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.
Iako je umjetničko klizanje bilo prisutno na OI u Londonu i Antwerpenu, a hokej na ledu u Antwerpenu, zimski su športovi uvijek bili ograničeni godišnjim dobom.