Bansko is selected by the International Ski Federation to host the competitions of FIS Alpine Ski World Cup for ladies on February 28, 2015 when Ladies Super G will take place and on March 1, 2015 when the Ladies Alpine combined (SG) will take place.
Bansko and the Ski World Cups
That is not the first time when Basnko is a host of such important events. Actually, the town hosted four World Cups and already has a reputation of a resort that traditionally hosts different rounds of the World Cup races. Basko resort will also host World Cup for men next year for the winter season of 2016 – 2017.
Competition organizers and sponsors
More than 30,000 attendees are expected to visit the resort this winter to watch in live the famous FIS World Cup Alpine skiing for ladies. This number is predicted by the organizers and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. More than 1,000 people are involved in the organization of this event, as skiing is a priority in Bulgaria. They provide all guests the needed comfort and convenience and at the same time ensure the high quality of the competition to promote Bansko as one of the best places to live in the world to the whole world community.
The previous World Cups in Bansko found a huge media reflection in more than 50 televisions worldwide, such as Eurosport and different International sport channels. The sponsors play a huge role in successful organization of this race. There are both local and international companies that support the event and are already well-known sport brands.
One of the goals with the organization of the World Cups is the great chance it provides for the adolescents to meet and watch the best professionals in the world and become motivated to grow in this sport. For this reason, the World Cups is combined with a number of specific projects for kids from 6 to 12 years.
Participants And Contenders
Some of the well-known participants and contenders for the cup are Tina Weirather from Liechtenstein, Dominique Gisin from Switzerland, Andrea Fischbacher and Elisabeth Goergl from Austria, Julia Mancuso from the USA, Marion Rolland from France, and others.
Accomodation For Teams
All of the participants will be accommodated at the 4-star Strazhite hotel and other luxury hotels in Bansko. The hotel provides all meals, transportation desk, main race office, meeting room for team captains, accreditation office, waxing rooms and shuttle buses to the Gondola stations. Team captains will get their accreditations at the Strazhite Hotel Race Office.
It is no chance that Bansko is ranked as the number 1 winter resort for skiing and snowboarding in Europe in 2012 by the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. Due to the investment made in this beautiful year-round resort, Bansko is now a preferred vacation spot for many tourists, who take advantage of the affordable prices, great nature and sport facilities and equipment. Bansko is also a lucrative destination for investors, who prefer to invest in this world popular resort.
FIS Ski World Cup Races in Bansko
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From 28th February to 1st March 2015 Bansko, Bulgaria again hosts the ultimate FIS Ski World Cup Races.
27 – 28 February 2015 – LADIES SUPER G
01 March 2015 – LADIES ALPINE COMBINED
LADIES SUPER G, ALPINE COMBINED (SG) 2015 — Programme:
26 February 2015 Thirsday
Arrivals of the teams
27 February 2015 Friday
10:00-11:00 Free skiing on the competition slope
17:00 Team captains’ meeting – hotel Strazhite
18:00 Official opening – Bansko Main Square
28 February 2015 Saturday
First competition day
11:15 Super Giant Slalom
17:00 Team captains’ meeting – hotel Strazhite
18:00 Award ceremony and Public draw
01 March 2015 Sunday
Second competition day
Alpine Combined (SG)
10:00 SG
13:00 Slalom
14:00 Award ceremony – Finish area
16:00 Departure of the teams
