Alpine Skiing

Alpine Skiing

Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings. It has been an event at the Winter Olympic Games since 1936.

The birth of modern alpine skiing is often dated to the 1850s, and during the late 19th century, skiing was adapted from a method of transportation to a competitive and recreational sport. Norwegian legend Sondre Norheim first began the trend of skis with curved sides, bindings with stiff heel bands made of willow, and the slalom turn style.

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Age categories

The various age groups are divided into three main groups, A, B, and C.
Group A 
Men: 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+ (A01–A05)
Group B 
Men: 55+, 60+, 65+,70+,75+, 80+, 85+, 90+, 95+, 100+ (B6–B15)
Group C 
Women: 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+, 90+ (C1–C13)

Masters competitors must have reached their 30th birthday by December 31st of the year prior to the competition to be permitted to take part in the WWMG. The age at this date further defines the athletes age category.

Events and disciplines

Slalom
Giant slalom
Super G
Parallel Slalom

“World Masters Sport doesn’t allow building new venues and encourages the host cities to use existing facilities to keep the costs lower. Therefore, all sport information is subject to changes depending on the venues available.”

Athlete Comments & Reviews

“Go and do it, choose to live!”

“I want to choose to live my life, you only get one chance so why ywaste it, why waste your life thinking I wish I’d done something. Do it, get up, get out of your chair, Go and do it!”

“These Games are for everyone!”

“There’s a lot of positives to play these tournaments and as I said before it’s more about participation, it’s about the vibe, just enjoying playing sport, regardless of the standard. There is something there for everyone. Everyone can join in.”

“Using sport to travel around the world”

“It’s like skiing around the world with the whole friendship of people and skiers and that’s the fun, exciting thing.”

★★★★★

"Participating in the Masters Games has not only improved my fitness but also introduced me to lifelong friends from around the world."

John Doe
Athlete, USA

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