HANAZONO Freestyle Series - Jib Session

The first competition of the HANAZONO Freestyle Series - Jib Session is on tomorrow, Sat Jan 21, 2011! Registration is from 8:00am to 9:00am, Entry is 3,000yen and open to skiers/snowboarders of all ages and abilities.
Finals start at 1:30pm, drop down to HANAZONO to watch some of the best local riders compete!

Event	Rail and box jam
Categories	Male snowboard/ Male ski/ Female snowboard and ski
Location	Niseko HANAZONO Resort/Hanazono Basin Beginners Park
Date	Saturday January 21, 2011 (*) May be postponed or cancelled in the event of inclement weather
Schedule	8:00am-9:00am Bib collection and registration 9:00am-10:00am Inspection and practice 10:00am Riders meeting 10:15am-11:15am First heat jam session (Male Ski, Female snowboard and ski) 11:30pm-12:30pm Second heat jam session (Male snowboard) 1:00pm Finalists announced 1:10pm Finalists practice run (1 run) 1:30pm-2:00pm First run of finals (Female snowboard and ski, Male ski, Male snowboard) 2:00pm-2:30pm Second run of finals (Female snowboard and ski, Male ski, Male snowboard) 3:00pm Awards ceremony at Hanazono 308 (*) Event schedule, format and judging rules may change according to the number of competitors, weather and snow conditions.
Entry fee	2,000yen entry (On the day entry: 3,000yen subject to availability)
Entry requirements	You must be able to safely ski/ride over boxes, rails etc. An insurance policy that covers ski/snowboard injuries is also required.
Max numbers of participants	Male snowboard 40/ Male ski 20/ Female snowboard and ski 20 *May vary slightly
What you will need	Helmets are compulsory. (A limited number of rentals available on the day) Entry forms must be signed by a parent or guardian if the competitor is a minor. All competitors must read and sign a waiver on the day of the event. A valid insurance policy is required.
Event format	Heats are held in the “Jam format”- every skier/rider can take as many runs as time allows. The following numbers will advance to the finals. 1. 8 x Male snowboard 2. 4 x Male ski 3. 4 x Female ski/snowboard.
Finals	Prizes awarded to 1st ~3rd in each category. Special prizes also awarded for the most stylish skier/riders.
Please note	Cancellations will not be eligible for a refund. Entries will close once the max of 80 competitors is reached. Entry forms must be signed by a parent or guardian if the competitor is a minor. All competitors must read and sign a waiver on the day of the event. A valid insurance policy is required. Helmets are compulsory. (Rentals available on the day) Event schedule, format and judging rules may change according to weather and snow conditions.
Contact	0136 23 0103