Skiing

For 2017, we have researched over 800 deals, 41 sports and 11 selected markets to map out the sponsorship landscape of international federations and national governing bodies.

Swiss Ski, the national governing body for skiing in Switzerland, has renewed its partnership with banking group Raiffeisen.

The US Ski and Snowboard Association has extended its partnership with almond processing company Blue Diamond.

Car rental firm Hertz has agreed a deal to sponsor the Ski Classics series of long-distance skiing events.

Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota has agreed to become the title sponsor of the US Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) 2016-17 US Grand Prix.

German online printing company FlyerAlarm has agreed a deal to sponsor 19 races during the 2016-17 season of the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Alpine Ski World Cup.

Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has stepped up its backing of winter sports by agreeing deals to sponsor the Alpine World Ski Championship and the Ice Hockey World Championship.

German outdoor apparel brand Jack Wolfskin is continuing its long-term association with the International Ski Federation (FIS) to maintain global brand awareness and promote its new clothing range for 2017.

Japanese tyre and rubber company Bridgestone has extended its sponsorship of the International Ski Federation’s Alpine Skiing World Cup.

Outdoor clothing and equipment provider Jack Wolfskin has renewed its sponsorship of the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Alpine Ski World Cup.

Outdoor clothing brand Dæhlie has agreed a deal to sponsor the Ski Classics series of long-distance skiing events.

Swiss chocolate brand Milka has agreed a deal to become a main sponsor of the Vierschanzentournee, the showpiece ski jumping series that is also known as the Four Hills Tournament.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has moved to address problems concerning a lack of snow at some of its events by partnering with TechnoAlpin, a market leader in snow-making technology.

Sportswear manufacturer Odlo has entered into a six-year partnership with the French Ski Federation (FFS).

Organic food and drink producer Clif Bar has entered into a partnership with the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA).

International Ski Federation (FIS) president Gian Franco Kasper has made it a priority of the governing body to secure sponsorship deals for all its showpiece competitions.

Deals with dairy brand Emmi and energy company BKW Energie leaves one second-tier spot to sell for the 2017 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships with just under a year to go, a major improvement on the 2015 edition.

Deal values for the ESPN-owned extreme sports event the X Games have levelled out since the competition’s inception in 1995, despite its continued ability to attract blue-chip sponsors.