Amateur ski race calendar 2025/2026: how to choose your first race

A first amateur race does not need to be a test of ambition. It can be a simple way to check technique, try skiing around gates and collect useful feedback.

How to choose the first start

First check the route level, race format, number of runs and whether you can inspect the course calmly. For a first start, predictability matters more than event prestige.

What to prepare

• working equipment and sharp edges
• warm-up before the first run
• travel and race number plan
• one technical goal, not only the result