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The 28th Annual Corporate Cup Ski and Snowboard Race, featuring Olympic gold medalist Diann Roffe, will be Friday at Seven Springs.
The event, a fundraiser for Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, has added a sporting clay shooting competition this year. Shooters will compete in individual and team categories. An individual shooter can participate for $250. The cost for a five-member team is $1,000.
The cost for an individual ski or snowboard racer is $250. The price for a three-member corporate team is $1,000.
Non-racers can enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding for $125. Racers and non-racers will receive lift tickets, a continental breakfast and dinner. All shooters will receive lunch and dinner tickets. Everyone will have an opportunity to ski with Roffe and also will receive a photo and an event gift.
For more information, go to go to www.BlindVR.org or contact Cindy Smith at cssmith@pghvis.org and 412-368-4400, Ext. 2208.
The Western Pennsylvania Ski Council will play host to its 20th Annual Ski Rally, an open-to-the-public fun event for the entire family, Feb. 12 at Seven Springs.
Two- to four-member teams will search for clues on the mountain from 1-3 p.m. The $10 fee includes a rally party in the Matterhorn Lounge. Children 12 and younger are free. Register from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the base lodge.
Boyce Park, which had closed temporarily to conserve its snow base during the abnormally warm and wet weather, reopened Friday for skiing and snowboarding. The snowtubing lanes will remain closed until snow conditions improve.
The Allegheny County-owned area, one of the best places to learn to ski and snowboard, plans to be open from 3:30-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
First Published February 4, 2012 12:00 am
