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FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Bansko

World Ski Cup in the resort of Bansko in Bulgaria

»	On the 28th of February and the 1st of March 2009

During the upcoming season Bansko will have the honour of hosting the FIS Ski World Cup Bansko 2009 event which will take place between the 22nd February and the 1st of March. After 25 years away from the international ski scene, Bulgaria is returning to the world ski stage by hosting two events of the Womens' World Ski Cup.

On the 28th of February and the 1st of March 2009 we will see the Downhill and a Super Giant Slalom take place on the Banderitsa Track in Bansko. These are two of the most attractive and exciting events in Alpine skiing and will pose a big challenge for both Bulgarian competitors and the world's leading skiers.



	Ski World Cup in Bansko

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FIS World Cup for Ladies



	Ski World Cup for Women

Winning the opportunity to host the Womens' World Cup with stiff competition from other contenders is the highest accolade Bulgaria could receive from the World Ski Federation.

The confidence placed in Bulgaria to host this event proves that the country can work actively to efficiently develop skiing as a popular sport at home and on a world scale.

This support from the World Ski Federation is paving the way for Bulgaria to regularly host a number of future world class skiing events.

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Ski World Cup - Downhill ski run in Bansko

The hosting of this event may be viewed as recognition of the substantial efforts which Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Ski Federation have made to make Bulgarian ski resorts and recreational skiing more popular during the past few years, as well as encouraging the development of professional adult and junior skiing.

The Bulgarian Ski Federation intends to draw the sporting world's attention to Bulgaria, and to stimulate and sustain future generations' interest in recreational and professional skiing.

Hosting the Womens' World Cup will guarantee Bulgaria's permanent presence in the world of ski sports.

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Banderitsa track - Super Giant Slalom

European World Ski Cups
After holding the two European Cups for women and for men, in 2007 and 2008 respectively, hosting the Womens' World Cup confirms Bulgaria's prominent position as a host of major international ski competitions.

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FIS Audi Alpine Ski World Cup
The World Cup Ski contests are characterised by their prestigious standing in the world of sport and also by the huge amount of interest raised among competitors, fans, sponsors and the world's media.

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	FIS Audi World Cup

The expectations for 2009 are for Bansko to attract at least 10 000 spectators and other visitors and fans of Winter sports from over 30 countries.


World Cup Programme

24th February, 2009 - Tuesday	Accreditation, Accommodation

17.00 Arrival - Hotel "Strajite" - Bansko
17.00 Arrival - Hotel "Strajite" - Bansko

25th February, 2009 - Wednesday	Free Day

7:00-9:00 Breakfast
12:00-14:00 Lunch
17:00 Team Capitan’s meeting - Hotel "Strajite" - Bansko

26th February, 2009 - Thursday	Official Training

12:00 Official Training - Banderitza ski run
17.00 Team Capitan’s meeting - Hotel "Strajite" - Bansko

27th February, 2009 - Friday	Official Training

12.00 Official Training - Banderitza ski run
17.00 Team Capitan’s meeting - Hotel "Strajite" - Bansko
18.00 Official opening & Public draw - Central Square - The city of Bansko /transfer from Kempinski to and from the square/

1st March, 2009 - Saturday	1st Competition Day DH

9:00-10:00 Course inspection
12:00 Start DH
14:00 Party - Banderitza open stage
17:00 Team Capitan’s meeting - Hotel "Strajite" - Bansko
19:00-22:00 Dinner
19.30-20.30 "Happy end" - Après ski Bar - Official prize-giving ceremony for the winners during Day 1 and drawing the numbers of Day 2.
21.30 Party "Happy end" - Après ski Bar

2nd March, 2009 - Sunday	2nd Competition Day SG

9:00-10:00 Course inspection
12:00 Start SG
14:00 Banderitza open stage - Awarding ceremony - Final area
13:00-15:00 Lunch
16:00 Departure


World Ski Cup Broadcasting



	Ski World Cup for Ladies

In Bulgaria the rights for live broadcasting are given to the Bulgarian National Television and the satellite TV channel Bulgaria.

The World Cup competitions are with some of the highest viewers' rating in the world and broadcasting the World Ski Cup from Bansko will cause enormous interest. That would attract many viewers to ski sports in Bulgaria thus helping for its popularisation throughout the country.

The competition will be organised by the Bulgarian Ski Federation, Bulgarian Ski Pool Ltd., with the support of the State Agency for Youth and Sport and the Municipality of Bansko. The event will be broadcast live by the Bulgarian National Television (who hold these rights) and on satellite channel 'Bulgaria'.

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