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. bg ski news : Bansko in hectic preparation for the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - 04 February 2012 - 20:55

WORLD CUP BANSKO (SKI.BG) -- There are only two weeks to this year's first World Cup start in Bansko and of course preparing for the big event is under full steam. As is known, Pirin resort will meet the best alpine skiers in the world with giant slalom on February 18 and slalom on February 19, 2012, and a week later in Bansko will compete ladies - the downhill is scheduled for February 25 and super giant slalom will be on February 26.

Immediately after the charity event organized by the association of the Prince of Monaco Albert II, witch took place on January 28 on the ski slope "Banderitsa - Alberto Tomba", started the alignment of the finish area and preparations for building of grandstands construction and tents for competitors and VIP guests.

However the track for racing is already fenced and closed, and now is running the preparation of the snow base, including through the ice water.

Despite considerable difficulties caused by heavy snowfall and low temperatures in the past few days, organisers work twenty-four-hour to prepare the slope and construction of temporary facilities in time.

PUBLIC INFORMATION

TICKETS

Tickets for Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cups will be available after the 1st of February, 2012 at the specialised ticket offices, as follows:

Bansko - Ticket centre in front of the lower station of the Cable car lift, Ticket centre in front of the Strajite Hotel
Sofia - MAXSPORT store - 81G Bulgaria Blvd.

Prices
Day ticket - 35 BGN. / Two-day ticket – 55 BGN.
Children under 12 (accompanied only)
Day ticket – 20 BGN. / Two-day ticket - 30 BGN.
* The price of the ticket includes transportation to and from the grandstands at the finish area of the race – Banderishka Polyana. Your ticket allows you to use the cable car lift or the shuttle busses from the cable car lift lower station, organised especially for the time of the event.

PROGRAMME

AUDI FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP FOR MEN

Friday, 17th February 2012
18:30 h Public Opening Ceremony, Bansko Main Square
Concert – DJ set, Popular Pop & Folk singers, Fireworks

Saturday, 18th February 2012 - Giant Slalom
09:00 – 16:00 h Fun & Fan Zone Banderitza Open Stage
Music performances, Ski show & Funny games, Sponsors zone
10:00 h Giant Slalom, 1st run
13:00 h Giant Slalom, 2nd run

18:00 h Award ceremony and Public Draw at Bansko Main Square
Concert – DJ set, Popular Pop & Folk singers, Fireworks

Sunday, 19th February 2012 - Slalom
09:00 – 16:00 h Fun & Fan Zone – Baderitza Open Stage
Music performances, Ski show & Funny games, Sponsors zone
10:00 h Slalom, 1st run
13:00 h Slalom, 2nd run

14:15 h Award ceremony at the finish area

AUDI FIS ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP FOR LADIES

Friday, 24th February 2012
18:00 h Public Opening Ceremony, Bansko Main Square
Concert- DJ set, Popular Pop& Folk singers, Fireworks

Saturday, 25th February 2012 - Downhill
09:00 – 16:00 h Fun & Fan Zone – Baderitza Open Stage
Music performances, Ski show& Funny games, Sponsors zone
11:00 h Downhill, Start
18:00 h Award ceremony and Public Draw at Bansko Main Square
Concert – DJ set, Popular Pop & Folk singers, Fireworks

Sunday, 26th February 2012 - Super G
09:00 – 16:00 h Fun & Fan Zone – Baderitza Open Stage
Music performances, Ski show & Funny games, Sponsors zone
12:00 h Super G, Start
13:30 h Award ceremony at the finish area

PARKING ZONES

Dear visitors,
The Organising Committee would like to inform you that the road from Bansko to the ski zone will be closed to vehicles.. We advise against using your own vehicles during the days of the race in the area of the cable car lift lower station and to use the parking lots indicated on the map or those provided by your hotels.
We thank you in advance.

Additional information about Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Bansko 2012 is available at www.banskoworldcup.com

Folow news of the offical website ot Bulgarian Ski Federation WWW.SKI.BG for actual information about Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Bansko.

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