Everything is prepared for the start of the World Cup in Carezza

For the eighth time in a row, a World Cup event in Alpine snowboarding will take place on the Pra di Tori slope in Carezza. There are still nine days left until the major event at the foot of the Latemar, but the majority of the preparations have already been made. “The slopes are suitable for racing, we already have enough snow to be able to start the races,” revealed Georg Eisath, President of Carezza Ski, at the presentation in Bolzano. According to Eisath, the demanding steep slope is the main feature of the Pra di Tori slope compared to other stations.

The South Tyrolean snowboarders with Carezza President Georg Eisath, FISI South Tyrol President Hermann Ambach, OK boss Andreas Obkircher, Mayor of Welschnofen Markus Dejori.

OC boss Andreas Obkircher praised the work of the many volunteers, without whom the race would not be possible: “The locals recognize the importance of this international event for the Eggental.” Welschnofen's mayor, Markus Dejori, also agreed with the OC boss: “The now annual World Cup kick-off in Carezza increases the community’s level of awareness enormously.” “WorldCup Carezza 4 Youth” continues This year, the snowboard event is once again dominated by the “WorldCup Carezza 4 Youth” project, which is being carried out in collaboration with several schools. The children will study the sport and the individual participating nations in detail in advance and then follow the action live on site as “school reporters” on race day. In this way, they are introduced to the profession of journalism.

Not only are the young winter sports fans and the hosts in Welschnofen looking forward to the snowboard races, but also Hermann Ambach, the president of the state winter sports association: “I am proud of last year’s results of Roland Fiwickeler and Co. in the World Cup.” He also praised the general conditions of the event World Cup in Carezza: “We South Tyroleans are real organizational talents, as the organizers at the Karerpass prove this every year.” The athletes are eager to get involved The South Tyrolean “Brettlfahrer” themselves can hardly wait for the season to start in Carezza. “I'm still passionate about snowboarding and don't feel tired of old age. “I found a good coordination in terms of material during preparation and am looking forward to the start,” says the experienced Wipptaler Aaron March the race next Thursday.

Auch Nadia Ochner , South Tyrol's model snowboarder, is looking forward to Carezza: “Home races are always the best for us athletes. But the other athletes also regularly praise the Pra di Tori piste.” Carezza’s double victories were less euphoric at the press conference in Bolzano on Tuesday r Roland Filehner : “I have inflammation in my back. That's why I had poor preparation and, among other things, lost three kilograms of muscle mass." Last year's European Cup winner D aniele bangozza from Val Gardena is in a more positive mood and is aiming for a place in the finals at the start of the World Cup. The 21-year-old from Funes Gabriel Messner However, his big goal for this season is to take part in the World Cup in Park City, America.

As in previous years, entry to the finish area is free. It starts on Thursday, December 13th from 8.45:12.30 a.m. when the first qualifying runs take place. The final decisions will finally be made at 14 p.m. The golden gondolas for last year's winners will be handed over on Wednesday afternoon (18 p.m.). The Czech double Olympic champion from PyeongChang (alpine skiing and snowboarding) Ester Ledecká will be honored here among women. On Wednesday evening (XNUMX p.m.) the official opening ceremony and the start number draw will take place in the marquee in the finish area. The World Cup event will conclude with the After World Cup Party on Friday evening. The program in Carezza Wednesday, 12th December 2018 14 p.m.: Gondola handover to last year's winners at the Hubertus lift 18 p.m.: Opening ceremony with start number raffle in the party tent in the finish area

Thursday, 13th December 2018 08.45 a.m.: Qualification for parallel giant slalom for women and men 12.30 p.m.: Final of the parallel giant slalom for women and men 14.15 p.m.: Award ceremony in the finish area

Friday, 14th December 2018 20 p.m.: After World Cup Race Party

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