The formal signing of the sponsorship agreement was executed by mag. Davis Kastelic,EO of Zavarovalnica Maribor and Mr. Matjaaž Kovačič, president of the OC of the 47th Golden Fox and Mr. Srečko Vilar, OC Secretary General.Srečko Vilar:” Today is a great day for the 47th Golden Fox, not only due to the green light for the event given by FIS, but especially because the confirmed partnership between Zavarovalnica Maribor and the OC of the 47th Golden Fox. All preparations for the event are on schedule, in next days the first arrivals of teams are expected. By the way.... in spite of the intensive course preparation the skiing for tourist is on Pohorje going on without restrictions.”Matjaž Kovačič:” We would like to express our thanks to Zavarovalnica Maribor for having trusted us again by maccepting the general sponsorhip, as we are aware of the fact, that without the support of the bussiness companies it would be impossible to arrange this event in Maribor. The Golden Fox is one of the three big sport events in Slovenia and has with its promotional reach a great impact for the development of the image of Maribor as a tourist destination. We are very satisfied to experience that , in spite of the unfavourable economic situation in the world , we were able togain some new sponsors, this beiing a proof of the event's image.”David Kastelic:” It is an honour and our pleasure to have our Zavarovalnica Maribor this year again- as in all past years- participating as the General sponsor in this marvelous story of the Golden Fox. We are convinced, there would be no real winter without the Golden Fox and the accompanying common joy and excitement, that we are every year sharingat the Pohorje slopes, cheering for our girls.”