Also this year for the 21st time, the Baumgarten family is inviting interested young athletes to apply for the International Matteo Baumgarten Award; an annual prize that commemorates the life of their son Matteo Baumgarten by recognising young athletes who are completing their studies and education, while competing at a high level in one of the six FIS Olympic disciplines.
All FIS member National Ski Associations are invited to enter up to three athletes (male or female) aged between 18 and 24 years that take part in one of the six FIS Olympic disciplines to be considered for the award.
Applications should be sent to Gianluca de Cristofaro at decristofaro@fisski.com no later than 15thMarch 2017 on the nomination form.
The award ceremony will take place in Bormio on 14th May 2017.
About the award
In 1996, the Baumgarten family suffered the tragic loss of their son Matteo Baumgarten in a car accident. He had shown great promise as a future Alpine World Cup skier and balanced his training regime with a determination to succeed in his education. The loss of the beloved son motivated the Baumgarten family to remember him by recognising those athletes that share his life’s path.
Source: fis-ski.com
