Swedish Ski Association facts for kids

The Swedish Ski Association (also known as Svenska Skidförbundet in Swedish) is an important group that helps organize and manage skiing sports in Sweden. It started in Sundsvall on December 11, 1908. Back then, it was called the Swedish Cross-Country Skiing Association. They changed their name in 1911. Their main office was first in Stockholm, but it moved to Falun on May 3, 2001.

What the Association Does

The main goal of the Swedish Ski Association is to help as many people as possible discover how fun and healthy it is to be active in the snow. They work to make skiing popular for everyone.

Their Main Goals

• They organize national and big international championships for different skiing sports.
• They create activities and programs for young skiers.
• They encourage people to exercise and improve their health through skiing.
• They aim to make a positive impact on society by promoting an active lifestyle.

How Swedish Skiing Improved

In the early 1900s, the Swedish Ski Association played a big part in making Swedish skiing techniques better. They carefully studied how skiers in Norway used their skis and how they moved on different types of snowy land.

Learning from Norway

The association realized that the long skis traditionally used in Sweden were not as good for the snowy hills and mountains in Norway. Because of this, they encouraged Swedish skiers to practice in Norwegian areas. They also set up special training camps where skiers could learn the Norwegian ski techniques. This helped Swedish skiers become even better.

Leaders of the Association

The Swedish Ski Association has had many leaders over the years. These leaders, called chairpersons, help guide the association and make important decisions about skiing in Sweden.

Current Chairperson

In October 2024, Anders Furbeck was chosen as the new chairperson. He took over from Karin Mattsson.

Past Chairpersons

Here is a list of the people who have led the Swedish Ski Association since it began:

• 1908–1910 – Fritz af Sandeberg
• 1910–1915 – C. G. A. Lindencrona
• 1915–1922 – Sven Hermelin
• 1922–1948 – Sixtus Janson
• 1948–1952 – Björn Kjellström
• 1952–1961 – Sigge Bergman
• 1961–1965 – Karl Arne Wegerfelt
• 1965–1974 – Nils Stenberg
• 1974–1977 – Stig Synnergren
• 1977–1982 – Arne Jägmo
• 1982–1996 – Sven Larsson
• 1996–2008 – Carl Eric Stålberg
• 2008–2018 – Mats Årjes
• 2018–2024 – Karin Mattsson
• 2024–present – Anders Furbeck