Snowboard WM am Kreischberg
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP KREISCHBERG
A great event - the Freestyle Ski & Snowboard world championship - took place in the ski area Kreischberg/Lachtal last week.
On Jan, 16th 2015 we attended the snowboard-cross final race in Kreischberg.
At 10.30 a.m. we left our school and went to the ski area by bus. After getting a snack at the entrance, we walked into the stadium with our guides and teachers. On this day many other schools were invited and so there were lots of pupils. We enjoyed this great atmosphere with loud music and interesting interviews. Fortunately the weather was fine and we had a good view from the tribunes to the hill and the finish, so that we could hardly wait till the run started.
Snowboard-cross is very exciting - at the same time four persons start and dash down the hill. Of course jumps are included and everyone tries to be the best to reach the next round. There were also three Austrian snowboarders. At their runs the visitors screamed very loud and waved their flags, it was fascinating.
At the end an Italian won this race, but at the winner's ceremony the best Austrian starter, Alessandro Hämmerle, was celebrated for his 5th place, too. We were very proud of him.
Many of our girls liked to take photos with the famous skiers, wanted to get autographs and had a lot of fun.
It was a real pleasure to have such a big event in our region and that we had the chance to attend it.
A great event - the Freestyle Ski & Snowboard world championship - took place in the ski area Kreischberg/Lachtal last week.
On Jan, 16th 2015 we attended the snowboard-cross final race in Kreischberg.
At 10.30 a.m. we left our school and went to the ski area by bus. After getting a snack at the entrance, we walked into the stadium with our guides and teachers. On this day many other schools were invited and so there were lots of pupils. We enjoyed this great atmosphere with loud music and interesting interviews. Fortunately the weather was fine and we had a good view from the tribunes to the hill and the finish, so that we could hardly wait till the run started.
Snowboard-cross is very exciting - at the same time four persons start and dash down the hill. Of course jumps are included and everyone tries to be the best to reach the next round. There were also three Austrian snowboarders. At their runs the visitors screamed very loud and waved their flags, it was fascinating.
At the end an Italian won this race, but at the winner's ceremony the best Austrian starter, Alessandro Hämmerle, was celebrated for his 5th place, too. We were very proud of him.
Many of our girls liked to take photos with the famous skiers, wanted to get autographs and had a lot of fun.
It was a real pleasure to have such a big event in our region and that we had the chance to attend it.