Industry News
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Snowboard Germany have announced the cancellation of the FIS Snowboard Alpine World Cup finals, which were scheduled to take place in Berchtesgaden, Germany, on March 16-17. Despite exhaustive efforts by both the FIS and Snowboard Germany, the event has been called off due to insufficient snow conditions in the region.
This decision comes as a disappointment to athletes, teams, and fans who were looking forward to the culmination of the season’s competition in the picturesque Bavarian Alps. The FIS Snowboard Alpine World Cup finals were highly anticipated, promising thrilling races in parallel slalom as well as parallel slalom team event.
“Despite our best efforts and the incredible support from Snowboard Germany, the weather conditions have left us with no choice but to cancel the World Cup finals in Berchtesgaden. We explored all possible alternatives, but the lack of snow and the short notice made it impossible to find a suitable replacement venue.”
— Uwe Beier, FIS Race Director
As a result of this cancellation, the FIS Snowboard Alpine World Cup season will now conclude with the events in Winterberg, Germany, taking place on March 9-10. Winterberg will host the final parallel events of the season, marking an unexpected but exciting end to the competition calendar.
The FIS and Snowboard Germany extend their gratitude to the athletes, teams, sponsors, and fans for their understanding and continued support under these challenging circumstances. Both organizations are committed to delivering a spectacular finale in Winterberg and are looking forward to celebrating the achievements of the world’s best snowboard alpine athletes.
This turn of events underscores the challenges winter sports face in the context of changing climate conditions. The FIS, under the guidance of Uwe Beier and his team, remains dedicated to adapting and finding solutions to ensure the future of snow sports, including exploring innovative ways to mitigate the impact of weather variability on competition schedules.
As the season heads towards its conclusion in Winterberg, the focus now shifts to celebrating the athletes’ hard work and dedication throughout the year. The FIS and Snowboard Germany invite fans to join in the excitement of the final races and to cheer on their favorite competitors as they vie for the top spots in the overall standings.
