Finnish Ski Association facts for kids

The Finnish Ski Association (known as Finnish: Suomen Hiihtoliitto in Finnish) is a special group that helps organize and promote skiing sports in Finland. It's like the main office for skiing in the country! They are based in two cities, Helsinki and Lahti.

This association is a member of the FIS. FIS is the big international group for skiing. This means the Finnish Ski Association works with other countries to make skiing sports fair and fun. They manage many different types of skiing in Finland. These include cross-country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic skiing, and alpine skiing.

History of the Finnish Ski Association

The Finnish Ski Association was started a long time ago, in 1908. When it first began, it had a different name: Liitto Suomen hiihtourheilun edistämiseksi. This means "Association for the Promotion of Finnish Skiing."

The very first person to lead the association was Lennart Munck Af Flukila. He helped get everything started. The association changed its name to the modern "Finnish Ski Association" in 1931.

Leaders of the Association

Many different people have led the Finnish Ski Association over the years. These leaders are called chairmen. They help guide the association and make important decisions about skiing in Finland.

Here is a list of the people who have been chairmen:

• 1908–1911 Lennart Munck Af Flukila
• 1911–1912 Artur Antman
• 1912–1913 Eino Saastamoinen
• 1914–1915 Frans Ilander
• 1915–1931 Toivo Aro
• 1931 Armas Palmros
• 1931–1937 Juho Hillo
• 1937–1941 Tauno Aarre
• 1941–1942 Kalle Vierto
• 1942 Armas Palamaa
• 1942–1954 Yrjö Kaloniemi
• 1954–1960 Akseli Kaskela
• 1960–1967 Ali Koskimaa
• 1967–1985 Hannu Koskivuori
• 1986–1989 Matti Autio
• 1990–1995 Eino Petäjäniemi
• 1996–2000 Esko Aho
• 2000–2002 Paavo M. Petäjä
• 2003–2004 Seppo Rehunen
• 2005–2009 Jaakko Holkeri
• 2009–2013 Matti Sundberg
• 2013-2017 Jukka-Pekka Vuori
• 2017–2024 Markku Haapasalmi