GB's biggest names will be competing when The BRITS comes to Cairngorm Mountain
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The biggest names in GB snowboarding and the rising stars will be competing on the slopes of Cairngorm Mountain when The BRITS are held at the start of April.
Hundreds of established and promising athletes will compete in the Ellis Brigham British Freeski Championships and TSA British Snowboard Championships.
They will be battling it out over two days in the Olympic discipline of Slopestyle as well as for the Banked Slalom and Rail Jam titles.
Expected competitors include World Cup wonderkids Kirsty Muir and Mia Brookes alongside Olympic veterans Billy Morgan, Jamie Nicholls and Katie Ormerod.
Fingers will be crossed that the resort is blessed with the best of conditions including the traditional lambing snows which arrive many years at the start of Spring.
Organisers have said the dates have been picked as this is the best time to ride in the Highlands, with longer and warmer days too.
They are promising 'one hell of a show' not only on the slopes but also off-piste.
A spokesman said: "This wouldn’t be The Brits without a pretty comprehensive off-the-hill schedule, and Aviemore will be the epicentre.
"Of what exactly?
"Well, let’s just say that in the history of snowsports, no contest held in Aviemore has ever disappointed and we ain’t gonna be the first…"
He said the the GB champs and Cairngorm Mountain have a long time bond: "The resort has always catered for freestyle, creating the first halfpipe back in 1991 – seven years before snowboarding debuted at the Olympics – and the Highlands proudly boasts the highest density of decorated athletes in freestyle snowsports.
"It’s the UK’s biggest resort and our natural home.
"We can’t wait to see folk up there."
Sponsors Ellis Brigham –who have a store in Aviemore – and TSA (The Snowboard Asylum) have played a central role in the development of the UK winter sports-scene.
They have further demonstrate that commitment by renewing their respective long-standing relationship with the British Championships as title and presenting sponsor.
For all event information including programme, online registration, lift passes, accommodation recommendations and much more, visit www.britssnow.com
