Based in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is the governing body for international skiing and snowboarding, founded in 1924 during the first Olympic Games in Chamonix, France.

Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), FIS manages the Olympic disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding, and the Paralympic disciplines of Para Alpine Skiing, Para Cross-Country and Para Snowboard, including setting the international competition rules.

Through its 141 member nations, more than 7’000 FIS ski and snowboard competitions are staged annually. The Federation oversees World Cup competitions and biannual World Championships.

Facts & Figures

• Formed: 1924 during the first Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, France.

• Headquarters: Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland.

• Annual Income: 47 million Swiss Francs

• Member National Ski Associations (NSAs): 141

• Number of World Championships: 9 biannually (Alpine, Nordic, Freestyle Skiing/Snowboarding, Para Alpine, Para Cross-Country, Para Snowboard, Telemark, Grass Skiing, Speed Skiing)

• Number of World Cups Events: Approximately 330 annually

• Total number of FIS sanctioned competitions: Over 7’000 annually

• Number of licensed and active athletes: +39'000

• Gender ratio licensed and active athletes: 64.8% Men, 35.2% Women