Friday Night Fights 2012

Swiss Valley vs. Timber Ridge

Description

An annual rail jam series at Timber Ridge and Swiss Valley, the two most progressive ski areas in southwest Michigan. Midwest’s Best Skiers and Snowboarders will throw down their best tricks Friday nights at 6:30 in the evening in the terrain parks throughout the 2012 season. Prizes will be awarded in numerous categories including skiing, snowboarding, females, and overall one hill against the other! The Swiss Valley riders will attempt to win back the traveling trophy that Timber Ridge took home after last year’s final fight!

Dates & Times & Locations

Registration is from 5:00 pm to 6:25 pm before every event.

Rail Jam Sessions begin on the following Friday nights at 6:30 pm in the terrain parks

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1/13/12 Timber Ridge, cancelled

1/22/12 Swiss Valley

1/27/12 Timber Ridge

2/11/12 airZ n railZ  Timber Ridge

2/17/12 Timber Ridge

2/24/12 Swiss Valley

Registration Information

$30 entry fee covers all six rail jams, event T-shirt, and raffle drawing entry! The sooner, the better ‘cause it will still cost you $30 if you choose to wait until the 6^th Fight! See lift ticket windows for registration location. Lift tickets will be available to paying competitors that do not have a season pass at that Fight’s location for a discounted rate of  ½ off normal Friday night pricing. Competitors must be 18 years or older and fill out a registration form and a liability waiver from both hills. Competitors under 18 will need a parent’s signature to compete. More info can be found at either of the hill’s websites:

www.skiswissvalley.com               www.TimberRidgeSki.com

Prizes and awards

Prizes will be awarded along with medals for each category of competition. All athletes will automatically be included in a raffle, which will be held at Timber Ridge on the last night of competition. Athletes must be present to win small prizes—large prizes will be stored until the athlete can stop by in case they are unable to make the final jam. As you know, a totally cool Best in the Midwest Traveling Terrain Park Trophy will be awarded to the hill that averages the most points throughout the series!

Safety

Helmets must be worn at all times. This rail jam event is suited primarily for athletes with significant terrain park and rail sliding experience. Competitors may only have 1 or 2 rails from which to choose for their tricks. Event and ski area assumes no responsibility for who may or may not participate so use your best judgment!

Saturday 2/11/12  Slopestyle Event at Timber Ridge Ski Area is Open to the Public

 

Description

 
The Timber Ridge annual slopestyle competition for boarders and skiers has gotten an upgrade.  In addition to skier and snowboarder tricks on the snow in the Pumpkin and Timber Terrain parks, there will be music and prizes.  The events is Saturday, February 11, 2012. 

• Registration for participants is at the Resort's Ski Shop from 9AM to 11 AM on 2/11/12.
• Both parks open for practice until just before the event.
• Parks closed down to the public for skiing and snowboard during each round of competition.  But are open for viewing the event.
• Competitor meeting at Noon in the Timber Park.
• Heats begin immediately thereafter with Beginners in the Pumpkin Park and Pros in the Timber Park.
• Finals under the lights.
• Awards and prizes 1/2 hour after event ends in the Timber Park, weather permitting.

Registration Information for Participants
$30 entry fee covers event registration, t-shirt and raffle drawing entry.  See registration desk for $10 lift ticket deals.  Competitors must be 18 years or older and fill out a registration form and a liability waiver.  Competitors under 18 will need a parents signature to compete.  More info can be found at: www.timberridgeski.com

Rules and Format
Prelims will consist of 2 judged runs through the Timber Park for Pros and 2 judged runs through the Pumpkin Park for Beginners.  Both runs will count and will be averaged.  Beginners will be awarded based on their standing at this point, but the top 8 Pros and Ladies will have the opportunity to qualify for single-elimination head-to-head competition in the Timber Park, which will be held to determine the top 4 places in Pro Skier, Pro Boarder, and Ladies classes.

Prizes and awards
Prizes will be awarded along with medals for each category of competition.  All athletes will automatically be included in a raffle to be conducted during awards at the Hitchin’ Post.  Awards categories include Beginner Skier, Beginner Boarder, Pro Skier, Pro Snowboarder, and Ladies.

Safety
Helmets must be worn at all times.  This event is suited primarily for athletes with significant terrain park and rail sliding experience.  Event and ski area assumes no responsibility for who may or may not participate so use your best judgment.

 For more information, please all 269-694-9449 or click http://www.timberridgeski.com

Contact: Joan Bailey
269-694-9449 ext 4
Physical Address: 07500 23 1/2 Street, Gobles, Michigan 49055
Web Address:  www.TimberRidgeSki.com
Business Office Phone: 269.694.9449, 800.253.2928