FIS Approves Gender Eligibility Policy, Highlights Safety and Prize Money

The FIS Council, meeting in Zurich this week, approved a new eligibility policy for men’s and women’s competitions while emphasizing athlete safety and continued discussions on prize money. The policy, based on the presence or absence of the SRY gene, restricts women’s competition to SRY-negative athletes. Council members also reaffirmed that protecting athlete welfare is their top priority and will revisit prize money decisions at their October meeting.

By | 2025-09-25T15:32:54-06:00 September 25th, 2025 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on FIS Approves Gender Eligibility Policy, Highlights Safety and Prize Money

FIS Faces Backlash After Rejecting €400M CVC Investment Proposal

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has rejected a €400 million offer from private equity giant CVC Capital Partners. The decision, made amidst significant internal and external pushback, has sparked debate about the future of snow sports and the FIS's commercial strategy.

By | 2024-12-12T12:20:57-07:00 December 9th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on FIS Faces Backlash After Rejecting €400M CVC Investment Proposal

FIS Council Mandates Airbags for Alpine Speed Events

The FIS Council announced that airbags will become mandatory this season for all athletes competing in Alpine speed events at the World Cup level. Meeting online on Friday, the Council confirmed that the rule will take effect in the 2024/25 season. However, each National Ski Association can grant exceptions if an airbag restricts an athlete’s movement, causing potential safety risks.

By | 2024-11-12T09:55:22-07:00 November 12th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on FIS Council Mandates Airbags for Alpine Speed Events

Johan Eliasch, FIS President, Announces Bid for IOC Presidency

Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), has officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Since taking charge of FIS in June 2021, Eliasch has led the organization through a period of transformation. On July 24, 2024, he earned a place as a member of the IOC. In a letter to IOC members, Eliasch outlined his vision for the future of the organization and addressed the challenges ahead.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:16-07:00 October 12th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Johan Eliasch, FIS President, Announces Bid for IOC Presidency

New FIS Helmet Advertising Rules Should Boost Revenue for Ski Athletes

About a year ago, the color scheme of ski helmets became a hot topic in the ski racing world. FIS President Johan Eliasch was unhappy with the "Red Bull helmets" Marco Odermatt and others wore. He felt the design looked too much like the sponsor's product. Despite the debate, the regulations remained unchanged, and the FIS did not restrict the color and design of helmets. New regulations will provide more advertising space on helmets starting in July 2024. Previously, athletes had 50 square centimeters for advertising on the front of the helmet. Now, they have an additional 50 square centimeters for a second logo on the front or sides of the helmet.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:49-07:00 August 5th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on New FIS Helmet Advertising Rules Should Boost Revenue for Ski Athletes

Debate Ignites Over Fairness and Communication of New FIS Wild Card Rule

Athletes, coaches, and leadership within the alpine ski racing community discuss the fairness and communication process surrounding the new FIS Wild Card addition to the 2024/25 Rules for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. There are differing opinions. World Cup athlete Daniel Yule tells Swiss media that he was not consulted about the rule, contradicting other media reports.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:49-07:00 August 2nd, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Debate Ignites Over Fairness and Communication of New FIS Wild Card Rule

Marcel Hirscher’s World Cup Return: New FIS Wild Card Rule Secures Starting Positions for Ski Legend

A new rule allows Marchel Hirscher to open doors to the World Cup when returning to ski racing after five years of retirement. FIS added a Wild Card option in the July 2024 revision of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup rules, which will ease the passage back to the World Cup for former world-class racers and guarantee a starting position right after the top 30.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:51-07:00 July 30th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Marcel Hirscher’s World Cup Return: New FIS Wild Card Rule Secures Starting Positions for Ski Legend

Visionary Leader Dexter Paine Gains Strong Endorsement for FIS Council Candidacy

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced their full support for Dexter Paine in his candidacy for the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council. 

By | 2024-04-23T14:41:29-06:00 April 16th, 2024 | Comments Off on Visionary Leader Dexter Paine Gains Strong Endorsement for FIS Council Candidacy
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