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06.09.2006 | Innsbruck, Austria
Burton and Laax are gearing up for the 2007 European
Open
photo :: risto matilla
at the 2006 european open / marcel lämmerhirt
The Burton European Open, the second event in this
year’s Burton Global Open Series presented
by Motorola, will take place in Laax, Switzerland
from January 20-27, 2007.
The highlight of the European snowboard competition
scene, the Burton European Open is the only event
on the continent open to all riders, drawing more
than 500 riders to compete in halfpipe and slopestyle
disciplines. The BEO unites kids, up-and-coming
rookies and the world’s best riders in a week-long
event that kicks off with the Junior competitions
on January 20 & 21 where young riders 16-years-old
and under will have the chance to impress the crowds
and judges with their skills. Later in the week,
women and men will battle for equal prize money
of over $125,000 US Dollars total. Outstanding athletes
like Terje Haakonsen, Nicolas Müller, Andy
Finch, Antti Autti, Mathieu Crepel, Kelly Clark,
Natasza Zurek and Cheryl Maas have all competed
in past European Open events, and many of them will
return this year.
Young riders like Sina Candrian or Daniel Friberg
broke into the snowboard contest scene at the BEO
where they showcased their amazing skills and secured
future sponsorships. Juuso Laivisto also got his
big break at the Burton European Open when he won
the Junior competitions two years ago. In addition
to watching some of the best competitive snowboarding
in the world, BEO crowds can plan on enjoying excellent
evening events at Laax, including live concerts.
The BEO is part of Burton Global Open Series (BGOS),
which includes five competitions in five countries
around the world. New for this season is the Burton
Global Open Series ranking system, which awards
points to riders based on their ranking in halfpipe
and slopestyle disciplines at any of the scheduled
BGOS events. Check out www.opensnowboarding.com.
The BEO is also a 6-star TTR Event (Ticket to Ride
World Snowboard Tour) and will be one of the key
European events for all top riders out there to
secure their points for the final TTR Ranking and
eventually being crowned as the new TTR Champion
at the end of the season.
Check out www.ttrworldtour.com
:: source : step-on press
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