The SAS in Summary:
It was founded in 1924 and has 1200 members distributed in 7 sections (Basel, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Norway).
Is a regional association of Swiss-Ski
It covers the domains of alpine skiing, nordic skiing and “ski mountaineering” (alpinism).
Is open to all students
Organizes traditional alpine events with an international reputation (Anglo-Swiss, Pentathlon).
Leads the Swiss alpine and nordic university teams.
Organizes on the delegation of the Swiss University Sports, the “University Ski Week” which includes the SWUG and the Suisse University Championships.
Offers through the SAS Cups, its own series of alpine ski races.
Offers individual solutions for students who want to combine high level sport and education.
Promotes the sport of recreational snow (weekends of discovery, ludic races without license).
Attach great importance to the « SAS spirit », social life and friendship.
How to become member of SAS
Is a regional association of Swiss-Ski
It covers the domains of alpine skiing, nordic skiing and “ski mountaineering” (alpinism).
Is open to all students
Organizes traditional alpine events with an international reputation (Anglo-Swiss, Pentathlon).
Leads the Swiss alpine and nordic university teams.
Organizes on the delegation of the Swiss University Sports, the “University Ski Week” which includes the SWUG and the Suisse University Championships.
Offers through the SAS Cups, its own series of alpine ski races.
Offers individual solutions for students who want to combine high level sport and education.
Promotes the sport of recreational snow (weekends of discovery, ludic races without license).
Attach great importance to the « SAS spirit », social life and friendship.
How to become member of SAS
SWISS ACADEMIC SKI-CLUB - HiSTORY, PRESENT AND FUTURE
The university sport emerged at the beginning of the 20th century under the influence of the Olympic Games, first organized in 1896. The first competitions between students took place in America, England and Switzerland. In this time, the sport was reserved for the elite. The student movement has made a decisive contribution to the democratization of sport.
The first international university competitions were held in Paris in 1923. Then the first winter university championships were held in Cortina d’Ampezzo in 1928 then in Davos in 1930.
The enthusiasm for competitive sport within the universities led a small group of Swiss students passionate about snow sports to create the SAS in Mürren in 1924. The Arlberg-Kandahar race, rich in tradition has become legendary. The famous combination of downhill and slalom was imposed very early becoming the model for alpine skiing competitions.
In 1924, English students founded the Kandahar Ski Club in reference to the British victory of 1880 in Afghanistan in the city of the same name (name given to the British General Sir Roberts of Kandahar the time of his ennoblement). The Anglo-Swiss who today still oppose the English of the British Universities Ski Club (BUSC) to members of the SAS go back to the same time (1925).
The Swiss alpine and nordic university championships that the SAS organizes by the delegation of the Swiss University Sport Federation (SUSF) are the oldest Swiss university competitions. The SAS is also in charge of the selection, training and management of the Swiss alpine and nordic university teams.
The SAS is a regional Swiss-Ski association active in the fields of alpine skiing, nordic skiing and mountaineering. The SAS has some 1’200 members distributed between the sections of Basel, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and Norway. The latter is composed of Norwegians who have studied at a Swiss University and have since returned to live in the country.
The SAS is an association (within the meaning of Articles 60ss of the Civil Code). whose supreme body is the Assembly of the Delegates. They are composed of members of the various sections and elects every three years a central president which is responsible for setting up and directing the Central Committee. The latter coordinates the activities of the club and ensures the management of the SAS.
As a club of tradition and openness, the SAS is characterized by the attachment of its members towards the club and by the intergenerational relations between members of all sections. All participate actively in the life of the club on a voluntary basis.
The SAS is open to high school students, students and academics who are passionate about alpine skiing, nordic skiing or mountaineering and who wish to practice their sport in this unique spirit mixing sport and camaraderie.
To become a member of the club, each candidate must be registered with a federal high school and choose two “sponsors” from the SAS members who will accompany him / her during the year of application. During the season, the candidate must demonstrate his / her interest and be integrated into his or her section both on the sportive as the social plan. At its General Assembly in the spring, the section decides on the acceptance of the candidates to the rank of the members.
The SAS offers individualized solutions for students who in parallel have their studies to practice a sport at the elite level on the one hand and promote the popular snow sport on the other hand (weekends, discoveries, popular races without license).
The program for the winter season begins with the traditional SAS Opening. The SAS organizes its own series of alpine ski races which are made up of various Caps SAS (Swiss-Ski Regio races) and also offer traditional alpine races with an international reputation (Anglo-Swiss, Pentathlon, Italo-Suisse). Many other activities take place in various swiss and international ski resorts in collaboration with various foreign partner clubs.
The first international university competitions were held in Paris in 1923. Then the first winter university championships were held in Cortina d’Ampezzo in 1928 then in Davos in 1930.
The enthusiasm for competitive sport within the universities led a small group of Swiss students passionate about snow sports to create the SAS in Mürren in 1924. The Arlberg-Kandahar race, rich in tradition has become legendary. The famous combination of downhill and slalom was imposed very early becoming the model for alpine skiing competitions.
In 1924, English students founded the Kandahar Ski Club in reference to the British victory of 1880 in Afghanistan in the city of the same name (name given to the British General Sir Roberts of Kandahar the time of his ennoblement). The Anglo-Swiss who today still oppose the English of the British Universities Ski Club (BUSC) to members of the SAS go back to the same time (1925).
The Swiss alpine and nordic university championships that the SAS organizes by the delegation of the Swiss University Sport Federation (SUSF) are the oldest Swiss university competitions. The SAS is also in charge of the selection, training and management of the Swiss alpine and nordic university teams.
The SAS is a regional Swiss-Ski association active in the fields of alpine skiing, nordic skiing and mountaineering. The SAS has some 1’200 members distributed between the sections of Basel, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and Norway. The latter is composed of Norwegians who have studied at a Swiss University and have since returned to live in the country.
The SAS is an association (within the meaning of Articles 60ss of the Civil Code). whose supreme body is the Assembly of the Delegates. They are composed of members of the various sections and elects every three years a central president which is responsible for setting up and directing the Central Committee. The latter coordinates the activities of the club and ensures the management of the SAS.
As a club of tradition and openness, the SAS is characterized by the attachment of its members towards the club and by the intergenerational relations between members of all sections. All participate actively in the life of the club on a voluntary basis.
The SAS is open to high school students, students and academics who are passionate about alpine skiing, nordic skiing or mountaineering and who wish to practice their sport in this unique spirit mixing sport and camaraderie.
To become a member of the club, each candidate must be registered with a federal high school and choose two “sponsors” from the SAS members who will accompany him / her during the year of application. During the season, the candidate must demonstrate his / her interest and be integrated into his or her section both on the sportive as the social plan. At its General Assembly in the spring, the section decides on the acceptance of the candidates to the rank of the members.
The SAS offers individualized solutions for students who in parallel have their studies to practice a sport at the elite level on the one hand and promote the popular snow sport on the other hand (weekends, discoveries, popular races without license).
The program for the winter season begins with the traditional SAS Opening. The SAS organizes its own series of alpine ski races which are made up of various Caps SAS (Swiss-Ski Regio races) and also offer traditional alpine races with an international reputation (Anglo-Swiss, Pentathlon, Italo-Suisse). Many other activities take place in various swiss and international ski resorts in collaboration with various foreign partner clubs.