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The Audi FIS Ski World Cup Races At Killington Receive The Official Green Light

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It's just over a week out from the return of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour with the Homelight Killington Cup, sponsored by HomeLight, races at Killington Resort, Vermont and the official green light has been given by the International Ski Federation (FIS). Next weekend, the race is on.

 “This is to inform you that the Women’s' Audi FIS Ski World Cup races in Killington (USA) are confirmed following the official snow control from today 21st November 2019. As scheduled, the races will take place on 30th November and 1 December 2019.” - Statement from the FIS

For those who have had plans to visit the mountain, whether you are heading up as a spectator or if you happen to be a pro traveling to Killington to participate in the races, this is the confirmation you've been waiting for. With this confirmation of positive snow control, you can be assured that both the Giant Slalom and Slalom races will be taking place as scheduled.

“The news of FIS approval on race course snow preparation has the entire resort excited to host the World Cup and once again bring elite ski racing to the East. This approval highlights the power of Killington’s snowmaking system and illustrates the dedication the resort has to snow sports and racing,” commented Herwig Demschar, SVP international business development at POWDR and World Cup local organizing committee chairman. “Now in its fourth year at Killington Resort, you can expect this world-class event to be bigger and better with an outstanding musical line-up and opportunities to meet and greet the athletes. The resort, POWDR, and town of Killington are thrilled welcome international ski teams from more than 20 countries to Killington.”

Race weekend begins following the Thanksgiving holiday, November 29 through December 1, 2019. A full schedule of events for the weekend, including race start times, entertainment, and information on free parking and shuttle bus operations can be found at www.killington.com/worldcup. Also, be sure to follow Killington Resort at their various social media pages for updates before and during the event, and for the rest of the 2019/2020 ski season.

Thumbnail Credit: Killington Resort/FB


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