Skiing is the use of skis to glide on snow. Variations of purpose include basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, also known as FIS, is the highest international governing body for skiing and snowboarding. It was previously known as the International Ski Federation until 26 May 2022 when the name was changed to include snowboard.
The FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships is the world championship organized by the FIS for freestyle skiing. It was first organized in 1986 and is now held every odd year. Currently, the disciplines included in the World Championships are Aerials, Moguls, Dual Moguls, Ski cross, Half-pipe, Slopestyle and Big air. Formerly, Acroski and a combined event were held.
The FIS Snowboarding World Championships is the world championship organized by the FIS for Snowboarding. It was first held in 1996 and is now held every odd year. The championship events include Big air, Halfpipe, Parallel giant slalom, Parallel slalom, Slopestyle and Snowboard cross for both genders as well as mixed team events in Parallel slalom and Snowboard cross.
Eva Adamczyková, née Samková is a Czech snowboarder who is the 2014 Olympic champion in snowboard cross. She is also the 2019 and 2023 World Champion in the same discipline.
Fabian Bösch is a Swiss freestyle skier.
The 2019 FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships was held in Utah, in resorts Park City, Deer Valley and Solitude Mountain, from February 1 to 10, 2019.
François Place is a French freestyle skier.
The Men's aerials competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on February 5 and 6, 2019.
The Women's ski halfpipe competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on February 7 and 9, 2019.
The Men's moguls competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on February 8, 2019.
The Men's snowboard cross competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on January 31 and February 1, 2019.
The Women's snowboard cross competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on January 31 and February 1, 2019.
The Men's snowboard big air competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was scheduled to be held on February 5 and 6, 2019. Due to bad weather conditions, the competition was cancelled.
The Women's snowboard big air competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was scheduled to be held on February 5 and 6, 2019. Due to bad weather conditions, the competition was cancelled.
The Women's snowboard halfpipe competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on February 6 and 8, 2019.
The Women's snowboard slopestyle competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 will be held on February 9 and 10, 2019.
The Mixed snowboard team cross competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on February 3, 2019.
The Mixed team aerials competition at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2019 was held on February 7, 2019.
Rachael Karker is a Canadian freestyle skier.
