GRAND PRIX First stop: Copper Mountain

DATE: December 10-12, 2009


For the second straight year Copper Mountain, which is known as one of the top resorts for snowboarding in the U.S., will play host to the first stop of the Grand Prix Dec. 11-12. Copper, which is at the epicenter of snowboarding development with variable terrain and more than 19,000 sq ft of park and pipe progression tools in the new Woodward at Copper Barn, has a longstanding history with the Grand Prix tour, having hosted events in 1998 and 1999.

"I'm really excited to have the Grand Prix at Copper once again because I personally love having my family and friends close, as well as having the support of my home mountain," Copper local Clair Bidez said. "I know that Copper is really going to put their all into making the Grand Prix a great event."

Copper Mountain, which lies a convenient 75 miles from the Denver area, is known for traditionally having the first superpipe open in the U.S. and continually providing the best conditions for riders to compete in. Another great feature of Coppers superpipe is the location - it will provide a very entertaining and intimate experience for spectators because it is located just steps away from the Village at Copper and Burning Stones Plaza.

Look for the action in Copper to continue when the sun goes down as the mountain hosts a Paul Mitchell Progression Session under the lights.

"Copper delivered an outstanding Grand Prix for us last year with an amazing pipe. It brings an incredible snowmaking capacity, and an ability and commitment to build an early season pipe," said USSA Vice President of Events Calum Clark. "This year Copper has committed to having a 22-foot pipe, which pushes the envelope even further. We will have an Olympic quality pipe ready for competition in early December."

Thursday, December 10, 2009

10:30 am - 11:30 am Women's Heat # 1 Qualifiers
Located at the Main Vein

11:45 am - 12:45 pm Women's Heat # 2 Qualifiers
Located at the Main Vein

Friday, December 11, 2009

9:00 am - 10:30 am Men's Heat # 1 Qualifiers
Located at the Main Vein

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Men's Heat # 2 Qualifiers
Located at the Main Vein

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Men's Heat # 3 Qualifiers
Located at the Main Vein

Saturday, December 12, 2009

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Half Pipe Finals
Located at the Main Vein
Awares will be distributed immediately after competition

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Xbox Junior Jam
Located at Copper Plaza

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Paul Mitchell Progression Session
Awards will be distrubted immediately after competition