Ski Cross, Moguls, Half Pipe, Aerials and Slope Style are all events included in spectacular Freestyle and Freeski. It has recently gained more attention from the public and has experienced phenomenal growth in the international student sports community.

History of Freestyle & Freeski in FISU

This exciting snow sport was partly (Ski Cross) organised for the first time in the history of the Winter Universiade during the 22nd edition in Innsbruck, Austria, where it was a great success in both men’s and women’s categories. Freestyle & Freeski has been in the FISU World University Games optional programme since 2005 and became compulsory in 2021.

Highlights Day 4 | Freestyle & Freeski, W/M Ski Cross
Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games

Highlights Day 8 | Freeski Big Air W/M
Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games

Previous Events

• 2023 - FISU World University Games - Lake Placid (USA)

• 2019 - 29th Winter Universiade – Krasnoyarsk (RUS)

• 2017 - 28th Winter Universiade – Almaty (KAZ)

• 2015 - 27th Winter Universiade – Granada (ESP)

• 2013 - 26th Winter Universiade – Trentino (ITA)

• 2011 - 25th Winter Universiade – Erzurum (TUR)

• 2009 - 24th Winter Universiade – Harbin (CHN)