FIS Opens Racing Week

On Tuesday evening, the first Team Captains' Meeting with representatives of FIS and the Organizing Committee took place in Selva/Wolkenstein. Many favorable words were spoken about the quality of the track and the group was confident about being able to host both races on the Saslong.

OC President Edmund Dellago welcomed the teams and wished them a successful racing week. FIS, in attendance through representative Markus Waldner and Race Director Hannes Reichl, praised the OC for it's hard work and dedication: "We hope for a little more snow before the holidays but it was not necessary for the preparation of an excellent course." said Mr. Waldner, who is from Bressanone/Brixen and thus close to home. Technical Delegate Gorazd Beftac from Slovenia also expressed praise: "the track is in excellent condition and we're looking forward to the races." After a brief wrap-up on the World Cup races in Val d'Isère, the Start List was created for tomorrow's Training and the evening concluded with a detailed presentation on emergency services by Othmar Prinoth, responsible for safety.