Ultimate freestyle skills to be on display this Saturday

Ultimate freestyle skills to be on display this Saturday at Turoa’s Terrain Park
Unmissable event for lovers of extreme snow sports

Turoa’s Terrain Park will host an action-packed 2016 Slopestyle competition this Saturday, 20 August. The competition, which gives skiers and snowboarders the chance to showcase the ultimate in freestyle tricks, guarantees a fun day out for extreme sports fans.

The event starts at 11am, with qualifier and final runs for eight categories, including Under 16, Open Men’s and Open Women’s ski and snowboard events.

Bryan Cleaver, Turoa Event Coordinator, RAL says Slopestyle is a must for freestylers who love to push their skills.

“Our Turoa Terrain park will transform into a stage where athletes throw down to impress.

“We’re setting up a combination of jumps, boxes and rails to offer an endless variety of lines.

“Points are scored for overall impression including variety, style, execution, difficulty and amplitude. We’re excited to see the athletes push their skills,” says Cleaver.

Competitors can register on the day from 8am – 10am at the Alpine Café, Turoa Ski field.

Visit www.MtRuapehu.com or the Facebook page for more information on 2016 Turoa Slopestyle (entry is $30 with a $20 bib deposit).

Subaru Top Weekend is also on this weekend where the top 200 carparks at Turoa Ski Field are reserved for Subaru drivers of any model Subaru on a first-come, first-served basis.

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