Didn’t want FIS to inform me freeride snowboarding and snowboarding are reputable disciplines on the earth of snowsports however their inclusion after an unanimous vote by the FIS Congress is a significant step in the direction of one thing we most positively sit up for….Olympic Freeriding! Tip of the cap to FIS for the vote, lets hope we see the world’s greatest freeriders climbing Olympic podiums within the close to future:
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Freeride Achieves Official Standing: A Sport-Changer for Athletes and the Sport
The Worldwide Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) has acknowledged Freeride Snowboarding and Snowboarding as an official self-discipline. This historic resolution was made through the FIS Basic Meeting held in Reykjavik, the place FIS and Nationwide Ski Associations members voted on June 5, 2024.
Following the FWT acquisition by FIS in December 2022, the officialization of Freeride Snowboarding and Snowboarding is the second step in the direction of the event of the game on a worldwide scale, extending assist to athletes and enhancing the potential for future inclusion within the Winter Olympic Video games. The inclusion of Freeride Snowboarding and Snowboarding as a full-fledged FIS self-discipline was voted unanimously by all members of the Congress.
“This is a vital day for the freeride group. The popularity of Freeride Snowboarding and Snowboarding as an official self-discipline inside FIS will elevate the game and supply new alternatives for athletes worldwide. We’re excited concerning the future prospects this brings to the freeride motion and past.” – Nicolas Hale-Woods, Founder and CEO of FWT.
“FIS is the house of snow sports activities in all its types, for everybody – it is just pure for us to completely embrace the joy of a rising self-discipline like Freeride. We’re thrilled to have them as a part of the household.” – Johan Eliasch, FIS President
Following this recognition, Freeride Snowboarding and Snowboarding will endure a voting course of inside particular person Nationwide Ski Associations worldwide. This step emphasizes grassroots growth, making certain the game positive aspects widespread assist and that younger athletes have the assets wanted to excel.
The Freeride World Championships will now be included throughout the FIS framework, paving the way in which for a structured and unified method to competitions and athlete growth.
“That is only the start. Our objective is to nurture the game in any respect ranges, from grassroots to elite competitions, and to see Freeride Snowboarding and Snowboarding represented in future Winter Olympic Video games.” –Nicolas Hale-Woods, FWT Founder
The popularity by FIS is predicted to have a profound impression on the freeride group, offering a platform for athletes to showcase their expertise on a world stage and inspiring the subsequent technology of freeriders to pursue their ardour with larger assist and assets.
