Czech Ski & Snowboard-FREESTYLE SKIING

What Czech Ski & Snowboard-FREESTYLE SKIING does

Czech Ski & Snowboard (Svaz lyžařů České republiky, SLČR) is the national governing body for skiing and snowboarding in the Czech Republic, and the oldest national ski federation in the world, founded on November 21, 1903 in Jablonec nad Jizerou. It is organized as a civic association (zájmové sdružení občanů) headquartered at Cukrovarnická 483/42, Prague 6, and operates as a non-profit with more than 18,500 active members across 14 regional associations and seven specialist discipline sections. The federation administers eleven competitive disciplines: Alpine, Cross-Country, Freestyle Skiing (Skicross, Mogul, Freeski, Aerials), Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Grass Skiing, Telemark, Paralympic Skiing, Speed Skiing, and Basic Skiing instruction. It is a national member of the FIS (admitted January 1, 1993), the Czech Olympic Committee, and the Czech Sports Confederation.

The portfolio of products and platforms centers on athlete development pathways, national team management, and competition organization. Core platforms include the member registration portal (evidence.czech-ski.com), the competition results system (vysledky.czech-ski.com), and a public-facing information and content network (czech-ski.com) spanning all disciplines. The federation runs the 'Pojď lyžovat / snowboardovat' youth recruitment program with mascot Yettík Sněžník, deploys free 45-minute coach-led school sessions for children aged 4+, and operates an official fanshop selling branded merchandise including a 120-year anniversary publication. A wholly-owned marketing subsidiary, Czech Ski and Snowboard s.r.o., handles commercial and event services, and the federation recently launched a Virtual Hall of Fame via Spatial.io for heritage storytelling. Distribution occurs through a federated model: 14 regional associations and local clubs serve as primary member touchpoints, school and community programs handle grassroots recruitment, and the FIS circuit provides international competition exposure.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership fees from 18,500+ members, sponsorship and partnership income (main partners BMW Invelt, SA Services, GOPASS; official partners Oakley, UYN, Swix, Carbosped, Innova Healthcare), event organization for national and international competitions, and government funding from the National Sports Agency (NSA) and other public bodies. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a Conference, Executive Committee (Výkonný výbor), and Council (Rada SLČR), with Petr Veselý elected President in June 2026. Leadership at the freestyle section is provided by Chairman Roman Dalecký and Sports Director Daniel Honzig. The organization's market is domestic (Czech Republic), though competitive activity extends globally through FIS.

Name

Czech Ski & Snowboard-FREESTYLE SKIING

Legal name

Svaz lyžařů České republiky

Website

https://czech-ski.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Czech Ski & Snowboard (Svaz lyžařů ČR) is the Czech Republic's national skiing and snowboarding governing body, founded 1903 and the oldest national ski federation in the world. It administers 11 disciplines including freestyle skiing, manages 18,500+ members across 14 regional associations, and organizes national team and competition programs under FIS affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Olympic & Multi-Sport Movement Organizations (NOCs, Olympic Committees) (MPAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI), Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC)

Keywords

• National ski federation
• Winter sports governance
• Freestyle skiing programs
• Youth sports development
• Ski competition management

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from over 18,500 active members, with associated benefits including discounts on equipment and services.
2. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Revenue from main partners (BMW Invelt, SA Services, GOPASS), official partners (Oakley, UYN, Swix, Carbosped), and media partners.
3. Event Organization: Organizing competitions at national and international levels including Czech Championships, World Cup events, and youth development programs.
4. Government Funding: Funding from National Sports Agency (NSA) and other government bodies for sports development programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Czech Ski & Snowboard federation (Svaz lyžařů České republiky) governs skiing and snowboarding in the Czech Republic, managing 11 disciplines including freestyle skiing (ski cross, mogul skiing, freeski, aerials), alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined, snowboarding, and grass skiing. It organizes national and international competitions, develops national teams, provides coaching certification, runs youth recruitment programs ("Pojď lyžovat"), and represents the Czech Republic within FIS and the Czech Olympic Committee.

Product overview

Czech Ski & Snowboard is the national governing body for skiing and snowboarding in the Czech Republic, managing 11 distinct sport disciplines through a unified platform. The portfolio includes alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing (with Skicross, Mogul, Freeski, Aerials), Nordic combined, ski jumping, snowboarding, grass skiing, telemark, paralympic skiing, speed skiing, and basic skiing instruction. The organization operates through its central website (czech-ski.com), a member registration portal (evidence.czech-ski.com), competition results system (vysledky.czech-ski.com), and an official fanshop. Key programs include the youth recruitment initiative 'Pojď lyžovat' featuring mascot Yetti Sněžík, and support for national teams across all disciplines competing in World Cup, World Championship, and Olympic events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freestyle Skiing Program National governing program for freestyle skiing disciplines (ski cross, mogul skiing, freeski, and aerials), supporting A, B, and youth national teams, organizing Czech Championships and Czech Cup events, and providing athlete coaching and development pathways.
• Ski & Snowboard Federation Platform Central governance platform for all Czech skiing and snowboarding disciplines, providing member registration, club affiliation, results tracking, and discipline information across alpine, cross-country, freestyle, ski jumping, Nordic combined, snowboarding, and grass skiing.
• Pojď lyžovat // snowboardovat (Come Skiing // Snowboarding) Community youth recruitment program featuring mascot Yettík Sněžík that organizes free 45-minute school introductions and events such as the "Výzva zimních sportů" (Winter Sports Challenge) to attract new participants to skiing and snowboarding disciplines.
• Cross-Country Skiing Program National cross-country skiing discipline with A men/women, B, junior, and OHN representation teams, including coaching staff, service team, and management of national and international competition participation.
• Alpine Skiing Disciplines Alpine skiing program covering downhill, giant slalom, slalom, super-G, and combined events, managing representation teams for men, women, U21, and U18 age categories, along with methodological support and competition organization.
• Snowboarding Program National snowboarding program including alpine, freestyle, freeride, and snowboardcross sub-disciplines, supporting national teams and organizing competitions across all categories.
• Ski Jumping Program

Quantifiable outcome

• The federation has produced Olympic medalists including freestyle skiing medalists.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BMW InveltcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner of the Czech Ski Federation. BMW Invelt provides premium vehicle support for the federation's operations, transportation, and executive mobility needs.
• SA ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner providing services and solutions support for federation operations.
• GOPASScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner and ski pass provider offering travel and access services for the skiing community.
• OakleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner and official eyewear supplier for Czech skiing and snowboarding teams. Oakley provides sports eyewear and equipment for athletes.
• UYN (Unleash Your Nature)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing performance apparel for Czech ski and snowboard teams.
• SwixcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing ski wax, poles, and equipment for cross-country and all skiing disciplines.
• O2 Czech RepublicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications partner providing connectivity and communication services for the federation.
• ČT Sport (Czech Television)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial media partner broadcasting skiing competitions and providing sports coverage for Czech ski and snowboard events.
• FIS (International Ski Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal governing body for international skiing competitions. Czech Ski Federation is a member organization with direct representation and participation in World Cup events.
• Czech Olympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Olympic committee member organization. Federation works with ČOV for Olympic team preparation and representation.
• TereziaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for the freestyle skiing section providing specialized products or services.
• InkosporminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial supplier of nutritional supplements for freestyle skiing athletes.
• CarbospedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing logistics and transport services for equipment and team transportation.
• Acrobat Park (Štít)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining facility partner for aerials discipline. Czech Cup in aerials is held at Acrobat Park in Štítý.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swiss-Ski: Swiss national ski federation covering Alpine, freestyle, cross-country, ski jumping, Nordic combined, and snowboard disciplines. Strong direct competitor in freestyle skiing talent (Freeski, Moguls) with deep international sponsorship base.
• Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI): Italy's national federation for skiing (Alpine, freestyle, cross-country, ski jumping, Nordic combined) and snowboard. Comparable multi-discipline structure and strong Winter Olympic medal track record across freestyle sub-disciplines.
• German Ski Association (DSV): Germany's national ski federation covering Alpine, freestyle, cross-country, ski jumping, and Nordic combined. Operates the same multi-discipline governance model as SLČR with federal funding structure and a much larger membership base.
• Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV): National ski federation governing Alpine, freestyle, ski jumping, cross-country, and Nordic combined disciplines in Austria. Comparable in structure (multi-discipline federation, FIS member) and geographic proximity, with a significantly larger commercial sponsorship portfolio (Red Bull, Audi).
• French Ski Federation (FFS): France's national ski federation governing Alpine, freestyle, cross-country, ski jumping, Nordic combined, and snowboard. Comparable governance model, large membership base, and active role in freestyle skiing international competitions.
• Norwegian Ski Federation (NSF): Norway's national federation for Alpine, freestyle, cross-country, ski jumping, and Nordic combined skiing. One of the most successful national ski federations globally with elite freestyle skiing athletes and a robust membership/funding model.
• Slovak Ski Federation (SZLH): Slovakia's national ski federation covering the same set of disciplines as SLČR. Closest geographic and historically-linked peer (former Czechoslovakia), with comparable smaller-market scale and competitive overlap in freestyle skiing events.
• Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA): Canada's national ski racing federation covering Alpine, Para-Alpine, ski cross, and freestyle disciplines. Comparable multi-discipline model with active freestyle skiing World Cup programs and government funding streams.
• U.S. Ski & Snowboard: United States national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, including Alpine, freestyle, cross-country, ski jumping, and snowboard disciplines. Largest commercial peer with deep corporate sponsorship portfolio and strong freestyle skiing development pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS): Global governing body for skiing and snowboarding of which SLČR is a direct member. Sets competition rules, sanctions World Cup events, and coordinates Olympic participation across all ski disciplines — directly impacting SLČR's international competition operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CzechSki
• Facebookfacebook.com/czeskisnowboard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/czech-ski-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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