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4 Greeting by Mr. Boyko Borisov (Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria)<br />
4 Greeting by Assoc. Prof. Svilen Neykov, Ph.D. (Minister of Physical Education and Sport)<br />
5 Greeting by Tzeko Minev (President, Bulgarian Ski Federation)<br />
5 Greeting by Alexander Kravarov (Mayor of the City of Bansko)<br />
6 Оrganizing Committee<br />
12 Team’s Programme<br />
14 Bulgaria, Bansko – Getting there<br />
16 <strong>Finish</strong> Area<br />
20 Ski Area<br />
24 Ulen Ski and Snowboard School<br />
26 Parking Zone<br />
30 Hotels<br />
Contents<br />
Photo Cover: Nikolai Donchev
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,<br />
Dear Sportsmen,<br />
For me it is a pleasure and a privilege to be part of this impressive<br />
event presenting some of the best athletes in alpine skiing - The<br />
„AUDI” ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP 2010/2011.<br />
The consecutive hosting of prestigious world cup races that<br />
Bulgaria and Bansko received from the International Ski<br />
Federation proves the continuously growing authority of<br />
Bulgarian ski sport and our winter resorts.<br />
To host a World Cup Start in an environment of enormous<br />
competition is the highest possible appreciation for our country<br />
given by the world of ski sport. This is a proof that we are a<br />
deserving partner who is successfully working for the promotion<br />
and development of skiing not only in our country but all over<br />
the world.<br />
During the races we will not only have the pleasure to enjoy<br />
the presentation of high ranked athletes but will also have<br />
opportunities to establish contacts, to exchange experience and<br />
ideas between our experts and their colleagues from abroad.<br />
I believe that this World Cup event will find a marvelous worldwide<br />
response for the excellent conditions of the Banderitsa ski track<br />
as well for the hospitality and the unique spirit of Bansko.<br />
Good luck!<br />
Boyko Borisov<br />
Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria<br />
Honorary Chairman OC<br />
Dear athletes and trainers,<br />
Dear guests and friends of skiing,<br />
Once again the world will turn to Bulgaria as Bansko is welcoming the<br />
Men Alpine Skiing World Cup.<br />
I’m convinced that the magic of the white sport will fascinate all of us<br />
who will live with the challenge of the race and witness the events which<br />
will hold our breath.<br />
That biggest and the most authoritative winter sport forum will give<br />
the unique opportunity to join the efforts of all responsible authorities,<br />
organizations and institutions, of the public and the government, of the<br />
athletes and all who help them give the best.<br />
Accepting to host the two competition of the Men World Cup, Bulgaria<br />
once again makes a step at the world ski track. We will witness two<br />
of the most attractive disciplines of alpine skiing – Slalom and Super<br />
combination, which will be a real challenge in front of us as organizers<br />
and hosts.<br />
I want to express my gratitude to all those did their best and made all<br />
efforts in their work for the popularizations of our sport and our ski<br />
resorts.<br />
I wish success to all athletes and their teams!<br />
Let Bulgaria be the place where your dreams for reaching the top come<br />
true! I wish you successful races and unforgettable moments in Bansko.<br />
Good Luck!<br />
Svilen Neykov<br />
Minister of Physical Education and Sport<br />
Chairman OC<br />
Dear Ski Friends,<br />
On behalf of the Bulgarian Ski Federation, I am pleased to welcome<br />
all of you here in our country for the men’s 2011 <strong>FIS</strong> Alpine Ski World<br />
Cup Bansko event. We are very proud to have you here in the heart of<br />
the Balkans, at the foot of the magnificent ‘Pirin’ Mountains, and we<br />
aim to combine this skiing festival with an exciting experience and true<br />
friendship in new united Europe.<br />
We are sure that these prestigious skiing competitions will make<br />
you leave a piece of your heart in the Bansko <strong>area</strong>. We also strongly<br />
believe that all our visitors, especially our future winners, will keep<br />
great memories of the warm hospitality offered by the community<br />
of Bansko and of the unforgettable beauty of the ‘Pirin’ mountains.<br />
Our spectators on their side will remember the fair-plays and the<br />
sportsmanship demonstrated by all the athletes while fighting hard to<br />
achieve their potential. It’s definitely our main goal to create a unique<br />
atmosphere during our World Cup week that will make it really special<br />
for everybody!<br />
The members or the National Ski Federation and the Organizing<br />
Committee have been working hard in past years to overcome difficult<br />
challenges and produce excellent competitions when organizing <strong>FIS</strong>,<br />
Europa Cup or World Cup races in the attempt to consolidate Bulgaria’s<br />
place on the map of major international skiing and sports event. So we<br />
hope you’ll enjoy the coming World Cup stage here.<br />
I would like to thank your again for coming here and wish all participants<br />
„Good Luck!”<br />
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Yours truly,<br />
Tzeko Minev<br />
President, Bulgarian Ski Federation<br />
Chairman OC<br />
Ladies and Gentlemen and dear ski friends,<br />
In my capacity as mayor of the beautiful Bulgarian<br />
town of Bansko, I am honoured and have the enormous<br />
pleasure to have the opportunity to welcome you to this<br />
foremost spot for skiers on Еarth.<br />
I am convinced that at the moment Bansko is one of the<br />
most actively developing ski-centre in Europe. Enormous<br />
efforts have been made to create the best possible<br />
conditions for ski sport and tourism in the majestic Pirin<br />
Mouintain.<br />
On behalf of the citizens of Bansko, I would like to wish<br />
you a successful competition during the <strong>FIS</strong> Alpine Ski<br />
World Cup Bansko Men’s 2011, as well as memorable<br />
experiences with the unique mountain atmosphere and<br />
authentic folklore traditions of our town.<br />
Alexander Kravarov<br />
Mayor of the city of Bansko<br />
Vice Chairman OC
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Organizing committee<br />
JURY<br />
Dominique Petit (FRA) <strong>FIS</strong> TD<br />
Günter Hujara (<strong>FIS</strong>) Chief Race Director World Cup Men<br />
Hans Pieren (<strong>FIS</strong>) Race Director World Cup Men Technical Events<br />
Helmuth Schmalzl (<strong>FIS</strong>) Race Director World Cup Men Speed Events<br />
Valentin Stefanov (BSF) Chief of race<br />
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE<br />
Boiko Borisov Honorary Chairman<br />
Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria,<br />
Svilen Neikov Chairman<br />
Ministry of Physical education and Sports<br />
Tzeko Minev (BSF) Chairman<br />
President of Bulgarian Ski Federation<br />
Maia Hristoskova Vice Chairman<br />
CEO Ulen Company<br />
Alexander Kravarov Vice Chairman<br />
Mayor Bansko Municipality<br />
Georgi Bobev Vice Chairman<br />
Vice President of Bulgarian Ski Federation<br />
Pepa Mitzeva Secretary General<br />
Marieta Petrova Secretary<br />
Mila Andreeva Coordinator <strong>FIS</strong>-OC /VIP<br />
Mike Kertesz (<strong>FIS</strong>),<br />
Nikolai Karadjov,<br />
Konstantin Minchev <strong>Finish</strong> Area<br />
Stojan Atanasov Accreditation<br />
Antoaneta Todorova<br />
Rossitsa Veneva Accommodation<br />
Plamen Valkov (BSF) Chief of Press<br />
Patrick Lang Int. Press Coordination<br />
Mila Andreeva Press Center Coordinator<br />
INFRONT TV production<br />
Ivan Obreikov Coordinator OC – TV production<br />
Konstantin Hristov Coordinator OC – TV production<br />
Ivan Tsonev Security<br />
Antoaneta Todorova<br />
Rossitsa Veneva Transport<br />
Mike Kertesz (<strong>FIS</strong>)<br />
Antonia Krasteva NOA Agency Public Draw, Prize Awards, Public Shows<br />
Kempinski Grand Arena, ULEN AD Catering<br />
Dr. Boris Klein Medical Service<br />
Rumen Bariakov First Aid<br />
Ilia El Feleki, KIWI Advertizing Agency Advertisement, Architecture,<br />
Design, Decoration<br />
Stoyan Atanassov, Infosport Telecommunications<br />
Bansko Municipality Visitors service<br />
Antoaneta Stancheva Volunteers<br />
ECONOMICAL COMMITTEE<br />
Tzeko Minev Chairman<br />
Georgi Bobev Member<br />
Maia Hristoskova Member<br />
Veneta Dimitrova Member<br />
TECHNICAL COMIMITEE<br />
Valentin Stefanov Chief of Race<br />
Georgi Popov<br />
Rosen Nenkov Chiefs of slopes<br />
Ingo Hopfgartner Chief of safety<br />
Assia Ilieva Race Secretary<br />
Anna Kostova<br />
Elka Trileva Assistant Secretary<br />
Georgi Bistrin Chief of Referees<br />
Assia Ilieva Start Referee<br />
Viktor Gichev <strong>Finish</strong> Referee<br />
LONGINES TIMING<br />
Stoyan Atanassov, Infosport Timekeeping and results computing<br />
Computing service<br />
TECHNICAL SERVICES<br />
ULEN AD Catering, electricity, case<br />
CASE Logistics – finish <strong>area</strong><br />
Nüssli Stands<br />
Expo Biro Tents<br />
Momchil Manchev Speaker<br />
Stefano Ceiner Speaker<br />
ULEN AD Tickets, Doping control<br />
Todor Zvancharov Security<br />
Simon Kalchev Banners<br />
Luba Klenova Banners<br />
INFRONT Banners<br />
Contacts<br />
ORGANIZATION<br />
Organizing committee „AUDI” <strong>FIS</strong> SKI WORLD CUP Bansko 2011<br />
ORGANIZER OF THE WORLD CUP Bansko 2011<br />
Bulgarian Ski Federation / Bulgarian Ski Pool, Sofia,<br />
Phone: +359 2 9848750<br />
Fax: +359 2 9806082<br />
E-mail: office@bfski.com<br />
http://www.banskoworldcup.com<br />
PRESSCENTER OF THE WORLD CUP Bansko 2011<br />
BG, Sofia,<br />
Phone: +359 2 9806082, +359 882424663<br />
Fax: +359 2 980608<br />
E-mail: sport1@standartnews.com, mila@bfski.com<br />
http://www.banskoworldcup.com<br />
ACCOMODATION OFFICE of the WC Bansko 2011<br />
Balkan Holidays<br />
BG, Sofia, 7,Dyakon Ignatiy Str.<br />
Phone: +359 2 989 62 63<br />
Fax: +359 2 980 33 90<br />
e-mail:rossitsa@balkanholidaysint.com
Team’s Programme<br />
Thursday, 24th February 2011<br />
17:00 Arrival of the teams, Check-in Strazhite Hotel<br />
Friday, 25th February 2011<br />
10:00 – 10:45 Free skiing on the race course<br />
17:00 Team captains’ meeting – Hotel Strazhite followed by Teams<br />
doctors’ meeting<br />
18:00 Public opening ceremony – Main Square Bansko Town<br />
Saturday, 26th February 2011 - Super Combined<br />
10:00 Start: Super Giant Slalom<br />
14:00 Start: Slalom<br />
On-site flowers ceremony after the end of 2nd run (1st, 2nd and 3rd place)<br />
Official press conference with the winners in the press centre at the finish<br />
<strong>area</strong> – immediately after the flowers ceremony<br />
17:00 Team captains’ meeting – Hotel Strazhite followed by Teams<br />
doctors’ meeting<br />
18:00 Award ceremony Super Combined (1st – 6th) and Public Draw for<br />
Slalom – Bansko - main square (shuttle bus will be provided at 17:40 in front<br />
of Hotel Strazhite)<br />
20:30 World cup party – Happy end Après-Ski Bar<br />
Sunday, 27th February 2011 - Slalom<br />
10:00 Start: Slalom – 1st run<br />
14:00 Start: Slalom – 2nd run<br />
15:15 Award ceremony at the finish <strong>area</strong> (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)<br />
Official press conference with the winners in the press centre at the finish<br />
<strong>area</strong> – immediately after the flowers ceremony<br />
Competition<br />
EVENTS:<br />
Men’s Super Combined and Slalom<br />
RULES:<br />
The rules of the <strong>FIS</strong> Word Cup and the ICR of <strong>FIS</strong> shell apply. Racers from all NSA affiliated to <strong>FIS</strong><br />
are eligible to compete. The number of competitors per nation is determined according to the Rules<br />
of Audi <strong>FIS</strong> World Cup 2010/2011 and <strong>FIS</strong> World Cup Quotas. Every competitor must own a national<br />
licence and must have signed the <strong>FIS</strong> athletes declaration (art. 203 ICR)<br />
Entry to the race course is allowed only to the persons with the <strong>FIS</strong> season course accreditation and<br />
course accreditation issued by <strong>FIS</strong> Chief Race Director at the Team captains’ meeting.<br />
The access to the certain restricted zones of Competition <strong>area</strong> will be in accordance with official<br />
accreditations issued by the Organizer.<br />
ENTRIES:<br />
Preliminary entries stating the number of team members (competitors, coaches, physiotherapists,<br />
doctors, service personnel and other officials) should be sent by: January 20, 2011 at the latest<br />
Final entries with the definitive list of names, as well as the arrival and departure dates must be<br />
sent on the official <strong>FIS</strong> entry forms by: February 18, 2011 at the latest<br />
Please, e-mail all entries to:<br />
office@bfski.com<br />
Fax: +359 2 980 60 82<br />
Phone: +359 2 984 87 50<br />
INSURANCE:<br />
Each individual NSA is responsible for providing sufficient insurance for its participants (art. 204.2 ICR).<br />
The Organizer accepts no responsibility for either accidents or any other damage during the training<br />
or racing days, nor are they liable to third party claims.<br />
TERMS OF CONTRACT<br />
The requirements concerning condition and safety precautions of the race and training tracks go by<br />
the International Ski Federation’s (<strong>FIS</strong>) various rules and current regulations, as well as the specific<br />
regulations and ways of hosting the Alpine World Cup, and the specific rules and regulations as agreed<br />
upon by the Organising Committee and the <strong>FIS</strong> whereas the jury’s ruling applies. Upon starting every<br />
competitor confirms that he acknowledges the race course and safety precautions as adequate and<br />
sufficient. Above all, the organiser cannot be held responsible for any particular faults in the course<br />
and safety.
PROTESTS<br />
Protests, if any, shell be submitted at the race office in the finish hut.<br />
PRIZE MONEY AND TRAVEL EXPENSES<br />
The prize money is in accordance with the World Cup Regulations –<br />
Super Combined – 74’000€ and Slalom – 89’000€ and will be distributed as follows:<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 total<br />
SC 30’000€ 18’500€ 9’500€ 4’700€ 3’000€ 2’500€ 1’800€ 1’500€ 1’100€ 700€ 74’000€<br />
SL 36’000€ 22’400€ 11’500€ 5’500€ 4’500€ 3’000€ 2’200€ 1’700€ 1’300€ 900€ 89’000€<br />
The mentioned prize money is the amounts before taxation. The Bulgarian State Tax (10%) will be<br />
deducted from the prize money in accordance with Bulgarian Tax Law.<br />
Prize money will be paid by bank transfer to the competitors’ accounts, in accordance with art 6 of<br />
the Rules for the Alpine <strong>FIS</strong> Ski World Cup 2010/11.<br />
The bank transfer confirmation will be sent to the competitors’ E-mail addresses within 7 days<br />
after the end of the competition.<br />
Competitors, who did not already submit the forms to the <strong>FIS</strong> office, may submit the filled-out<br />
and signed official <strong>FIS</strong> forms for electronic payment of the prize money containing necessary<br />
information, together with a photocopy of their passports to the Race Office at Hotel Strahzite<br />
Travel expenses will be paid by bank transfer to the accounts of respective National Ski Associations,<br />
in accordance with Article 5.4 of the Rules for the Alpine <strong>FIS</strong> Ski World Cup 2010/11.<br />
Team captains must submit the filled-out and signed official <strong>FIS</strong> forms for electronic payment of<br />
travel expenses containing necessary information, together with a photocopy of their passports<br />
to the Race Office at Hotel Strahzite. Bank transfer confirmation will be sent by E-mail within<br />
7 days after the end of the competition to the respective National Ski Associations.<br />
Race Office<br />
Main race office Hotel Strazhite opening hours: 08:00-21:00<br />
Race office in the finish-hut (on competition days) opening hours: 08:00 – 15:00<br />
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SL<br />
training course<br />
Free Skiing,<br />
Training and Warm Up<br />
Free skiing on the race course will be held on:<br />
February 25, from 10:00h to 10:45h.<br />
Training and warm up course for Super G will be provided on:<br />
February 25, 26 and 27 from 8:00 to 15:00<br />
Training and warm up course for Slalom will be provided on:<br />
February 25, 26 and 27 from 8:00 to 15:00<br />
coache’s slope<br />
from SG start<br />
SG<br />
training course<br />
coache’s slope<br />
from SL start
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Accommodation<br />
All teams will be accommodated it 4* Hotel Strahzite in Bansko Town.<br />
The accommodation costs will be settled in accordance with the Rules<br />
for the Alpine <strong>FIS</strong> Ski World Cup 2010/2011.The following will be<br />
provided at the hotel:<br />
Welcome and Info Desk<br />
Accreditation Office<br />
Main Race Office<br />
Team Captains’ Meeting Room<br />
Transportation Desk<br />
All meals<br />
Shuttle buses to the Gondola station and waxing rooms.<br />
Contact person for accommodation:<br />
Mrs. Rossitsa Veneva (Balkan Holidays Int.)<br />
E-mail: rossitsa@balkanholidaysint.com<br />
Phone: +359 888 792 900<br />
Transportation<br />
The charter flight will be organized by <strong>FIS</strong> Travel. The transfer from<br />
Sofia Airport to Bansko for all teams from the charter flight will be<br />
provided.<br />
For all additional transfers needed, please contact:<br />
Mrs. Rossitsa VENEVA (Balkan Holidays Int.)<br />
E-mail: rossitsa@balkanholidaysint.com<br />
Phone: +359 888 792 900<br />
Accreditation<br />
Team captains will receive teams’ accreditations<br />
in the Race office in Hotel Strazhite.<br />
Contact person for accreditation:<br />
Mr. Stojan ATANASSOV<br />
E-mail: satanassov@openlinksw.bg<br />
Phone: +359 888 68 69 50<br />
Ski Waxing Rooms<br />
Ski waxing rooms are located next to the Gondola station. The facility<br />
is 24h guarded and available for team usage.<br />
Contact person for ski waxing rooms:<br />
Mr. Nikolai KARADJOV<br />
E-mail: nicky@case.bg<br />
Phone: +359 882 111 060<br />
Welcome to Bansko<br />
Once you have visited this fantastic resort, you are certain to want to come back, because Bansko<br />
offers the best and your pleasure here is guaranteed.<br />
Bansko can be astoundingly diverse and cater for all tastes – from modern age buffs to admirers<br />
of the authentic. The town has preserved its ancient cobbled streets and houses, some of which<br />
date back to a hundred years. This is where Bansko’s unique charm stems from. The houses look<br />
like monasteries with their high stonewalls and small shuttered windows. The real Bulgarian spirit<br />
is hidden behind fortified walls and heavy gates in spacious rooms with wood-carved ceilings and<br />
doors, hand-woven carpets and embroidered cushions, in the murals, icons and the fine iconostasis<br />
of the Saint Trinity church.<br />
The unique atmosphere of the town at the foot of the Pirin Mountain is enriched by the characteristic<br />
sonority of Bansko male singing, the local sense of humor, the mature red wine and the delicious dishes<br />
of traditional Bansko cuisine. The strange feel of the air is one of the most impressive experiences in<br />
Bansko – something like smoke or smoldering pine. The magic feeling of something cozy and snug. In<br />
the numerous local taverns with the exotic name „Mehana” you can sit comfortably, smile, feel the<br />
warmth of the open fire and enjoy the soft flavor and the delicious taste of the local sausage called<br />
„Old man”.<br />
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Getting there<br />
By car Bansko lies in the South-Eastern part of<br />
Bulgaria, at the tip of the Pirin National<br />
Park. Once you arrive at the airport in Sofia<br />
or Plovdiv, there are a number of ways to<br />
travel to Bansko. Bansko lies two-and-ahalf<br />
hours’ drive from Sofia, although the<br />
journey time can lengthen to three or four<br />
hours on busier weekends. Quickest route<br />
is to take the main E79 south to Simitli,<br />
from where a well-marked east-bound turn<br />
leads over the Predela Pass to Bansko.<br />
By air Closest airport: Sofia Airport.<br />
By bus There are regular bus lines to major cities<br />
in Bulgaria.<br />
Approx. distance from Istanbul, Turkey – 600 km<br />
Approx. distance from Thessaloniki, Greece – 220 km<br />
Approx. distance from Belgrade, Serbia – 650 km<br />
Approx. distance from Skopje, FYROM – 200 km<br />
Approx. distance from Bucharest, Romania – 600 km<br />
Sofia – Bansko 150 km<br />
Thessaloniki – Bansko 220 km<br />
London<br />
Copenhagen<br />
Munich<br />
Vienna<br />
Milano<br />
Thessaloniki<br />
Moscow<br />
Sofia<br />
Thessaloniki<br />
Plovdiv
<strong>Finish</strong> <strong>area</strong><br />
1 Тeams & Restricted Coach Area<br />
2 Photographers & Press<br />
3 TV<br />
4 TV/Radio Crews<br />
5 Press Centre<br />
6 VIP<br />
7 Spectators<br />
8 Parking OC<br />
9 Medical Centre<br />
10 Service Room<br />
11 Staff Corridor<br />
12 Race Office + Timing<br />
13 Video Walls<br />
14 Food & Beverage<br />
15 Sponsors Area<br />
16 Open Stage<br />
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7<br />
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3<br />
1<br />
2 2<br />
7<br />
5<br />
Gondola<br />
15<br />
4<br />
13<br />
12<br />
8<br />
Chair Lift<br />
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Chair Lift<br />
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Todorka Peak<br />
2746 m<br />
Start SG<br />
2250 m<br />
SG<br />
Course name: Banderitza<br />
Vertical Drop 640 m<br />
Start 2250 m<br />
<strong>Finish</strong> 1610 m<br />
SL<br />
Course name: Tomba<br />
Vertical Drop<br />
Start<br />
215 m<br />
1825 m<br />
<strong>Finish</strong> 1610 m<br />
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Start SL<br />
1825 m<br />
<strong>Finish</strong><br />
1610 m
<strong>Finish</strong> <strong>area</strong>
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Mosta<br />
Bansko<br />
Plato<br />
Mosta<br />
Shiligarnik<br />
Chalin valog<br />
Plato<br />
Todorka<br />
Detska kotva<br />
Bansko<br />
Vlek Chalin<br />
Banderitza 2<br />
Banderitza 1<br />
Stara kotva<br />
Kolarski<br />
Panica B<br />
Tzarna Mogila<br />
Ski <strong>area</strong><br />
Bansko<br />
Mosta<br />
Kolarski<br />
Banderitza 1<br />
Banderitza 2<br />
Shiligarnik<br />
Chalin valog<br />
Gondola lift<br />
Chair lifts<br />
Gondola Drag lift lifts<br />
Chair lifts<br />
Hut<br />
Todorka<br />
Plato<br />
Plato<br />
Stara kotva<br />
Detska kotva<br />
Panica B<br />
Vlek Chalin<br />
Tzarna Mogila*<br />
Drag lifts<br />
Change<br />
Snow mashine<br />
Hut<br />
Ski shool<br />
Hut<br />
Cash DeskSnow<br />
mashine<br />
Rent a ski<br />
Snow mashine<br />
Information<br />
Shop<br />
Information Change<br />
Chair lifts<br />
Drag lifts Cash Desk<br />
Range<br />
Ski shool Rent a ski<br />
Rent a ski<br />
Range<br />
Parking ParkingFirst Aid First Aid<br />
Parking<br />
Restaurant<br />
First Aid<br />
Restaurant<br />
Funpark<br />
Funpark<br />
Restaurant Funpark Light<br />
Light<br />
Light Middle<br />
Altitude of highest ski run: 2600 m; Altitude of lowest ski run: 990 m; Total lenght of marked ski runs, including ski roads: 75 km<br />
Dicult Ski road<br />
Beginners – 35%; Intermediate – 40%; Advanced – 25%; Snow Cannons – 181 snow cannons covering 80% of the ski runs; Ski road – a unique<br />
16 km run suitable for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, covered by snow cannons and lighted, connects the highest ski run with the<br />
town.<br />
Light<br />
Light Middle<br />
Shop<br />
Dicult Ski road<br />
Gondola lift<br />
Light Middle<br />
Information<br />
Shop<br />
Change<br />
Cash Desk<br />
Ski shool<br />
Range<br />
Dicult Ski road
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Venue place<br />
The main viewing <strong>area</strong> for all events is<br />
in the Banderiza finish stadium next to<br />
the gondola upper station.<br />
Food & Drink<br />
Numerous stands in the event <strong>area</strong>s serve up snacks<br />
along with hot and cold drinks. Bringing food or drinks of<br />
any kind, especially alcoholic beverages, onto the event<br />
grounds, is prohibited. http://www.banskoski.com
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The manager of Bansko Ski Zone<br />
Address<br />
Bansko 2770<br />
Telephone [+359 749] 88049<br />
www.banskoski.com<br />
Ulen Ski and Snowboard School<br />
ULEN Lift Operator The lifts and ski runs operator in Bansko takes care of your maximum<br />
comfort with our 8-man Gondola cable car by Doppelmayer, six 4-seat lifts of the latest<br />
Doppelmayer models, one 3-seat lift by Poma, six drags and 10 baby drags. The easy access<br />
to all lifts is secured by chip-cards from SkiData.<br />
The existence of excellent quality crisp white snow on 70 kilometers of marked ski runs<br />
and ski roads is made possible by their regular maintenance by 15 Kassbohrer snow<br />
grooming machines. Snow is guaranteed from December until May by 181 TechnoAlpin<br />
snow cannons.<br />
ULEN Rent-a-Ski Our ski storage and rental facilities, furnished by brand new ski-rafts<br />
from Wintersteiger, offer the latest ski and snowboard equipment from major Western<br />
brands.<br />
Ski and Snowboard Service We offer fast high-quality ski and snowboard service, backed<br />
by the latest Microjet service equipment by the leading manufacturer Wintersteiger.<br />
ULEN Ski and Snowboard School The best and the largest ski school in the region offers<br />
highly-qualified ski and snowboard instructors, who speak your language. Courses range<br />
from beginners to advanced ski and snowboard.<br />
Junior Ski Club Great news for children: We have a Junior Club ski kindergarten with<br />
3 Baby drags, a Wonder Carpets baby track, and a Winter/Summer rotunda type Kinder<br />
Carousel.<br />
Ski Competitions Bansko is organizer of European Ski Cup rounds and this season will<br />
host AUDI <strong>FIS</strong> Ski World Cup for ladies with two starts in the most attractive alpine<br />
ski disciplines – Downhill and Super Giant Slalom. Other popular events are: <strong>FIS</strong> Pirin<br />
Cup, International Cup Kappi, Extreme Ski and Snowboard Competition Bansko and <strong>FIS</strong><br />
Snowboard Competitions.<br />
Rock the slope!<br />
Under the wings of the lion.
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Parking, Hotels & Shuttle Service<br />
The event organizers offer a special service to all visitors who travel by car. Bansko<br />
spectators can take advantage of free rides on the special event shuttles to the finish<br />
<strong>area</strong> and Bansko lift station. The shuttle bus time table will be available at the bottom<br />
station of the Gondola lift, at accreditation office and at the venue hotel receptions.<br />
Please use the large car-parks in the village<br />
Free parking:<br />
Otets Paisii str.<br />
Ikonom Chuchulain str.<br />
Drama str.<br />
Tsar Simeon str.<br />
Naiden Gerov str.<br />
Naiden Gerov str.<br />
Gondola Lift<br />
Glazne str.<br />
Patriarh Evtimii str.<br />
Ivan Mihailov str.<br />
Ice Rink<br />
Paid parking:<br />
Tsar Simeon str.<br />
Pirin str.<br />
Pirin str.<br />
Pirin str.<br />
5<br />
6<br />
3<br />
1<br />
7<br />
11<br />
2<br />
2<br />
2<br />
8<br />
1<br />
12<br />
9<br />
3<br />
1<br />
4<br />
1 Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena *****<br />
2 Hotel Strazhite****<br />
3 Hotel Bansko****<br />
4 Hotel Pirin****<br />
4<br />
10<br />
press hotel<br />
3<br />
press centre<br />
Bulgaria, Sofia 1000<br />
7, Dyakon Ignatii Str.<br />
Tel.: +359 2 989 62 63; Fax.: + 359 2 981 33 90<br />
e-mail: office@balkanholidaysint.com<br />
The ski diamond of Eastern Europe<br />
Winter 2010–2011
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Magnificent hotel at the<br />
foot of the ski slopes<br />
Address 96 Pirin Str., Bansko 2770<br />
Telephone [+359 749] 88888<br />
Located at a<br />
10 minutes walk from the town centre<br />
Opposite to the Gondola lift<br />
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena *****<br />
Floors 5, Lifts 5, Beds 330<br />
Room types Deluxe double rooms, deluxe king rooms,<br />
concierge club rooms, suites<br />
Typical room shower and bath, WC, hairdryer, mini-bar, cable-TV, telephone, balcony, airconditioning<br />
Dining facilities Restaurant, restaurant a-la-carte, lobby bar,<br />
room service<br />
press centre<br />
Public facilities Luxurious spa-centre with Thai herbal suite, slipper bath, float tank, serial<br />
bath, relax room, dry float spa, hammam, caldarium, aroma sauna, Finnish sauna, snow paradise,<br />
whirlpool; indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty centre, kids<br />
swimming pool, kids playroom, baby-sitter, games room, billiards, boutique shops, ski storage, 2<br />
tennis courts, conference hall for up to 120 people, safety deposit box, exchange office<br />
This elegant hotel is a combination of local-style<br />
architecture and modern comfort<br />
Address 7 Glazne Str., Bansko 2770<br />
Telephone [+359 749] 88117, 88118<br />
Located at a 10 minutes walk from the town centre<br />
Next door to the Gondola lift<br />
Hotel Strazhite ****<br />
Floors 3, Lifts 3, Beds 350<br />
Room types Double rooms, apartments, maisonettes<br />
Typical room Shower, WC, hair-dryer, mini-bar, Sat-TV,<br />
telephone, wireless internet, balcony<br />
Dining facilities Restaurant,<br />
2 lobby bars<br />
accreditation and<br />
athletes’ hospitality<br />
Public facilities Swimming pool, fitness, sauna, massage,<br />
games room, darts, billiards, bowling with 4 alleys, table<br />
tennis, shopping centre, large ski storage room, luggage<br />
room, conference room
A truly wonderful hotel with a friendly<br />
atmosphere<br />
Address 37 Glazne Str., Bansko 2770<br />
Telephone [+359 749] 88054, 88055<br />
Located at a 5 minutes walk from the<br />
town centre.<br />
Close to the Gondola lift<br />
Hotel Bansko ****<br />
Floors 4, Lifts 2, Beds 110<br />
Room types Single rooms, double rooms, twin deluxe rooms, double deluxe rooms, studios,<br />
apartments, maisonettes<br />
Typical room Bath, WC, hair-dryer, mini-bar, cable-TV, telephone<br />
Dining facilities Restaurant, lobby bar,<br />
room service<br />
press hotel<br />
Public facilities Indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, massage, table tennis, billiards,<br />
souvenir shop, conference hall for up to 25 people, conference hall for up to 50 people, ski<br />
storage, safety deposit box<br />
Sofia:<br />
1G Bulgaria blvd.<br />
Bansko:<br />
Hotel Strazhite<br />
Hotel Pirin<br />
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena