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The Burton Open comes down under

By downunder@mount... on July 26, 2007

Australia's Perisher Blue is home to the Garnier Fructis Australian Open 2007 Snowboard Championships presented by Burton. A forerunner on the Burton Open Global Ticket to Ride series, the event is second on the 07/08 series and the third four star event on the tour.

Big names on the pro circuit have signed up for the event already. Danny Kass, Mason Aguirre, Kazuhiro Kokubu, Russell Holt, Kelly Clark and Torah Bright are all confirmed for the Slopestyle and Superpipe.

Riders will compete on Front Valley with Open Slopestye, Junior Superpipe and Open Superpipe from Tuesday August 21 to Saturday August 25. Spectators will also be entertained with an invitation Big Air event.

Competitors on the tour receive a ranking based on their results at participating competitions. The World Champion TTR is named at the US Open at the end of the 07/08 series.

For more information and updates on confirmed riders visit the Perisher Blue website www.perisherblue.com.au

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