“Everything we do at HomeLight is focused on helping the best people and teams in real estate win and support their clients and the communities they call home,” said John Van Slyke, III, Vice President of Marketing at HomeLight. We’re thrilled to see the commitment and passion Killington and POWDR have for ski racing continue, especially as we head into an Olympic qualification year." “Since bringing World Cup ski racing back to New England, Killington Resort and Vermont has set a new precedent for ski racing internationally, boasting the largest World Cup crowd for women on the entire circuit. It’s a true celebration of ski racing excellence and the international race community, inspiring the next generation,” says Eric Webster, Senior Director of Events at U.S. "The HomeLight Killington Cup has become a fan and athlete favorite over the last four years. Additionally, fans can get excited to witness 2021 overall World Cup winner Petra Vlhova from Slovakia, slalom globe winner Katharina Liensberger of Austria, and giant slalom globe winner Marta Bassino of Italy compete for a podium finish. Alpine Ski Team superstar and two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin, who has emerged victorious in slalom each of the last four years at Killington. The World Cup includes women’s giant slalom and slalom races, attracting athletes such as U.S.
“Come fall, we’ll utilize every opportunity to build a world-class race venue on Superstar with Killington’s state-of-the-art snowmaking system – positioning us to offer the longest season in the East.”
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More than just world-class racing and a great music line-up, spectators will enjoy a full weekend of festivities,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. “ Bringing FIS Alpine World Cup racing back to Killington Resort for the 2021/22 Olympic season is an incredible opportunity for the resort and the surrounding community. As one of the top three events on the Women’s FIS World Cup tour with spectators peaking at 39,000 in 2018, the event is anticipated to bring millions of dollars in economic impact to the state of Vermont. The event has drawn an increasing number of spectators who converge on Killington each year to cheer on ski racers from around the world. The HomeLight Killington Cup will take place over Thanksgiving weekend November 27-28, 2021.Īs with the previous four years of the World Cup, the 20 races at Killington will be broadcast worldwide to more than 60 nations, along with national broadcast coverage across the United States by the networks of NBC. HomeLight, the real estate technology platform transforming how people buy and sell homes, will be the title sponsor for the next women’s World Cup at Killington. Killington’s place on the 2021 Alpine World Cup calendar has been confirmed by the International Ski Federation (FIS). Ski & Snowboard, the National Governing Body (NGB) of Olympic ski and snowboard sports in the United States, today announced a two-year agreement for Killington Resort to host the women’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. (June 10, 2021) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and part of POWDR, and U.S.