Press Release - 18.02.15 - Méribel 2015 - In 1 Month

MERIBEL (SAVOIE)
ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP FINALS
FROM THE 18TH – 22ND MARCH 2015
The countdown has started!
In just a short month, the planet’s best skiers of all disciplines will come head to head on the legendary Roc de Fer piste, in the heart
of Méribel. After winning 3 medals at the World Championships in Vail/Beaver Creek, the French public is ready to come and support
the champions: Jean-Baptiste Grange, Alexis Pinturault and Adrien Theaux! Whether you are a complete beginner or a passionate fan,
this is the perfect occasion to come and experience Méribel at its best during this international event.
On the agenda for this week’s competitions: beautiful races, champions, suspense, tension, joy and previously unseen activities.
THE PROGRAMME
Tuesday 17th March -5.30pm: Opening Ceremony
Wednesday 18th March: Men’s and Ladies Downhill
Thursday 19th March: Men’s and Ladies Super-G
Friday 20th March: Team Event
Saturday 21st March: Ladies Slalom / Men’s Giant Slalom
Sunday 22nd March: Men’s Slalom / Ladies Giant Slalom
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR ANY INFORMATION, INTERVIEWS, OR REPORTING ON THE PREPARATION FOR THE EVENT.
Ideas for reports :
Come discover the Roc de Fer piste. Ever since the Albertville Olympic Games in 1992, the Roc de Fer piste has gone down in history ! 23
years later, the time has come to give its life back! The main stage for the World Cup Finals, the Roc de Fer piste, will show off a new look
with snow canons, landscaping and restructuring, and to finish, a completely new electronic timing system.
An international sporting event in the heart of the 3 Valleys. After having welcomed the Mountain Bike Word Cup Finals this summer Méribel has
become established in its expertise and high-standard in sport.
THE WORLD CUP IN FIGURES
85 million TV viewers
10 live TV broadcasts on international Eurosport, ORF, ZDF, RAI Sport, NTV Plus, RTV Slovénie, SRF, SVT1, RSI, and Asia Eurosport.
9 world cups in 1 week
The 25 best male and female athletes from each discipline.
70000 spectators expected throughout the week
400 volunteers
300 media accreditations
A proactive resort; the tech team, the Tourist Office, volunteers, shopkeepers, and hotel owners. Everyone in Méribel is getting together to
prepare for the welcoming of 70000 spectators over 5 days of competitions.
JOURNALISTS: Would you like to participate? Please fill out the press accreditation form on
http://www.meribelworldcup.com
PRESS CONTACT
Agence RevolutionR Paris - Emmanuelle DUFAUD / +33 (0) 6 74 65 73 29 - [email protected]
Méribel Tourisme – Elizabeth RAIBERTI / +33 (0) 6 42 27 37 27 - [email protected]