History
An idea becomes a success story
1976, Innsbruck: the Olympic Winter Games take place in Tyrol – but there are no Tyrolean medals. Only a few Tyroleans are represented in the ÖSV squads either. For the leadership of the Tyrolean Ski Federation at the time it was clear: this had to change.
What was missing above all were the financial means for sustainable youth development. This gave rise to the idea of a dedicated financing model that would secure the training of young Tyrolean ski talents in the long term.
After 18 months of preparation, TSV president Andreas Steiner was able to announce the founding of Skipool Tirol in 1977.
Since 1977
Milestones
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1976 – Olympics without Tyrolean medals
The Winter Games in Innsbruck – but no Tyrolean medals.
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1977 – Skipool Tirol is founded
TSV president Andreas Steiner announces the founding after 18 months of preparation.
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12 million euros – passed on to the TSV
Around 12 million euros for youth development over the past decades.
Together for young talent
The idea developed into a special model of success. Companies from retail, trade, tourism, industry and finance joined forces and have supported the youth development of the Tyrolean Ski Federation ever since.
Today the Skipool contributes a substantial share of the funding for Tyrolean youth development. Over the past decades, around 12 million euros have been passed on to the Tyrolean Ski Federation for youth development.
Young talents are thus accompanied on their way – from basic training to the transition into competitive sport.
An idea that lives on
The original idea remains unchanged to this day: making more possible together.
Because sporting success is not created by talent alone. It needs training, coaching, infrastructure – and long-term support.
Since 1977, Skipool Tirol has therefore connected business and sport with a common goal: to support young Tyrolean ski racers and to lay the foundation for the champions of tomorrow.