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Juliane Bray chosen as the Patron for Junior World Championship

Juliane Bray, inspiration to countless young riders and leading New Zealand snowboarder been announced as Patron of the inaugural FIS Freestyle and Snowboard Junior World Championships.

Event organizer, Arthur Klap, said that in terms of providing the young competitors with a figurehead and Juliane fitted the role perfectly, the role of Patron was important. At the Winter Olympics, she has twice represented New Zealand in both the half pipe and snowboard-cross and was the flag bearer in 2010. For the FIS Athlete Commission in 2009, her peers also elected her.

He said, “We’re delighted Juliane has accepted our offer of her becoming Patron for the Junior World Championships. When looking for a patron, we wanted someone who has given strongly to the sports of either snowboarding or freeskiing was recognized as an elite performer and was locally based. Juliane truly covers all those area.” To be offered the role of Patron, Julaien said she was honored and she was looking forward to being involved in the ground-breaking event.

She said, “As patron for the Junior World Champs I am excited to see hundreds of young talented athletes come together here in Wanaka. The resorts are well prepared and the competitions are going to be spectacular to watch. These sports allow athletes to be creative and inventive and in events like these we see people achieving things for the first time and making sporting history.”

At Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Park NZ, Lake Wanaka, the 2010 FIS Freestyle and Snowboard Junior World Championships take place from 19 to 31 August, featuring the following nine disciplines, namely snowboard cross, snowboard parallel slalom, snowboard big air, ski cross, snowboard slopestyle, snowboard halfpipe, giant slalom and freeski slopestyle.