Why change the existing FWT format to a new one?
The new FWT championship format is designed to push the sports progression and boundaries to a new level by having the best FWQ riders competing against unqualified FWT riders. The new format will increase visibility of the FWQ series by telling new stories and splitting the season in two action packed parts.
How does the new FWT Qualification Process Work?
Best 4 ski men, 2 ski women, 2 snowboard men, and best snowboard women per region will qualifiy for the next FWT season after competing on the FWQ Finals. The twos best results out of three FWQ Finals events will count towards FWT qualifications. A total of 18 athletes will qualify each year.
How do I qualify for the FWQ Finals?
You must compete in atleast 3 FWQ events before the cut in order to qualify for the FWQ finals.
For Region 1: For region 1, as a minimum the best 19 ski men, 8 ski women, 10 snowboard men, and 5 snowboard women from the FWQ series after Sivretta Montafon FWQ4* event will be invited to the FWQ Finals.
FWQ RIDER HANDBOOK
For Region 2: Read the full Region 2 guidelines here.
Where can I find the detailed new rules of the Tour?
FWT RIDER HANDBOOK
Why have you changed the athlete qualification from 4th to 3rd stop?
The qualification have been changed from the 4th to the 3rd stop to allow the best athletes in the world to compete against each other in a suspense filled “FWT Finals” and allows to have 2 runs in Fieberbrunn, which will push the sport to new heights.
Will the athletes drop from the same start gate for their 2 runs during the FWT 4th stop?
The athletes will be able to chose the start gate they want to start for each run. Only the best result will count as the final score.
Will the 2 runs be held on the same day?
The 2 runs will be held in a single day, and broadcast on the same webcast available on FreerideWorldTour.com.