FIS World Cup for Ladies in Bansko

150 000 cubic meters fresh snow was pulled down from "Tomba" slope in Bansko ski centre

The next 5 days, the sport world will observe Bulgaria, as Bansko’s Banderitza ski run will host the FIS World Cup Ladies’ races in less than a week (February 27 – March 1, 2009). The budget for the competition is 3,5 million BGN and 200 persons work hard to supply excellent snow cover on the ski trails for the biggest sport event in Bulgaria for 2009.

Over a meter fresh snow had to be pulled down from the "Tomba" slope, to provide excellent skiing conditions for the forthcoming competition.

All competitors from the world elite, with supporting personnel of over 1000 people are expected to arrive today. The sport emissions will broadcast live from Bansko for 5 days.

16 additional buses will transport the audience together with the Gondola lift. The whole town is in euphoria, numerous volunteers support the preparations for the event. Just 400 tickets will be sold for the competition, for the seats nearby the scene by the VIP lounge, the rest of the seats are free.

All FIS standards were applied on the "Banderitsa" trace, where the DH and SG World Cup for women on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2009 will be held. More than 1 million euro is invested so far to improve and secure the ski run. All necessary safety measures, corresponding to the FIS standards are applied on the slopes in Bansko.

Official program of the event:

24.02.2009 - Tuesday
17.00 Arrival - Hotel “Strajite” – Bansko (accreditation, accommodation, dinner –20:00h)
19.00 Team Capitan’s meeting - Hotel “Strajite” – Bansko

25.02.2009 Wednesday
Official training

12:00 official training –Banderitsa ski run
17.00 Team Capitan’s meeting - Hotel “Strajite” – Bansko

26.02.2009 Thursday
Official training

12:00 official training –Banderitsa 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 hotels- to and from the square/

27.02.2009, Friday
1st competition day DH

9:00-10:00 Course inspection
10:00 Party - Banderitsa open stage
12:30 Start DH
13:00-15:00 Lunch
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 - Day 1 and drawing the numbers for Day 2.

28.02.2009, Saturday
2nd competition day DH

9:00-10:00 Course inspection
10:00 Party - Banderitsa open stage
12:00 Start DH
13:00-15:00 Lunch
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 2 and drawing the numbers of Day 3.
21.30 Party ”Happy end” – Après ski Bar

01.03.2008, Sunday
2nd competition day SG

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