Which Licence?
Read the descriptions of the FIS Licences available within your discipline to ensure you select the correct Licence to purchase. If unsure, speak to your coach or email fislicence@gbsnowsport.com
Alpine Licences are available to athletes born in 2007 or earlier and are granted based on a points criteria.
FULL: Athletes must meet points criteria for a Full Licence (outlined below). This Licence allows athletes to race in both tech and speed events at International FIS events
TECH ONLY: If athletes do not meet the Full Licence points criteria, they can apply for a Full Tech Only Licence which limits competitors to SL and GS events only at International FIS events. For safety reasons, competitors will not be allowed to compete in speed events until the meet the Full Licence points criteria. Once this is met, athletes will qualify for a Full Licence and can request a Licence upgrade
LIMITED: Allows athletes to compete in British-organised FIS/CIT races only in both tech and speed events (e.g., GB Alpine Championships, English/Welsh Alpine Championships)
N.B. Athletes who are under 18 will need to apply for U18 licences, this is because of parental consent.
MASTERS: Available to athletes aged 30 or above, allows athletes to compete in Masters organised races only
Alpine Points Criteria
In order to apply for a Full Alpine Licence, you have been born in 2007 or earlier and have BASS/FIS points equal to or less than 260 in Giant Slalom, Super-G, or Downhill.
If your BASS/FIS points are higher than the points criteria, you can apply for a Full Tech Only Licence – this allows you to compete in only SL and GS international FIS events, but in all British-organised events (speed and tech).
Athletes wishing to race in only British-organised FIS events may apply for a Limited Licence.
Athletes applying for a Licence for the first time, or wishing to upgrade their Licence to a higher level, will need to complete an Application Form.
FREESTYLE A: British squad athletes competing at World Cup level events
FREESTYLE B: Athletes can compete at Continental Cup level competitions, e.g. EC, ANC and NAC. It is available to athletes who have competed in a minimum of two FIS level competitions and is subject to approval by the GB Snowsport Head of Coaching
FREESTYLE C: Athletes can enter FIS level freestyle competitions, e.g. NC, FIS, UNI, Junior Races, EYOF
All Licences are subject to approval by the GB Snowsport Head of Coaching.
Athletes applying for a Licence for the first time need to complete an Application Form. The type of Licence issued is based on the results of the past year. Athletes can be selected for higher level events without changing the type of Licence, depending on results and meeting the various team selection criteria during the season.
NORDIC A: British squad athletes competing at World Cup level events
NORDIC B: Athletes can compete at Continental Cup level competitions. Competitors must have competed in a minimum of two FIS level Nordic competitions
NORDIC C: New athletes or those at FIS events level, e.g. NC, FIS, UNI, Junior Races, EYOF
CROSS COUNTRY POPULAR: To be a recreational racer (popular racing), racers can compete in popular races, such as the Worldloppetor World Masters, and not need to hold a Licence.
All Licences are subject to approval by the Nordic Discipline Committee.
Athletes applying for a Licence for the first time, or wishing to upgrade their Licence to a higher level, need to complete an Application Form.
SNOWBOARD A: British Squad athletes competing at World Cup level events
SNOWBOARD B: Athletes can compete at Continental Cup level competitions, e.g. EC, ANC and NAC. It is available to athletes who have competed in a minimum of two FIS level competitions and is subject to approval by the GB Snowsport Head of Coaching
SNOWBOARD C: Athletes can enter FIS level snowboard competitions, e.g. NC, FIS, UNI, Junior Races, EYOF
All Licences are subject to approval by the GB Snowsport Head of Coaching
TELEMARK FULL: Athletes can enter any Telemark FIS event on the international race calendar. If applying for a Licence for the first time, you will need to complete an application form. All Telemark Licences are subject to approval by the Chair of Telemark.
SPEED SKI FULL: Athletes can enter any Speed Skiing FIS event on the international race calendar. All Speed Ski Licences are subject to approval by the Chair of Speed Skiing.
Application Forms for New Licences & Upgrades
- Athletes applying for a Freestyle, Snowboard, Nordic, or Telemark Licence for the first time, or wishing to upgrade their Licence to a higher level will need to complete an Application Form
- The Application Form should be filled out and signed by a qualified coach, who can vouch for the performance level of the athlete
- Completed Application Forms should be emailed to fislicence@gbsnowsport.com
- If you are applying for a Licence as part of your BASI qualification, please request the form to be filled out by the BASI Head Office
- All applications will be sent onto the GB Snowsport Head of Coaching for approval
Secondary Licences
Secondary Licences are available to purchase for athletes who have already purchased a Primary Licence in another discipline. A Secondary Licence allows the athlete to compete in both disciplines, though please note that a Secondary Licence only allows for five entries (starts) during the season
Once you have applied via the GB Snowsport FIS Licence Portal, your Licence will remain pending until all documents have ben verified. Successful applications will receive an email confirmation from the GB Snowsport FIS Licence Manager. If you have queries about the status of your application, please contact fislicence@gbsnowsport.com
