The first of five ICF Slalom World Cup events for 2016 starts Friday in Ivrea, Italy. Seven Americans are entered in the field of four total events. Friday will be the first two heats for men’s and women’s K1 as well as men’s C1 with the semifinals and finals for the men’s events on Saturday and on Sunday for the women. The US has Zachary Lokken, Tyler Smith, and Tren Long competing in the men’s C1 while Richard Powell, Tyler Westfall, and Tyler Smith compete in the men’s K1. Anna Maria Ifarraguerri is the only American women competing as she takes part in the women’s K1.