VANS MINI CUP INFO

VANS MINI CUP COMING TO LOON MOUNTAIN JANUARY 10
All the Details on the Second Mini Cup Stop Including Where to
Register and What You Can Win!

Cypress, CA (December 31, 2008) – Join Vans and Eastern Boarder
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire for the
second stop of the Vans Mini Cup, a new series of three rail jams
going down around the country this winter. The event kicks off at
11:00 am and will feature an open jam session, narrowing down to a
10-man final judged by Vans Snow team riders Darrell Mathes and
Scotty Arnold along with team manager Doran Laybourn. The winner
will score an all-expense-paid trip to the Vans Cup at Mammoth and a
slot in the event’s invite-only rail jam. Cash prizes of $500, $300
and $150 will also be handed out to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both
the men's and women's 16 and over divisions.

The Mini Cup stop at Loon Mountain will also serve as a qualifier
into the 2009 Great Northwest Gromfest being held July 12 to 16 at
Whistler, B.C. Riders under the age of 16 will have a chance to
compete for two qualifying slots into the event as well as Vans snow
gear, shoes and other cool prize packs!

Riders that would like to participate in the Mini Cup can register at
Loon Mountain the morning of the event from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Visit www.vanssnow.com/minicup for additional contest and
registration information.

Riders staying in town for the event can receive a 20% discount on
lodging at Woodward’s Resort, located near Loon Mountain. Call
603.745.8141 and mention Vans Mini Cup.

The Mini Cup stop at Loon Mountain, presented by Eastern Boarder
follows a rail jam presented by Satellite Boardshop earlier this
month at Winter Park Resort in Colorado. The final Mini Cup stop
will be presented by Leroys Boardshop and One Way Boardshop on
February 7 at California's Bear Mountain. (Please note that the date
has moved up one week).

A special thanks to Satellite Boardshop, Eastern Boarder, Leroys
Boardshop and One Way Boardshop for their support!

About the Vans Cup:
Widely regarded as the West Coast’s most important professional
snowboarding competition, The 5th Annual Vans Cup will be held at
Mammoth Mountain February 27 through March 1, with nearly $200,000 up
for grabs. The weekend kicks off with an invitational rail jam
Friday night, where top riders throw down their best tricks for a
chance at the coveted Vans Cup and a huge cash prize. The action
continues Saturday with a Slopestyle comp and the Vans Cup caps off
Sunday with the Superpipe finals.

www.vanssnow.com

www.loonmtn.com www.easternboarder.com www.gromfest.org