Parklife Youth Mini Shred 2010

On the 19th of September 2010, the mini terrain park at the The Remarkables will transform into a day of fun, competitions and entertainment. The competition is exclusively for children who are sixteen years and younger, and parents and friends are encouraged to support the younger competitors from the side lines. Helmets are a compulsory requirement for all competitors, as organizers take safety very seriously. Competitors are able to register free of charge, between 9 and 10 am.

For more information in regard to the Parklife Youth Mini Shred 2010, visit http://www.nzski.com/events.jsp?site=theremarkables&category=2.

Date: 19 September 2010
Venue: The Remarkables
City: Queenstown
Country: New Zealand

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