THE “BAčA CUP” 2010

The 32nd Annual "International Invitational Bača Cup Ski Race" came to a close at 2:00 p.m. February 13th, 2010. Other than a few spectacular falls, the race and awards were a tremendous success with "Terrific Ski Conditions" and "Great Food" enjoyed by all! Special thanks to Blue Knob for their race support and congratulation’s to Aden Lessiak and Tomas Pavlicek for their amazing Bača Cup victories!!! It isn’t every year the Bača Cup is decided by .10 of a second and we congratulate Michael Cruz for his outstanding effort and Ambassador’s Cup win.

Once again Glenn, Frank, Diane, Dasha, and Carol outdid themselves doing an incredible job in making this years race an outstanding success. Everyone had a safe and happy ski experience with the best snow conditions Blue Knob has seen in over 10 years.

We also wish to thank Dusan Nueman (Czech Television - Videography), Tibor Bartalos (Awards Event Photography), Tim Corle and Blue Knob Racing (Race Course Design and Timing), Glenn Horenberg (Annual Certificate Design and Statistical Support), Frank Lessiak (Flight and Start Gate Coordination), Dianne O’Donnell and Dasha Fletcher (Registration and Gate Coordination) and Petr Kavan (Ambassador’s Cup Presentation on behalf of Czech Ambassador Petr Kolar and the Czech Embassy Washington, D.C.) for bringing their special talents to our race. As Race Coordinator’s, we are very lucky to have such “Incredible” race coordination support to help us make it all look easy.

Special thanks are also offered to Tomas Pruett “The Bača of Salas Hills” for his speech in addressing the flock in honor of his grandfather Jiri (Bača) Parma . The Bača's message to "Enjoy the Nordic Experience and Have as Much Fun as Possible” was very well received and truly from his heart. We also thank Ute Parma "The Bačova" for her incredible hospitality in offering her home, her culinary talents and her beauty and grace.

Of special mention; we also recognize and thank Margaret Lessiak for the wonderful Meatballs, Ute for her wonderful Venison Roast and Dasha for her fantastic "Moravian Goulash" and traditional "Jasik". A true feast was prepared and enjoyed by all.

The Bača Cup Ski Race is recognized world wide as a shining example of Euro-American relations and with the core group of volunteers and ski racers involved it is truly an honor for us to coordinate such a special event.

Great Time, Great Participants and a Great Race! "It Just Doesn't Get Better Than This"!!

Have a Great Year and Ski Safe Everyone!

Ski Ya Soon,

Carl & Dasha Fletcher
Bača Cup Race Coordinators
dshfletcher@gmail.com
CWFletcher@mris.com

ATTENTION: We are always looking to collect photos from the race course and especially the awards gathering to post on the web site. If you have any photo’s or video’s, PLEASE get them to Carl, Dasha or Ian (webmaster) for inclusion in our galleries. Thanks !!