Hi freedivers
I'm sad to announce that we have canceled the MAD CUP 2008. Below you will find the official statement from the organizing committee copied from
news | competition info | freediving competition Maribor Apnea Days MAD CUP 2008.
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MAD CUP CANCELED!
15.02.2008 21:06
Earlier today the MAD CUP organizing committee has made a decision to cancel the MAD CUP 2008. The reason is lack of interest shown from freedivers. We got lots of unableness, unwillingness or at least uncertainness to attend, from competitors we are in regular contact with. Also no interest was shown on freediving forums. In the end all of this led to only a handful of registrations.
As we wanted to take this year’s competition again to a higher level we were on a tight financial plan. As the attendance of competitors is a prerequisite for sponsor satisfaction, financial income and after all for high level performances such competition needs, we were forced to make a decision and cancel the competition.
We are currently thinking of rescheduling and rethinking our future visions of freediving competitions as we are unsure if these kind of expensive competitions are the right path. We would appreciate your opinions on this subject.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused you and hope to see you some other time.
