Monday, March 22, 2010

2010 SPRINT US FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND
AT SQUAW VALLEY USA
March 26 - March 28, 2010
[Squaw Valley USA] March 21, 2010 - The nation’s top mogul, halfpipe and aerial skiers, many of whom competed in the Vancouver Olympics, will have crowds transfixed as they show off their outrageous gravity-defying tricks at the 2010 Sprint US Freestyle Championships at Squaw Valley USA. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to watch the best U.S. freestyle skiers in action and revel in off-hill entertainment into the night. The event is hosted by Squaw Valley (site of the 1960 Winter Olympics) and legendary 1998 Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Mogul Ski Champ Jonny Moseley.

Olympians competing in the 2010 Sprint US Freestyle Championships include Hannah Kearney (Gold in Moguls), Shannon Bahrke (Bronze in Moguls), Bryon Wilson (Bronze in Moguls) and Jeret "Speedy" Peterson (Silver in Aerials).

Press passes will be available in The Village at Squaw Valley - Lobby (Palisades Room A), 1985 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146.

Media Contacts: J.C. Fat (FatJams@aol.com); Julia Stanley (jlstanley@surewest.net); Nat Schirman (nat@ovfreestyle.com); Amelia Richmond (arichmond@squaw.com)


2010 Spring US Freestyle Championships Schedule:

Friday, March 26 ~ Men's and Women's Moguls Finals
Opening Ceremonies 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Village at Squaw Valley

Friday Night Entertainment
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at 22 Bistro & Bar at Squaw Village
Fans are invited to eat, drink and mingle with competitors and freestyle skiing greats.
Ski legends Moseley, Brad Holmes and JT Holmes will serve as guest bartenders.

Saturday, March 27 ~ Men's and Women's Aerials & Skier Halfpipe Finals
Skiing & Riding! 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Squaw Valley USA
Breakfast 7:00 am - 9:00 am Resort at Squaw Creek
U.S. Ski Team Sample Village 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley
Women's & Men’s Aerial Finals 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Rivera Park
*Awards immediately following Riviera Park
Women's & Men’s Halfpipe Qualifications 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Riviera Park
Women's & Men’s Halfpipe Finals 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Riviera Park
*Awards immediately following

Saturday Night Entertainment
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the DJ Pool Party High Camp Lagoon and Spa
Athletes will be signing posters poolside from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monster Energy hosts a Rail Jam at High Camp
8:00 pm Hatchett Brothers 80's Metal Bash at OVL

Sunday, March 28 ~ Men's and Women's Dual Moguls Finals, Departures
Skiing & Riding! 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Squaw Valley USA
Breakfast 7:00 am – 9:00 am Resort at Squaw Creek
U.S. Ski Team Sample Village 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley
Women's Dual Moguls Qualifications 10:15 am - 11:15 am Red Dog Face
Men’s Dual Moguls Qualifications 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Red Dog Face
Women's & Men’s Dual Moguls Finals 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Red Dog Face
*Flower Ceremony immediately following
Awards 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Village at Squaw Valley

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