28th International Ski Congress: 7th and 8th June 1972 – Opetija (YUG)

83 delegates from 35 countries

The principal of modernising the rules governing amateur status is adopted.

28th International Ski Congress: 26th to 29th May 1971 – Opatija (YUG)

85 delegates from 34 countries

- Re-shaping of competition rules.
- Setting up of World Skiflying Championships.
- FIS Budget for 1971–1973 = CHF 780 000.–.
- Women's 4 x 5 km relay replaces the traditional 3 x 5 km.
- Setting up of Junior European Alpine Ski Championships.