Acrobatic skiing became popular in Slovakia. Slovak Cup in freestyle skiing in slopestyle and bigair disciplines therefore increased number of rounds to four, one of them being organized as FIS race. Within eight weeks from January to March at three different sites in Slovakia, freestyle freaks have even more opportunities to enjoy their favourite sport.
The Slovak Cup in freestyle skiing will be held in Jasná, Kremnica, Zuberec and Donovaly in categories for men, women and juniors born in years 2001 - 2006. Two disciplines are open this season, slopestyle and Big Air. All competitions are open, anyone can sign in. The Cup will come to a conclusion under peaks of Low Tatras as Slovak Cup Finals will take place in Donovaly, with results being known March 7th.
The race can be attended by anyone, however it is recommended to be registered as a SLA Slovak Ski Association racer or own a FIS code. Only then can you fight for the title of Master of SR or become the Slovak Cup Winner.
CALENDAR OF RACES
Saturday, January 25th
1st round - Snowpark Jasná slopestyle
Friday, February 7th
2nd round - Kremnica Big Air
Saturday, February 8th
FIS Freestyle Europa Cup - Kremnica Big Air
Saturday, February 22nd
3rd round - Zuberská Foršta Big Air
Saturday, March 7th
4th round & Slovak Championships - Snowpark Donovaly slopestyle
The right to fight for the title of Master of Slovakia and the Slovak Cup winners only have competitors registered in the Slovak Ski Association.
The 2nd round in Kremnica is organized as FIS races by Acrobatic Skiing section of Slovak Ski Association. The right to run in the FIS competition therefore have only competitors with a valid FIS license. Competitors without a FIS license will be eligible to enter the competition and will be evaluated in the "open" category.
Racer with the highest score from the Championship of Slovakia held February 7th in Snowpark Riders Park Donovaly will become The Master of Slovakia. A racer with the highest sum of the points from all four races will become the winner of the Slovak Freeski Cup in freestyle skiing. In case of equality of points, the higher sum of the judges' score from the finals of the cup is the determinig factor. If not decided in this case, two will be declared winners of the Slovak Cup.
