Freestyle Skiing
From FIS Freestyle wiki
Freestyle Skiing is one of the six Olympic disciplines administered by FIS - The International Ski Federation. [1]
It consists of the following events: Moguls, Aerials, Ski Cross and Half-Pipe.
See here for a video that explains the different events of Freestyle Skiing;[2] There are 2,959 articles presently.
The Background on Freestyle Skiing
- There has always been a 'free' element in any aspect of skiing; so first the was free skiing and then came along ski competitions. In skiing, there is always a freedom of choice to decide what line to take down the slope or whether to go off a jump or not.
- Freestyle Skiing is an expression of this aspect of freedom in skiing. The 1960's were a time of evolution, as young people looked for different forms of expression in winter sports. Freestyle skiing began to be organized in that decade when the advancements in modern ski equipment and freedom of expression led to new and exciting skiing techniques. Originally, a mix of alpine skiing and acrobatics, the first freestyle skiing competition was held in Attitash, New Hampshire in 1966.
- A Freestyle FIS World Cup was started in 1978 and the 1st FIS Freestyle World Championships were held in 1986 in Tignes, France.
- A relative newcomer to the Olympic Winter Games, Freestyle Moguls became an Olympic event in 1992 in Albertville. Freestyle Aerials were added for the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer. The newest Olympic Winter Games event, Freestyle Ski Cross, will make its debut in Vancouver in 2010. Ski Halfpipe and Ski Slopestyle has been added to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
For the Growth of Freestyle Skiing look here;
For more information on the different Freestyle events see;
Moguls and Dual Moguls
Overview of Mogul Skiing / Mogul Courses / Mogul Glossary / Mogul Judging And Scoring / Mogul Jump Definitions / 4200 Moguls / 4300 Dual Moguls
Aerials
Overview of Aerials, Aerial Courses, Aerial Glossary, Aerial Judging And Scoring, 4000, Aerials, Aerial Action, Water Ramps Aerials
Ski Cross;
Overview of Ski Cross, Ski Cross Courses, Ski Cross Glossary, 4500 Ski Cross Rules, Ski Cross Skill - Jumping, FAQ Ski Cross Ski Suits, Ski Cross vs. Snowboard Cross times, speeds and percentage differences Vancouver 2010
Half-Pipe;
, Overview of Half-Pipe Skiing | Half-Pipe Courses | Half-Pipe Glossary, Half-Pipe Rules and Scoring
The Freestyle Skiing International Competition Rules
3000 Organisation / 4000 Aerials / 4200 Moguls / 4300 Dual Moguls / 4500 Ski Cross / 4600 Halfpipe /
Down load the pdf version of the new 2008 Freestyle ICR here; [3]
The Freestyle Equipment Rules
Freestyle Equipment Rules / Commercial Markings on Equipment
FIS Freestyle World Cup
Connection Coach Ski Cross / FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2010-2011|Mogul Airbump Shapers and Connection Coaches WC 2010/2011, FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup Season 1011 Snow Control Judges, TD arrival and departure, | Freestyle WC Officials Information | Bibs for Freestyle Skiing |Season 2010 - 2011 Freestyle FIS World Cup, 2010 - 2011 FIS FREESTYLE SKI WORLD CUP SEASON Judges and TD Assignments } Connection Coaches FIS Judges Season 2010 / 2011 email Organizers FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2010/2011 FIS Technical Delegates Season FIS Freestyle World Cup 2010/2011 | Data Service | FIS Freestyle World Cup Sponsor guide
FIS Freestyle World Championships
RULES FOR THE ORGANISATION OF FIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS / Freestyle Skiing Basic Course Information / Back Ground Information on the FIS Freestyle World Championships / Inawashiro 2009
Olympic Winter Games - Freestyle Skiing
FIS Freestyle Skiing Committee
Competition Organization
Check Lists / Job Descriptions / Competition Definitions / Competition Procedures / Competition Details / Competition Marketing and Promotion / Data Service / Technical Installations / Anti-Doping Program / Medical Guide / Event Medical Plan Freestyle Skiing / Freestyle Judges Cards / Rules of the FIS Points Freestyle / Freestyle Equipment List / Timing Glossary / Lighting Glossary / Other Freestyle Skiing Competitions / Accreditation Matrix
Freestyle Officials Education and Programme
General Definitions | Technical Delegate Education | Judges Education | Officials Education | Freestyle Course Homologation Program | Working with Snow | 10 FIS Rules of Skiing | Freestyle Skiing Basic Course Information | Freestyle Skiing Major Competition Officials | Abbreviations | Ski Related Definitions | Artificial Slopes |' Landform Gallery
Freestyle TV Production
Freestyle TV Graphics | Shot List | Freestyle Camera Position Layout | TV Glossary of Terms | Lighting Glossary | Aerial TV Graphics | Ski Cross TV Graphics | Moguls TV Graphics | Dual Moguls TV Graphics | Halfpipe TV Graphics
Frequently Asked Questions about Freestyle Skiing
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