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FEB 2026 AWL Trip to Virtus Alpine Ski Series (Austria)

February 4, 2026 - February 7, 2026

Virtus Skiing Championships bring together the top athletes with intellectual impairment from around the world.

Virtus, the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairments, is pleased to sanction the 2026 Austrian Open Alpine Ski Championships in Kitzbühel Austria as the 2nd event in a 3-part series.

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 January 1, 2026 are eligible for this event.

Eligible U.S. skiers are listed at on our Eligibility List.

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 US 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 OPEN ALPINE SKIING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

This event is one in a three part alpine ski series:
January 29 Italy / Feb 4 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: February 4-7, 2026

TEAM ENTRY DEADLINE: January 20, 2026

VENUE: Kitzbuhel Horn, Austria

SANCTIONED BY: Virtus International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments

HOSTED BY: Austrian Virtus Member Organization Österreichischer Behindertensportverband (ÖBSV) and the local Kitzbüheler Ski Club (K.S.C.)

WELCOME:
Dear Participants The Kitzbühel Ski Club is proud and honored to be entrusted with hosting Open Alpine Ski Championship sanctioned by Virtus. Welcome all participants, coaches and team members as well as all fans of the Sport. We will do our best to organize the events as good as possible, offer our hospitality and hope for many good memories of an eventful, fair and as far as possible, injury-free competition. Have a safe journey and a pleasant stay,
Yours, Michael Huber
(KSC President & Chairman of the Hahnenkamm Race Organizing Committee)

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE:
Note: Changes to the programme can be made by the Organization

Mon. 2.2.2026
18:00 1st Team captains Meeting Online

Wed. 4.2.2026 Arrival Day
12:00–14:00 Hand Out and other useful information (Kitzbueheler Horn – Bottom Station )
14:00 (tbc) GS Training & Free Ski on race course and Horn ski area
18:00 2nd Teamcaptains Meeting 1st floor KSC Villa •

Thu. 5.2.2026
10:30 RACE Super-G (bibs at start !)
11:30 Lunch (Voucher “Alpenhaus”)
14:00 MEET&GREET Starthaus Hahnenkamm (parking KSC Villa) and GUIDED SKI Streif Race Course

Fri. 6.2.2026
10:00 RACE Giant Slalom (bibs at start !) 12:00 Lunch (Voucher “Alpenhaus” ) 18:00 PRICE GIVING SG&GS Zielhaus Hahnenkamm (parking Ganslern Chairlift) and DINNER

Sat. 7.2.2026
10:00 RACE Slalom (bibs at start !)
12:00 Lunch (Voucher “Alpenhaus”) Following PRICE GIVING SL (Alpenhaus)

COURSE TECHNICAL DATA:
Course Name: Brunnellenfeld (FIS Homologation: will be submitted later)

  • Super-G Start 1910 Finish 1590 Vertical Drop 320 m
  • Giant Slalom Start 1830 Finish 1590 Vertical Drop 240 m
  • Slalom Start 1830 Finish 1700 Vertical Drop 130 m

RACE COMMITTEE
Chief Judge (ÖSV Chefkampfrichter) tbc (Markus Adelsberger KR)
Chief of Race tbc (Mario Mittermayer-Weinhandl KR)
Chief of Course Florian Schwenter (KR)
Start Referee Rainer Lienher (KR)
Finish Referee Richard Prethaler (KR)
Chief of Data & Timing Hans Gosch (KR)
Official Notice Board: tbc mobile phones (whatsup channel)
Protests tbc mobile phones (whatsup channel)

RESULTS/LIVE TIMING: tbc http://www.vola-racing.com/skialppro/skiclubkitzbuehl/

ATHLETES DECLARATION:
By starting, the responsible head coach of each participant confirms to have familiarized themselves with the condition of the race course, its facilities and boundaries based on their inspection, and that they consider these for the level of skill of the competitors they represent to be adequate, especially with regard to safety. Coaches are responsible for ensuring the race equipment is in proper condition. Helmets and back protection are mandatory for all participants! The National and VIRTUS competition rules and additional regulations apply.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

ACCOMODATION:
Participating 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 Austria 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!

Details

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Eligible Impairment Groups
Virtus Categories—II1, II2 and II3 compete in their respective Virtus Group.

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