Big Fish Freeze Style Event to be Held Feb. 24-26

THURSDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2006

A �Big Fish Freeze Style� event is set to kick off on February 24-26 at Big Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana. The three-day event will compose of Northern Division Freestyle competition in the �Big Fish Freeze Style� air and moguls event. United States Ski Association (USSA) competitor membership is required in sanctioned events, but the resort also offers a citizen's class in the competitions where a license is not required.

The �Big Air� competitions will take place on Feb. 24 at the Knox Landing jump site for both USSA members and non-USSA members. USSA athletes will do mandatory inverted aerial jumps while more traditional moves will be available to non-USSA members.

The moguls competition in the meanwhile, will be held on Feb. 25 at the �Heep Steep� ski run. Categories will be available for both members and non-members. Moreover, the Dual Moguls will be held on Feb. 26 on the same course.

Registration will be held at the Information Center from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Feb. 23 and from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Feb. 24. All competitors are required to wear an approved helmet. Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability.

For more details, visit www.bigmtn.com.