Press release:
Vail, CO (March 3, 2015)—The 33rd annual Burton US Open presented by MINI announces a packed broadcast and webcast schedule that will feature six hours of LIVE TV coverage on FOX Sports 2 and four days of webcasts on www.burton.com/USO. Later this month, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2 will also broadcast recap and highlight shows so that US Open fans can relive all the action from top pro snowboarders like Mark McMorris, Stale Sandbech, Jamie Anderson, Danny Davis, Kelly Clark, Chloe Kim, Ayumu Hirano and more.
This week, live TV coverage kicks off on Friday, March 6th on FOX Sports 2 with women’s slopestyle finals at 1:30pm EST followed by two-hours of men’s slopestyle finals at 4:00pm EST. The broadcast will include commentary by veteran snowboard-event host Preston Strout and snowboarding expert and co-host Craig McMorris, along with 1992 US Open halfpipe champion Tricia Byrnes providing insight on the women’s competitions.
On Saturday, March 7th, the action continues on FOX Sports 2 in Vail’s 22-foot superpipe with live coverage of men’s halfpipe finals at 4:00pm EST followed by women’s halfpipe finals at 6:00pm EST (live-delayed). Following the event, a series of recap shows will spotlight the world’s greatest snowboarding event, including the US Open recap show airing on FOX Sports 1 on Sunday, March 15th at 6:00pm EST, followed by the slopestyle recap show on FOX Sports 2 at 8:00pm EST. Tune in to FOX Sports 2 again on Sunday, March 22nd at 8:00pm EST for the exciting US Open halfpipe recap show.
Complete coverage will also stream live online at www.burton.com/USO beginning on Wednesday, March 4th and will feature the battle through men’s and women’s halfpipe and slopestyle semi-finals, as well as the world-class slopestyle finals followed by the epic final halfpipe runs. During the US Open webcast, viewers will be entertained by three different commentators, including Snowboarder Magazine Editor Tom Monterroso, veteran snowboarding host for the BBC, Tim Warwood, and pro rider Jack Mitrani.
Check out the full broadcast schedule to watch all the action unfold.
For additional details on all things US Open, including a full list of invited riders, concerts, product demos, and the history of the longest-running snowboard event in the world, head to www.Burton.com/USO. You’ll also find highlights of winning runs, full webcast replays, contest recaps and more. Follow and tweet along using #BurtonUSOpen.
A big thank you to the following partners for their support of the 33rd annual Burton US Open: MINI, Vail Mountain, Mountain Dew, Town of Vail, Garmin, Paul Mitchell, 3M Thinsulate® Insulation®, G-Shock, Pacifico, Shiseido, Clif Bar & Company, CHILL, anon., Analog and World Snowboard Tour.
About the Burton US Open
The world’s best snowboarders will come together in Vail, Colorado from March 2nd – 7th to partake in the longest running, premier snowboarding event, the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships presented by MINI. By day, experience world-class halfpipe and slopestyle competition, then at night keep the momentum high with FREE concerts, events and activities for all-ages. A big thanks to the following partners for their support of the 33rd edition of the Burton US Open: MINI, Vail Mountain, Mountain Dew, Town of Vail, Garmin, Paul Mitchell, 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation, G-Shock, Pacifico, Shiseido, Clif Bar & Company, CHILL, anon., Analog and World Snowboard Tour.
About MINI
MINI is involved in action sports around the world through cooperation and sponsoring activities. As a partner of trend-conscious sports, MINI supports young and creative sports people and, in so doing, promotes the development of their sport. MINI has been the official presenting partner for the Burton Global Event Series since 2011.
About Vail Mountain
Coveted as one of the largest ski resorts in the world with more than 5,200 acres of skiable terrain, seven legendary Back Bowls spanning seven miles, and the most groomed terrain on the planet, Vail has been an extraordinary winter vacation destination for passionate skiers and snowboarders for more than 50 years. It is home to world-class athletes during the U.S. Ski Team early-season training sessions in Golden Peak, the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships and the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships. Under blue skies more than 300 days each year, friends and families reconnect and celebrate here from year to year and generation to generation. The vacation experience is exceptional, from the Vail Ski & Snowboard School to events, activities and festivals, shops and spas, abundant culinary experiences and luxurious accommodations. Coupled with the vision inherent in the spirit of Vail’s founders, and a modern day commitment to excellence in all aspects of guest service and operations, Vail is a mountain resort like nothing on earth. www.vail.com. Â
