Although Figure Skating had been an Olympic event in both London and Antwerp, and Ice Hockey had been an event in Antwerp, the winter sports had always been limited by the season.
Иако је уметничко клизање било присутно на ОИ у Лондону и Антверпену, а хокеј на леду у Антверпену, зимски спортови су увек били ограничени годишњим добом.