What Ski Austria does

Ski Austria (legal name: Österreichischer Skiverband, ÖSV) is Austria's national federation for competitive skiing and snowboarding, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Innsbruck at Olympiastrasse 10. The organization governs all aspects of competitive winter sport in Austria across 15+ disciplines including Alpine Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Cross-Country, Biathlon, Snowboard, Skicross, Freestyle, Ski Mountaineering, Paraski, Speed Ski, Telemark, Grasski, and Masters. Its functional scope spans elite athlete development and national team management, youth and junior programs (including Projekt 2030), coaching education through the Ski Austria Academy, national championship organization, anti-doping and fair-play governance, and hosting of 22 FIS World Cup venues annually at locations including Kitzbühel, Schladming, Sölden, and Bad Gastein.

The federation's core digital infrastructure is the mySkiAustria platform, built and maintained in partnership with Datico as official technology partner, providing personalized content, member services, and data management across all disciplines. Commercial operations are centralized through Austria Ski Pool, which manages national team commercial rights and sponsorship coordination. Distribution and member engagement flow through a network of approximately 1,100 affiliated clubs across all nine Austrian federal states serving roughly 130,000 members, supplemented by digital channels (website, newsletter, social media, Ski Austria Magazine), event-based engagement at World Cup venues, an annual Summerfest des Schneesports in Kitzbühel, and a branded e-commerce merchandise shop.

Ski Austria operates as a private non-profit under Austrian law and is not publicly traded or PE-backed. Revenue is generated through member dues from clubs, government subsidies, sponsorship partnerships (including Raiffeisen, Interwetten, 4F as equipment supplier, and Virus for snowboarding), commercial rights managed via Austria Ski Pool, and event-related income from World Cup hosting. The federation is led by President Roswitha Stadlober and CEO Mario Stecher; Christian Scherer's departure as General Secretary after six years led to Jan Überall's appointment in 2026. As one of Austria's largest sports federations, Ski Austria anchors a competitive ecosystem that delivered 138 World Cup podiums, 43 victories, and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Gold and Bronze in the 2025/26 season.

Name

Ski Austria

Legal name

Österreichischer Skiverband

Website

https://skiaustria.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ski Austria is Austria's national federation for competitive skiing and snowboarding, governing 15+ disciplines across ~1,100 member clubs and 130,000 members, managing 350 elite athletes, and hosting 22 World Cup venues annually from its Innsbruck headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winter Sports Federation

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports Teams/Clubs (Ski, Snowboard, Bobsleigh, etc.) (MPAKABAI), Nordic & Cross-Country Centers (XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoe Trails) (THAAAJAE)

Keywords

• National ski federation
• Winter sports governance
• Athlete development programs
• Ski competition management
• National sports federation

Headquarters

HQ city

Innsbruck

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ski Austria is the national federation for competitive skiing and snowboarding in Austria, governing 15+ disciplines including Alpine, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Cross-Country, Biathlon, Snowboard, Skicross, Freestyle, Ski Mountaineering, and Paraski. It manages national teams, organizes World Cup events and national championships, runs athlete development and youth programs through the Ski Austria Academy, and provides member services to a network of 1,100 clubs and ~130,000 members. The federation also operates the mySkiAustria digital membership platform and an online merchandise shop.

Product overview

Ski Austria (Österreichischer Skiverband) is the Austrian Ski Federation, one of Austria's largest sports associations with over 1,100 clubs and approximately 130,000 members. The organization manages competitive skiing and snowboarding across multiple disciplines including Alpine Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Cross-Country, Biathlon, Snowboard, Skicross, Freestyle, Ski Mountaineering, Parasports, Speed Ski, Firngleiten/Shortcarving, Telemark, Grasski, and Masters. The organization provides athlete development programs, organizes national and international competitions (World Cup, European Cup, National Championships), manages national teams across all disciplines, operates the Ski Austria Academy, and provides services for clubs, schools, and members including training, education, and youth development initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Snowboard Austria: Dedicated snowboard division within Ski Austria managing all snowboard disciplines including parallel, cross, slopestyle, big air, and halfpipe
• mySkiAustria

Products and services

• National Team Programs Comprehensive management of Austrian national teams across 15+ disciplines including Alpine, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Cross-Country, Biathlon, Snowboard, Skicross, Freestyle, Ski Mountaineering, and Paraski, providing 350 athletes with training, coaching, equipment, travel, and competition support.
• Ski Austria Academy Training and education program for athletes and coaches, offering structured development pathways, certifications, and continuing education across all ski and snowboard disciplines.
• Event Organization (World Cup and National Championships) Organization and hosting of international World Cup events at 22 venues in Austria and national championships across all disciplines, including events at Kitzbühel, Schladming, Sölden, Hochfilzen, and Bad Gastein.
• Club Member Services Organizational support, insurance, training materials, and event coordination services for approximately 1,100 member ski clubs across Austria's nine federal states, serving ~130,000 total members.
• Ski Austria Shop Online merchandise storefront selling branded Ski Austria apparel and equipment to fans and members.
• mySkiAustria Digital Platform Digital membership and engagement platform providing personalized content and services to Ski Austria members across all ski disciplines, built in partnership with technology partner Datico.
• Anti-Doping and Fair Play Programs Governance and compliance programs including anti-doping enforcement and the Play Fair Code, ensuring integrity in Austrian winter sports competition.
• Youth Development Programs (Projekt 2030 and Kids Cup) Talent identification and youth competition programs including the Projekt 2030 Alpine youth initiative and Kids Cup series, providing training facilities, coaching education, and competition access for young athletes across all disciplines.
• Ski Austria Magazine Magazine covering stories from the world of Austrian winter sports, distributed to members and fans as a content engagement offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 138 World Cup podium finishes in 2025/26 season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DaticocoreTechnology or IntegrationDatico is the official technology partner of Ski Austria, working intensively with the organization's technology department for multiple years on digital solutions and data management.
• 4FcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor4F is the new equipment supplier/outfitter for Ski Austria, providing apparel and equipment for athletes and staff.
• InterwettenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInterwetten is a sponsor of Ski Austria, advertising on the organization's digital platforms.
• RaiffeisenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRaiffeisen bank sponsors Ski Austria as part of their 'Wir macht's möglich' campaign, appearing on the homepage.
• Virus (Snowboard)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirus is a snowboard equipment sponsor for athletes like Carmen Kainz.
• Lipizzaner TeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLipizzaner Team is a sports club/partner organization supporting athletes like Jessica Pichelkastner.
• Austria Ski PoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Austria Ski Pool manages commercial rights and partnerships for national team athletes, coordinating sponsor relationships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swiss-Ski: Swiss national ski and snowboard federation with similar structure: governs multiple disciplines, manages national teams, hosts World Cup events, and runs club-based membership. Closely comparable in scale, governance model, and competitive ambition.
• Fédération Française de Ski (FFS): French national ski federation with analogous multi-discipline governance, national team management, World Cup event hosting, and member club network covering all major winter sports.
• Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali (FISI): Italian Winter Sports Federation, a direct peer as another major Alpine nation governing the same multi-discipline portfolio, managing national teams across Alpine, Nordic, Snowboard, and Freestyle with similar club-network structure.
• US Ski and Snowboard: US national governing body for skiing and snowboarding; comparable federation structure managing elite athletes, club membership, and competitive programs across all major disciplines.
• Norges Skiforbund (Norwegian Ski Federation): Norwegian national ski federation with strong Nordic discipline pedigree, large member base, and elite national team operations that directly compete with Austrian athletes at World Cup and Olympic levels.
• Deutscher Skiverband (DSV): German national ski federation governing Alpine, Nordic, Biathlon, Ski Jumping, and Snowboard with a comparable multi-discipline structure, World Cup hosting presence, and national team development programs.
• Ski and Snowboard Canada: Canadian national federation governing Alpine, Para-Alpine, Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Freestyle, and Snowboard with similar multi-sport federation structure and national team programs.
• Svenska Skidförbundet (Swedish Ski Association): Swedish national ski federation governing Alpine, Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Freestyle, and Snowboard with comparable structure, club membership base, and national team programs.

Broad incumbents

• FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski): International governing body for skiing and snowboarding; not a direct competitor but the umbrella federation that Ski Austria is a member of and that organizes the World Cup circuit Ski Austria participates in and hosts.

Others

• Österreichisches Olympisches Comité (AOC): Austrian National Olympic Committee; an ecosystem peer at the national level that coordinates Austria's Olympic participation, with which Ski Austria collaborates for Olympic team selection and athlete preparation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@_skiaustria
• Xx.com/Ski_Austria_
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkiAustriaNordisch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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