What do the Alpine Ski World Cup Finals represent?
Organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS), the Alpine Ski World Cup (AUDI FIS World Cup) is an international competition held each year during the northern hemisphere winter season in which the best skiers from each country participate. discipline throughout a circuit of races held in different ski resorts around the world. The finals correspond to the last races of the competition, the last opportunity to score points in the general classification and consecrate the best skier in the world with the Crystal Globe.
The Final will take place this year in Andorra. The competition will be held in Grandvalira – Soldeu – El Tarter from March 13 to 19, 2023. In which, the best 25 skiers from different alpine disciplines will fight in the grand final for their best position.
Why in Andorra?
The experience and great appreciation obtained by the highest representatives of the FIS in the organization, first of the European Cup Finals, and of the World Cup Finals in 2019, have led the Principality of Andorra to be chosen to some new finals.
Located in the heart of the Pyrenees between Spain and France, it is the ideal destination for skiing and enjoying the mountains. It has 303 km of ski slopes with exceptional snow conditions, incredible landscapes and natural parks. In it, you can also enjoy a great cultural activity with museums, art galleries, monuments and festivals. In the center you will find all kinds of shops and top brands at very affordable prices to take advantage of your stay.
This year, Andorra looks forward to the most relevant international milestones in alpine skiing with the 2023 World Cup Finals.
How does the Cup work? Official calendar
Downhill training begins on Monday and Tuesday, March 13 and 14 on the Àliga slope, while on Wednesday the 15th the competitions for the best skiers - male and female - will begin. Below are the official calendar dates and times:
- Monday 03/13/23
At 10:00 a.m.: Men's DH training (Àliga track).
At 11:30 a.m.: Women's DH training (Àliga track).
At 7:30 p.m.: Opening ceremony in Soldeu.
- Tuesday 03/14/23 on the Àliga court in El Tarter
At 10:00 a.m.: Women's DH training
At 11:30 a.m.: Men's DH training
- Wednesday 03/15/23 on the Àliga court in El Tarter
At 10:00 a.m.: DH men.
At 11:30 a.m.: DH women.
- Thursday 03/16/23 at the Àliga court in El Tarter
At 10:00 a.m.: SG women.
At 11:30 a.m.: SG men.
- Friday 03/17/23
At 12:00 p.m.: Mixed Team Parallel (Àliga track).
At 7:00 p.m.: public bib draw in L'Abarset (El Tarter sector)
- Saturday 03/18/23 on the Avet track in Soldeu
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: GS men.
From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: SL women.
From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: World Cup Village
- Sunday 03/19/23 on the Avet track in Soldeu
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: GS women.
From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: SL men.
From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: World Cup Village
At 1:00 p.m.: Awards ceremony
Who will participate in the Final?
Skiers participating in the Ski World Cup Finals Andorra will be obtained as follows:
- The 25 best skiers in each discipline (according to the FIS) will be called for the competition.
- It is mandatory that the skier achieve at least 400 points during the season. In this way, you will be automatically qualified for the next one.
- The Olympic champions of each discipline will automatically qualify, as well as the Youth World Cup champions.
Some of the runners who choose to participate in the Final are:
- Marco Odermatt (Switzerland)
- Aleksander Aamodt Kilde (Norway)
- Henrik Kristoffersen (Norway)
- Vincent Kriechmayr (Austria)
- Mikaela Shiffrin (United States)
- Lara Gut (Switzerland)
- Petra Vlhová (Slovakia)
- Federica Brignone (Italy)
- Zan Kranjec (Slovakia)
- Loic Meillard (Switzerland)
- Alexander Schmid (Germany)
- Alexis Pinturault (France)
- Marco Schwarz (Austria)
- Filip Zubcic (Croatia)
- Raphael Haaser (Austria)
- River Radamus (United States)
- Sam Maes (Belgium)
- Joan Verdú (Andorra)
Qualification in the AUDI FIS World Cup
In each season, points are accumulated from all the competitions that will appear in the International Ski Federation (FIS). In this way, at the end of the season 14 crystal globes will be awarded: 10 for each specialty/sex, 2 large crystal globes and two for the Nations Cup.
Points will be assigned to the best 30 times, earning from 1 to 100 points depending on position:
- First position = 100 points
- Fifth position = 45 points
- Tenth position = 26 points
- Thirtieth position = 1 point
Still don't have tickets to see the 2023 Ski World Cup?
Although seats to watch the show standing will continue to be free, there is also the possibility of purchasing a seat in the stands installed exclusively for the occasion.
Reserve the day and enjoy the finals of the Grandvalira World Cup. You will be able to see the best skiers live in the most exclusive way with the different VIP tickets.
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