During the long winter break, how can you help energetic little ones fully unleash their vitality? In the quiet of winter, how can you bring a splash of fresh color to a child’s life? The pure, untouched snow might just have the answer. Watch as innocent and adorable children glide down the slopes on their tiny ski boards. Despite their small stature, these little ones can carve turns on the runs just as skillfully as adults, feeling the thrill of the snowy wonderland.
Nanshan Children's Ski Race Venue: Children's Ski Instruction Slope
On February 14th, the “Nanshan Children's Ski Race” will provide a platform for these “snow generation kids” to showcase themselves. Children aged 6–12 who love skiing are welcome to sign up.
The competition is divided into age groups and held in a timed race format. Participating children will receive a participation certificate, and the top three winners in each group will step onto the podium to receive dazzling ski suits from REIMA, the leading Nordic outdoor children's clothing brand, as well as prizes from ELAN and HTC. The Nanshan Ski Resort hopes this event will ignite children’s passion for sports, let them experience the joy of skiing, and support Beijing and Zhangjiakou’s joint bid for the Winter Olympics.
1. Registration Method
Follow Nanshan’s WeChat account nanshan-ski, and reply with “Children’s Competition + Child’s Name + Gender + Age + Valid ID Number (e.g., child’s ID card) + Child’s Skiing Experience (in years) + Child’s Skiing Level (which slope at Nanshan they can ski) + Parent’s Name + Parent’s Contact Information.” Note: Groupings are based on the provided information according to age and gender. Each group has limited spots. Admission is based on the order of WeChat registration. Registration deadline is 18:00, February 12. No registration fee is required—just purchase the regular daily ski ticket. For activity inquiries, call 010-84411182 (Nanshan Ski Marketing Department).
2. Competition Schedule
Time
Event
Location
9:30
Check-in and Receive Competition Attire
Nanshan Children’s Park
9:50
Judges’ Registration
Group 1: Girls Aged 6–10
Top of the Children’s Instruction Slope
10:00
Children’s Dual Slalom (Ages 6–10)
(Girls’ Group, Boys’ Group)
Children’s Instruction Slope
10:30
Children’s Dual Slalom (Ages 10–12)
(Girls’ Group, Boys’ Group)
Children’s Instruction Slope
11:30
Awards Ceremony
Little Ones Support Olympic Bid – Signature Activity
Nanshan Children’s Park
3. Eligibility Requirements
1) Children aged 6–10 (born between February 14, 2005, and February 14, 2009) and 10–12 (born between February 14, 2003, and February 13, 2005) who love skiing (excluding professional and amateur sports school or team athletes currently in active service);
2) Must have mastered braking and turning techniques;
3) Priority will be given to those with one ski season or at least a cumulative 10 days of skiing practice.
4) Be in good health and free from any diseases;
5) A guardian must be present throughout the competition (Note: Parents are not allowed to enter the race track during the event but may watch and wait in the Kids’ Park);
6) Participants must wear a helmet during the competition. Children’s helmets can be rented at the Nanshan Ski Equipment Hall. It is recommended to visit the group equipment office on the day of the competition to complete ski procedures.
4. Competition Rules
1) The competition is currently a dual-ski event, divided into age and gender groups:
6-10 years old boys’ group, 6-10 years old girls’ group, 10-12 years old boys’ group, 10-12 years old girls’ group
2) Entry Fee: There is no entry fee, only the purchase of a ski ticket for the day is required.
3) Check-in: Arrive at the Nanshan Kids’ Park before 9:30 AM on February 14th to check in, present valid ID, and receive the competition uniform. Before 9:50 AM, female participants aged 6-10 should report to the starting point judge’s stand, while other groups will wait and follow coaches’ instructions to gather at the starting point. Contestants who are not called three times at the starting gate will be considered to have forfeited automatically.
4) The competition is conducted in groups, with each group’s starting order determined by draw.
5) Each participant has only one chance to compete.
6) Winners (champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up) will be selected from each group based on performance.
7) Competition Format: The race is conducted through a series of gates. Competitors start from the top of the children’s teaching slope. Upon the referee’s signal, they will take turns navigating all the gates on the slope and reach the finish line smoothly. The competitor with the shortest time wins. Missing any gate will result in disqualification.
5. Prizes
6. Judges
The chief judge and timing judges are appointed by the organizing and co-organizing units.
7. Arbitration Committee
The chief judge and timing judges are appointed by the organizing and co-organizing units. Their roles and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the competition rules.
8. Other
1) On the day of the competition, participants may bring their own ski equipment or rent from Nanshan Ski Resort;
2) The organizing unit and the organizing committee shall not be liable for any accidental injuries or property losses incurred by participants during the competition. It is recommended that parents purchase relevant insurance for their children;
3) The right to interpret these regulations belongs to the competition committee.
To facilitate parents sharing children’s skiing experiences, a WeChat discussion group has been set up. Welcome to scan the code to join.