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 Indoor
Big Air Championships at the all new XSCAPE
The 18th October 2003, following hard snowfall in Castleford, Britain's
best snowboarders and freestyle skiers will descend on the spanking
new Xscape centre for the prestigious Indoor Big Air Championships.
The new 150 metres giant recreational slope at Xscape
Castleford, covered in 1500 tons of real snow will be fitted
with a massive Big Air jump purposely built for the championships.
All athletes will have two qualifying jumps, being judged on amplitude,
technicality and style. Best score out of the two will put them
forward to the final, where 8 riders/ skiers will battle for the
Champion's title.
Programme
The Freestyle Skiers will get fresh tracks, as they kick of the
day, while Board-action will dominate the afternoon runs.
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AIM Freestyle Ski Series
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09.00 am
09.00 - 10.00 am
10.30 am - 1.30 pm
2.00 pm |
Registration
Big Air practice
Big Air Championships
Prize giving |
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09.00 am
1.30 - 3.00 pm
3.00 - 6.00 pm
6.00 pm |
Registration
Big Air practice
Big Air Championships
Prize giving |
 As
with the previous AIM
events over the summer, there will be free O'Neill snowboard
and Trespass ski lessons available to the public. These lessons
are now all booked up but it might be worth it to try your luck
during the day, since there might be a few people not turning up
to their lesson.
Pre-registration required
The Indoor Big Air Championships is the last of the six UK held
competitions at top UK dry and snow slopes that form the AIM Series.
With many pre-registrations
already sent in it looks to possibly be the best event of the AIM
Series 2003. These have to be in by 16th October.For the more advanced
Salomon, K2 and Ride offer the opportunity to demo 2004 equipment
not yet available at retailers.
Riders Confirmed
Simon Brass
James Thorne
Hamish McKnight
Adam Gendle
Paul Cooper |
Skiers Confirmed
Mike Wakefield
Andy Bennett
Tom Last
Paddy Graham
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After Party
After the competition, competitors and industry people will head
'down town' Castleford to the Bondi Beach Bar and the official after
party, where a very successful AIM summer shall be celebrated in
style. The highlight of the evening is the Premier of TSA's new
movie, produced by Adam Gendle. There's free entry before 9 pm and
the premier will start at 9.30 pm sharp!
For competition, party information and entry forms, check out the
official website.
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