It’s time to start stacking AFP points. The 2015-16 contest season kicks off next month with The North Face Freeskier Open NZ. Registration is now open for the slopestyle and pipe events, but don’t wait—there’s only 80 pipe slots and 100 slopestyle slots available. The excitement is going down from August 6 – 10 at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Even if you’re not competing, spectating is a great way to beat the heat. For the big mountain riders looking for a spot on the Freeride World Tour which is going down September 1 – 6, registration will be open soon.

For more information and schedule of events, see the press release provided below.

Press Release:

August 6 – Open training Slopestyle and Halfpipe.
August 7 – Slopestyle qualifiers
August 8 – Slopestyle finals
August 9 – Halfpipe qualifiers and finals
August 10– Weather day
September 1 – 6 – Big Mountain event

Registration is now open for The North Face® Freeski Open of New Zealand Slopestyle and Halfpipe. We are pleased to announce Silver level sanctioning from the Association of Freeskiing Professionals (AFP) for this year’s events. Competitors will once again have the opportunity to experience the world-class facilities of Cardrona Alpine Resort as the venue for the park and pipe competitions. The action gets underway on Friday 7 Saturday’s slopestyle finals come with the promise of a spectacular show with competitors given three runs to throw down their finest performances and impress the judges.

The excitement continues on Sunday 9 August with Halfpipe qualifiers and finals running back to back in one intense day of competition. Be prepared to see boundaries pushed as the world’s best

The Big Mountain competition is scheduled for 1 – 6 September and we look forward to seeing more jaw-dropping freeride action with The Remarkables ski field providing equally stunning terrain. Registration for the Big Mountain will be opening soon.

For further information and event registrations visit www.nzfreeskiopen.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TNF.Freeski.Open

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