Calgary, Alta. (August 20, 2020) – This morning, FIS with the Local Organizing Committees announced that the 2020/21 alpine ski racing World Cup schedule will proceed exclusively in Europe. This realignment necessitates the relocation of the 2020 Lake Louise World Cup stop to an existing European venue on the FIS circuit. Further detail on the 2020/21 schedule is forthcoming.

The temporary realignment of the FIS Alpine World Cup calendar will reduce travel and provide athletes with a full competition calendar. 

Canadian athletes, teams, and coaches are focused on preparing for another great season leading up to the World Championships in Cortina, Italy.  

Due to the uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as being the only North American Ski Cross event on the calendar, ACA has also made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup at Nakiska Ski Area. We are excited to welcome the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup Tour back to Canada in 2022. 

Alpine Canada wants to thank the Lake Louise organizing committee who provided excellent health and safety plans to stage the events and were fully prepared to host the races.  We look forward to being at the Lake Louise World Cup events next year. 

We look forward to being back at the Lake Louise World Cup next year and know that we’ll have the support of Team Canada fans as we work towards the World Championships in Cortina and the rest of the World Cup season.

Find out more from Winterstart Events and the Lake Louise Organizing Committee here or from FIS.  

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For more information or media inquiries please contact:
Whitney Hunter I Manager of Communications 
whunter@alpinecanada.org I 403-471-6032

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Alpine Canada is the governing body for alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racing in Canada, as well as for Canadian ski coaches, providing education, certification, insurance, and compliance with the coaching code of conduct. With the support of valued corporate partners and donors, along with the Government of Canada, Own the Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Coaching Association of Canada, Alpine Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship and World Cup athletes to stimulate visibility, inspiration, and growth in the ski community. In 2020, Alpine Canada celebrates 100 years of rich tradition in competitive skiing in Canada.