The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Host
Induction Ceremonies During SIA.07
McLean, VA (November 9, 2006) –
The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that
they will host their Induction Ceremony at the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show for
the first time. Jonny Moseley, Julie Parisien and Trace Worthington will all
be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremonial breakfast on January
24, 2007. In addition, a reception in
their honor will take place the Opening Night of SIA.07, Monday, January 22nd.
Jonny Moseley,
Olympic Champion freestyle skier; Julie
Parisien, Olympic silver medalist and outstanding all-round skier at
the World Cup level; and Trace Worthington,
the “Ace” of freestyle skiing in the 1990’s will all be present in Las Vegas
during the SIA Show.
Since its inception in 1954 the National Hall of Fame has held the
induction of honored members in Ishpeming, Michigan, the birthplace of organized skiing in America
and the home of the Hall of Fame. “Moving this event to Las Vegas recognizes
the importance of the SIA SnowSports Trade Show and is an opportunity for
everyone in the ski and snowboarding community to witness the presentation of
our highest and most permanent honor to the truly outstanding competitors from
our sport,” said Tom West, president and CEO of the US Ski and Snowboard Hall
of Fame.
“We are very excited to be working with the Hall of Fame and hosting
the Induction ceremony at our Show,” said SIA President
David Ingemie. “Not only do we have the opportunity
to recognize these athletes that have made great contributions to our industry;
but this event also helps us achieve our goal to position the SIA Show as the
ultimate gathering place for the entire snow sports industry.”
For those persons wishing to attend the Induction Ceremony on January
24th, please contact the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame at (906)
485-6323 or by email: administrator@skihall.com
to secure your tickets. Attendance for the SIA-sponsored reception
on Monday, January 22nd is free and all SIA attendees are welcome to
attend. For more information on this event and the SIA.07 Show, log onto www.snowsports.org.
The
SIA SnowSports Trade Show is the largest sports specific trade show
for the industry. Snow sports manufacturers, distributors, buyers,
sales
representatives, press/media, industry professionals and athletes
convene in Las Vegas to preview the future year's products for ski,
snowboard,
Nordic, snowshoe, telemark, fashion and accessories. The SIA.07
SnowSports
Trade Show will take place January
22-25, 2007 , at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas . Media
can log onto www.snowsports.org or contact Alicia
Allen of SIA at 703/506-4214 or at aallen@thesnowtrade.org
or Lori Crabtree at Stanwood & Partners Public
Relations at 307/690-6427 or by email at lcrabtree@wyoming.com.
– SIA –
SnowSports
Industries America (SIA) is the intelligent partner of the snow
sports industry. SIA annually produces the SIA SnowSports Show, the
largest
industry trade show and networking environment, and delivers invaluable
data,
support and marketing products. SIA serves as the national,
not-for-profit,
member-owned trade association representing snow and winter sports
companies.
For more information, check out www.thesnowtrade.org. SnowSports
Industries America , 8377-B Greensboro Drive , McLean , VA 22102-3587 .
Phone: (703) 556-9020, Fax: (703) 821-8276, E-mail: siamail@thesnowtrade.org
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