Moscow parallel ramp to host world's best again

Last season’s promotional event in Moscow will take place again, this time with a bigger ramp and a big purse.

The FIS Alpine Ski Champions Cup in parallel slalom will take place in Russia’s capitol  Nov. 21, 2009. This season the alpine ski competition will feature participation of the both men and women. Given the success of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Promotional Event last season, the event promises to attract high interest both at national and international level.

The world’s best alpine skiers have been invited by the Local Organizing Committee to participate: the top-14 male and top-seven female athletes along with three promising Russian athletes (two gentlemen and a lady) will be granted wild cards for the contest.

This year, a new location awaits the stars and fans of alpine skiing. Although not far from the last event’s venue at Moscow State University Square, the new ramp area will offer a wider range of facilities for all participants. Called the Moscow Grand Ramp, the infrastructure is planned to be built on the territory of the Moscow State Palace of Children’s and Youth’s Creativity. The huge ski ramp will be 60 meters high and 35 meters wide with the total length of the slope about 200 meters. Last year’s ramp had a height 56 meters and length of slope at about 170 meters.

All participating athletes (men and ladies) will receive a start fee of $10,000 US. The winners will receive additional prize money of $60,000 for the men and $45,000 for the women.

Contributed by Moscow Organizing Committee – image of last season’s event from GEPA