The largest winter event in the world is being held on Sunday the 20th of January 2013 - literally across the world! That’s some claim to fame and it’s being made by The Fédération de Ski Internationale! The 2nd edition of the FIS World Snow Day, an event which aims to bring children, from 4 to 14 years old, to the slopes for a fun-filled day of activities, entertainment and competitions; a chance to discover winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and freestyle, snowshoeing, sledding and much more… and all in one day!
With 72 locations committed to celebrating World Snow Day 2013 in over 20 countries, in only its 2nd year, this event already has an enormous following. This event is part of the FIS's “Bring Children to the Snow” campaign which was launched in 2007 and celebrating winter sports and promoting them as fun, healthy and social recreational activities for children while at the same time raising awareness of the importance of limiting the impact on the natural environment.
Gian Franco Kasper, President of the FIS: "The first edition of World Snow Day was a great success and we now continue to build on this momentum. Through FIS’s Bring Children to the Snow campaign, we seek to communicate that winter sports are something for everyone. We hope that the 2nd FIS World Snow Day will encourage even more youngsters to take to the snow for the first time and help us foster a future generation of snow lovers."
World Snow Day really does take place on a global scale with participating countries including Austria, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, the USA and even India! Each country adapts the overall theme “to explore, experience and enjoy the snow” to fit with their own individual winter sports culture. Event guidelines and suggestions for the types of events and activities are sent to the organizers in each location, but these are only guidelines – a lot of creativity is allowed…
The ski resort of
Chamonix
in Fance has chosen to combine the day with a partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, to allow a group of special young individuals to be transported to resort to explore, enjoy and experience the snow! Other participating ski resorts in France include
Les Deux Alpes
and
Tignes
… For a complete list you can visit the official website.
Although mainly geared towards children and their families, World Snow Day is a fun event open to all ages. Anyone can come along and join in the activities on offer which include beginner lessons and competitions or simply enjoy the wonderful, lively atmosphere.
Do come along and join in and become part of the biggest day on the snow all year!
The largest winter event in the world is being held on Sunday the 20th of January 2013 - literally across the world! That’s some claim to fame and it’s being made by The Fédération de Ski Internationale! The 2nd edition of the FIS World Snow Day, an event which aims to bring children, from 4 to 14 years old, to the slopes for a fun-filled day of activities, entertainment and competitions; a chance to discover winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and freestyle, snowshoeing, sledding and much more… and all in one day!
With 72 locations committed to celebrating World Snow Day 2013 in over 20 countries, in only its 2nd year, this event already has an enormous following. This event is part of the FIS's “Bring Children to the Snow” campaign which was launched in 2007 and celebrating winter sports and promoting them as fun, healthy and social recreational activities for children while at the same time raising awareness of the importance of limiting the impact on the natural environment.
Gian Franco Kasper, President of the FIS: "The first edition of World Snow Day was a great success and we now continue to build on this momentum. Through FIS’s Bring Children to the Snow campaign, we seek to communicate that winter sports are something for everyone. We hope that the 2nd FIS World Snow Day will encourage even more youngsters to take to the snow for the first time and help us foster a future generation of snow lovers."
World Snow Day really does take place on a global scale with participating countries including Austria, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, the USA and even India! Each country adapts the overall theme “to explore, experience and enjoy the snow” to fit with their own individual winter sports culture. Event guidelines and suggestions for the types of events and activities are sent to the organizers in each location, but these are only guidelines – a lot of creativity is allowed…
The ski resort of
Chamonix
in Fance has chosen to combine the day with a partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, to allow a group of special young individuals to be transported to resort to explore, enjoy and experience the snow! Other participating ski resorts in France include
Les Deux Alpes
and
Tignes
… For a complete list you can visit the official website.
Although mainly geared towards children and their families, World Snow Day is a fun event open to all ages. Anyone can come along and join in the activities on offer which include beginner lessons and competitions or simply enjoy the wonderful, lively atmosphere.
Do come along and join in and become part of the biggest day on the snow all year!
Being lucky enough to have parents who were crazy about skiing, my love for the mountains started when I was 4 years old on our first family ski holiday to Austrian ski resort of Obergurl. One ski holiday a year was never enough and tears rolled down my face as I looked out the back window of the car on the drive down the valley on the way home!
