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The World Cup Summer Ski Jumping this Friday & Saturday 9/10 Aug 2019
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One of the highlights of Summer is the annual World Cup Summer Ski Jumping in Le Praz where the brave competitors land on plastic instead of snow! Of course there’s a beer tent and live music too…
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Friday Programme:
Ladies competition on the main HS132 Ski Jump
09.00-10.00: Official training – 1st jump
10.00-11.00: Official training – 2nd jump
12.00-14.00: Free training – Men
16.30: Trial jump
18.00: Competition
19.00: Final
20.00: Prize giving ceremony
22.00: DJ set by DJ Fred
Saturday Programme:
Mens competition on the main HS132 Ski Jump
09.00-10.00: Official training – 1st jump
10.00-11.00: Official training – 2nd jump
11.00: Qualifiers
16.50: Trial jump
18.00: Competition
19.00: Final
20.00: Prize giving ceremony
20.30: Concert by the band Rock Cab
22.15: Fireworks
22.25: Concert by the band Dirty Doctors
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Across the 2 days there is entertainment for children, a Club des Sports shop plus food & refreshments.
Also at 4pm each day is an Air Show by the French Air Force Aerobatics Team and Adrenalin Flights.
Dont forget live music this Thursday & Friday at Pub Le Ski Lodge in La Tania too! More in the What’s On?
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