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 The Billabong Pro Junior snowboarding contest, (February 2-3)- is back for its third year in Canada. This year's event will be at Canada Olympic Park, February 2-3, 2007. The event will determine who the best junior snowboarder is, with this event being a unique opportunity for young talents to develop their pro career and enter the elite of snowboarding. The Billabong Junior Pro this year will be open to both men and women to compete. We will invite 42 of the best pro and amateur male snowboarders to compete with 8 local qualifiers, as well as 12 women in their own respective category. Riders will compete with the top finisher from the slope style event going on to compete in the Billabong World Junior Pro which will take place in Europe the second week of March, 2007. The top finisher from the Canadian event will have their flights and accommodation provided by Billabong. In addition to the Billabong World Junior Pro title, the "Tristan Picot Memorial" will be a perpetual trophy awarded to the most promising competitor of the event, in honor of Tristan's memory. The winner will receive media opportunities such as a photo shoot with a professional photographer, and a profile in selected press. The Billabong Junior Pro will be a slope style event that will be run in two first round heats. Top 16 riders will make the finals. The Billabong Junior
Pro will also feature a night time Jib Jam event. This event will be open
to all slope style competitors, which will take place the evening of February
3rd. The event will run in two separate heats, with the top riders from
each heat advancing to compete in a final showdown. The event will have
a winner take all best rail trick format for the finals. Date: Canada Olympic Park (COP), Calgary, AB Feb. 2-3, 2007 Entry Deadline: Prize Money: $10,000
CDN per event Selection Process: A panel will look at all completed registration forms. Competitors will be chosen on a variety of qualifications including former results, video parts, and overall skill level. Selection date: Waiver: All selected riders will be contacted once selected and be given access to a liability waiver that MUST be signed by parent/guardian in order to compete
We thank everyone for applying to participate in the 2007 Billabong Jr Pro snowboard contest. We apologize, but there will be NO womens event this year. Please note that all chosen riders will be personally contacted in regards to further registration information including hotel options, waivers, contest schedule and personal bios. 1. Jed Anderson
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