parallel format and 16 competitors per gender will be qualified to participate in the final race.
Modus: a. Eligibility requirements for the qualification race: Each nation can participate with a maximum of up to four (4) competitors per gender: - for women, the top 500 from the Parallel World Seeding List (PWSL) are eligible; - for men, the top 300 from the Parallel World Seeding List (PWSL) are eligible.
b. Entries and enrolment: Entries for the qualification race are carried out according to World Cup rules.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 82 - The best 30 competitors present are enrolled according to the actual WCSL in PAR event. Competitors with at least 500 WCSL points are considered according the World Cup rules. The next competitors, up to a total of 70, follow according to their actual PWSL position. Thereafter, the first 30 nations on the board represented by one competitor only with his/her valid PWSL points, which are not already represented by the first 70 eligible competitors, are eligible.
c. Qualifiers: The 16 best ranked competitors per gender from the qualification race, after confirmation from each Team Captain right after qualification’s protest time is over, will qualify to the final race.
Based on the eligibility requirements above, a maximum of 100 competitors per gender are allowed to participate in the qualification race.
All competitors participating in the qualification race will also be included in the official results list of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Parallel, which includes both the qualification and final races.
Sub-Committee for Classification of Alpine Competitors
2020 cancelled National Championships
1.4 National Championships For each National Ski Association’s national championships, only one competition per gender in each event is allowed for women and men using the relevant category adder for NC and NJC. In the season 2020/21 the following exception is granted for cancelled NC and NJC of the season 2019/20: - The originally cancelled NC or NJC must be organised by 31.12.2020 at latest. It is not possible to organise the event in calendar year 2021. These events are indicated in the FIS calendar with a NC* or NJC* - All National Ski Associations are allowed to organise one competition per gender and event for U18, where only U18 competitors can start.
Competitors without any results during previous season
7.1.5 Competitors without any results A competitor without any results (respectively in each event) during the previous season (signed with “>” in the FIS Points List) will not be included in the respective event quota calculations; he still has the right to start according to his FIS points. This rule is not valid for athletes with active injured status (signed with “#” in the FIS Points List). This art. is also valid for all quota calculations (World Cup, Continental Cups and Parallel World Seeding List).
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 83 - Travel limitation due to COVID-19
Southern Hemisphere events FIS Level competitions (including National Championships) can be organised in nations where the access for other National Ski Associations is limited or forbidden.
ANC & SAC events can be organised if at least the following National Ski Associations have the possibility to access the organising nation: ANC: AUS and NZL SAC: ARG and CHI (mandatory)
Sub-Committee for the Alpine Courses
To extend validity of homologation certificates
Request to grant the Sub-Committee for Alpine Courses the right to extend the validity of a given homologation up to the end of season 2020/21 (July 2021 for Northern and November 2021 for Southern Hemisphere) if not all re-homologations can be done during the summer and autumn period due to the actual COVID 19 situation.
Sub-Committee for the Alpine Rules
New minimum Vertical Drop ENL Super G 1000 Super-G 1001 Technical Data 1001.1 Vertical Drop
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1001.1.4 Entry League Races (ENL) - 3050 m - 500 m
Rename Mixed Team Parallel 608 Youth International Alpine Competitions
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608.6.1 U16 - U14 events may include Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super- G, Parallel, Kombi events, team competition (e.g Mixed and Alpine Team ParallelEvent.
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1212 MixedAlpine Team ParallelEvent 1212.1 Type of Event An AlpineMixed ParallelTeam event will be conducted as a parallel using Giant Slalom gates and panels. …….. 1212.3 Team Entry The entries for the MixedAlpine Team Parallel Event (without names) must be within 24 hours before the scheduled start of the team event.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 84 - Sub-Committee for the Alpine World Cup
Replacement of competitors in Parallel
3.3.2 Replacement of competitors in Parallel Qualified competitors from within the national quota can be replaced by competitors ranked within the first 60 of the WCSL or within the first 200 of the Parallel World Seeding List (PWSL), or ranked within the first 120 (80 for men´s event) of the valid FIS points list of GS/SL or by competitors who have at least 500 WCSL overall points (if the conditions according to art. 3.2 are fulfilled)
Competitor without any result 3.1.1 Qualification standards The qualification standards will be established before each season, based on an agreement with the Committee for Alpine Skiing. The standards cannot be modified during the season. A competitor without any results during the previous season will not be included in the respective event quota calculations. (Art 7.1.5 FIS Points Rules).
Parallel Quota calculation (only valid for the season 2020/21)
For the season 2020/21, the nation’s higher quota, WCSL or PWSL, is valid.
3.3 National quota For each event a national quota is calculated periodically according to the World Cup Starting List (WCSL) and for Parallel according to the Parallel World Seeding List (PWSL). The periods are adapted to the respective calendar planning and fixed before the start of the competition season. The quota is established on the basis of the number of competitors per nation, classified within rank 1 to max. 60 of the WCSL (PWSL for Parallel) in the event concerned. There is no moving up. For Parallel the nation´s higher quota, WCSL or PWSL is valid.
A National Ski Association may enter a maximum of eight (8) (seven (7) for Men’s competitions) additional competitors (under consideration of art. 3.2).
Parallel Rules
Rules for World Cup Parallel
1. Type of Event - The race will be conducted as a parallel race (PSL or PGS) with a qualification.
2. Eligibility - World Cup rules, art. 3 are valid for the qualification. Basic – and nation quota according to the event concerned.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 85 - - The best 1632 ranked competitors from the qualification are qualified for the parallel race.
3. Entry deadlines: According to World Cup rules
4. Qualification
4.1 Qualification run in parallel format (run-rerun) - Takes place on the parallel competition course. - Enrolment: The best 30 competitors present are enrolled according to the actual WCSLParallel World Seeding List (PWSL). - Enrolment after the best 30th competitor: cCompetitors with at least 500 WCSL points are enrolled after the 30th competitor. Thereafter the competitors are enrolled according to the PWSL (Parallel World Seeding List). - Starting order: 1st run, odd bibs on red course and even bibs on blue course 2nd run: odd bibs on blue course and even bibs on red course - The competitors DNF, DNS, DSQ in the run 1 are not starting the run 2 - Only competitors with time in both runs are classified. - The best 1632 total times (adding 1st and 2nd run time), after confirmation from each Team Captain right after qualification’s protest time is over, will be qualified for the round of 1632. If there are no 1632 competitors with both times the best single times will be the next qualified competitors. - In case of a tie, the competitor with the best single time will be better ranked. If there is still a tie the higher bib will be better ranked. - In case only 1 run can be completed, the 816 best ranked competitors from each course will be qualified for the round of 1632, If there is a tie the higher bib will be better ranked. Competitors from the course with the best time will be enrolled with odd numbers according to rank (1, 3, 5, etc). Competitors from the other course will be enrolled with even numbers according to rank (2, 4, 6, etc).
4.2 Qualification run (one run only) - Takes place on a different course (not the parallel competition course). - Enrolment: same as Qualification in the parallel course. - Starting order according to art 9.2 (World Cup Rules). - A qualification run is shorter than traditional SL or GS runs. - The qualification run will be set with single GS gates. In case of PSL: the distance from turning pole to turning pole according to ICR (art. 801.2.3). - In case of PGS: the distance from turning pole to turning pole should not be less than 13 m. - The best 1632 ranked competitors from the qualification run, after confirmation from each Team Captain right after qualification’s protest time is over, are qualified. In case of a tie for the 16th32nd position, the higher bib is the qualified competitor.
5. Parallel race - Enrolment: The 1632 qualified competitors are enrolled - Enrolment according to their ranking in the qualification run.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 86 - - Bracket (Start list) for the parallel is according to ICR. (art. 1230.2.1) - First round: Each heat between competitors consists of two runs. The two competitors change courses for the second run. - From each pair, the competitor who is listed first or respectively on the top of the pairing, will start on the red course for the first run of the round. (ICR art. 1230.2.3). - For all heats, the allocation of course, blue or red, will be drawn. - The maximum penalty time after the first heat is: 0.5 second. - The losing competitors from the Round of 16 (first round) will be ranked from 9 to 16 according to their total time (run and re-run). Competitors without total time will be ranked according to their time from the qualification. - The losing competitors from the Quarter final will be ranked from 5 to 8 according to their total time (run and re-run). Competitors without total time will be ranked according to their time from the qualification. In case of a single gender competition all competitors losing the Quarter finals will race for their final ranking. - The losing competitors after the first round will be ranked from 17 to 32 according to their total time (run and re-run) Competitors without total time will be ranked according to the time from the qualification. - All following rounds from round of 16, consist of one run. - In case of a tie in the round of 16, the Quarter finals or the Semi- finals the winner will be determined by the best total time from the first round (run and re-run). In case the competitors cannot be separated on total time from the first round, the competitor with the lowest bib will advance to the next round. - The losing competitors from the round of 16 will be ranked from 9 to 16 according to their total time from their run. In case of tie, the time of previous round is valid. Those without a time will be ranked according their time of previous round. - The losing competitors from the Quarter-final will race for their final ranking. (rank 5 to 8, according to bracket, ICR.) In case of a tie, the regulation above is valid. - In case of a tie in the Final and/or the Small Final, competitors are ranked ex-aequo. (tie) - ICR Art. 1220, Parallel events is valid
6. Precisions - In Parallel events the distance from turning pole to turning pole should not be less than 16 m and not more than 20 m. - In case of PSL, Slalom Specifications for Alpine Competition Equipment are valid. In case of PGS, Giant Slalom Specifications for Alpine competition equipment are valid (Exception race suits). - Qualification run and Parallel race will be set by FIS. - Parallel WCSL will be introduced for season 2020/2021. - For the season 2020/21, the nation’s higher quota, WCSL or PWSL, is valid. - In case of force majeure the Jury can decide to use any qualification method. (art. 4.1 or 4.2)
7. World Cup points - Neither for the qualification run or parallel race, FIS points will be awarded.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 87 - - Athletes ranked from 17th to 30th position in the Qualification run will be awarded World Cup points. Exception : no points will be awarded in case of Qualification run in parallel format with only 1 run, according to art. 4.1. - World Cup points in the event concerned (PAR) and Overall World Cup points (also including Nation Cup points) will be awarded as follows: 1st 100 17th 14 2nd 80 18th 13 3rd 60 19th 12 4th 50 20th 11 5th 45 21th 10 6th 40 22th 9 7th 36 23th 8 8th 32 24th 7 9th 29 25th 6 10th 26 26th 5 11th 24 27th 4 12th 22 28th 3 13th 20 29th 2 14th 18 30th 1 15th 16 31st 1 16th 15 32nd 1
8. Prize Money: According to World Cup rules art. 6
Sub-Committee for Intercontinental Cups
Parallel Cup winner at COC Cups
Installation of a Parallel Cup at all Continental Cups in the season 2020/21 starting in the Northern Hemisphere. Rules and precisions will be presented and approved during the FIS Autumn meeting.
Sub-Committee for Alpine European Cup
Overall Leader Bib
3.4 Leader Bib The current leader or the best placed competitor present at the event in the respective Continental Cup and the actual Overall leader will compete in the leader bibs. For the first race of the season this is the winner of the previous season, for the second race this is the winner of the first race and for the third race and thereafter the leader bib is worn by the current leader of the series according to the respective Continental Cup standings.
Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Committee
In June 2019, the Council approved the harmonisation and reorganisation of the ICR for Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski to harmonise the disciplines into a single rulebook (SB-FS-FK ICR) comprising the following.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 88 - • Harmonisation of the previous 2000(SB) and 3000(FS) common Chapters into a consolidated 2000 Chapter. This includes competition officials, jury, TD licences/education and protest procedures.
• New harmonised Chapters for three Event groups: Cross, Park & Pipe and Snowboard Alpine for season 2019/20. This includes formats, specific officials, competition procedures, tiebreaking rules and number of judges.
The SB-FS-FK ICR Project to harmonise the rules has now been completed as follows:
• The SB-FS-FK ICR now has all four Event groups in a single ICR, with the inclusion of the final Event Chapter for Moguls & Aerials from season 2020/21.
• The SB-FS-FK FIS Points Rule Book integrates the former SB FIS Points and FS FIS Points rules in a single book.
• The SB-FS-FK World Cup Rule Book includes the former SB World Cup and FS World Cup rules with one chapter for the rules common to all SB-FS-FK Events, followed by individual chapters dedicated to the Discipline and Event in a single book.
• The SB-FS-FK Continental Cup Rule Book includes the former SB Continental Cup and FS Continental Cup rules maintaining the structure with the “A” Section dedicated to the rules common to all Continental Cups and “B” Section that contains one Chapter for each Regional Cup. In this new structure which reflects the Alpine Skiing COC rules, the two most developed Regional Cups Chapters: Europe and Nor-Am contain a section dedicated to the rules common to all Events in that Cup, with individual sections for each Event of that Continental Cup.
In each case, the SB-FS-FK ICR has predominantly been the reorganisation of existing Rules without changes to ensure a user-friendly approach with limited repetitions, simplified wording and improved clarity. It was inevitable that aligning the Rules has caused minor variations in one discipline or the other. All such adjustments have been scrutinised by the Rules Advisory Group and each of the relevant Event Sub-Committees in an extensive series of on-line meetings and are unanimously approved.
The latest updated rules, including some marked-up versions can be viewed via https://cloud.fis-ski.com/index.php/s/KRTIunkBkQs9DgU and have been designed to allow easy printing and use depending on the event classification.
The Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski Committee’s philosophy is included in the ICR:
• Vision - Expanding Global Snowsports into the Future; and • Mission - Collaborate to build sustainable Events that Athletes want to compete in and audiences want to follow.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 89 - Rule Change Proposals
The rule change proposals in the Snowboard Freestyle Freeski respective Events are unanimously approved by the relevant Sub-Committees and the SB-FS-FK Committee. They have been debated and scrutinised by the Rules AG, experts and NSA’s.
The Council tabled the SB-FK Park & Pipe regulations regarding FIS Point calculation which introduces the system that reflects both the size and quality of field, as is the case for Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country and asked the Committee to review the proposed changes to the system. The main concern that has been expressed by a number of nations relates to the unknown impact of introducing a new system and its affect on the Beijing 2022 Olympic Qualification System which gets underway this season.
Committee for Competition Equipment
Alpine Skiing
Helmet for Master racers
3.6.5 Helmets rules for Masters In all events, competitors and forerunners are obliged to wear a crash helmet, as per the requirements stipulated in section 3.6 and all sub-sections therein..
Freestyle Skiing
6.1 Ski Cross Ski Cross suits must be two pieces; pants and a separate top.
Suits worn in the Alpine events of Downhill (DH), Super-G (SG), Giant Slalom (GS), Slalom (SL) and Speed Skiing are not allowed.
Suit base material shall be textile fabrics excluding rubber, neoprene, leather or vinyl like materials or fabrics. Patches of different material are allowed provided that textile fabrics shall remain, in any event, predominant.
Material shall be uniform for the entire length of the leg, from waist to pant bottom. There shall be no stiffening or layering of material to create a shape or form to the pants lower cuff.
Only one (1) vertical seam from the hollow of the knee to the bottom of the pant at each leg is allowed.
Non-protruding body protection and padding is recommended.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 90 - Protection equipment including back protector or any other padding or body amour must be worn on the body and separate from the Ski Cross competition suit (outer wear). Protection and padding must not be built into the Ski Cross suit or attached to the Ski Cross suit by a zipper, velcro or any other means. Fastening devices such as elastic straps, zippers, nylon straps, buttons, snaps, velcro, one or 2 sided tape, or any other methods shall not be used to tighten the pant leg material closer to the body or make the pant leg faired or aerodynamic.
The gap in the material must be a minimum of 80mm, measured from the knee cap of each leg to the top of the ski boot (highest point on the back side of the ski boot) and 40mm from the top of the ski boot to the bottom of the pant leg, measured on the calf side. The vertical distance between the ski boot sole and the bottom of the pant leg must be a maximum of 170mm.
A tolerance of 2 mm (width of material) 5 mm (pant length) outside of the measurement regulations shall be allowed for one control. Warning shall be issued in this the case and announced. Each subsequent control must be within the specified regulations.
Ski Suit Measurement Method Body position and stance for taking measurements:
Any competitor shall appear in full ski cross competition wear with buckled in ski boots on. They shall stand with feet shoulder-width apart, in an upright standing position, the legs relaxed forward into the support of the cuffs of their boots. ("Full race wear" includes all under layers and padding that is worn while competing.)
The material gap shall be found everywhere at the measuring control points, without stretching or pulling the fabric apart from the underwear.
The measurement shall take place before or after each qualification run, before or after each heat in the KO Final. In the case of measuring after the heat in the KO Final, the eliminated competitors are measured prior to exiting the finish area. All competitors in the Final and Small Final heats will be measured prior to exiting the finish area and before the flower or venue ceremony, as decided by the Jury and announced at the First Team Captains’ Meeting.
The measurement tool shall be certified by the FIS Office. Standardized measuring control points:
Lower Body:
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 91 - Anywhere below the person's mid point of the thigh to the bottom of the pant leg.
The pant leg must cover the top of the skier's boot (top of ski boot is the area directly above the upper most buckle of the boot)
Upper Body:
Mid-bicep (mid-bicep is found by finding the mid-point between the tip of one's elbow and the point on the top of the shoulder where the Acromion bone in the shoulder meets the head of the Humerus.)
Sub-Committee for Masters Racing
Active racers
MA 2) ELIGIBILITY OF COMPETITORS – FIS MASTERS CODE NUMBERS a) …….. b) FIS MASTERS Code Numbers - Every racer participating in FIS Masters Races must have an ACTIVE FIS Masters Code Number (See FIS Points Rules 2.1 & 2.1.1), used for identification purposes and electronic data transfer. Logically one person is entitled to one FIS Masters Code Number only. - How to obtain a FIS Masters Code Number – see rule MA 52) b).
MA 6) ENTRIES The entries (using FIS Entry Forms, including year of birth, FIS Masters Code Numbers and current points) must be sent by a National Ski Association and must be with the Organizing Committee no later than 24 hours before the first draw, preferably 4-7 days before the first race (World Criterium: a minimum of 20 days is mandatory). Late entries can be admitted at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. Each National Ski Association bears the responsibility that their entered competitors have signed the FIS Athlete`s Declaration, have an ACTIVE FIS Masters Code Number (FIS Points Rule 2.1.1) and are licensed to compete internationally. Regarding FIS-Code Numbers see rule MA 52 c).
Second Start platform
MA 4) COURSES All competitions must be carried out on FIS-homologated courses with the following vertical drops: ……………………………. b) Giant Slalom: min. 250 m – max. 350 m Category A min. 200 m – max. 300 m Category B/C
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 92 - Number of courses: Separate courses for B/C and A are preferred, but racing on one course is permitted if 2 race- courses are not available. If feasible, install 2 starts from different level platforms. If the sum of the number of competitors of the largest of the three categories with the number of competitors from the smallest category exceeds 150 competitors, then 2 separate courses are mandatory and the largest category will race on one course and the two smaller categories on the other. If one course is permitted by the above criteria, if feasible, install 2 starts from different platforms (World Criterium: Separate courses for each Category are `mandatory.) – see rule MA 33)
Crash Helmet
MA 5) EQUIPMENT RULES - CONTROLS ……………………………. b) Rules for Crash helmet (see rule MA 11) (Safety) In all events, competitors and forerunners are obliged to wear a crash helmet that meet FIS SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALPINE COMPETITION EQUIPMENT 3.6.5
MA 11) RISK AND SAFETY a) Risk - Principally Masters race at their own risk. All competitors must sign FIS Athletes’ Declaration Forms which are to be collected by their National Ski Associations. b) Safety - Crash helmets that meet FIS SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALPINE COMPETITION EQUIPMENT 3.6.5 are mandatory for all events. In case of bad weather, snow conditions, course preparation or visibility endangering the completion of a correct race, the Jury decides about continuation, interruption, postponement or cancellation of the race. The main emphasize is the safety and health of the competitors.
Starting intervals
MA 10) START ORDER - START INTERVALS a) Start order - ……….. - Following the “Bibo-Rule” the fastest 5 competitorsracer from the first run – in each 5-year class – start first in reverse order, the other competitorsracers follow in the order of their first run times. b) Start Intervals The Jury decides on start intervals., normally 30 seconds. For men above 75, women above 70 and between classes the intervals should not be shorter than 1 minute. After a visibly slow competitorracer and between classes a longer (double) interval is recommended.
Number of races for the Overall Master Cup
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 93 - MA 81) OVERALL MASTERS CUP Each year there is an “Overall Masters Cup Winner” in each class, corresponding to the “FIS World Cup”. In all FIS Masters Cup Races (appr. 40-50 per Competition Year, 6 of them reserved for South America and 8 to North America) the first 30 competitorsracers in each class receive FMC-Points to be added up throughout the year. Additionally to the Overall FIS Masters Cup winners in each class, Overall Titles per Category (A, B and C) and per Discipline (Giant Slalom, Slalom and Super-G) will be awarded. No Overall Title byper Category will be awarded for Alpine Combined.
To include Alpine Combined in the Overall points calculation
MA 82) POINT CALCULATION For the Overall Title by Category (A, B and C) a maximum of twentyeighteen valid results (best rankings) are to be considered comprising a maximum of 7 Slaloms, 7 Giant Slaloms, 2 Alpine Combined and 4 Super-G. As double points are awarded in the FMC Finals (see Rule MA9 83), if a racer gained higher points in the Finals than in the regular season, those higher points will be computed even if they are not the competitor’s his/her best rankings.
Fluorinated Ski Wax Prohibition - Council Working Group
The Council decided in November 2019 that the use of fluorinated ski waxes, which have been shown scientifically to have a negative environmental and health impact will be banned for all FIS disciplines from the 2020/21 season. Regulations have been established in USA that are already in place and will be implemented in the EU from July 2020 which impact the production of these products.
A specialist FIS Working Group of Council Members Roman Kumpost and Erik Roeste, FIS Experts: Atle Skaardal (Alpine Skiing), Pierre Mignerey (Cross-Country) and an external specialist Lars Karlof was appointed by the Council in November 2019. IBU (Biathlon) was also invited and has participated as part of the working group. The group was tasked with establishing the regulations and control procedures.
Council Member Roman Kumpost presented a comprehensive status report on the activities. The Working Group meets every two weeks for an update/report on the development of the Fluorine Tracker and to handle and discuss emerging questions.
In February 2020 a meeting took place with the Ski Equipment Industry to inform in detail about the status and the process of the FIS ban of fluorinated waxes and to discuss their views and issues. On going discussions took place throughout the competition season with the Teams. A meeting will take place with the Ski Equipment Industry and National Ski Associations in June 2020.
After the decision of the FIS Council in February 2020, Kompass has been engaged by FIS together with IBU to develop the hand-held detector testing
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 94 - devices that will be certified by the Frauenhof Institute and tested during the summer months. Thereafter they will also be made available for the industry and teams.
The device is a mobile instrument, easy to transport, that can identify the C-F bond e.g. fluorinated compounds, in situ (outdoor), at a reasonable cost and operated by a “non-professional” operator with an accuracy and precision good enough to disqualify participants with non-fluor free ski bases. The cost for the initial devices will be €4’500 and lower when the larger production for the industry and teams is made.
At today’s stage of development, the Working Group has identified a non- destructible spectral method to detect Element F (Fluorine) in bases and waxes. The method can at this stage of development distinguish between non-fluor, low-fluor and high-fluor waxes. The instrument is already in the design process and will be a handheld unit that can be operated at outside conditions in all FIS competition start areas. The final hard- and software design will comply with the requirements setup by the general competition and equipment rules for each discipline. The measurement procedure will not influence the preparation of the ski/snowboard.
The project is following a tight timeline with the aim to have the first prototypes ready in July and after an internal testing/validation process of the fluorine tracker in August/September, five additional prototypes will be delivered in October. Further testing and validation will take place in October before the serial production of 20 devices will be ready for shipment in November. As part of the development project the industry has been invited to send in reference samples that can be used in the calibration of the new instrument. Further there is currently work being done to prepare for a test session in August where the industry, ski manufacturers, National Association team key persons can come and test their equipment for preliminary compliance with the measurement rules.
During summer time as soon as the first prototype is ready, the testing phase will start and the measurement limit will be determined. It is planned to include service teams, SRS and industry step by step in the testing procedure. End of August a centralised (Karlsruhe/Germany) testing option for manufacturers is planned, to give them the opportunity to check existing/used equipment. Additionally during October 2020 as soon as all prototypes are ready to use a possibility to test and check equipment for NSAs will be offered.
For the season 2020/21 the measurement limit will be defined to give the possibility for the manufacturers, service technicians and teams to adapt to the new situation. The measurement limit will be fixed based on the experience of the testing and validation phase in the summer 2020. From the 2021/22 season, after evaluation from the first season the measurement limit will be lowered to a possible minimum with the objective of a zero limit of fluorinated gliding compounds as from season 2022/23.
The Legal Committee has reviewed and submitted the following text for inclusion in the ICR of the new regulation for the Fluor Ban which was approved by the Council:
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 95 - ICR, art. 222.8 Fluorinated ski wax prohibition Use of fluorinated wax or tuning products containing fluorine is prohibited for all FIS disciplines and levels.
Fluorinated wax can be a competitive advantage and its use in competition will result in disqualification. (see competition rules and equipment specifications.)
The FIS Competition Management is finalising the implementation of the testing procedure in the run down of each discipline/event and the adaption/complementation of the rules with the respective Commitees. The testing procedure (e.g. one or more repeated measurements on different points of the ski sole) has to be implemented and described by the manufacturer. The procedure must be the same across all FIS disciplines.e.g: Alpine Skiing:
Fluorinated ski wax prohibition Alpine Skiing - testing procedure
After the introduction of a new article in the ICR (art. 222.8) about the prohibition of usages of fluorinated ski wax, the following procedure for the on-site control will be applied:
- random controls at the start or in the finish - controls at the start: o the equipment controller will wait at the entrance of the starting tent; o as soon as the competitor will enters the start tent the controller will proceed to make the measurement with the detector; o an immediate response (positive test = fluorinated ski wax detected) will lead to a NPS (not permitted to start) sanction for the competitor, without the possibility of changing skis. - controls at the finish: o the equipment controller will take the ski and include the fluorinated ski wax test in the other usual tests performed in the finish area; o a positive test will lead to a disqualification (DSQ) of the competitor. - a positive test both either at start or in the finish a positive test will be immediately communicated to the Jury who will then apply the sanction (DSQ or NPS)
Alpine Skiing will request three detectors to be used primarily at the World and Continental Cup events. Only the three official FIS Equipment controllers will be allowed to use the detectors. The controllers will be available for scheduled preliminary tests, both before the start of the season (special appointments will be communicated) and before racing days.
The Council acknowledged the concerns expressed by some of the National Ski Associations from Europe who had submitted a letter and various manufacturers about the introduction of the ban for the 2020/21 season; however it supported the view of the Working Group that the points have been adequately addressed. Furthermore the Council welcomed the interaction between the Fluor Working Group and experts with the Ski Industry/Manufucturers and the National Ski Associations to ensure that the necessary information is clearly communicated.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 96 - Based on the report of the Fluor Working Group and status of the development of the Fluorinated Tracker device and project, the Council approved its proposal to implement the testing procedure from the season 2020/21 with the introduction of measurement limits. Council Member Martti Uusitalo abstained from the discussion and decision due to his role with Vauti wax.
8.2 Proposals from the National Associations
Proposals from the National Ski Associations have followed the appropriate pathway through the respective Technical Committee for expert consideration and discussion before reaching the FIS Council. They are therefore part of the Proposals from the Technical Committee.
8.3 Requests for change of licence
The Council approved the following changes of licence registration that are in compliance with the regulations, subject to the provision of the valid passport. In the cases where the issuance or renewal of passports could not yet be provided due to delays as a result of the Covid-19 work schedule, the new registration will only be made by FIS after receipt of the passport.
Cross-Country Skiing Anders Dahl, born 2003 - change from Norway to Sweden Ilja Chernousov, born 1986 - change from Russia to Switzerland (passport pending) Gabriel Gledhill, born 2002 - change from Canada to Great Britain Lars Young Vik, born 2001 - change from Norway to Australia Ricardo Izquierdo Bernier, born 1995 - change from Canada to Spain
Ski Jumping Alina Büchel, born 2004 - change from Austria to Liechtenstein
Alpine Skiing Alexander Ginnis, born 1994 - change from United States to Greece (passport pending) Charlotte Lingg, born 1999 - change from Switzerland to Liechtenstein Tamino Rungg, born 2002 - change from Germany to Italy
Alpine/Freestyle Ski Guisane Stafford, born 2002 - change from France to Australia Jack Adams, born 1998 - change from Australia to New Zealand Tobias Baur, born 1997 - change from Germany to Switzerland
Freestyle Massimo Bellucci, born 1999 - change from Canada to Italy
Snowboard Kurt Hoshino, born 2001 - change from United States to Germany Philip Schwan, born 2000 - change from Germany to Switzerland Till Strohmeyer, born 2002 - change from Germany to Austria Drew Powell, born 1997 - change from Australia to Latvia
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 97 -
9. The International Olympic Committee
FIS President Gian Franco Kasper reported on the activities of the IOC since the last Council Meeting, November 2019 in Konstanz. These have included the IOC Executive Board Meetings from 3rd to 5th December 2019, 8th January 2020, 3rd to 4th March in Lausanne and the 135th IOC Session at the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Lausanne (SUI). Additionally he took part in the Summit at the IOC on 7th December 2019 in Lausanne in his capacity as AIOWF President.
The key decisions taken by the IOC during the past months have been communicated in a series of media releases:
8th Olympic Summit, 7th December 2019 IOC Executive Board Meeting, 8th January 2020 IOC Executive Board Meetings, 3rd to 4th March 2020 135th IOC Session at Youth Olympic Winter Games in Lausanne 2020
The main IOC news overshadowing all other activities has been the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games by one year to 23rd July - 8th August 2021. The details are presently being worked through with Tokyo, the Summer International Federations and all other stakeholders.
The knock-on effects for international sport are immense with the rescheduling of other major events planned for 2021, such as the World Athletics Championships, rescheduled for 2022.
9.1 Olympic Winter Games 2022 in Beijing
The next Meeting of the IOC Coordination Commission was scheduled to take place from 13th to 15th May 2020 in Beijing (CHN) and postponed until later in the year. There will be a status update meeting by on-line conference call on 9th June 2020.
Beijing 2022 launched its volunteer programme in December 2019 and has currently received over 670’000 applications. The high-speed railway linking Beijing to Yanqing and Zhangjiakou has also been opened in December 2019, greatly reducing travel times from the Chinese capital to these winter resorts.
Considerable experience was gained last season with the organisation of 14 FIS World Cup Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski competitions in halfpipe, aerials and big air in December 2019 at both Olympic Venues of Secret Garden, Zhangjiakou and for the first time at Shougang, Beijing. Additionally 36 Far East Cup and FIS level Alpine Skiing competitions took place, with four FIS Cross-Country city sprint races.
Despite having to cancel the first official test event of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup at Yanqing in mid- February, the Alpine venue in Yanqing had successfully held the 14th Chinese national winter games in January.
The Beijing 2022 team was also able to participate in the first IOC World Broadcasters Meeting for their Games, despite the coronavirus, via video
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 98 - conference, as the Rights-Holding Broadcasters for Beijing 2022 met in Madrid.
In April 2020, the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard update and preparation sessions took place as online conference meetings, with the main focus on the Zhangjiakou 2021 FIS World Championships, which will serve as the official Beijing 2022 Test Event.
All FIS disciplines have undertaken online preparation and update meetings, as well as supporting Beijing 2022 officials and workforce online training sessions.
9.2 Winter Youth Olympic Games 2024 in Gangwon
The fourth edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games will take place in Gangwon province, in the cities of PyeongChang and Gangneung, from 19th January to 2nd February 2024 and for the first time in Asia. The IOC Members elected the host city during the IOC Session in Lausanne in January 2020.
Gangwon 2024 builds on the strong legacy of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 and their vision to open up new horizons in sport by bringing sport to a new generation of winter athletes. The Winter YOG 2024 will use many of the facilities from the Games in PyeongChang, and will give young athletes the opportunity to compete in venues where Olympians competed a few years earlier.
9.3 Olympic Winter Games 2026 in Milan-Cortina
The first major milestone since the election of Milano Cortina as the host city for the Olympic Winter Games in 2026 has been reached with the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 created at the headquarters of the Lombardy Region on 9th December 2019.
The IOC and Milano Cortina 2026 Delivery Partners Kick-off Meeting was held in Milan on 10th and 11th December for members of the local sports movement, representatives of the authorities and IOC experts to get up to date with the Milano Cortina 2026 project and the latest innovations in Games management from the IOC.
The political stakeholders also discussed the vision of Milano Cortina 2026, which is to deliver memorable Olympic Winter Games that embrace sustainability, using Italy’s experience, passion and heritage in winter sports to inspire athletes and deliver many long-term benefits for sport and society. The vision is underpinned by five key goals that will deliver a range of benefits, including Games for all providing a positive experience for the entire population, including spectators, residents, athletes and stakeholders; sustainable development and cooperation in the macro-Alpine region; promotion of the Olympic spirit and values; development of Italy's Alpine and Dolomites region into a major sports and tourism hub; and strengthening of the Olympic brand and the benefits of Olympic Agenda 2020 and its New Norm.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 99 -
10. AIOWF / GAISF
AIOWF
The Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF) met on 13th January 2020 during the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games.
The AIOWF General Assembly was scheduled to take place during SportAccord in Lausanne (SUI) on 21st April and has been postponed until the annual IF Forum in Lausanne from 4th to 6th November 2020.
Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and SportAccord
The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2020 scheduled from 19th to 23rd April was relocated from Beijing (CHN) to Lausanne (SUI), but ultimately had to be cancelled. The next edition of SportAccord has been confirmed to take place Ekaterinburg (RUS) from 23rd to 28th May 2021.
The GAISF Council met in January 2020 to prepare for the General Assembly scheduled during SportAccord. Following its cancellation, the GAISF General Assembly is now scheduled for 10th November 2020.
11. Sustainability / Environment Activities
The “Care of the Mountain Population” Forum took place on the Island of Mainau (GER) from 20th to 22nd November, dedicated to sustainability and environment activities.
Thereafter the Council Working Group’s was appointed to prepare the Mainau Manifesto 2.0 comprising Eduardo Valenzuela, Peter Schröcksnadel, Hannah Kearney Athletes’ Commission Representative, coordinated by Jenny Wiedeke, FIS Communications Director, with input from the scientific expert representative Professor Hans Peter Schmid and Erwin Lauterwasser.
The Council Working Group convened several online and established the proposed Mainau Environment Manifesto 2.0. The revised edition follows the five principles of the United Nations Sport for Climate Action Framework and consists of recommendations that are focused on caring for the mountain population in view of today’s situation.
The Council approved the Mainau Manifesto 2.0 as proposed by the Working Group which will be included in the Congress Book 2020 for approval at the FIS Congress 2020 (see below).
Mainau Manifesto 2.0
“2020 FIS Mainau Manifesto
Sharing the Benefits of Snow Sports with Future Generations
PREAMBLE
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 100 - In 1994, the first FIS Mainau Manifesto was unanimously approved by the FIS Congress. This was a pioneering commitment to the responsibility of snow sports towards nature and sustainability. The Manifesto was motivated by the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development. Since then, FIS has implemented an environmental policy for its activities. In 2019, FIS joined the United Nations “Sports for Climate Action Framework”. The below 2020 FIS Manifesto builds on the 1994 Manifesto, summarizes and refers to the findings presented at the Fourth Mainau Forum in November 2019, and embraces the current UN Framework. It is inspired by the recognition that global climate change effects on mountain regions and snow sports are essential factors to consider for the future developments of snow sports.
Skiing and snowboarding are enjoyed by millions of people throughout the world. Winter sports promote social integration, contribute greatly to quality of life, bring joy and fun in winter and foster values such as performance, tolerance, fairness and team spirit. As its Vision and Mission, FIS and its 130 National Associations are committed to the global promotion and development of recreational and competitive skiing and snowboarding.
Despite the fact that snow sports are rooted in nature appreciation and are greatly popular, they, like many other human activities, depend on the use of natural resources. Snow sports contribute to global warming by their carbon footprint. Due to their nature as outdoor activities, snow sports are more visibly affected by climate change than other sports.
DECLARATION
To help ensure that the FIS Vision and Mission can continue to be carried out for the benefit of both present and future generations of skiers and snowboarders, FIS fully commits to the following articles of this Manifesto:
1) Reduce the overall environmental and climate impact of FIS activities FIS (and, by extension, its member associations) will develop a strategy to achieve climate neutrality for their own organisation and their events by 2030. FIS will work with international experts to generate a Climate Action Guidelines document, aiming at making snow sports climate neutral and sustainable.
FIS will actively advocates for the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions through legislative and regulatory measures in all its member countries.
2) Educate for climate action FIS will provide a forum for snow sports organisations to understand climate change issues in a global and regionally relevant context. FIS will collaborate with snow and climate experts and stakeholders of snow sports, to integrate expertise and experience into their strategy.
FIS engages in promoting the education of skiers and snowboarders of all ages worldwide about the dependence of winter sports on natural ecosystems, the potential impacts of climate change on their winter recreation experience, and how they can reduce their carbon footprint. In this endeavour, FIS will collaborate with and support educational programmes of its member associations.
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 101 - 3) Promote sustainable and responsible consumption FIS will work with national and regional snow sports associations and snow sports event organisers to promote sustainability. FIS will pursue sustainable procurement policies and motivate suppliers to develop more environmentally friendly products, including renewable energy based transportation, as transportation is one of the main greenhouse gas emission sources in snow sports.
For international competitions, FIS will establish guidelines that support local facility operators and competition organizers to meet the requirements set by FIS for environmental and climate protection.
4) Advocate for sustainability and climate action through communication FIS will consistently and continuously promote public awareness of sustainability and climate change impacts on snow sports and mountain regions through all channels of communication available.
In all its activities, FIS will take care to align its own practice of environmental and climate protection with its communication messages.
5) Anchoring sustainability and climate neutrality in the FIS governance
To act on the principles and objectives outlined in this Manifesto, FIS will build a permanent independent working structure, aligned with the requirements of best-practice management objectives and anchored in the Council. FIS encourages its member associations to adopt and commit to at least the same goals and measures that are stated in this Manifesto.
The core principles listed in the FIS Vision and Mission Statement are the motivation in all FIS endeavours and include:
to act responsibly and respectfully to apply ethical values to be professional to communicate clearly and frequently to cooperate with others to look to the future
FIS will adhere to these core values as it implements this Manifesto, ensuring that the future of snow sports and the mountain communities can continue to thrive while facing the challenges of environmental and climate change.”
12. FIS Development Programme
The Council approved the report of the FIS Development Programme (FDP) given by the FDP Working Group Chairman, Council Member Alfons Hoermann.
Report on the FIS Development Programme 2019/20
Activities that have taken place during the winter season period are summarised below. A thorough report of the FIS Development Programme 2018-2019 will also be published in the FIS Book of Reports 2020.
The planned meeting of the FIS Development Programme Working Group, chaired by Council Member Alfons Hörmann scheduled during the FIS Congress 2020 has been postponed. The programme of activities scheduled for 2020/21 was therefore
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 102 - submitted to the FIS Development Programme Working Group in accordance with the approved budget, with the focus on the summer and autumn period and has been approved in writing.
1. Report on FIS Development Programme Activities Winter Season 2019/20
Alpine winter training camp Date: 1st period 13th October - 9th November 2019 Place: Stubaital/Hintertux (AUT) NSA’s: ALB, ARM, BIH, BLR, BUL, CYP, GEO, HUN, IRI, IRL, KAZ UKR, UZB, SRB Participants: 21
Date: 2nd period 17th November - 14th December 2019 Place: Stubaital/Hintertux (AUT) NSA’s: ARG, ARM, BIH, CHI, EST, GRE, ISL, KOS, LTU, ROU, TUR, UKR, ESP Participants: 21
Nordic winter training camp Date: 1st period 8th - 18th December 2019: Cross-Country Place: Val di Fiemme (ITA) NSA’s: ARG, ARM, BIH, BRA, CHI, CRO, GRE, HUN, ISL, LAT, LBN, LTU, MKD, MNE, ROU, SRB Participants: 53
Date: 2nd period 12th - 18th January 2020: Ski Jumping / Nordic Combined Place: Tarvisio (ITA) / Villach (AUT) / Planica (SLO) NSA’s: BLR, BUL, GEO, HUN, LAT, ROU, SRB, SVK Participants: 51
Free Training Days The registration form has been sent out per June 2019 to the FDP NSAs for the Free Training Days 2019/2020 provided by the Candidates of the FIS World Championships 2024/2025. A total of 692 Free Training Days were allocated to 22 NSAs according to the FDP guidelines.
The following nations took advantage of the free training days: ALB, ARM, BIH, BRA, CYP, EST, GRE, HUN, IRL, KGZ, KOS, LAT, LTU, MKD, NEP, POR, ROU, RSA, SRB, SVK, UKR, UZB
Cancelled/Postponed activities due to COVID-19:
Freestyle-Snowboard Park&Pipe winter training camp Date: 30th March - 4th April 2020 Place: Laax (SUI) NSA’s: BUL, GEO, GRE, HUN, LAT, LBN, MKD, SRB, SVK, UKR Participants: 30
Alpine Coaches Seminar Date: 13th - 17th April 2020 Place: Tignes (FRA) NSA’s: ARG, ALB, ARM, AZE, BIH, EST, GEO, HUN, ISR, KGZ, LTU, MNE, PAK, POR, ROU, SRB, SVK, UAE, UKR, UZB
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 103 - Participants: 35
APEX 2100 Scholarship 2020/2021 - Selection Days Date: 13th - 17th April 2020 Place: Tignes (FRA) NSA’s: BIH, LAT, ARG, SVK, HUN, POR Participants: 10
2. FIS Development Programme Activities Summer / Autumn 2020/21 The following activities will be adapted in view of Covid-19 developments wherever necessary:
Alpine summer training camp Date: August/September 2020 Place: TBA
Nordic summer training camp Date: August/September 2020 Place: TBA
Leaders’ Seminar Topic: Website Management Place: Zurich (SUI)
Women’s Seminar Topic: The next Generation of Women in Sports Associations Date: Zurich (SUI)
Youth and Children’s Seminar Topic: TBA Date: Zurich (SUI)
Freestyle-Snowboard Park&Pipe winter training camp Date: October 2020 Place: Landgraaf (NED)
APEX 2100 Scholarship 2020/2021 - Selection Days Date: October 2020 Place: Tignes (FRA)
Alpine winter training camp Date: October/November 2020 Place: TBA
Nordic winter training camp Date: December/January 2020/2021 Place: TBA
Alpine Coaches Seminar Date: April 2021 Place: Tignes (FRA)
Freestyle-Snowboard Park&Pipe summer training camp Date: April 2021
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 104 - Place: Laax (SUI)
3. FIS Development Programme Financial Matters
The accounts for 2019 have been closed and the FIS Development Programme result shows an increase per 31.12.2019 to CHF 4.32 million compared to CHF 3.77 million per 31.12.2018. This outcome is as a result of higher income from the World Championships candidacy fees and less expenditure, some of which were a result of Covid-19 cancellations. Due to lack of snow in December 2019, the SES races in BIH had to be postponed to 2020 and it has been agreed to use the budgeted amounts for 2019 in 2020, when it will be possible to organise these races again.
Expenditure 2019 per 31st December 2019
Description Budget 2019 Actual 2019 Remarks WSC Candidacy Fees 800’000.00 1’350’000.00 1. Other 111’708.00 2. Income 800’000.00 1’461’708.00
Expenditure: DP Training Camp Alpine Skiing -250’000.00 216’874.45 DP Training Camp CC -65’000.00 -78’267.55 DP Training Camp JP -55’000.00 -24’848.20 DP Training Camp NC -55’000.00 -24’604.20 DP Training Camp FS/SB -60’000.00 -47’038.60 DP Competitions Asia -80’000.00 -80’000.00 3. DP Camp Asia DP Camp South America -50’000.00 -54’808.70 Coaches development/workshop -25’000.00 - Leader's Seminar -50’000.00 -17’779.35 DP Competitions and activities SES -150’000.00 -80’804.45 4. DP Administration -20’000.00 -3’947.00 DP Activities -860’000.00 -628’972.50
FIS DP Solidarity Activities -115’000.00 -72’617.00 5.
FDP Solidarity -115’000.00 -72’617.00
FDP General Financial Support -205’000.00 -210’000.00 6. Other (i.e. Olympic Solidarity): -2’531.05
Total Expenses FIS Development Prog. -1’180’000.00 -914’120.55
Allocation from Funds FDP -380’000.00 547’587.45
Remarks: 1. Candidates Contribution 2. IOC Solidarity & AIOWF
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 105 - 3. Budget Asian Championships: postponed and funds remain allocated for the Asian Championships to use when the new dates are confirmed in 2020/2021. 4. SES Activities: a number of competitions had to be postponed originally due to snow conditions and then because of Covid-19 and will be rescheduled in 2020/2021
5. The following activities have been paid out: CRO -3'500.00 NZL -5'000.00 MON -3'500.00 ARG -4'617.00 BIH -3'500.00 DEN -8'000.00 LBN -5'000.00 DEN -8'000.00 SRB -4'000.00 BUL -8'000.00 SVK -3'500.00 CHI -10'000.00 MAR -5'000.00 UKR -1'000.00 6. CHF 5'000.00 per FDP NSA
12.1 “Bring Children to the Snow”
The Council approved the latest update report on the Bring Children to the Snow Campaign following another successful season.
The latest update follows another successful season of the Bring Children to the Snow Campaign:
Number of events/activities: 8’776 Number of participating countries: 53 Total Number of participants: 6.9 million
The past winter, Bring Children to the Snow focused on the following areas that have seen positive results:
Execution of new partner actions: During summer 2019 Bring Children to the Snow signed partnership agreements with Dinoski and Continest which involved specific actions all of which were successfully implemented this past winter. As a result both brands have decided to continue the partnerships into the foreseeable future.
Implementation of sustainable Organiser Care Packages: The first sustainable SnowKidz and World Snow Day Organiser Care Packages saw materials made of recycled fabrics distributed to Organisers of SnowKidz and World Snow Day events/activities.
Initiation of Project PLAY: Together with FIS charity, Right to Play and professional snowboarder Pat Burgener (SUI) a special project called “Project PLAY” was initiated in which refugee children in Lebanon will receive a chance to try snow sports. A documentary detailing the planning and execution of the event will be made and the premiere will act as a fundraiser for Right to Play.
During summer 2020, Bring Children to the Snow will focus on the following areas:
Expansion of sustainability actions in SnowKidz and World Snow Day
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 106 - Establishing a partnership with a Snowboard manufacturer for the full Bring Children to the Snow campaign Implementation of athlete ambassadors for SnowKidz and World Snow Day.
World Snow Day
On the 19th January 2020 the 9th edition of World Snow Day took place. The following is a summary of the numbers achieved: 1 day around the world 3 nationwide events 6 events in the southern hemisphere 8.2% growth in social media 8 global partners: Atomic Skis, Best of the Alps, Eurosport, European Broadcasting Union, Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, Infront Sports and Media, MND Group and SKADI App. 9 events in major cities 45 participating countries 75 events in one country 359 events/ activities in total 4’372 world Snow Day events over eight editions. Over 73’000 visitors to www.world-snow-day.com More than 100’000 participants in the 9th Edition of World Snow Day! Over 21 million people reached on social media.
FIS SnowKidz
The 2019/20 season saw 636 events/activities across 31 countries. The following is a summary of some of the other numbers achieved:
6 global partners: Atomic Skis, MND Group, Skadi App. and the European Federation for the Sport Goods Industry (FESI) 12 events in major cities 10 nationwide actions. Average of 22.3% growth on all social media channels. 93% of persons who attended a SnowKidz event stated they would attend the same event the following year. 91% retention rate of events. 512 Event Organisers. 4’501 SnowKidz events since 2009. More than 200’000 visitors to www.snowkidz.com More than 500’000 participants at the largest event/action for the fifth year in a row. Over 4.8 million participants since SnowKidz inception
SnowKidz Award 2020
The Judging of the SnowKidz Award 2020 nominees was carried out from 1st March - 27th April 2020. As in previous years three independent judges examined the nominations submitted by National Ski Associations. The judges were Satu Kalajainen representing the Sub-Committees for FIS Youth and Children’s Questions, Irina Gladkikh, Head of Winter Sports at the International Olympic Committee and Michael Brügger representing the
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 107 - Swiss Ski and Snowboard Instructors. In total twelve countries submitted programmes for judging, of which four countries are members of the FIS Development Programme.
Each of the top eight FIS SnowKidz projects receives CHF 5’000 towards their project with the top three positions receiving additionally CHF 10’000, CHF 8’000 and CHF 5’000 respectively.
The following finalists were published on 1st May 2020 and in light of the postponement of the FIS Congress 2020, the announcement of the SnowKidz Award 2020 will be announced on 1st June 2020 via online video:
Finalists (in alphabetical order) • Australia - Torah Bright Mini Shred • Czech Republic - SnowKidz Tour and SnowKidz Park • Finland - Snow Moves • Greece - Seek a Snowflake • Portugal - SKI4ALL • Spain - Schools Promotions Programme • Sweden - Everyone on Snow • USA - Nordic Rocks
13. FIS Anti-Doping Report / Activities
The Council acknowledged the report of Vice-President Patrick Smith on FIS Anti- Doping activities including the status of doping case(s), since the previous Meeting of the Council on 23rd November 2019.
Details of FIS Anti-Doping Testing is published in the Book of Reports 2019-2020 providing information about In- and Out-Of-Competition Testing.
13.1 International Doping cases: Independent Doping Delegate / CAS Anti-Doping Division
Since the previous Meeting of the Council in Konstanz in November 2019 the following new international doping cases have been recorded:
Name Nat Disc. Event Substance/ Sanction tested Method ALAVER, Mati EST Athlete Art 2.9 4 years Support Complicity (starting with Personn 28.08.2019) el CHEKALEVA, RUS CC McLaren Agreement Art 2 years Yulia Report 7.10.1 & Art 13 (starting FIS ADR 30.11.2017) DOTSENKO, RUS CC McLaren Agreement Art 2 years Anastasia Report 7.10.1 & Art 13 (starting with FIS ADR 30.11.2017) KAERP, Algo EST CC Art 2.2 Use of 2,5 years Prohibited (starting with Method/Substanc 06.03.2019; e (blood doping), forfeit all
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 108 - Art 2.9 results and Complicity prize money from 22.02.2017; reduced sanction based on cooperation) POLTORANIN, KAZ CC Art 2.2 Use of 4 years Alexey Prohibited (starting with Method/Substanc 01.03.2019, e (blood doping), forfeit all Art 2.9 results and Complicity prize money from 09.02.2018) TAMMJAERV, EST CC Art 2.2 Use of 4 years Karel Prohibited (starting with Method/Substanc 01.03.2019, e (blood doping), forfeit all Art 2.9 results and Complicity prize money from 22.02.2017) VEERPALU, EST CC Art 2.2 Use of 4 years Andreas Prohibited (starting with Method/Substanc 01.03.2019, e (blood doping), forfeit all Art 2.9 results and Complicity prize money from 22.02.2017)
Update on the Russian situation
In December 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) unanimously endorsed the recommendation made by the WADA Independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC) that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) be declared non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) for a period of four years.
Subsequently the Russian Anti-Doping Agency has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The hearing will take place in July 2020. The consequences of the sanctions become enforceable if and after the CAS has confirmed them in the pending proceedings.
The remaining cases involving Russian athletes of Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko have been settled in November 2019. The athletes were found guilty of an ADRV by the IOC which was partially confirmed by the CAS, and were disqualified from the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. The FIS has accepted to terminate the cases based on Agreements by which the athletes accept the sanctions of two years ineligibility. Chekaleva’s and Dotsenko’s provisional suspensions started on 1st December 2017 and have therefore concluded.
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Both athletes Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko also filed CAS appeals against their suspensions, which were subsequently withdrawn as a result of the two agreements.
Concerning the comprehensive investigation carried out by WADA of the Moscow Doping Laboratory, the latest information of any potential cases as a result of the Moscow data (LIMS) was sent to the International Federations on 30th April 2020. The information regarding FIS athletes involves cases that have already been actioned and/or investigated by FIS and in coordination with WADA. FIS remains in ongoing contact with the WADA Investigations Department for any further developments.
Operation Aderlass - Update
On 2nd January 2020, the Independent Doping Delegate of the International Ski Federation issued four Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRVs) decisions to the following three athletes: Karel Tammjärv (EST), Andreas Veerpalu (EST) and Alexey Poltoranin (KAZ), as well as to athlete support person Mati Alaver (EST).
All have been sanctioned with a four-year suspension based on FIS Anti- Doping Rules (FIS ADR) article 2.2 Use of a prohibited substance/method, namely blood doping and article 2.9 Complicity. The sanctions were subject to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within 21 days, which were not appealed to the CAS and became enforceable.
None of the four persons requested a Hearing and consequently the decisions were based on FIS ADR article 7.10 Resolution without a Hearing.
The cases are related to the raids that were carried out in Seefeld (AUT) on 27th February 2019 by the Austrian police supported by the German police under its national criminal law for doping. Simultaneously, the German police searched the medical practice of Dr. Mark Schmidt in Erfurt, Germany. The authorities stated that the arrests were part of a wide, long-term, investigation into a doping operation run by German Sports doctor Dr. Mark Schmidt involving multiple sports, “on suspicion of commercial sport fraud and the use of illicit substances and methods of doping purposes”.
In accordance with the FIS Anti-Doping Rules the above-mentioned athletes were provisionally suspended with immediate effect from 1st March 2019, and Alaver with 28th August 2019. The cases were then referred to the Independent Doping Delegate in accordance with FIS Anti-Doping Regulations’ protocol, who issued the four-year suspension.
Following the incidents in Seefeld and Erfurt, law enforcement authorities of Germany, Austria and Estonia initiated criminal investigations and proceedings against a number of athletes and support personnel, including members of the privately sponsored Estonian sports team "Haanja", including Andrus Veerpalu, who was acting as a coach of Alexey Poltoranin (KAZ), his son Andreas Veerpalu and including Algo Kärp.
On 20th January 2020 the Independent Anti-Doping Delegate issued the decision against Algo Kärp, who had confessed in the Estonian media shortly
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 110 - after the Seefeld raids that he had used blood doping after he had received the contact details of the German sports physician Dr. Mark Schmidt from the Estonian ski coach Mati Alaver in 2016.
Algo Kärp had requested a lower sanction because of his voluntary cooperation with all investigative bodies from the very beginning. He repeated his confession of the anti-doping rule violations and did not request a hearing to be held. The Independent Anti-Doping Delegate took Algo Kärp's confession and cooperation into account and reduced Algo Kärp's period of ineligibility to two years and six months (from four years) and all competitive results obtained since 22 February 2017 are disqualified.
On 31st January 2020, the Independent Anti-Doping Delegate of the International Ski Federation (FIS) confirmed the Provisional Suspension, which had been imposed on Andrus Veerpalu on 29th September 2019. Andrus Veerpalu has filed an appeal against this decision to the CAS. This was rejected by the CAS on 6th March 2020. Also Swiss state courts, who were invoked by Andrus Veerpalu's children, declined to lift their father's provisional suspension. Another appeal which Andrus Veerpalu filed with a Swiss court is still pending.
The charges in the disciplinary proceeding of FIS against Andrus Veerpalu have been submitted to the CAS Anti-Doping Division (CAS ADD) for adjudication. The FIS is cooperating with the German and Austrian law enforcement authorities, who have shared their investigation results, which is to be praised.
13.2 National Doping cases
The following national doping cases have been recorded since the previous Meeting of the Council on 23rd November 2019:
In accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code, FIS is not entitled to review and/or amend decisions of doping cases from tests that have been carried out by the National Anti-Doping Agencies, but both FIS and WADA may appeal any decisions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the event that either organisations believe that an inappropriate decision has been taken in accordance with the relevant rules and deadlines:
Name Nat Disc. Event Substance/ Sanction tested Method AVTENEEV, RUS SB Art 2.4 2 years Nikita Whereabout (starting from s failures 10.10.2019) KHARICHEV, RUS CC 24.03.2019 Art 2.1 Use 9 months Danil of Prohibited (starting from Substance 12.04.2019) (Methylhexa neamine) KOLENO, RUS CC 28.07.2018 Art 2.1 Use 2 years Aleksandra of Prohibited (starting with Substance 28.07.2018) (Methylhexa neamine)
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 111 - 14. Partnership and sponsor advertising agreements
The Council approved the latest status of sponsorship and service agreements per spring 2020. The following list contains the latest status of sponsor and partner contracts and agreements per spring 2020:
FIS World Cup Title / Presenting Sponsors
Nordic Disciplines Title Sponsors
Ski Jumping-Nordic Combined: “Viessmann” agreed to 2021/2022
Cross-Country: “Coop” signed to 2021/2022
Nordic Presenting Sponsor: “Audi” signed to 2021/2022
Cross-Country “Tour de Ski’’: ‘’Le Gruyère’’ signed to 2021/2022 “Helvetia” agreed to 2020/2021
Alpine Discipline Title Sponsor “Audi” signed to 2021/2022
Snowboard Freestyle Freeski Disciplines Title Sponsor: Ski Cross “Audi” signed to 2021/2022
Freestyle Freeski: open Snowboard: open
FIS partners
FIS official cars “Audi” signed to 2021/2022
FIS clothing partner “Halti” signed to 2022 for all FIS disciplines
FIS World Cup trophies/medals "Joska" signed to 2021/2022
Cableways "Doppelmayr/Garaventa" signed to 2021/22
Video walls FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and FIS Freestyle Ski Cross “Faber Audiovisuals” signed to 2021/2022
Snowmaking Service "Sufag" signed to 2021/2022
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“TechnoAlpin” signed to 2021/2022
Temporary infrastructure “Nüssli” signed to 2020/21
Sustainable Wax Cabin Provider “Continest” signed to 2020/2021
Telecommunications ’’Riedel’’ signed to 2020, renewal under negotiation
Mobile Games “Session Games” signed to 2022
Service Provider course preparation Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard “Prinoth” signed to 2019/2020, renewal under negotiation
Service Provider for snow groomers Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard “Kässbohrer” signed to 2021/2022
Service Provider halfpipe grinder Snowboard “Zaugg” signed to 2020, renewal under negotiation
Snowboard Materials “Liski” signed to 2019/2020, renewal under negotiation
Data and timing sponsors and service providers of FIS World Cups
Data Sponsor Ski Jumping (World Cup men only, excluding 4 Hills Tournament) Bergstern until 2019/20
Timing Sponsor Cross-Country open
Data and timing service Cross-Country, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined “ST Sportservice/Swiss Timing” signed to 2021/2022
Data and timing partner and service/sponsor Alpine World Cup “Longines” with service by “Swiss Timing” including the Alpine Data Project, agreed to 2031/2032
Data and timing service FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup “Swiss Timing” agreed to 2021/2022
Data and timing service FIS Snowboard World Cup “Swiss Timing” agreed to 2021/2022
Broadcast and Commercial Rights partners
FIS Alpine and Nordic World Ski Championships Broadcast/Commercial Rights 2021-2025 “Infront Sports and Media AG”
FIS Freestyle, Snowboard, Freeski World Ski Championships Broadcast Rights 2021-2023
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 113 - “Infront Sports and Media AG”
FIS Freestyle, Snowboard, Freeski World Ski Championships Commercial Rights 2021-2023 “FIS Marketing AG”
FIS Ski Flying World Championships Broadcast Rights 2020-2024 “EBU-European Broadcasting Union”
FIS Ski Flying World Championships Commercial Rights 2020-2022 “FIS Marketing AG”
14.1 Activity Report FIS Marketing AG
The Council acknowledged the report of Christian Pirzer, CEO of FIS Marketing AG that summarised the status of various projects. The date for the next board meeting of FIS Marketing AG has not yet been established.
“FIS Marketing Team Alpine Skiing/Freestyle: Lauritz Putze, Team Assistant Alpine & Freestyle joined the FIS Marketing team in autumn 2019. He is taking care of all topics related to Ski Cross and immediately showed his value as a motivated and reliable team member.
Nordic: Sabine Mlekusch, Project Manager FIS Cross Country World Cup has left FISMAG for maternity leave. Her tasks will be taken over by Anna Stehl, who is currently employed as Team Assistant Nordic and very familiar with all topics. This will ensure a smooth transition.
Ann-Cathrin Uhl (GER) is joining the Nordic Team as Assistant and will replace Anna in her role. Ann-Cathrin has achieved a MBA at Fairbanks University in Alaska, is an enthusiastic cross-country skier and has participated at the Winter Universiade in 2019 Krasnoyarsk.
Therefore the FIS Marketing team is completed for the upcoming 2020/21 season. Ann-Cathrin was already introduced to the sponsors and the entire FIS team during the last races of last season. The rest of the team remains unchanged.
FIS Cross-Country World Cup Without FIS World Championships and Olympics in 2019/20, 41 event days were planned last season. After the unexpected and abrupt finish of the season, the evaluation phase of last season as well as preparation phase for the next season has already started. Due to the cancellation of the North America competitions and non-fulfilled TV guarantees there will be reductions from Audi up to EUR ~75.000.
The decentralised marketing system with the new title sponsor COOP has consolidated itself further among all LOC’s which lead to an overall smooth cooperation at all events. FIS Marketing was also able to expand the COOP Mini World Cup series to 14 events last season. Unfortunately, 5 planned Mini World Cup events had to be cancelled due to bad weather and snow conditions. However, this was well communicated through the new official COOP Mini World Cup Facebook Fan page and Instagram accounts.
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Without the Olympics and World Championships, the Tour de Ski was the highlight of the season. The revision and expansion of communication tools created last summer especially for social media activities, were welcomed by all LOC’s and supported an altogether unified and strong appearance of the brand.
Also, Le Gruyere AOP and Extra extended their trust in FIS Marketing’s work managing the rights acquisition and implementation for Le Gruyere in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Canada, and for Extra in Ruka/Finland.
A special marketing activation was introduced by Le Gruyère AOP with the “Le Gruyère AOP Cheese Challenge”. This challenge was inspired by an athletes’ internal joke about who has the most pieces of cheese. The athlete (male or female) who collected the most pieces throughout the season wins a sponsored weekend in Gruyère, Switzerland. The current standings were posted every Monday at 5pm on all FIS Cross-Country social media channels.
For next season, no great revision of the marketing tools and installations are expected. The focus will be on improving details of all tools and installations, as well as expanding projects.
FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2020 Planica (SLO) and 2022 Vikersund (NOR) All sponsorship packages for the FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2020 in Planica were sold in close cooperation with the LOC. The following sponsors were secured: Viessmann (Presenter), Audi (Start package), Liqui Moly (Bib Saturday), I Feel Slovenia (Bib Sunday subject to contract), Manner (Banner package) and Bergstern (Data package). Furthermore, deals with two more Slovenian companies (KRKA & Triglav) where concluded for the bibs on Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately, the event has been cancelled one week prior to the event due to the Corona crisis and hopefully the event will be confirmed for December 2020 for which all sponsors are expected to remain partners of the event according to respective regulations in their contracts.
FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Men In general, the FIS partners were positive about the past season. Due to the Corona crisis, the last World Cup events in Trondheim and Vikersund were cancelled. The guaranteed number of events (90%) in the contracts for Viessmann and Audi were not fulfilled. This leads to a financial reduction of a total of EUR ~36.000 by Audi and Viessmann. The sponsorship fee of Timing Partner Bergstern will not be reduced because more than 85% of the events took place. Further reductions might come up due to unfulfilled TV guarantees.
For the next season 2020/21, Viessmann and Audi will remain the main FIS partners. The current contract with Bergstern was only valid for one season and is up for renewal.
FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Women
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 115 - Women’s Ski Jumping enjoyed a good season. As for other FIS World Cups the season ended abruptly due to the Corona crisis. The entire Blue Bird- Tour in Russia was cancelled. The guaranteed number of events (90%) in the contracts for Viessmann and Audi was not fulfilled as well as the TV guarantee. This leads to a financial reduction of a total of EUR ~24.000 by Audi and Viessmann.
For the next season 2020/21, Viessmann and Audi will remain as FIS partners.
FIS Nordic Combined World Cup The past season in Nordic Combined was a short one due to cancelled events in Otepää (EST) and Schonach (GER) due to unfavourable snow conditions. Therefore, the contractually guaranteed number of events was not fulfilled. The same applies to the TV guarantee. This leads to a financial reduction of a total of EUR ~42.000 by Audi and Viessmann. For the next season, Viessmann and Audi will remain the main FIS partners.
FIS Alpine World Cup Generally, the season for Audi and Longines was very good. Although the last two race weekends including the Finals were lost, 66 races were completed.
As in previous years, the TV figures will not be available before May 2020 meaning that the contractual TV guarantees with Audi is not yet possible.
An indication from 2018/19 with 72 races achieved the TV guarantees quite precisely. It may therefore be assumed that with 6 races less a reduction of approximately € 350.000 can be estimated.
FIS Ski Cross World Cup Same as in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup regarding the provision of TV figures not before May 2020. Compared to 2018/19, where there were only 8 races, 11 races took place in the past season. However the cancellation of the 2 races in Feldberg (GER) was very bad for Audi and a reduction of approximately EUR 230.000 must be expected.
FIS Snowboard & Freestyle World Cup and World Championships 2021 After endless negotiations with Citic Guoan Sports with more and more reductions and difficult discussions, FIS Marketing looked for alternatives in the Chinese market. In October 2019 we contacted Gemdale Sports, an agency active in tennis for more than 10 years (WTA Finals in Shenzhen until 2028). Gemdale could be convinced about the potential of winter sport in China and entered into negotiations for an agency agreement for the exploitation of all TV relevant marketing rights of the 2021 WCS. These discussions were finalised in December and the contract signed on 14th December 2019. This contract guarantees FIS/CSA/LOC and minimum income of Euro 3,5 million plus a bonus depending on final sales. After the long and complicated negotiations with Citic, FIS Marketing was happy to finally close this deal with a new partner who also has a long-term interest in winter sports in China.
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Financials The preliminary financial result for the 2019/2020 business year is forecast to be a profit of EUR 1.25m compared to a budget of EUR 1.6m, The negative impact comes from the postponed Skiflying World Championships 2020, the lower than budgeted rights sale for the Freestyle and Snowboard World Championships in Beijing and from TV reductions as explained above.”
14.2 Communication and Engagement: Media / Digital / Mobile Game activities
During the past months, the FIS Communication activities have been adapted to handle the new challenges and opportunities as a result of the Covid-19 Coronavirus situation.
Prior to the abrupt end to the competition season 2019/2020 which saw the cancellation of 20 FIS World Cup competitions and the postponement of the FIS Ski Flying World Championships, the social media provisional results from 1st October 2019 until 16th March 2020 remained positive in comparison to the same period the previous season, which was also a World Championships year:
134 million app screen views vs 100 million in 2018/19: +34% 114 million web page views vs 104 million in 2018/19: +10% 142 million social impressions vs 147 million in 2018/19: -3% 7 million engagements vs 6.1 million in 2018/19: +14% 1.1 million followers vs 930’000 in 2018/19: +18% 100,000 fans addresses collected vs 17’000 in 2018/19: +488%
Of particular note is the significant increase in the amount of engagement and collected addresses as a result of the digital platform and development of activities.
The initiatives that FIS Communications have implemented in view of Covid- 19 have included creating a dedicated Novel Coronavirus Information Hub on the FIS website to inform about the adaptations and decisions made and communicated by FIS. It is also designed to serve as a National Ski Association resource centre sharing measures and actions to assist other members.
The social media platforms have proactively shared posts and worthy initiatives by the athletes and other persons with actions supporting community efforts, as well as training sessions, tips and some other light- hearted moments. For example a relevant cause specific to the FIS disciplines “Goggles for Docs” has been promoted and actioned by FIS, where old ski goggles are being donated to various hospitals to be used by front line emergency care workers.
FIS Digital Figures 2018/19 season 2019/20* season Increase
Content Developed 18’200 pieces 26’400 pieces +45% Social Engagement 6.8 million 7.5 million +10%
Summary FIS Council Conference Call Meeting, May 2020 - 117 - Total Followers 1.1 million 944’000 +18% Webpage Views 110 million 115 million +4% App Screen Views 103 million 135 million +30%
FIS Social Media Figures 2018/19 season 2019/20* season incr.
Facebook 395’000 377’000 +5% Instagram 470’000 404’000 +16% Twitter 154’000 145’000 +6% You Tube 91’000 77’000 +21%
*2019/20 season without FIS World Championships and early conclusion
Mobile e-Game World Cup Ski Racing
The official e-sports alpine racing game of FIS, World Cup Ski Racing has been available for free download to iOS and Android mobile devices since 9th January 2020. In less than 90 days, over 105’000 users from 179 countries had installed the game with more than 2.8 million race starts that have generated 144’000’000 impressions.
Agreements were established with several National Ski Associations: Switzerland, Canada, Italy, Germany, and Austria who directly sold their official racing suits.
The FIS Alpine World Cup e-Finals took place despite the cancellation of the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals 2020 in Cortina (ITA). In total, 186 races were completed over five days averaging of 26 races per player. Players came from 87 countries with Switzerland being the country with the most active gamers, followed by Canada, Austria and Italy, who all tied for second place.
A programme of national qualification events building up to the FIS e-sports World Championships 2021 will take place. Communication and promotion is also being coordinated with the FIS Athletes Commission members to engage and promote the top athletes.
Council Member Peter Schröcksnadel stated that the FIS digital activities which capture and process data must conform with the GDPR regulations for the use of third-party data.
15. Membership of FIS
The Council approved the Cape Verdean Olympic Committee as well as the Tanzanian Olympic Committee provisionally as associate members after fulfilling the required criteria. Their affiliation is subject to receipt by FIS of the original documentation which has only been sent electronically to date and thereafter confirmation by the FIS Congress 2020.
The following provisional members that have been approved by the Council since the previous FIS Congress in 2018 and have been included in the Congress Book for consideration as Associate Members of FIS at the FIS Congress 2020:
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The application of the the Ski and Snowboard Association of Thailand for full membership will also be submitted to the FIS Congress 2020 since it now fulfils the criteria and the necessary supporting documents have been submitted.
16. Any other business
All relevant items were included in the respective agenda items.
17. Next meetings with the FIS Council
Subject to the potential requirement of any further Council decisions to be undertaken in the coming months, the next FIS Council Meetings are provisionally scheduled as follows:
- Council online conference call meeting/s: Tuesday 2nd July - If necessary: Council online conference call meeting/s: 1st August - FIS Council Meetings: 2nd and 3rd October, Zurich (SUI) - FIS Congress 2020: 4th October - FIS Calendar and Presidents’ Conference 2021, Portoroz (SLO): 1st - 6th June
18. Closing of the meeting
President Gian Franco Kasper closed the Council Meeting on an optimistic note with the outlook for the upcoming season, both for competitions and recreational snow sports. Resorts in the Southern Hemisphere have announced opening dates in June and various resorts and glaciers in Europe and North America are also operational.
He thanked the National Ski Associations and Organisers for their dedicated work for skiing and snow sports and encouraged a positive approach to the season ahead, with all stakeholders supporting each other and thereby the sport.
INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION
Sarah Lewis Secretary General
Oberhofen, 26th May 2020, SL/jb
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