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The FIS Cup (ski jumping) is a series of ski jumping competitions arranged yearly by the
International Ski Federation The ''Fédération internationale de ski et de snowboard'' (FIS; en, International Ski and Snowboard Federation) is the highest international governing body for skiing and snowboarding. Founded on 2 February 1924 in Chamonix, France during the ...
. It is considered the third level of international ski jumping, ranking below the
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and the Continental Cup. Most of the events are held on normal hills, with a
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of 90 meters. Jumpers rarely compete the entire season in the FIS Cup. If a jumper performs well in the FIS Cup, he is often moved up to the Continental Cup. Men's circuit was introduced in 2005/06 and women started their first season in 2012/13 Higher competitive circuits are the
World Cup A world cup is a global sporting competition in which the participant entities – usually international teams or individuals representing their countries – compete for the title of world champion. The event most associated with the concept i ...
, the Summer Grand Prix and the Continental Cup; the lower circuits include the FIS Race and the Alpen Cup.


Standings


Men


Women


References


, FIS Cup Rules


Ski jumping competitions
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