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X-GAMES 2009, ASPEN (COLORADO) – 22 TO 25 JANUARY – THE TEAM ROXY IS READY

The station at Aspen in Colorado is all set to host the 13th winter X-Games between 22 and 25 January. Snowboarders Kjersti Buaas (Nor) and Torah Bright (Aus) and skiers Sarah Burke (Can) and Jessica Cummings (USA) will be looking to shine at the winter season's biggest boardsports meeting.

Following her 2nd place in last year's Superpipe, Torah Bright, after the Dew Tour Stop, will be competing in another major international competition of the season at the X-Games. Alongside her in the race for the title will be another Roxy Girl, Kjersti Buaas (Nor), at the biggest freestyle contest of the season. After finishing 2nd in halfpipe and 3rd in slopestyle, during the Burton European Open, Kjersti will be trying to win a podium place in Aspen. She will be lining up in the halfpipe and slopestyle events, whereas Torah will just be seeking to get back on the top of the podium as she placed 2 years ago.

The team's two snowboarders have differing styles. Whilst Kjersti is the style queen, Torah rides with impressive fluidity and she is the most technical rider of all the girls. All will be revealed at the end of January.

For the skiers, Sarah Burke (Can) is the one to beat, having performed brilliantly to win the Superpipe at the last two editions, following second place finishes in 2005 and 2006. She's an exceptional skier for an exceptional event. The girl from Whistler has perfect mastery of style and technique, performing big moves with superb fluidity. She is one of the rare freestylers able to pull off 900s (two and a half turns) above the coping. This year, she will be competing for the Superpipe event, and is also invited to take part in the new slopestyle event open to women. Another of the team's skiers, Jessica Cummings (USA), will also be taking part in the biggest boardsports meeting of the season. Having finished fourth last year, Jessica will be desperate to produce a perfect run this time around and finish on the Superpipe podium.

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Roxy Chicken Jam 2008: CONTEST IS CANCELLED !

Nature was stronger: the Roxy Chicken Jam 2008 has been cancelled. "Due to the heavy winds at the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Park, we can't hold the Roxy Chicken Jam this weekend", said Maritxu Darrigrand, Roxy Marketing Director. "It would have been to risky for the snowboarders to ride under these conditions."

After the qualifications on Friday, the finals had to be called off yesterday when the wind got stronger in the course of the day and were postponed until today.

Today though, the storm was too strong already in the morning – the safety of the riders was more important. "We are all disappointed that this important TTR event can't take place", Darrigrand said.

Riders like Torah Bright (AUS) or Kjersti Buaas- Oestgaard (NOR) had been at Kaprun the whole week before the event to prepare themselves for this 6-star competition at the perfectly arranged Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Park.

"But we had a very nice evening yesterday at the X-mas masked party at the castle Kaprun", Darrigrand added. "And now we all look forward to the next Roxy Chicken Jam in the USA in March!"

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Roxy Chicken Jam 2008 : Qualification results

The world's best female riders defied the snowy roads and rocked up for the 6Star Swatch TTR Roxy Chicken Jam Qualification on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. Eight riders qualified with skilled runs and stylish tricks. Tomorrow they will compete against the invited elite riders and we are guaranteed to see an awesome showdown as they battle it out. Although the weather gods didn't want to come to the party, the riders were still able to make the most of the snowy and overcast conditions. The course was specifically shaped for the occasion and consisted of a 12m step up jump, followed by a choice of three lines consisting of a variety of kickers, boxes, rails and a wall ride. This fun park set up allowed all the girls to throw down some banging runs, however, it was Thea Stenshagen (NOR) who was the standout of the day.

Stenshagen tore the course apart and qualified first with her run, which included a Cab 5, followed by stylish Nose and Indy grabs, finished off with a 50/50 to Wallride. "The practice went really good but then I kind of messed up, tomorrow I'll land everything", she said. Charlotte Van Gils (NED) was also on fire, pulling off a run which included a Frontside 360 to Backside 360 and she attempted several crowd pleasing Backside Rodeos, locking her into second place. Rounding out the top 3 was Aimee Fuller (GBR) who stomped a Backside 360 Tailgrab to Bs 360 and ended with a nice Wallride. All eyes will be on Roxy Mellow Park tomorrow from 11.00am, as the top riders get ready to show us what female shredding is all about and the first 6Star Title is handed
out.

The girls will all be chasing after the 1000 ranking points and the $30 000 prize purse, so the competition is bound to be fierce. Be sure to log on to www.ttrworldtour.com tomorrow when the winner of 6Star Roxy Chicken Jam will be announced and all the updated rankings, videos and news will be ready for your viewing pleasure.

Riders who qualified for the finals tomorrow:
1. Thea Stenshagen (NOR)
2. Charlotte Van Gills (NED)
3. Aimee Fuller (GBR)
4. Stephanie Hamann (GER)
5. Veronika Rajcsanyl (GER)
6. Julia Baumgartner (AUT)
7. Diana Sadlowski (POL)
8. Vera Janssen (GER)

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Roxy Chicken Jam 2008: Ready, set, go!

The countdown for the Roxy Chicken Jam 2008 is on! Two weeks before the world’s biggest snowboard event for girls only will kick off, many stars have confirmed their participation: with Cheryl Maas (NED), Torah Bright (AUS), Kjersti Buaas Oestgaard (NOR), Jamie Anderson (USA) and Claudia Fliri (AUT), the best slopestylers in the world will enter the 6th Roxy Chicken Jam Europe from December 12 to 14, 2008. At the Glacier Park on Kitzsteinhorn at Kaprun, Austria, they will fight for the US$ 50,000 prize-money as well as vital points for the Swatch Ticket To Ride (TTR) Women’s World Snowboard Tour. The snowboard fest will find its suitable conclusion with the X-Mas masked ball at the Castle Kaprun.

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The Roxy Pro Hawaii Situation: Trialists Announced!

A lot of things are on the line this year at the 2008 Roxy Pro Hawaii...The prize purse has now raised to $85k and there is an excellent chance that Sofia Mulanovich will be crowned 2008 ASP World Champion. She is a former Triple Crown Champ, was the 2004 World Champion, won the Roxy Pro Hawaii last year, and is currently ranked number 1 on the ASP Women's World Tour.

Last year Hawaiian local Coco Ho won the trials to get into the Roxy Pro as a wildcard and then went on to beat Stephanie Gilmore in her first round. The question this year is: will Coco be able to win the trails again at her home break or will she be beat out by Roxy up-and-comer Sally Fitzgibbons. Sally has won the Women's World Qualifying Series this year and is one tough competitor...

The 2008 Roxy Pro Hawaii trialists are below...

Laura Enever (ISA winner)
Sally Fitzgibbons
Bruna Schmitz
Coco Ho
Carissa Moore
Lee Ann Curren

1st Alternate: Bethany Hamilton
2nd Alternate: Rochelle Ballard

A lot of things are on the line this year at the 2008 Roxy Pro Hawaii...The prize purse has now raised to $85k and there is an excellent chance that Sofia Mulanovich will be crowned 2008 ASP World Champion. She is a former Triple Crown Champ, was the 2004 World Champion, won the Roxy Pro Hawaii last year, and is currently ranked number 1 on the ASP Women's World Tour.

Last year Hawaiian local Coco Ho won the trials to get into the Roxy Pro as a wildcard and then went on to beat Stephanie Gilmore in her first round. The question this year is: will Coco be able to win the trails again at her home break or will she be beat out by Roxy up-and-comer Sally Fitzgibbons. Sally has won the Women's World Qualifying Series this year and is one tough competitor...

The 2008 Roxy Pro Hawaii trialists are below...

Laura Enever (ISA winner)
Sally Fitzgibbons
Bruna Schmitz
Coco Ho
Carissa Moore
Lee Ann Curren

1st Alternate: Bethany Hamilton
2nd Alternate: Rochelle Ballard

A lot of things are on the line this year at the 2008 Roxy Pro Hawaii...The prize purse has now raised to $85k and there is an excellent chance that Sofia Mulanovich will be crowned 2008 ASP World Champion. She is a former Triple Crown Champ, was the 2004 World Champion, won the Roxy Pro Hawaii last year, and is currently ranked number 1 on the ASP Women's World Tour.

Last year Hawaiian local Coco Ho won the trials to get into the Roxy Pro as a wildcard and then went on to beat Stephanie Gilmore in her first round. The question this year is: will Coco be able to win the trails again at her home break or will she be beat out by Roxy up-and-comer Sally Fitzgibbons. Sally has won the Women's World Qualifying Series this year and is one tough competitor...

The 2008 Roxy Pro Hawaii trialists are below...

Laura Enever (ISA winner)
Sally Fitzgibbons
Bruna Schmitz
Coco Ho
Carissa Moore
Lee Ann Curren

1st Alternate: Bethany Hamilton
2nd Alternate: Rochelle Ballard