STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Xbrigade VZW, its national federation Sneeuwsport Vlaanderen and its homebase SnowWorld Antwerp together with support of their sponsors, are pleased to invite all freestyle skiing and snowboarding nations to attend the 2025 Europa Cup rails in Antwerp, as part of the 2025- 2026 season. This event will be the official season opener.

The Organizing Committee will host the event in accordance with the International Ski Competition Rules (I.C.R) and Rules for European Cup of the International Ski Federation (FIS). All national associations affiliated with FIS are invited to compete.

Spectators are welcome at the event, promising adrenaline and energy, creating an amazing atmosphere at the indoor-setup which will be truly unique. There will also be a “Best Trick Award” up for grabs.

Categories

• Freeski Women
• Freeski Men
• Snowboard Women
• Snowboard Men

Prizes

• 1st–3rd place: Freeski Women
• 1st–3rd place: Freeski Men
• 1st–3rd place: Snowboard Women
• 1st–3rd place: Snowboard Men
• Additionally, a Best Trick Award will be presented

Participation Criteria

All entries must follow the FIS Rules for the Continental Cup 2025- 2026. Only competitors entered by national associations are eligible, and participant numbers are subject to current quota limits.Preliminary entry deadline: 6th of September 2025
Final entry deadline: 20th of September 2025
Use the official FIS entry form.

Registration

Entries will be accepted from National Ski Associations in accordance with FIS quotas and rules. Online registration is available through the FIS Member Section or until the maximum number of participants is reached.

Provisional schedule, subject to last minute changes:

• 9:00-10:00 Registrations
• 10:00-10:30 Team Captain’s Meeting
• 10:30-12:15 Training
• 12:30 Heat 1 FK
• 14:15 Heat 1 SB
• 15:00 Heat 2 FK
• 15:45 Heat 2 SB
• 16:30 Heat 3 FK
• 17:15 Heat 3 SB
• 18:00 Women FK en SB
• 18:30 Break
• 20:00 Finals