Registration for The North Face Freeski Open of NZ Closes Midnight Tonight NZ Time!
Top Athletes from around the World on Invite List
With less than 24 hours left to register for The North Face Freeski Open of New Zealand, Slopestyle and Halfpipe spots are almost filled. The deadline for registration is Midnight, Monday, 1 August. Those planning to compete in the Big Mountain qualifiers will need to register by 15 August, remembering that registration is on a first come, first served basis and nearly always fills up before the deadline.
There has been some confusion over whether there are still spots available for the freestyle and slopestyle days, however there ARE still spots so get in quick!
Year over year the top riders from around the world attend this event and this year is no different. Invited riders so far to confirm include:
AJ Kemppainen (FIN)
Alex Schlopy (USA)
Anais Caradeux (FRA)
Anna Segal (AUS)
B Devine (USA)
Byron Wells (NZL)
Charlie Timmins (AUS)
Emma Dahlström (SWE)
Fraser McDougal (NZL)
Harry Pettit (NZL)
Janina Kuzma (NZL)
Kim Lamarre (CAN)
Jean-François Houle (CAN)
Markus Eder (ITA)
Joss Christensen (USA)
Jossi Wells (NZL)
Sam Smoothy (NZL)
Taylor Seaton (USA)
Virginie Faivre (SUI)
Registration is $100 for one discipline, $180 for two or $250 for all three (including Big Mountain). To register, click here.
Note: After registering all competitors will have a "wait list" status before receiving their confirmation via email. Registrant's cards will not be charged until they are confirmed for the competition although a billing reference will be made on your credit card.
This year's slopestyle and halfpipe events will be held at Snow Park.
Establishing itself as the biggest event of its kind in the southern hemisphere and attracting athletes from across the globe, The North Face Freeski Open of New Zealand, presented by Volkl, is recognised on the international freeski World Tour alongside the world's biggest freeski events.
Entrants will battle through qualifiers for a spot in the finals and their share of the $18,000 purse.
The North Face Freeski Open, Slopestyle and Halfpipe schedule:
1 September - Slopestyle
2 September - Slopestyle
3 September - Halfpipe
Those seeking more information about the event can log on to The North Face Freeski Open official website www.nzfreeskiopen.com or can find the event on facebook. www.facebook.com/TNF.Freeski.Open
