Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Calgary, Alta. (Nov. 16, 2019) – We are ready to race and welcome the world!
Mark your calendars, bring your cowbells and come out to cheer on Canada’s fastest athletes as they vie for podium finishes against the world’s fastest alpine racers in the opening speed races of the 2019-20 FIS World Cup season!
Darrell MacLachlan, Chief of Race for the Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup advised that the snow and preparations are on schedule. “The Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup race organizing committee has reached positive snow control for the men’s downhill and super-G races on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2019,” states MacLachlan. “The efforts of our race organizing committee, our Sled Dog volunteers, the Net Crew and the entire team at the Lake Louise Ski Resort means we can confirm the 2019 races are a GO.”
The Lake Louise World Cup marks the opening of the speed events on the FIS World Cup tour. “The cold October and November weather in Lake Louise, along with enhancements in snow making at the Lake Louise Ski Resort, not only allowed for a Nov. 1 opening for the general public, but it allows for our race track to be well established in advance of our first training run, scheduled Nov. 27, 2019,” stated Brian Lynam, Race Chairman, Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup.
Photo Credit: Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup
Following the two weeks of men’s and women’s FIS World Cup racing, the Lake Louise Ski Resort will also host the 2019 NORAM races featuring the next generation of alpine speed racers.
New for 2019 will be the fun base area activations around the Kokanee Kabin deck on race days. Activities to include local food, beer and spirits, DJ’s spinning tunes, and a variety of learn to activities like snowshoeing, sit-skiing, Nordic skiing, and free kids ski lessons just to name a few. Don’t forget that kids ski free on race days too! Buy an adult lift ticket at Lake Louise Ski Resort, get two free for kids 12 and under, kids must be present.
Please go to lakelouiseworldcup.com for a full list of race day activities.
MEN'S EVENT | November 27- December 1
| Date |
Time (MST) |
Event |
| Wednesday, Nov. 27 |
12:15 pm |
Men’s downhill training |
| Thursday, Nov. 28 |
12:15 pm |
Men’s downhill training |
| Friday, Nov. 29 |
12:15 pm |
Men’s downhill training |
| Saturday, Nov. 30 |
12:15 pm |
Audi FIS Ski World Cup men’s downhill |
| Sunday, Dec. 1 |
12:15 pm |
Audi FIS Ski World Cup men’s super-G |
Women's EVENT | December 3 - 8
| Date |
Time (MST) |
Event |
| Tuesday, Dec. 3 |
12:30 pm |
Women's downhill training |
| Wednesday, Dec. 4 |
12:30 pm |
Women's downhill training |
| Thursday, Dec. 5 |
12:30 pm |
Women's downhill training |
| Friday, Dec. 6 |
12:30 pm |
Audi FIS Ski World Cup women's downhill 1 |
| Saturday, Dec. 7 |
12:30 pm |
Audi FIS Ski World Cup women's downhill 2 |
| Sunday, Dec. 08 |
11:00 am |
Audi FIS Ski World Cup women's super-G |
Media Accreditation
As in 2018, there will be a non-rights holder Media Mix Zone in the finish area for all of your interview needs. For media accreditation, please complete the registration form at lakelouiseworldcup.com.
About the Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup
The world’s fastest skiers descend on Alberta at the end of November each year to compete at the Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Held in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains at Lake Louise Ski Resort, Canada’s highest-profile alpine ski race features the first men’s and women’s speed events of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup season. First hosted in 1980, the Lake Louise World Cup event is the first outside Europe to be named to the prestigious Club 5, an organization that brings together the most famous and historic World Cup alpine race organizing committees. The event has become synonymous with the start of the ski season each winter. It also represents the only opportunity male and female Canadian alpine skiers have to win a World Cup on home snow. For more information please visit lakelouiseworldcup.com.
About Lake Louise Ski Resort
Vast and varied, pristine and inspirational, Lake Louise Ski Resort is a friendly wilderness that’s authentically Canadian. Located in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies, the resort features 4,200 skiable acres of world-class terrain. For more information, please visit skilouise.com.
Michelle Comeau
Communications Manager
Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup
+1.403.512.7671 | michelle.comeau@winterstartevents.com
Ken Kilroe
Chief of Media
Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup
+1.403.650.6454 | ken.kilroe@winterstartevents.com
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