Like every year, Czech Center New York supported the Annual Baca Cup. Baca Cup 2024 is an "All Ages Ski Race", which was held on Saturday February 17th, 2024 at the Blue Knob Ski Resort located in Claysburg, Pennsylvania. The event included a social get-together with the traditional Saturday night gathering in the log cabin in Salas Hills near Bedford in the Pennsylvanian hills.
Around 80 contestants - adults and children, and Czechs and Americans alike - took part in the "All Ages Ski Race" which was held at the Blue Knob Ski Resort in Claysburg, Pennsylvania on Saturday, February 17.
Photo credit: Miroslav Konvalina
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"We are preparing for the 45th Annual Baca Cup International Invitational Ski Race, and we again graciously invite you to participate in the ski race, cover the event and attend our Awards Celebration on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Information and registration can be found on our website located at www.bacacup.com or on Facebook under Baca Cup or you can reach me directly at 301-807-3556 (please note my Czech is not so good so English is preferred).
"This year, we are again partnering with The Czech Cultural Center - New York City, The Embassy of the Czech Republic, Washington, D.C and our brothers and sisters from SOKOL, Washington, D.C. and expect a large amount of interest in our event. Hopefully, you can find time to join us as over the years we have enjoyed the company and friendship of many of your predecessors.
Thanks again for your consideration, and we look forward to the opportunity to "Ski Ya Soon!"
Yours Baca Cup Race Team
