FIS Staff engage in key meetings with World Cup organizers

The FIS Snowboard Alpine World Cup tour is gearing up for an exciting season, with the FIS staff, including Race Director Uwe Beier and his assistant Peter Krogoll, recently completing their site inspections at three prominent locations.

Simonhoehe, Austria:

The team's first stop was Simonhoehe, Austria. After a successful debut in 2022, the location is preparing to host its second World Cup event. This venue holds special significance as it's the home ground for renowned World Cup athletes Sabine Schoeffmann and Alexander Payer. Uwe Beier mentioned their visit, recalling the premiere event two years ago and highlighting the involvement of Sabine's parents in the organization. With the previous event taking place during the Covid era, this year's edition is expected to witness a larger turnout of spectators. The team even managed to capture a group picture from the venue, which Beier promises to share soon.

Bad Gastein:

Next on the list was Bad Gastein, a location with a rich history in the FIS Snowboard World Cup. Its first competition in the high valley of the Hohe Tauern mountain range dates back to the 2000/2001 season. This makes it the longest-running competition in the entire FIS Snowboard World Cup. Beier reminisced about the 20th anniversary celebrated last time, marking this year as the 21st edition. As always, fans can anticipate the Austrian stop to be one of the season's highlights, with both a night event and a team event planned.

Carezza, Italy:

The final stop for the FIS Snowboard Alpine team was Carezza, Italy. Known for its long-standing association with the World Cup, this year's Carezza parallel giant slalom is set to kick off the season on December 14. Beier and Krogoll held a preparation meeting, which also included an inspection of the venue. Highlighting the significance of adaptability and collaboration, Beier shared that he has encouraged all organizers to engage in discussions about the latest digital registration processes. This comes as part of a broader initiative to uncover fresh promotional avenues, especially in light of recent advancements within FIS. The goal is to amplify event preparations by integrating richer content and leveraging the latest tools and platforms.

Looking Ahead

The upcoming season promises thrilling competitions with Simonhoehe hosting parallel giant slalom and parallel giant slalom team events on January 27-28. Meanwhile, Bad Gastein is all set to entertain with its classic parallel slalom and parallel slalom team on January 16-17.

Beier's recent update provides a sneak peek into the meticulous preparations and the passion that goes into organizing these events. As the teams and organizers gear up, fans worldwide eagerly await the onset of a new, exhilarating season of snowboard alpine action.