Orange AIM heads for UK venues

17th May 2006, by Chris Gill

The Orange AIM Series is heading for the UK to continue its circuit of events for 2006.

The British Snowboard and Free Ski Championship will head for three indoor snow-domes and three dry-slope locations to complete its 2006 circuit.

Since it began in 2002, the Orange AIM Series has tried to promote the sports, encourage participation and provide the foundation needed to take enthusiasts to the next level. Some of UK’s top snow-sport athletes have developed through the Series and over 6,000 school children and beginners have tried snowboarding and skiing through the free lessons and schools’ tour initiatives.

The Orange AIM Series is open to all performance levels and ages.

Dates and venues:
• 28 July - Xscape Castleford near Leeds (British Rail Jam Session)
• 5 August - Xscape Braehead in Glasgow (Indoor Slope-style Championships).
• 19 August - Xscape Milton Keynes (Boarder/skier-cross event.

Similar competitions will follow outdoors at:
• Bracknell Ski Centre (2-3 August)
• Rossendale Ski Centre (16-17 September)
• Dorset Snowsport Centre in Warmwell (30 September) (including Big Air and Quarter-pipe events).

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