10th European Formation Skiing Championships

In ideal conditions – perfectly groomed slopes, glorious weather and a professionally organised competitive atmosphere – participants and spectators alike enjoyed a sporting highlight of the highest calibre. The 10th European Formation Championships not only offered thrilling competitions, but also proved to be a fitting anniversary edition with attractive prize money and a smoothly run event.

A total of 12 teams took to the start: a children’s team from Austria, three women’s teams from Switzerland and eight teams in the Men/Mixed category. The latter comprised six Swiss teams, one team from Austria and one team from Slovakia.

The anniversary edition in Samnaun will remain an unforgettable experience for everyone involved – characterised by sporting excellence, team spirit and the unique atmosphere of the Silvretta Ski Arena Samnaun/Ischgl.

The European Championships will be held in the following categories:

• Children/Youth
• Women
• Men/Mixed
• Masters

A team consists of 6 riders and a maximum of 4 reserve riders. Teams from all over Europe are eligible to participate – ski schools, clubs, or formed groups.

The Formation European Championships follow a structured competition format that ensures fair conditions for all teams. Judging is carried out by an international jury.

Competition mode (Women, Men/Mixed, and Masters) 

The competition is divided into three parts:

1. Qualification

The qualification consists of three runs:

• a specified compulsory figure, which is performed once on Saturday and once on Sunday. The lower score from these two runs is discarded.
• a freely chosen freestyle figure with technical formation elements.

2. Final round

All teams compete in the final round. In the final round, a freely selectable freestyle figure with show elements and show interludes is performed.

The winning team is the one that achieves the highest total number of points after the compulsory run (better result), freestyle run, and final freestyle.

Competition mode (children/youth) 

The competition is divided into three parts:

1. Qualification

The qualification consists of three runs:

• a specified compulsory figure, which is performed once on Saturday and once on Sunday. The lower score from these two runs is discarded.
• a freely chosen freestyle figure.

2. Final round

All teams compete in the final round. In the final round, a freely selectable freestyle figure is performed.

The winning team is the one that achieves the highest total number of points after three evaluated runs.