Saas Fee RIDE 09 - 18th JULY

This summer will once again see many of Europe's top freeskiers compete in the Allalin Snow Park on the Saas-Fee glacier at the Saas-Fee Ride 09. Last year's event was seen across the globe with a 26 minute TV programme showcasing just how good summer glacier skiing can be. It has just clocked up over 500 hours of television airtime and has given the 50+ athletes at the comp some much deserved publicity.



On the day you can expect to see International and National team riders, aspiring pro's and many people from the freestyle skiing community getting involved to make it a day to remember. You can check out the latest event schedule here.

Saas-Fee is the perfect location for the comp due to the north facing glacier, which keeps the snow in great condition and the safety standards high. For everything to do in Saas-Fee check out www.saas-fee.ch.

TEAM MANAGER + RIDER INFORMATION
This year's main discipline is Big Air. There will also be a Rail Jam session for athletes to show their style for the TV crews. All of the event details can be seen by clicking here.

To submit an entry please save the PDF or Word Document from the COMPETITION page of the website and email it to events@ridefreesport.com . You can also print and send it to Ride Freesport, Hotel Dom, 3906 Saas-Fee, Switzerland. The final start list will be made on the 16th July and displayed on the competition page of the website.

Most athletes will have the opportunity to appear in the 26 minute TV programme that will gain over 500 hours of television airtime across the globe. Athletes will also have access to the photography taken of themselves featured in the results pages of the website.


FREESKI CAMPS IN SAAS-FEE

The British Freeski Camps 2009, in association with Freeski Britain, are running from the 11th July to 8th August in Saas Fee. The camps will be focused on bringing the British freeskiing community closer together and building a basis for training riders to become top level New School, Mogul and Big Mountain competitors. For more info check out www.britishfreeskicamps.com. This years camps will also be supporting British Team World Cup freestyle athletes and helping them to prepare for Half Pipe and Mogul competitions in Winter 2009/10.


PLACES TO BE IN SAAS-FEE

Saas-Fee is famous for being car free and having the best snowpark conditions for summer riding in Europe. Official event partner and long term supporter of Ride Freesport events, the Unique Hotel Dom and Popcorn Shop + Bar is a location where you will find many of the athletes from the event either staying in, hanging in the Living Room Bar or partying in Popcorn Bar. The location also has the Popcorn and P2 Shop.
- Summer Special Offers from Unique Hotel Dom: Book 4 nights pay 3 www.uniquedom.com
- Summer Special Popcorn Bar: Every Wednesday Riders Night, with DJ's and 1/2 on drinks www.popcorn.ch