Planica, 4th of March 2009 - Mr. Sepp Gratzer, a representative of FIS, has visited the site of World Cup Ski-Jumping Finals in Planica and made an inspection of the ski-jumping hill and of all the elements connected to the event. He determined that the preparations are running according to the plan, that the snow levels are sufficient and "turned on the green light" for the biggest slovenian sporting festival, which is going to take place in Pod Poncami valley from 18th till 22nd of March. Programme will begin on wednesday with forerunners testing the hill. On thursday we expect more then 8000 primary school children from entire Slovenia. On friday, after the competition, there will be a numbers draw on site for the 15 of the best competitors in World Cup and on saturday and sunday competition will be accompanied with a rich entertainment programme on site and in Kranjska Gora.
Programme:
Wednesday, 18th of March 2009
11:00 Ski-flying hill test
Thursday, 19th of March 2009
09:00 Official training 1st round
10:00 Official training 2nd round
11:00 Qualifications
11:50 Entertainment programme for children
Friday, 20th of March 2009
14:15 Trial round
15:15 First round (20 minute recess)
Final round
17:00 Start of the entertainment programme for visitors – DJ BUCY
17:50 Starting numbers draw
18:15 Entertainment with Kingston
20:00 Entertainment in Kranjska Gora – Okrogli muzikantje (tent Arena)
Saturday, 21st of March 2009 - Team event
09:00 Trial round
10:15 First round
Final round
12:00 Entertainment with Kingston
15:00 Entertainment in Kranjska Gora – ansambel Zahod band
21:00 Entertainment in Kranjska Gora – concert Peter Lovšin
Sunday, 22nd March 2009
09:00 Trial Round
10:15 First round
Final round
12:15 Start of the entertainment programme for visitors - Kingston
