This new national competition aims to recognize, empower, and promote future talents who can represent Spain in the Pro circuit or, potentially, at the Winter Olympic Games, as freeride aims to become an Olympic sport by 2030. The circuit will feature three venues: Baqueira Beret, Boí-Taüll, and Cerler.
“"Iberdrola is committed to the grassroots level and equal opportunities in an emerging discipline with Olympic aspirations. The Iberdrola Spanish Freeride Cup circuit is a fundamental tool for training talent and helping more women reach the highest level."
The first stop of the cup will take place in Baqueira Beret, coinciding with the Pro circuit, and will include U18, U16, and U14 categories, both male and female, in skiing and snowboarding. This initiative comes at a time of great health for Spanish freeride, with role models like Aymar Navarro, a pioneer of the discipline, and National Team members Núria Castán and Abel Moga, who achieve outstanding results in the FIS Freeride World Tour Pro.
“"One of the objectives we have at RFEDI within the Freeride section is to help young prospects, and for that, we must start from the base. What better way than through a national circuit, so they can earn their first points without needing to travel abroad."
This commitment to grassroots development and equality aligns with Iberdrola's dedication to women's sports. Since 2016, the company has been the main promoter of sports practiced by women, supporting 35 national federations and contributing to an increase of over 80% in the number of female members in these federations.
