Athletes Without Limits is excited to field a US National Ski Team at this event depending on athlete interest and trip viability.
Skiers with Intellectual Disability (II1), Down Syndrome (II2) and Autism (II3) who have already applied for and confirmed one-time Virtus International Eligibility by December 1, 2025 are eligible for this event.
Eligible U.S. skiers are listed at:
More details about Athletes Without Limits trip to this event including costs and an informational Zoom session will be emailed to all skiers who have completed Virtus eligibility with us.
NOTE: New athletes interested in Virtus Ski Racing events should first apply for eligibility. It can take up to 6 months to get eligibility confirmed by the Virtus International Panel depending on psychological assessments and documentation available or new assessments that may be needed. For this January event eligibility must be confirmed by December 15, 2025.
Event Details from the Organizers:
VIRTUS ITALIAN OPEN ALPINE SKIING CHAMPIONSHIP
This event is one in a three part alpine ski series:
January 29 Italy / Feb 7 Austria / March 21 France
ELIGIBLE GROUPS: Virtus II1, II2 and II3 Men & Women
EVENTS: Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom
MINIMUM AGE: The minimum age to compete in FIS (International Ski Federation) alpine ski races is 16 years old— turning 16 by December 31st of the current season.
OFFICIAL EVENT DATES: January 29 – 31, 2026 (with additional Giant Slalom race Feb 2)
TEAM ENTRY DEADLINE: January 10, 2026
VENUE: Tarvisio (UD) – Italy
SANCTIONED BY: Virtus International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments
HOSTED BY: Italian Virtus Member Organization FISDIR and the local ASD Sci Club due Monfalcone-Ronchi
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Changes to the programme can be made by the Organization
29 January:
All day Arrivals
20:00 Technical meeting (meeting location will be communicated later)
30 January:
08:30 a.m. Warm up with bib number shown
09:15 a.m. Start for the 1st run Giant Slalom
11:00 a.m. Warm up with bib number shown
11:30 a.m. Start for the 2nd run Giant Slalom
13:00 p.m. Lunch
14:30 p.m. Warm up with bib number shown
15:00 p.m. Start Super-G 31 January
08:30 a.m. Warm up with bib number shown
09:15 a.m. Start for the 1st run Slalom
11:30 a.m. Start for the 2nd run Slalom
13:00 p.m. Award Ceremony
Additional competition:
“A. VISINTINI” INTERNATIONAL TROPHY, GIANT SLALOM
02 February
08:30 a.m. Warm un with bib number shown
09:20 a.m. Start run
13:30 a.m. Award Ceremony
ACCOMODATION:
Virtus National Teams will have to independently arrange for all members of their team (staff and athletes) hotel reservations and ground transportation transfers including arrival in Tarvisio, Italy and the hotel-competition venue.
INSURANCE:
Participating Virtus National Teams are responsible for their own insurance requirements for travel, personal accident, liability and medical matters for the duration of the Championships. Accident insurance including race risk and recovery costs.
LIABILITY:
The organizers do not accept liability for any injury/damage to persons/belongings.
SPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS:
The event will be governed by the rules of FIS – International Ski Federation – with approved variations by Virtus.
ATTENTION: in accordance with the new FIS regulations, the use of fluoro waxes is prohibited!
We are looking forward to see you in Tarvisio in January, Greetings LOC
