Zimní sporty

Slopestyle is a winter sport in which competitors ski or snowboard down a course filled with features like jumps, rails, and boxes, performing tricks that are scored for points. The judges award points based on difficulty, creativity, style, and execution of these tricks. The idea is to combine the moves with daring tricks while maintaining flow throughout the run. Slopestyle requires good balance, enthusiasm, and expressiveness, with athletes carefully planning synchronized runs under the limitation of the course's features in order to boost their scores.

Skeleton is a winter sliding sport in which a single racer goes down a narrow ice track headfirst while lying low on a sled that reaches fast speeds. The sled has no brakes or steering equipment, so the athlete controls the sled with their body movements while lying flat on the sled. The winner is determined by the fastest time taken to complete a set distance, measured to a fraction of a second. Skeleton requires a combination of courage and skill and demands expert control since racers experience the forces of sharp curves and top speeds.

Biathlon is a winter competition that blends cross-country skiing and shooting into one event. The athletes compete by skiing on a snow-covered course and stopping to take shots at designated targets with a rifle. This shooting alternates between standing and lying positions and requires a certain accuracy since missed shots often imply additional time or penalty laps. The aim is to complete the entire course while taking into account speed and balanced concentration to deliver effective shots. Biathlon tests endurance, precision, and control under physical strain.

Curling is a winter sport in which players slide relatively large, heavy stones made of smooth granite across an ice surface toward the circular target, commonly referred to as the house. Teams alternate pushing stones while teammates sweep across the ice with brooms to help reduce friction and to aid with the trajectory, speed, and direction of the stone. Above all, the object of the game is to get as many stones closer to the center of the target as possible than the opponent, if possible. Basically, curling is a game of strategy and teamwork, with players taking turns coming up with plans to score points while at the same time blocking their opponent's paths. Curling combines precision, coordination, and planning.

Bandy is a winter game much akin to ice hockey and is played on a huge ice field with two teams fighting to maneuver a ball into the opposing team's goal using sticks. Each team has eleven players, one of whom is the goalkeeper, and is played with rules very similar to those of soccer. The ice field is much larger than hockey rinks and the game gives emphasis to passing, speed, and teamwork. This game is fast-paced and requires good strategic gameplay, forcing the players to combine several aspects: skill, endurance, and coordination.

Wheelchair curling is an adapted version of curling, where athletes in wheelchairs slide a stone across an icy surface toward a target, much like in traditional curling. The game is played with two teams, each having four players, who compete to put their stones nearest to the center of the target. As athletes are unable to stand or walk, they must use a special curling stick to push the stones. Wheelchair curling emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and precision, as athletes are looking for any opportunity to outscore their opponents and maintain control of the game.

Para snowboard is a relatively new version of snowboarding intended for athletes with physical disabilities. Athletes ride with the help of adaptive equipment down snow-covered slopes to enjoy the snow. Different categories involve sitting events and standing events, and athletes are expected to perform similar tricks to snowboarders without disabilities, such as jumps and turns. It is a skillful, balancing game that requires great control. Just like any other form of snowboarding, the goal is to traverse the course as quickly and successfully as possible while overcoming challenges posed by the new equipment.

A frontside air is a snowboarding or skateboarding trick in which a rider launches off a jump or ramp and spins their body so the front faces forward while airborne. The snowboarder grabs the edge of the board with one hand, usually between the front and back foot, to add style and maintain control during the trick. It is a very popular freestyle trick in snowboarding and skateboarding, performed mostly in curved ramps or on jumps. To land it, riders must have their balance and timing right and move with accuracy to execute it smoothly.

A forward lean is when a skier or snowboarder leans slightly toward the front of their ski or board. This initiates turns, and a forward lean proves to be better for speed as it allows better management of the edges of the equipment. This enables the rider to guide the skis or snowboard and maintain better balance in turns or when speeding up. It is an important move for good maneuverability and adapting to changing terrain.

A nose press is a trick found in snowboarding and skiing in which the rider shifts their weight onto the nose of the board or skis, which is the front part of the equipment, while keeping the tail slightly lifted. It can usually be performed on flat areas or while going over a feature such as a rail or box. By applying downward pressure on the nose of the board, the rider manages to keep control and maintain balance while looking sleek. This trick requires perfect timing and balance to perform properly and often adds an edge to a rider's run.

A toeside turn is a skiing or snowboarding maneuver in which the skier or boarder applies their weight onto their toes, causing the inside edges of the skis or board to dig into the snow inside the turn. A toeside turn is made when the skier's direction is slightly downhill, and they use the front of their body to steer themselves into the turn. Considered one of the more difficult turns to master, a toeside turn requires proper balance and good, precise control to maintain both speed and direction safely while completing the turn.

A nose slide is a snowboarding or skateboarding trick that involves sliding along an obstacle, like a rail or box, making contact with the surface by the front part or nose of the board. The rider commonly approaches the obstacle at an angle but shifts their weight so that, while the front part of the board is in contact with the obstacle, the back part is raised. This trick requires balance and control so that the rider can maintain a steady motion while sliding along the surface without falling off or losing control.