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September 27, 2007
23rd ANNUAL WINTER PARK SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAP TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 12 –14 RAISING FUNDS FOR YOUTH SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAMS RUN BY WINTER PARK COMPETITION CENTER
Media Contacts:
Darcy Morse: (970) 726-1573
Jenn deBerge: (970) 726-1565
Event Offers Shoppers Deep Discounts on Equipment and Clothing
WINTER PARK, COLO., September 27, 2007 - Enticing winter enthusiasts to trade in and trade up, the Winter Park Competition Center is hosting the 23rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap Friday, Oct. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 14 at the base of Winter Park Resort in the West Portal Station. This annual event provides an easy venue for skiers, boarders, and outdoor enthusiasts to find bargains on a wide selection of new and used equipment as well as clothing for both children and adults. Proceeds from this event raises money for the youth ski and snowboard programs run by the Winter Park Competition Center.
"The Ski & Snowboard Swap is one of the primary fundraisers for the youth ski and snowboard programs run by the Winter Park Competition Center," notes Jon Nolting, director of the Winter Park Competition Center. "Shoppers can feel good that items purchased at the Ski and Snowboard Swap raise much needed funds for up and coming competitors."
Save on well known brands like Burton, TNF, Marmot, Rossignol and Salomon from well known Rocky Mountain region shops and vendors. The Early Bird sale kicks off on Friday, October 12, from 5 – 9 p.m. with an admission fee of $2 per person or $5 per family. Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday. Sale hours on Saturday are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon. The Winter Park Season Pass office will be open during Saturday's sale for shoppers to purchase or pick up their season pass.
The Winter Park Competition Center will host information sessions for new, prospective, and returning members on Saturday, Oct. 13 in the Upper Balcony House, located at the base of the resort. "This is a terrific opportunity to meet coaches; learn about the different ski and ride programs; find out about training and competitions; receive coach input before buying new equipment; register for programs and pick up your season pass," continued Nolting.
Times for Saturday's informational sessions follow:
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Alpine Racing Programs
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Snowboard Programs
12 p.m - 12:30 p.m. Adult Programs
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Freestyle & Freeride Programs
2 p.m. -3 p.m. Park Sharks and All Terrain Program
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Successful Sports Parenting presentation
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ski Tuning and Waxing Clinic
For more information on the 23rd Annual Winter Park Ski and Snowboard Swap, call the Winter Park Competition Center at (970) 726-1590 or visit www.wpcompcenter.com.
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