FREESTYLE PREMIERE 2009
Suomu hosts the Freestyle Premiere – FIS Freestyle Europa and World Cup in December
FIS Freestyle World Cup season 2009-2010 will be opened at Suomu. On December 12th Suomu will host the international top level mogul event for both ladies and men. Also two FIS Europa Cup mogul events will be organised in the previous weekend. From this series of competitions Events In Suomu Oy, Ski Sport Finland and Suomutunturi Ski Resort have put together an event called Freestyle Premiere 2009.
Organisation counts on area cooperation
Suomu has hosted its last world cup 20 years ago. Since then, Suomu as the home of Avalache Ski Club, has produced many world class skiers. In December 2009 it is time to bring the world of freestyle back to Suomu.
“Freestyle belongs to Suomu. Town of Kemijärvi and companies around the area work hard together and I believe that we will have an extremely great event in December. Capacity of accommodation in Suomu area is almost full-booked. But I see that mainly as a positive thing”, says Project Manager of Suomu Ski Resort Olli Maunula.
Mogul slope got a new profile
Although the mogul course has kept its place in Suomu Ski Resort for all these past years, some renewals needed to be done before Freestyle Premiere. Slope has now a new profile which meets the new standard and safety rules. New lightning will be built as well.
“Construction work is on schedule. Everything should be ready for FIS inspection which is supposed to take place in the beginning of October”, continues Maunula.