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Alpine Skiing Facts
- Alpine skiing was first introduced as an Official Special Olympics Sport in 1977 at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.
- At the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Anchorage, Alaska, 290 Special Olympics athletes from 33 countries competed in alpine skiing.
- Alpine skiing was one of seven sports contested at the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Nagano, Japan.
Today, 9,785 athletes from 71 programs around the world compete in Alpine Skiing.
Special Olympics Minnesota had 36 athletes participate in alpine skiing in 2005 at Winter Games at Welch Village near Red Wing. For more information about alpine skiing or Winter Games, contact Pam Bergerson.
In addition to Winter Games, area alpine skiing competitions have traditionally been offered in Area 3 and Area 12.
Ten Minnesota delegations currently offer alpine skiing for their athletes. To see if there is a delegation offering alpine skiing in your area, click here.
Special Olympics Minnesota Alpine Skiing Events
Novice: Downhill, Giant Slalom and Slalom
Intermediate: Downhill, Giant Slalom and Slalom
Advanced: Downhill, Giant Slalom and Slalom
Beginner: Glide Event
Sports Rules
National Governing Body: Fédération Internationale de Ski
Special Olympics Incorporated: Alpine Skiing Rules (updated January 2008)
Other Resources
Alpine Skiing Assessment Guide - Bert Schwartz, Alpine Skiing Sport Director, Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Alpine Skiing Coaches Training Schools
Alpine Skiing Participation by Delegation, Area and Level – Use this link to find an alpine ski team in your area.
Level II Alpine Skiing Coach Recertification Test
Special Olympics Incorporated Alpine Ski Coaching Guide |
