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NATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF SKIERS HOSTS ITS 30th ANNIVERSARY SKI SUMMIT AT WHISTLER-BLACKCOMB
FEBRUARY 1 - 8, 2003
January 7, 2003 - Chicago, IL - National Brotherhood of
Skiers (NBS) will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2003. Whistler-Blackcomb,
British Columbia is the location for the 2003 Ski Summit scheduled for February
1 - 8. The bi-annual NBS Summit is the largest American ski convention and
is expected to bring 5,000 participants to Whistler Mountain. Summit 2003
will be the cornerstone of the NBS 30th anniversary celebration.
The Summit is an outstanding, weeklong event for winter sports enthusiasts
that serves as a fundraiser for the NBS Olympic Scholarship Fund. Designed
for adults and families, the Summit offers various ski and non-ski activities
including theme parties, happy hours, Picnic-on-the-Hill, GospelFest, and
more. The youth camp provides a venue for children with some ski or snowboard
experience to enjoy organized on and off-snow activities with their peers.
As an organization, the NBS is focused on developing athletes who will podium
in international winter sports competitions. The Summit provides a forum for
our racers to experience the thrill of competition. Team NBS, the elite youth
competitors, along with the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, will host the Summit
2003 Open Invitational Super G February 5 and 6. This national points race
will be the first elite level ski competition hosted by the NBS outside the
US. "The NBS is dedicated to its mission and to delivering an outstanding
event unmatched in the industry" says Andrea Yowman, NBS President. "If
you ski, snowboard, or want to learn, Summit 2003 is the best opportunity
to enjoy the slopes while supporting the development of future Olympic athletes."
The Summit theme is "Building on a Vision, Creating a Legacy" in
support of the NBS goal of producing athletes who will represent the US in
international winter sports competitions with a legacy of winning. The NBS
has 84 clubs in 41 US cities. With representation from all clubs, the Summit
promises to provide an opportunity for entertainment, camaraderie, and competition
in an atmosphere of fun. To register for
Summit 2003, please contact your local NBS ski club or visit the NBS website
at www.nbs.org. Summit registration provides
discounted rates on lift tickets and lodging and access to all daytime Summit
activities.
The NBS is a non-profit organization with the mission to identify, develop,
and support athletes of color who will win international and Olympic winter
sports competitions representing the United States. The NBS hosts five major
fundraising events per year to support its Olympic Scholarship Fund - the
Summit and four regional Winter Carnivals. With the help of the 20,000 enthusiasts
it supports, the NBS intends to become the recognized leader in the winter
sports industry. For more information, visit the website at www.nbs.org.
