FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (6/2005) 686 Middle Earth Superpipe Championships at Snow Park NZWanaka, New Zealand Held over three days at Snow Park NZ in Wanaka New Zealand is the 686 Middle Earth Superpipe Championships. The event is back for a second year after a hugely successful turn out in 2004 of some of the world’s best snowboarders competing in New Zealand’s premiere Superpipe Championships. A handful of riders will make it through the qualifiers to compete against 30 invited athletes in the Semi-finals held on Friday, August 19th. Sam Lee, 26, Snow Park general manager comments, “I am excited to be able to bring this level of riding to New Zealand and for Snow Park to provide a halfpipe that will showcase an incredible international field of competitors. Our halfpipe is at it’s absolute best right now and we are looking forward to an awesome event.” Confirmed athletes competing in the semi-finals on Friday are snowboarding superpowers Kier Dillon, Ross Powers, Chad Otterstrom, Daniel Franck, Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Clark and the legendary Teter family from Vermont, Hanna, Abe and Elijah. Local kiwi talent includes Snow Park team riders Tim and Will Jackways, Jah Harris and Toby Hurren. Ten males and ten females will then advance to the Finals which kick off with the women’s at 11am on Saturday, August 20th. NZ$10,000 cash and a Snow Park NZ lifetime pass along with product from 686, Northwave, Drake, Bakoda, Venue, 42 Below and Export Gold will be up for grabs at the championship finals. With a grandstand for spectators, huge sound-system, and cranking café and bar, the 686 Middle Earth Superpipe Championships guarantees to be a spectacle like none other. In true Snow Park style, the Middle Earth after-party will be happening at Red Rock in Wanaka from 8pm on Saturday night with drinks specials and tunes to last through the night. EVENT SCHEDULE: Snow Park NZ Resources:click here Snow Park NZ Summer Snowboard and Ski Camps page click here Video clips and photo galleries from Snow Park NZ. Snow Park NZ terrain is World class. TV ONE News tells the story.... ### Media Interviews & High Resolution Photographs for Media Use Available About All Star Adventures All Star Adventures specializes in unique travel to prime international locations with Olympic style sports instruction for all levels. Offering first-class holiday destinations and encouraging you to expand your cultural and personal horizons. Guest of an all star trip are invited to realize their full potential, while enjoying a vacation and making new friends. The atmosphere of an All Star trip is relaxed, positive, and exciting, while the classes are fun-filled, patient, and never intimidating. The entire experience is geared toward helping guests maximize their pleasure while honing new skills you’ll draw upon for the rest of your life. Coaches include top skiers, snowboarders, surfers and skateboarders. All Star Adventures, the only comprehensive adventure tour company of its kind, offers a wide range of exciting, proprietary, instruction-based tours designed for today’s dynamic travelers. All tours include professional instruction, breathtaking destinations, innovative itineraries and unique accommodations. For more information about All Star Adventures, visit www.allstartrips.com or call toll-free within North America at 1.866.758.2267 or 1.970.372.4564 outside North America. |