Empowering Women in Alpine Skiing

How to watch the EWAS Women, Leadership and Sports event on March 30 featuring Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and Sarah Lewis.

A new survey from the EWAS project reveals why women enter alpine ski coaching—and why many leave. Despite passion for the sport and a desire to mentor young athletes, female coaches face systemic barriers, including gender bias, poor pay, limited advancement, and work-life conflicts. The report calls for urgent reforms to create a more equitable and supportive coaching environment.

Young women ski coaches based in Europe can now apply for a fully funded, hands-on seminar focused on bootfitting and ski preparation, taking place May 19–21 in the Austria–Italy region. Supported by Erasmus+ and the European Commission, the seminar includes expert instruction, travel reimbursement, and an optional joint training camp with FIS athletes in Cortina from May 13–16.

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