Audi FIS Ski World Cup 22-24 February 2019 Content 6 Greeting by Boyko Borissov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria 6 Greeting by Krasen Kralev, Minister of Youth and Sport 7 Greeting by Tzeko Minev, President of the Bulgarian Ski Federation 7 Greeting by Georgi Ikonomov, Mayor of the City of Bansko 8 Оrganizing Committee 14 Teams Programme 20 Bulgaria, Bansko – getting there 22 Finish Area 24 Ski Area 26 Ulen Ski and Snowboard School @BanskoWorldCup 28 Parking, Hotels & Shuttle Service 31 Hotels 2 3 generali.bg Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends of the winter sports, Dear Friends of winter sports, Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear sports fans, This season is extremely exciting and active for Bansko – the On behalf of the Bulgarian Ski Federation, I am truly excited to On behalf of the entire Bansko community I’m more than pleased For me it is an honour and a privilege that Bulgaria will host this winter capital of Bulgaria. As one of the best ski resorts in Europe it welcome once again the most elite skiers on the planet and the FIS to bid a warm Bulgarian “welcome” to the people who represent year’s Men’s Ski World Cup. In 2018 our country hosted the world welcomes again the numerous fans of ski sports with well-prepared Ski World Cup here, in Bansko. Over the last decade, we have proven the top tier of skiing excellence in the world! volleyball championship, the world championships in rhythmic tracks and conditions for sports and tourism. As a well-established time and time again that our top winter resort, nestled in the heart Our small town has a big heart for winter sports and we feel gymnastics, in rowing, in parachutism, and in motorcross. The Men’s winter center Bansko is continuously working to improve the of the Balkans, in the foothills of the magnificent Pirin Mountain, is blessed to have another chance of proving it. We’ll do our best to Ski World Cup is another sports event of international importance infrastructure and facilities. Thanks to the unified efforts of all of perfectly capable of organizing and host winter spоrt events of the ensure an unforgettable experience for all competing athletes, that is held in our country and I believe that the participants will us, Bulgaria offers world-class ski tourism and is recognised as an highest magnitude. official guests and visiting fans and win their affection for the feel the warmth and the emotion of the Bulgarian audience, which elite ski destination. Now we aim to turn this Men’s World Cup event into another winter charming nature of Pirin and the cozy, traditional comfort of has been awaiting the competition with exceptional excitement. This season for the sixth time Bansko will host the races of the FIS celebration of speed, skills, spirit and competition for the viewing Bansko. Bulgaria is a country of strong traditions in sports and Bulgarian World Cup. Between 22nd and 24th of February 2019 three men›s pleasure of thousands fans in the stands and millions around the Pamper yourself in the extraordinary hospitality of local native athletes have big achievements and world records that have not events will be held in the resort – alpine combination, super G and Globe in front of their TV screens. people, feel their open homes and minds, and... you’ll remember been surpassed even today. All this motivates us ever more to work giant slalom. Only Kitzbühel and Wengen can boast that they will We strongly believe that not only the winners, but all the athletes in Bansko as a town that will always welcome you with open heart. for the modernization of the sports facilities and the conditions for organize so many races during the season, which is another evidence the competition will preserve great memories of the warm hospitality We cannot wish for more than that. the athletes. Only in the recent years our government has invested of the high class and organizational capabilities of Bansko. This is of Bansko people and the stunning beauty of the Pirin Mountain. On 350 million BGN for building and renovating multifunctional also an acknowledgement of the great confidence in Bulgaria by the other hand, our main goal stays intact - to re-create the unique Georgi Ikonomov sports halls and stadiums in a number of Bulgarian cities and has the International Ski Federation and recognition of the Bulgarian World Cup atmosphere that Bansko is already famous for! Ski Federation’s efforts. After the two successful consecutive Mayor of the Municipality of Bansko improved the sports infrastructure in Bulgarian schools. The members of the National Ski Federation and the Organising Snowboard World Cups in the past seasons, the International Ski I believe that the achievements that will be attained by the Committee continue their hard and dedicated work in order to achieve Federation entrusts Bansko to be the host of the Ski World Cup participants at the Men’s Ski World Cup will serve as a role-model excellent organisation of the races, thus - reconfirming Bulgaria’s for the next three seasons, which acknowledges Bulgaria›s strong and stimulus for the new generation in this sport! deserved place on the map of major international sporting events. position as an organiser of winter races of the highest level. I wish success! Thank you again for coming to Bulgaria and enjoy the World Cup races! Nowadays more and more people are actively practicing winter sports in Bulgaria. I am convinced that the presence of the big alpine Sincerely Yours, Boyko Borissov ski stars at the World Cup shall attract even more children and young Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Bulgarians to ski sport. Thus we shall not only have a healthy young Tzeko Minev generation but also we shall raise elite Bulgarian athletes who will Honorary Chairman OC President of the Bulgarian Ski Federation achieve fame for our country worldwide. Chairman OC Krassen Kralev, Minister of Youth and Sports 6 7 Organizing committee JURY FINANCIAL COMMITTEE Bojan Panovski FIS TD Tzeko Minev Chairman Markus Waldner Referee, Chief Race Director World Cup Men Georgi Bobev Member Emmanuel Couder Assistant Referee Tech Events Maia Hristoskova Member Hannes Trinkl Assistant Referee Speed Events Veneta Dimitrova Member Viktor Gichev Chief of Race TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Viktor Gichev Chief of Race Boyko Borissov Honorary Chairman Valentin Stefanov Chief of courses Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgi Popov Course preparation & crew ULEN Krassen Kralev Chairman, Minister of Youth and Sports Simeon Stoyanov Course preparation & crew BFSki Tzeko Minev (BFSki) Chairman, President of the Bulgarian Ski Federation Vassil Petrov Chief of safety BFSki Maia Hristoskova Vice Chairman, CEO Ulen Company Assia Ilieva Race Secretary Georgi Ikonomov Vice Chairman, Mayor Bansko Municipality LONGINES TIMING Georgi Bobev Vice Chairman, Vice President Stoyan Atanassov, Support timekeeping and results computing of Bulgarian Ski Federation Infosport services Viktor Gichev Chief of race TECHNICAL SERVICES Valentin Stefanov Chief of courses Pepa Mitzeva Secretary General ULEN AD Catering, electricity, tickets, doping control Elitza Popova Marketing , Coordinator FIS-OC HYPE TEAM Logistics – finish area Gaby Dokeva Coordinator VIP Elitza Popova Banners Nikolai Karadjov Finish Area Dr. Boris Klein Medical Service Emil Neshev First Aid Rumen Baryakov First Aid, Bansko Contacts Stoyan Atanassov Accreditation, Radio communications Antoaneta Todorova Accommodation ORGANIZATION Olga Kalkova Ceremonies Organizing committee AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP BANSKO 2019 Plamen Valkov Chief of Media Beatrice Bourcier Media Coordinator (Int.) Organizer of INFRONT TV production AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP BANSKO 2019 Ivan Obreikov Coordinator OC – TV production Bulgarian Ski Federation / Bulgarian Ski Pool, Sofia ULEN AD Catering Phone: +359 2 984 8750 KIWI Advertisement, Architecture, E-mail: [email protected] Advertizing Agency Design, Decoration www.banskoworldcup.com; www.bfski.com Stoyan Atanassov Infosport Telecommunications Bansko Municipality Visitors’ service Press center Petar Pankov Volunteers BG, Sofia, Phone: +359 2 980 6082, +359 882 424 663 E-mail: [email protected]; www.banskoworldcup.com Pavel Massov, “Selena 52” Security Dimitar Tonov Transport Accommodation & transportation office Niki Kushlev Transport Balkan Holidays, BG, Sofia, 7, Dyakon Ignatiy Str. Phone: +359 2 989 62 63 Fax: +359 2 981 33 90 e-mail: [email protected] 8 9 Marcel HIRSCHER Christof INNERHOFER Alexis PINTURAULT Albert POPOV Birthdate: 3/2/1989 Birthdate: 17/12/1984 Birthdate: 3/20/1991 Birthdate: 8/8/1997 Nation: AUT Nation: Italy Nation: FRA Nation: BUL Ski club: SK Annaberg - Salzburg Ski club: Gr. Sciatori, Fiamme Gialle Ski club: Douanes - C.S. Courchevel Ski club: Moten Residence: Annaberg (AUT) Residence: Gais (BZ) Residence: Saint Jorioz (FRA) Residence: Sofia (BUL) EQUIPMENT INFORMATION EQUIPMENT INFORMATION EQUIPMENT INFORMATION EQUIPMENT INFORMATION Skis: Atomic Skis: Rossignol Skis: Head Skis: Head Bindings: Atomic Bindings: Rossignol Bindings: Head Bindings: Head Boots: Atomic Boots: Rossignol Boots: Head Boots: Head CAREER INFORMATION CAREER INFORMATION CAREER INFORMATION CAREER INFORMATION Olympics Games starts 7 (2010 & 2014 & 2018) Olympics Games starts 9 (2010, 2014, 2018) Olympics Games starts 6 (2014 & 2018) Olympics Games starts 2 (2018) Olympics Games Medals 3 (2014 & 2018) Olympics Games Medals 2 (2014) Olympics Games Medals 3 (2014 & 2018) FIS World Ski Championships starts 4 Olympics Games Victories 2 (2014 & 2018)