BURTON SNOWBOARDS
- 2007 Australian Open -


It’s back!
The Garnier Fructis Australian Open presented by Burton Snowboards!
Bigger, better and bolder.

The Garnier Fructis Australian Open will set the standard for snowboarding events in Australia. Showcasing the very best of local and international athletes across two disciplines over 5 days at Perisher Blue.

Be part of the action, and come up to Perisher Blue 21st – 26th August and check out the best junior, local and international snowboarders!

Keep checking out the site for up to date information on the Open, the contestants and the schedules!

For further information, please contact:
director@oz-opensnowboarding.com

Fax +61 2 9935 9099

Burton World Tour

Listed is the daily schedule information for your records, along with a contact list for event staff should you have any questions or concerns whilst at Perisher.

Event Times:

TUES 21st
8am - 4pm Race Office/Accreditation @ Ski Tube Terminal
8am - 12.30pm HP Training for Women & Men
12.30pm Pipe also Open to General Public
3.30pm Registration Deadline Halfpipe Women & Men
4.00pm- 4.30pm Riders Meeting @ Kids Lounge Room in Ski Tube Terminal

WED 22nd
Halfpipe
8am - 8.45am HP Training Men
8.50am - 9am Pipe Maintenance
9am - 10.15am HP Pre-Qualification Men (1 Heat, Full Judging Panel)
10.15am - 10.30am Results posted/announced

10.30am - 11.30am HP Training Semi-Finalists Men only
11.30am - 12.30pm HP Training Semi-Finalists Women only

Slopestyle
10.30am - 12pm SS Training Women
12pm - 2pm SS Training Men
3.30pm Registration Deadline Slopestyle Women & Men
4pm- 4.30pm Riders Meeting @ Kids Lounge Room in Ski Tube Terminal

9pm till late LOST IN LINE and THE CHUNKS, plus DJ The Rascal @ The Lake Jindabyne Hotel

THURS 23rd
Halfpipe
8am 8.45am HP Training Men
11.30am - 12.15pm HP Training Women
*Note pipe open all day to general public

Slopestyle
8am- 9.30am SS Training Women & Men
9.40am - 9.50am Course Maintenance
9.50am - 12.20pm SS Pre-Qualification Men (2 Heats of 30 Men)
12.20pm Results posted/anounced

12.30pm - 1.30pm SS Training Semi-Finalists Men only
1.30pm- 2.30pm SS Training Semi-Finalists Women only

4pm- 4.30pm Riders Meeting @ Kids Lounge Room in Ski Tube Terminal

4.45pm 5.55pm Burton International Team appearance
First Tracks - Nuggets Crossing Jindabyne
*Autograph & Photo session

FRIDAY 24TH
Halfpipe Junior Jam
8am - 8.45am Boys & Girls practice
8.50am - 9am Pipe Maintenance
9am - 9.50am Girls Finals Run 1
9.50am - 10.20am Boys Finals Run 1
10.20am- 10.40am Girls Finals Run 2
10.40am - 11.10am Boys Finals Run 2
11.30am Prize & Trophy presentation to Boys & Girls
FRIDAY 24TH continued
Halfpipe
10.30am- 12.30pm HP Training Women & Men

Slopestyle
8am- 9am SS Training Women & Men
9am - 9.10am Course Maintenance
9.15am - 10.05am SS Semi-Finals Women (21 Athletes)
(Top 5 from Quals & 16 Invited) Top 8 advance to the Finals
10.05am - 10.35am SS Training Men
10.35am - 12.05pm SS Semi-Finals Men (42 Athletes)
(Top 10 from Quals & 32 Invited) Top 16 advance to Finals)
12.05pm- 12.35pm SS Training Women & Men
12.35pm - 2.05pm SS Finals Women & Men (16 Men, 8 Women, 3 Runs, Best counts)
2.15pm - 2.30pm Trophy presentation & Novelty chq's
3.15pm - 3.45pm Riders Meeting @ Kids Lounge Room in Ski Tube Terminal

3pmish Garnier Fructis Big Air Event

8pm - till late Corona Burton Fiesta @ Banjo's, Jindabyne
Sydney DJs Aaron A Church & Timmy Trumpet headline

SATURDAY 25TH
Halfpipe
8am - 8.45am HP Training Women & Men
8.50am- 9am Pipe Maintenance
9am - 10.15am HP Semi-Finals Women (21 Athletes)
(Top 5 from Quals & 16 Invited) Top 8 advance to the Finals
10.15am - 11am HP Training Men
11am - 11.10am Pipe Maintenance
11.15am - 12.45pm HP Semi-Finals Men (42 Athletes)
(Top 10 from Quals & 32 Invited) Top 16 advance to Finals)
12.45pm - 1.15pm HP Training Women & Men
1.30pm - 3.30pm HP Finals Women & Men (16 Men, 8 Women, 3 Runs, Best counts)
3.45pm - 4.15pm Trophy presentation & Novelty Chq's
4.15pm - 4.30pm Autographs/media
4.30pm - 6pm Prize money information/ capture of bank details for winners in Race Office

8pm Garnier Fructis Australian Open wrap up Party
Trevor Andrews performing @ Banjo's

SUNDAY 26TH
Weather Day


Don't Forget: Helmets are a mandatory at Perisher

Contact list:
For any questions relating to the event:

Event team
Liam Griffin Burton US +1 802 660 3266
Sasha Ryzy ESA 0412 727 423
Mandi Balbi ESA 0409 997 053

Misc
Jindabyne taxi 131 008 or 6456 2644
Emergency
Fire/Police/Ambulance 000


Registration

FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S HALFPIPE AND SLOPESTYLE:
This year anyone that wants to enter the Men's and Women's
Pre-Qualifiers at the Australian Open has to register online for the lottery. Registration will be open until to August 20, 2007 5:00 PM (AUS Time).


(If we receive more registrations per format than pre-qualification spots are available, we will determine the riders who will get a spot with a random draw.)


On or before August 21, you will be notified VIA EMAIL (and only email) if your registration has been successful and that your entry for the Austrailian Open Halfpipe and/or Slopestyle Pre-Qualifiers is confirmed. At that time, your c-card will be charged immediately for the applicable registration fee.


FOR BOY’S AND GIRL’S HALFPIPE:
For Boy’s and Girl’s 13 and under only. Registration will be first come first served. Registration will stay open until all available spots are filled, at which point a wait list will be created.

 

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