FIS gives Lake Louise the go-ahead

The International Ski Federation (FIS) gave the ‘Bombardier presents Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup’ its approval Wednesday to proceed with final preparation for the event. The races will mark the beginning of speed events for the 2008/2009 Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup season.
The federation gave the thumbs up after on-site course inspection and snow control. Officials will return to the hill Nov. 25 to approve the ladies race.The International Ski Federation (FIS) gave the ‘Bombardier presents Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup’ its approval Wednesday to proceed with final preparations for the event. The races will mark the beginning of speed events for the 2008/2009 Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup season.
The federation gave the thumbs up after on-site course inspection and snow control. Officials will return to the hill Nov. 25 to approve the ladies race.
“Staff and volunteers have been working hard to ensure the best possible conditions when the world’s top alpine racers come in Lake Louise to open the speed season,” says John Cassels, chairman of the Race Organizing Committee.
The men’s downhill and super G races are scheduled to take place Nov. 29 and 30. The ladies downhill and super G will take place the following weekend.
The Race Organizing Committee has added a public seating bowl at the finish line.
“We want everyone to be able to come out and watch the world’s fastest men and ladies race and then take a few runs of their own at this world-renowned ski area,” says Cassels.
The races will also be televised in Canada by CBC and are expected to reach an audience of more than 140 million viewers worldwide.