Copper will host six days of competition for the largest snowboarding and freeski event on earth - the 2008 USASA Nationals. Some of the best male and female athletes from around the country will compete in slopestyle, superpipe, boardercross, slalom and giant slalom in their mission to become National Champions. Throughout USASA Nationals, competitors and guests can watch several evening events, including skateboarding competitions (Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 4) in Woodward at Copper – The Cage. Woodward at Copper is a winter action sports training facility and will debut winter 08/09 to provide skiers and riders the same progressive learning opportunities previously available only to summer action sports like skateboarding and BMX. Please visit http://www.woodwardatcopper.com to learn more information. Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 29 (Practice Day)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration in the Copper Conference Center
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venues open for practice
5 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and Athlete Parade in Burning Stones Plaza
8 p.m. Brilliant fireworks display over the mountain Sunday, March 30 (Day 1 of Competition)
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venues open for competition
4 - 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony in Burning Stones Plaza Monday, March 31 (Day 2 of Competition)
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venues open for competition
4 - 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony in Burning Stones Plaza
7 - 9 p.m. Skateboard competition in Woodward at Copper – The Cage Tuesday, April 1 (Day 3 of Competition)
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venues open for competition
4 - 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony in Burning Stones Plaza
7 - 9 p.m. Skateboard competition in Woodward at Copper – The Cage Wednesday, April 2 (Day 4 of Competition)
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venues open for competition
4 - 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony in Burning Stones Plaza 7 - 9 p.m. High Cascade & Oakley Rail Jam above Burning Stones Plaza
7 - 9 p.m. Skateboard competition in Woodward at Copper – The Cage Thursday, April 3 (Day 5 of Competition)
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venues open for competition
4 - 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony in Burning Stones Plaza
7 - 9 p.m. Smith Limo Rail Jam above Burning Stones Plaza
7 - 9 p.m. Skateboard competition in Woodward at Copper – The Cage Friday, April 4 (Day 6 of Competition)
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venues open for competition
4 - 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony in Burning Stones Plaza
7 - 9 p.m. Skateboard competition in Woodward at Copper – The Cage For more information visit www.coppercolorado.com | 
