Jan. 27, 2006
 
Snowshoe Mountain to Host Inaugural Scion West Virginia Open
 
By HNN Staff
 
Snowshoe, WV (HNN) – Snowshoe will host the SCION West Virginia Open the weekend of January 27 – 29, 2006. Skiers and snowboarders throughout the region are invited to compete for the title of West Virginia State Champion. Cash prizes totaling over $5,000 will be awarded to the winners in each of three events including slopestyle, rail and boarder/skier cross competitions.
 
There is a lot to do and see at Snowshoe Mountain during the weekend for those who aren't competing as well. SCION will be featuring their vehicles Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. atop the Ballhooter lift and in the Village at Snowshoe. With the purchase of one lift ticket, SCION owners can receive a second lift ticket for free by showing their SCION key at any on-mountain sales location.
 
Saturday's events will include a slopestyle competition from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Spruce Glades Terrain Park and a rail competition from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Skidder slope. Competitors can register Saturday morning at Full Tilt in the Village for a small fee. The slopestyle registration is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the rail registration is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 
The SCION After Party will be in the Big Top from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday night and will feature musical guest Veruca Salt. The winners from the day's events will be recognized and awarded at 9 p.m. The evening's activities are open to the public and free of charge.
 
Sunday's boarder/skier cross events will take place at Silver Creek from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Slaymaker and Spur slopes. Competitors can register Sunday morning at the yurt on the Mountaineer slope.
 
The 2006 SCION West Virginia Open Awards Presentation will be in the Big Top on Sunday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. Prizes will be presented to the winners of the day's events as well as the overall weekend champion.
 
Sunday will also be the second of four of Snowshoe's West Virginia Youth Ski Free Days and Battle of the Bands competitions. West Virginia residents 18 years of age and under can ski for free, receive 50% off rentals and 50% off lessons with proof of residency. The battle of the bands will rock the Big Top Sunday evening in conjunction with the SCION West Virginia Open Awards Presentation. The bands will be competing for a $100 cash prize and a spot in the finals on Sunday, March 12 where they will be competing for $500.
 
For more information about this or any other of this season's events contact Jason Scotchie, Event Operations Manager, at 304-572-5879 or by e-mail at jscotchie@snowshoemtn.com. For more information on Snowshoe Mountain's specials, up-to-date slope conditions and weather information go to www.snowshoemtn.com or call toll free 1-877-441-4FUN.
 
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Scion West Virginia Open Schedule of Events
 
Friday, January 27
 
8:30am - 5pm: Scion Venue Open at the top of the Ballhooter Lift. Scion vehicles will be on display, Scion giveaways and more.
 
12pm: Scion Premier Parking Lot (lot in between Seneca / Expedition and Shavers Center) will be open to all Scion vehicle owners.
 
Saturday, January 28
 
7:30am - 5pm: Scion Premier Parking Lot (lot in between Seneca / Expedition and Shavers Center) will be open to all Scion vehicle owners.
 
8am - 10am: Slopestyle registration at Full Tilt. Registration is $25 per person and categories include men's ski, men's snowboard, women's ski and women's snowboard.
 
8am - 12pm: Village Rail Registration at Full Tilt. Registration is $25 per person, per event. Categories include men's ski, men's snowboard, women's ski and women's snowboard.
 
8:30am - 5pm: Scion Venue Open at the top of the Ballhooter Lift. Scion vehicles will be on display, Scion giveaways and more.
 
10:30am - 2:30pm: Slopestyle Competition on Spruce Glades.
 
4pm - 5pm: Rail Jam Practice. Rail Jam will be on Skidder Slope, adjacent to the Shavers Centre.
 
5pm - 7pm: Rail Jam Competition.
 
7:30pm - 11pm: Scion After Party in the Big Top. Free concert with live entertainment from Veruca Salt. Awards presentation for Slopestyle and Rail Jam to take place at approximately 9pm. Please note: the Big Top will be closing at approximately 4pm on Saturday to prepare for the concert. The doors will reopen at 7:30pm.
 
Sunday, January 29
 
7:30am - 5pm: Scion Premier Parking Lot (lot in between Seneca / Expedition and Shavers Center) will be open to all Scion vehicle owners.
 
8:30am - 5pm: Scion Venue Open at the top of the Ballhooter Lift. Scion vehicles will be on display, Scion giveaways and more.
 
10:30am - 12:30pm. Boarder / Skier Cross Registration at the Mountaineer Yurt. Registration is $25 per person, per event. Categories include men's ski, men's snowboard, women's ski and women's snowboard.
 
1:30pm - 3:30pm: Boarder / Skier Cross Competition on Slaymaker / Spur
 
4:30pm - 9pm: Battle of the Bands Competition in the Big Top
 
5:30pm: Awards presentation for Boarder / Skier Cross Competition in the Big Top.