EVENT INFORMATION Name 14th TOYOTA BIG AIR Location Makomanai Sekisuiheim Stadium Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Date/Time Sat. February 27, 2010 Open: 14:00 ~ 16:30 (Sun. February 28, 2010 if postponed due to bad weather) Discipline Straight Jump
Prize
Total Prize Pool: 10,000,000 Yen TOYOTA BIG AIR Prize: LAND CRUISER PRADO
The Toyota Big Air has been running since 1997 and is now one of the most prestigious snowboarding events on the world snowboard calendar. Every year some of the world’s best snowboarders come to Japan to compete for the title of King of Air. The ranks of previous winners include Shaun White, Nicolas Muller and Antti Autti. Whilst international snowboarders dominate the top rankings there have been strong showings from local Japanese riders like Masatake Yamamoto. Japanese and international tourists join together in the main stadium, eyes focused on the giant straight jump towering over them. Live music pumping from the giant speakers clashes with the voices of the announcers, both drowned out by the screams of the crowds as riders fly from the jump. Flood lights glaring down and big screen TVs showing all the action live. When you combine the best riders in the world with a rock concert style atmosphere you have an amazing spectacle worth seeing. The main event is the jump competition with 16 riders competing for the title. 8 top international snowboarders are invited to compete against 8 of Japan’s best riders for 10,000,000 yen and a Toyota Landcruiser Prado.
SKIJAPAN.COM TOUR SkiJapan.com runs a tour to the Toyota Big Air every year. Seats on the tour are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made by approaching the staff at the SkiJapan.com main office, at the Alpen Ridge reception for guests of Alpen Ridge or by calling our office on 0136 22 4611. Price : When : Meeting Point : Includes :
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¥8,500 Saturday, February 27, 2010 SkiJapan.com main office at 1:30pm Return transport to Sapporo, SkiJapan.com guide, Entry to the event
Schedule: 1:30pm: Meet at SkiJapan.com Main Office 2:00pm: Depart for Sapporo 4:00pm: Arrive at main stadium 4:30pm: Jump Event starts 8:30pm: Winner Presentation 9:00pm: Get on bus for trip back to Niseko 11:30pm: Arrive back at SkiJapan.com Main Office
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