Key Takeaways from the 2024 Alpine Committee Meetings
Sep 27, 2024·Alpine Skiing
The FIS Committee Meetings convened in Zurich (SUI) from September 25 to 27, 2024. As is customary, the final day was dedicated to the Alpine World Cup subcommittee, which focused on strategic discussions and proposals for the upcoming seasons.
2024-25 FIS Ski World Cup Calendars
The 2024-2025 season promises an exciting lineup, featuring significant highlights such as the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Saalbach, scheduled for February 4 to 16, 2025.
Levi, a staple on the women's calendar, is making a much-anticipated return to the men's schedule for the 2024-2025 season with a slalom event that is sure to bring early-season excitement. Following Levi, Gurgl (AUT) will host both men’s and women’s events on the same weekend.
In North America, Beaver Creek (USA), traditionally known for men’s races, will include thrilling women’s speed events, featuring one downhill and one Super-G. Additionally, La Thuile (ITA) will rejoin the women's calendar with a speed weekend. On the men’s side, Crans-Montana (SUI) will hold a full weekend of speed races, serving as a crucial test event ahead of the 2027 World Championships.
Further adding to the excitement, men will make a new stop in Hafjell (NOR) immediately after the traditional speed weekend in Kvitfjell.
To conclude the season, the 2024-2025 World Cup Finals will be held for the first time in Sun Valley (USA). This iconic American resort will host the prestigious event, where the best skiers will compete for the final points of the season.
A Look at the highlights in Future Seasons
During the day, we witnessed presentations by the organizers of the upcoming World Cup Finals, the next World Championships in Saalbach, and the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The discussions covered a wide range oftopics, including logistics, infrastructure and course maps.
Each organizing committee provided detailed insights into the preparations underway, highlighting the challenges and solutions related to transportation, accommodation, and athlete services. The technical aspects of the competition venues were also thoroughly reviewed, focusing on the design and difficulty of the courses that will test the world's best athletes in the years to come. Additionally, the organizers emphasized how the summer inspections significantly contributed to these advancements, allowing for better planning and fine-tuning of crucial elements.
Furthermore, attendees were given a first look at the calendars for the next two years, providing an early overview of key dates and events and ensuring all stakeholders are well-prepared for the upcoming seasons.
As part of the discussions, it was confirmed that the Dutch federation's application for a wild card for Marcel Hirscher, filed during the summer, is valid and compliant. This means that Hirscher is eligible to take part in the first competition of the season, in Soelden.
