13th Annual Showcase Showdown Takes Place Saturday April 3 On Blackcomb Mountain
Park party in the Nintendo Highest Level Terrain Park - sign up to throw-down or stop by to bro-down
WHISTLER, BC, March 16, 2010 – Whistler Blackcomb’s 13th annual Showcase Showdown, this year presented by Burton, is set to hit Blackcomb Mountain Saturday, April 3, 2010. The all-day competition is heading to the terrain park for the first time in its 13 year history, bringing the party to the park.
This year the Showcase Showdown takes place in the Nintendo Terrain Park on Blackcomb Mountain and features a combination of Big Air and a blast from Showdowns past - a quaterpipe with re-entry features.
“With the BBQ blazing, chili bubbling and tunes blasting, this will be a party the highest level park will never forget”, says Graham Turner, founder of Showcase Snowboards. “As always, our main purpose is to give back to the local riders that have supported Showcase Snowboards over the past 20 years and to build a super fun course with the support of Brad Broughton, Showcase Team Manager, the Whistler Blackcomb Terrain Park team and their world class Groomers”.
Riders will compete for their share of $5,000 in cold hard cash plus luggage from Da Kine and swag from Sandbox, as well as a Samsung LCD big screen TV awarded for Best Trick.
The entry fee to compete in the event is $60 and is open to riders of all ages (lift ticket not included). The entry fee includes a Showdown Bib, Vans Waffle Breakfast, Forum Chili Dog with pop at the event and a ticket to the Showcase VIP 20 year anniversary party at the GLC hosted by Thirty Two. Doors for the party open at 9pm that night (ticket is required and must be 19 years or older to attend the party).
Event Sponsors include - Burton, Forum, Vans, Quicksilver, Ride, Bonfire, Da Kine, Thirty Two, Samsung and Sandbox. Other Partners include: Red Bull, Jager, Kokanee, Zero Ceiling, GLC, Camp Of Champions & Nintendo.
Event registration is open and can be done by phone at 1-800-766-0449, or in person at Showcase Snowboards or Guest Relations. Entry fee does not include lift ticket and all participants must wear a helmet during the competition and training.
Event Schedule:
Friday April 2nd
- 5-7 pm final registration and event schedule confirmation (riders meeting)
at Showcase Snowboards.
Saturday April 3rd
- 8-9am competitor check-in, riders info and Vans Waffle Breakfast
at Showcase Snowboards
- 9-10am competitor bib pick up on site in the Blackcomb Nintendo Terrain Park
- 4pm Awards at Showcase Snowboards
After Party “20 years Of Showcase”
- 9pm GLC ticket required and must be 19 or older to attend.
About Whistler Blackcomb
Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb gets ready to welcome the world in 2010 as a host venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. With uninterrupted skiing, riding and sightseeing available throughout the winter, season two of the highly acclaimed PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, and the best deals of the season guaranteed before November 15, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver, Canada up the spectacular, newly-finished Sea to Sky Highway, this resort is home to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, which boast one vertical mile of incredible skiing and riding. With over 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, 200 trails, and 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with award-winning après bars, restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four-season resort is spectacular. For more information, visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com.
About Intrawest
Intrawest is a leader in the development and management of experiential destination resorts. The Company has interests in a network of resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world. In addition, Intrawest markets and sells real estate at its resorts in North America and at other third-party locations around the world. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and is a portfolio company owned primarily by private equity funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com
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