FIS Marks its Centenary

2nd January 2024

FIS launched a campaign to mark its 100-year anniversary, celebrating all those who have contributed to the success of the federation and to the snow sports community.

A hundred years ago, a small group of people gathered for the inaugural meeting of FIS, taking the first step on its journey.

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation is now a body that covers 13 disciplines, has 40 member associations, represents thousands of athletes & their support teams, and holds over 7,000 events each year.

“It has been a remarkable century for FIS, a century that has seen the complete transformation of skiing, the adoption of snowboarding, an explosion of exciting new disciplines and the growth of snow sports across the globe,” said the FIS president, Johan Eliasch.

“While it is difficult to summarise this journey, the thread running consistently though it is passion, love and commitment.

“Whether you look at the work of those steering FIS, or the athletes, volunteers or fans, there is a passionate desire to grow and share our sports – and it’s that passion we will pay tribute to this year.

“This is not just a celebration of FIS, but of the whole winter sports movement and its people and supporters.”

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation. Image c/o FIS.

FIS will mark its centenary in several ways.

The FIS100 logo will be used extensively, along with the campaign slogan: “For the love of snow sports since 1924”.

Celebrations and events will be held – both online and offline – allowing fans, athletes, staff and supporters to share their memories about moments that have shaped snow sports.

The hashtag #FIS100 will provide an opportunity to everyone to contribute via social media.

The microsite 100.fis-ski.com will collect contributions and add memories and stories throughout the season.

Image c/o FIS

FIS will also take the opportunity to look forward.

“We at FIS are very proud of our past, as we will make clear this year, but we are also intensely optimistic about our future,” said FIS Secretary General, Michel Vion.

“Inspired by the great strides made by our predecessors, we are determined to build on that legacy with even more dynamic plans for the coming century.

“We will celebrate how far we’ve come – and underline our vision for what’s next.”

FIS100 will celebrate the spirit of togetherness that it claims has taken its sports to the next level.

“Building FIS into a continent-spanning, inclusive operation was not the work of a few people but of countless members of the ski and snowboard family including federations, local organisers, media, sponsors, partners and ski and snowboard clubs all around the world,” said FIS in a statement.

“This year will highlight their passion, their commitment, and their contribution to the extraordinary 100-year journey of FIS.”

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