On 20th December 2014, thousands of spectators are expected to witness high-class snowboarding by some of the world's finest female and male shredders on the Gölet Yolu square, right on the campus of Istanbul's University of Technology. 

“FIS is very happy to finally host Big Air World Cup competitions for both men and ladies. The level of the ladies who push snowboarding every year to the limit and help progress the sport with creativity, skills and dedication, now ensures that they can compete at a great level on the same big air jump. ,. It's fitting that this historic moment will take place in Istanbul,” said FIS Snowboard Race Director Uwe Beier. 

Athletes will not only compete for precious World Cup points in the race for the Snowboard Freestyle overall and Big Air World Cup title, but also battle for record prize money. 

Besides the season's first World Cup in big air, there are currently two more competitions scheduled at great venues in Gstaad (SUI, Jan 10, 2015) and Quebec City (CAN, Feb 20, 2015) in addition to the FIS World Championships in Kreischberg (AUT). 

In addition, the FIS Snowboard World Cup calendar also features three halfpipe contests in 

Copper Mountain (USA), Stoneham (CAN) and Park City (USA) as well as three slopestyle competitions in Stoneham, Park City and Spindleruv Mlyn (CZE). 

Source: fis-ski.com