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 This
weekend Perisher Blue hosts the craziest, most fun and action packed
series of events in the Australian snowfields, the Coca-Cola Wild
Winter Weekend. In it's 15th year, competitors dash, jump and splash
their way down the slopes in the pursuit of alpine glory and a slice
of over $20,000 cash.
Coke in the pipe
It started with a brand new 'Coke in the pipe' event held in the
Perisher Blue Half Pipe on Thursday. Sixteen invited competitors
put on a spectacular display as both skiers and boarders performed
for the cameras. The winner was boarder Shay Paxton who pulled the
big moves and wowed the crowd.
 
Shred for Bread
Day 2 saw boarders get another chance at the cash in the 'Coca-Cola
Shred for Bread', a boardercross style event
held on the immaculately prepared course, along side the Village
8 Express. In the 'Shred', 80 entrants competed over a series of
heats and rounds. The total prize pool was $4,000 with Shay Paxton
also the winner.
Leap for Loot
The 'Leap' is a big air event for skiers and boarders, an expression
session for aerial skiers and boarders. Competitors are judged on
their take offs, aerial actions and their landings. Held at the
aerial site at Perisher Valley, 50 entrants completed one jump with
the view of making the top 10 ten. The top 10 contested the final
and the $4,000 prize money was split, with Nick Gregory walking
away with a huge smile.
 Dash
for Cash
The Saturday 'Dash' is a winner takes all, limited rules downhill/uphill/downhill
race that has provides some very exciting snow action. Skiing legend
Steven Lee was the first ever winner and he again joins the TV commentary
team. The 'Dash' will be held on and below Olympic on Mt Perisher.
Skiers and boarders compete in separate events.
Tubes racing
Day 4 is the very popular 'Tubes' racing. This is a slipping, sliding
inflatable inner tubes scramble, held in the Perisher half pipe
and is comprised of elimination heats, with winners advancing to
the next round till a final group remains and the prize money is
shared.
Jump for Cash
People have been having fun at Perisher Blue by jumping into this
special icy pool with its specially prepared jump for the last 14
years. They have jumped solo, in teams, in fancy dress, on contraptions,
long skis, snowboards, surf boats and even on fire. Cash prizes
are awarded for distance, the best splash, and money bags are even
suspended in the air for those 'leaping loonies' who go for height
rather than distance. Spectators who get there early enough can
get a seat in the grandstand located alongside the pool and rate
each jump.
The seven events will be recorded for television and telecast as
a 2 hour special on Channel 9's Wide World of Sports on August 23
between 2 - 4pm and later on Fox Sports.
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