2018
Six former HIF student-athletes or athletes of our region participate in the Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Dario Cologna (cross-country skiing), Nevin Galmarini (snowboard alpine), Irene Cadurisch (biathlon), Talina Gantenbein (skicross), Thomas Tumler (alpine skiing) and Elena Könz (snowboard freestyle). Dario Cologna wins the gold medal in the 15 km skate race and Nevin Galmarini wins the gold medal in the parallel giant slalom. Biathlete Irene Cadurisch wins two Olympic diplomas in the sprint and in the relay.
On the weekend of the 29th/30th of September 2018, HIF celebrates its 225 year anniversary with official festivities and different concerts by HIF alumni (Sarott siblings, Bibivaplan, Rezia and Snook). The event rounds up with the biggest class and alumni reunion in HIFs history.
2017
In collaboration with the Vulpera Golf Club, HIF introduces golf as its new summer sport.
2016
In February 2016, Muriel Hüberli replaces Mario Denoth as Head of Sports Academy. In March 2016, Swiss-Ski recognizes and certifies the region Lower Engadine Samnaun as a regional ski alpine performance center with its local base at HIF.
2014
Seven former HIF student-athletes participate in the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Dario Cologna wins the gold medal in skiathlon as well as the 15 km classical race. Nevin Galmarini returns home with the silver medal in the snowboard giant parallel slalom.
On the 27th of September 2014, HIF celebrates the 20 year anniversary of its sports academy with an open house party for the local population. The sports academy counts 60 student-athletes.
2013
Mario Denoth replaces Odd Kare Sivertsen as Head of Sports Academy.
In collaboration with the local ice hockey club Engiadina (CdHE), ice hockey is added as a new discipline.
2011
HIF invests CHF 2 Million for a new training facility including a gym, weight room, meeting room, therapy rooms and offices.
2010
With Dario Cologna, Christian and Ursina Haller, Nevin Galmarini and Urs Imboden, five former HIF student-athletes participate in the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. Cross-country skier Dario Cologna triumphes and wins the gold medal in the 15 km freestyle.
2009
HIF adds table tennis to its athletic repertoire and hires Oliver Gamm as a coach.
2008
Odd Kare Sivertsen becomes Head of the Athletic Department in April 2008.
HIF is confirmed a Swiss Olympic Sport School.
SNAF is dissolved and replaced by the Skisport Förderverein Regiun Parc Naziunal. All operations of the regional junior athletes in the disciplines of ski alpine, snowboard, cross-country skiing and biathlon are managed by the HIF sports academy.
2006
Dario Cologna wins the bronze medal in the 10km classical at the FIS Junior World Ski Championships.
Christian Haller finishes fourth at the snowboard halfpipe Junior World Championship.
2005
Ursina Haller wins the gold medal at the snowboard halfpipe Junior World Championship.
2004
HIF receives the Swiss Olympic Private Sport School Label.
2003
Yet another successful year for HIF: Jacqueline Hangl wins the silver medal in the giant slalom at the Swiss Alpine Ski Championships.
Nevin Galmarini wins the Swiss Nokia Tour for junior snowboarders.
2002
HIF adds inline skating as an additional athletic discipline.
2000
The sports academy writes ist first success story: Vinzens Lüps wins the silver medal at the snowboard halfpipe Junior World Championship.
1998/99
Swiss-Ski recognizes HIF as a school of higher education and sports school.
1997/98
The number of students participating in the sports academy continues to rise. The school year 1997/1998 counts 30 students.
1996
Foundation of the regional training center SNAF (Snowboard, Nordic, Alpine Fun) - supported by the Grison Ski Federation. Two additional coaches are hired to support Joe Zangerl – Konstantin Punt – ski alpine coach and Odd Kare Sivertsen – cross-country coach.
1993/94
Joe Zangerl is hired as the first coach of the sports academy. The department starts the school year with 19 students, 11 borders and 8 day-students.
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