Stifel U.S. Ski Team Coaches and Athletes Share Insights at Rocky Mountain Division Roundtable

7 hours 22 minutes ago
SR Staff Report

The Second Annual Rocky Mountain Division Roundtable at Copper Mountain brought together Stifel U.S. Ski Team coaches, athletes, and development coaches for an open discussion on athlete development, coaching philosophy, and the pathway to elite ski racing.

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Inside SNØ: How Norway’s Indoor Ski Center is Shaping the Future of Ski Racing

12 hours 31 minutes ago
Katie Twible

As weather variability and shrinking glacier access create new challenges for summer ski training, more clubs, academies, and national teams are turning to indoor facilities like Norway's SNØ. With race-quality snow, dedicated training lanes, advanced coaching technology, and predictable conditions year-round, SNØ is becoming an increasingly important tool for athlete development and preseason preparation.

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FIS Approves 2026-27 Alpine Ski World Cup Calendars Ahead of Crans-Montana Worlds

1 day 5 hours ago
SR Staff Report

FIS has officially finalized the 2026-27 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar, featuring 43 men's races and 40 women's races across Europe and North America. Highlights include the 2027 World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, the return of Killington and Copper Mountain, and a season-ending showdown at the Sun Valley Finals.

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Northwood School Seeks Director of Ski Operations and Communications

1 day 13 hours ago
Press Release

Northwood School is seeking a Director of Ski Operations and Communications to support its snow sports programs through athletic operations, student-athlete support, communications, and brand development. The role includes travel logistics, academic coordination, social media management, content creation, and residential life responsibilities.

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Alexander Ospelt Elected FIS President After Historic One-Vote Victory

1 week ago
SR Staff Report

Alexander Ospelt was elected FIS president by a single vote at the 57th FIS Congress in Belgrade, defeating incumbent Johan Eliasch 65-64. In his first press conference, Ospelt outlined plans to strengthen Alpine skiing through improved television presentation, greater athlete visibility, increased prize money, and expanded opportunities for smaller nations.

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SYNC is Hiring: Part-Time Customer Service Coordinator

1 week ago
Press Release

SYNC Performance is seeking a part-time Customer Service Coordinator to support customer communications, order management, returns, warranty claims, and ecommerce operations. This remote role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and supporting the ski racing community.

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SYNC is Hiring a Part-Time Social Media Marketing Coordinator

1 week ago
Press Release

SYNC Performance is hiring a part-time remote Social Media Marketing Coordinator to support content creation, social media management, athlete partnerships, and digital marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates are passionate about ski racing, storytelling, and growing engaged sports communities through innovative content.

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Francis Royal Still Believes in the Long Game

1 week 1 day ago
Katie Twible

Francis Royal’s move from Alpine Canada’s Women’s World Cup slalom program to the Women’s Development Team may have surprised some, but for those who know him, it reflects a lifelong commitment to athlete development. In this candid conversation, Royal discusses why he embraced a new challenge, the importance of hard conversations, what separates future World Cup athletes from the rest, and how Canada can strengthen its development pathway by focusing on people, collaboration, and the long game.

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Lauren Macuga opens up on missing the Olympics, a difficult recovery and her return to snow

1 week 2 days ago
Matt Garcka

Lauren Macuga entered the Olympic season as one of the brightest young stars on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team before an ACL tear ended her winter before it began. The World Championship medalist opens up about recovery, missing the Olympics, rediscovering her love for ski racing and her planned return to snow.

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FIS Presidential Candidate Alexander Ospelt: Why FIS Needs More Unity, Not a New Direction

1 week 3 days ago
Peter Lange

Alexander Ospelt says FIS does not need a new direction. The presidential candidate discusses governance, transparency, athlete support, National Ski Associations, commercial rights and why he believes greater unity is needed across the federation.

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