NLIS 7
March 22, 2002
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)


Marble Mountain hosting freestyle ski championships

Kevin Aylward, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, announced today that he is pleased with the success the Marble Mountain ski resort has had in hosting two high calibre events in the last two weeks.

"Marble Mountain is a world class ski facility which is evident in its success in hosting the 2002 Canadian Senior Freestyle Ski Championships this weekend and MuchMusic�s recent SnoJob 2002," said Minister Aylward. "These events provide exciting opportunities with economic benefits for Marble Mountain and local hotels, restaurants and other businesses. The Freestyle Ski Championships and SnoJob help bring important national and international exposure to Marble Mountain as well as highlighting the best that Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer."

The championships have attracted 125 of Canada�s top athletes with 21 from Canada�s 2002 Olympic Team including Canadian silver medallist Veronica Brenner and bronze medallist Deidra Dionne. Athletes are competing in the disciplines of dual moguls, single moguls, table top half pipe and aerials.

Marble Mountain�s success in hosting the 1999 Canada Winter Games and the 2001 Canadian Junior National Freestyle Ski Championships led to this year�s honour of hosting the 2002 Canadian Senior Freestyle Ski Championships, the last freestyle ski event this season. This is a part of Marble Mountain�s long term plan to host more freestyle events in the future and to attract internationally based events in particular the World Cup.

The 2002 Canadian Senior Freestyle Championship is executed under the direction of a volunteer board of directors consisting of 15 individuals representing various divisions including VIP services, transportation, security, grooming, ski patrol, and medical services. About 200 volunteers and 20 corporate sponsors are helping stage the high calibre, high performance event.

Media contact: Vanessa Colman-Sadd, Communications, (709) 729-0857.

2002 03 22         12:20 p.m.

 


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