The British Snowboard and Freeski Championships AKA “The BRITS” are pleased to announce that leading industry brand Trespass are first out of the start gates to take the title of the Trespass British Snowboard and Skiercross Championship events at the forthcoming BRITS 2007 (10th – 17th March, Laax, Switzerland).

Spencer Claridge, Director of Soul Sports quoted

“Following five years of support to the British Championship Series, there is no more fitting brand than Trespass to be the first to stake its claim to ownership of a Championships title. We are delighted that Trespass has increased its involvement with the BRITS and very much look forward to promoting the brand as a true supporter of UK freestyle snowsports development”.

Michael MacDonald, of Trespass quoted:

"Along with the British Championship Series we aim to lift the profile of our snow-sports and its participants. Trespass is all about access, whether it’s supporting the BRITS or designing technical outerwear that won’t break the bank. We support the British Snowboard and Skiercross Championship events as these disciplines are accepting of all comers, beginners, pros, freestylers, freeriders or alpine (remember that!?)

"We can’t wait to kick things off at this year’s BRITS 2007. Now that it is ranked as a TTR event, the rest of the world will have to take notice, the BRITS are coming!"

Following its exhilarating debut at the 2006 Winter Olympics, and a firm favourite with Olympian and X Games competitor, Zoe Gillings, the Trespass Snowboard and Skiercross disciplines, will kick start the BRITS competition and set the pace for the week. The discipline which has been heralded as a 21st century hybrid of snowboarding and motorcross, will see competitor’s race against the clock and each other in heats of four down a challenging course that includes bumps, jumps, tight banked turns and sometimes, full body contact, until the fastest riders are left victorious. The Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Big Air disciplines and their forth-coming sponsorship announcements will be made shortly.

The BRITS, now ranked as a 3-star TTR event, offers a mixture of the best of British snowboard and freeski action, alongside cutting edge tunes in Europe's premiere freestyle resort of Laax, Switzerland. To help make it even more affordable and easier to get from your sofa to the slopes, The BRITS have secured some amazing package deals starting at £194pp including accommodation and lift pass, plus exclusive rates on flights and transfers out to the event. To ensure you don’t miss out, check out the new BRITS website to book now - www.aimseries.com

The BRITS would not be possible without its highly supportive sponsors: Trespass, Animal, ThirtyTwo, Etnies, Snowlife.org.uk, SNO!zone, Salomon, Ride, K2, Zeal Optics and Nixon. Official retail partners TSA and Ellis Brigham. Media partners Snowboardclub.co.uk, Natives.co.uk, Dark Summer and Whitelines. Official destination partners Switzerland Tourism, Swiss International Airlines & Laax.

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