Findley Lake, NY - Western New York State's Peek’n Peak Resort and Conference Center will host a qualifying event for the 2007 Sports Illustrated Kids (SI Kids) Next Snow Search, a national talent search to find young athletes who best represent the next generation of extreme skiers and snowboarders. The competition, which is comprised of more than 70 qualifying events and six Super Qualifiers, is being held at ski resorts across North America.
Peek’n Peak’s qualifying event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, for boys and girls ages 9 to 13. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants must have a valid lift ticket, and helmets are required. All skiers and snowboarders compete in one class. Events include a downhill gate race, terrain park features and an interview. Athletes must compete in all events. Style, attitude and sportsmanship are also considered in addition to athletic skill.
The winner of Peek’n Peak’s Next Snow Search Qualifier will represent Peek’n Peak at the Finals, held March 2-4, at Vermont’s Killington Resort, where they will compete with approximately 150 athletes for a spot on the “2007 Sports Illustrated Kids Next Snow Team.”
Peek’n Peak’s winning athlete will receive four nights of lodging at Killington, as well as four days of lift tickets for him or herself and a parent or guardian, entry into the competition, and admission to all the Next Snow parties.
“Peek’n Peak is a family friendly resort and we are thrilled to participate in an event that encourages kids to enjoy skiing and snowboarding,” said Chip Day, Vice President, Brand Management, Peek’n Peak Resort.
The Next Snow Search’s other marquee event is the SI Kids Next Snow Search “All-Stars,” which will be held at Colorado’s Steamboat Resort, February 2-3. This event brings together the elite members of the 2005 and 2006 SI Kids Next Snow Teams to compete against a select group from this year’s Super Qualifiers for the honor of being named to the SI Kids “All-Stars Team.”

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