 From 1935 to 1956, the championships were held under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing (FIBT - International Bobsleigh and Tobagganing Federation in ).Since 1962, the event has been under the auspices of the FIL and has been held in even-numbered years since 1980.Since 2012, it is held annually.