On January 20, the Gorki Gorod resort, in partnership with the International Ski Federation (FIS) and with the support of the Olympic Training Center, will host Snow Day—a large-scale celebration for children and adults.
World Snow Day is an annual event, which has been celebrated since 2012. The holiday also has another name: International Winter Sports Day. Every year, dozens of countries around the world celebrate Snow Day to promote interest in active recreation and traditional winter sports.
In Russia, World Snow Day coincides with the All-Russian Snow Day. Traditionally, this day is accompanied by a veritable "snow festival."
This year's Snow Day at Gorki Gorod Resort features several sporting events for professionals and amateurs: a family obstacle course relay race and a slalom-boom competition. Between relay races, participants will enjoy exciting contests from the entertainment staff and a cover band performance.
Sports program:
08:00–10:30 — Registration of participants at the resort’s Information Center (Lower Town, altitude +540 m)
11:30–12:00 — Grand Opening Ceremony (Upper Town, altitude +960, stage)
12:20–12:40 — Viewing the 960 m track. Track "8E"
12:40 – 13:40 – Competitions
12:45–13:45 — Relay races (Upper Town, altitude +960, stage)
14:40 – Awarding of the winners
15:00 — Closing ceremony (Upper Town, altitude +960, stage)
Applications for participation in the "Amateur" category are accepted and confirmed at the competition flight office at 5 Gornaya Karusel Street, Information Center of the Gorki Gorod resort.
Participants in the competition must submit the following documents to the admission committee: passport or birth certificate, compulsory medical insurance policy, doctor's clearance certificate or personal written confirmation of personal responsibility for their own health, life and health insurance policy (original) against accidents.
In honor of World Snow Day, Gorki Gorod Resort is offering a special offer for event participants: "Children Stay Free*." You can find the perfect offer online at Gorkgorod.ru.
*This promotion offers free accommodation for two children sharing a room with two adults.
Source: trn-news.ru