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Show Welcome Winter October 29 On October 29th, Jans Mountain Outfitter will sponsor a "Winter Welcome," Wel-come," for the Park City Community. The event will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with a ski industry trade show, followed by fashion shows, and an auction. Marker Ski Bindings will bring in World Cup Champion, Phil Mahre. as guest of honor, and KUT V's Patrick Greenlaw and Terry Wood will emcee the evening. All proceeds from "Jans Winter Welcome" will go to the Park City Ski Educational Foundation. While the Foundation receives no government gov-ernment funding, and is not included in the school district athletic program budget, it has established a highly successful race urogram. under the guidance, of coach Bob Marsh. According to a U.S. Ski Team spokesperson. "Bob Marsh runs a super program, probably one of the oetter programs in the Intcrmountain area. There are some very talented kids that are members. In fact, we've taken a look at some for development camps." In return for community support. Park City's Junior Race Team has fielded some terrific advertising for the town. Promotionally minded local businesses will understand under-stand the logic that travel, by the Park City Ski Team, enhances Park City area visibility. It's a fact: Kids that do well have to travel, to other resort areas, to do better. Competition at this regional level offers a unique promotional medium for the Park City area, in the midst of a skiers market. How does the Jr. Race Program fit into the big picture - that of the U.S. Ski Team? "Our two organizations organiza-tions have a common goal," says one U.S. Ski Team spokesman. "In every organization, there is a need for a development program. Likewise, a good development develop-ment program is essential to the success of any athletic endeavor. There is always a need to fill in the gaps. By supporting the Park City Ski Team, we will benefit, as well." , Thanks to Marker, USA, "Jans Winter Welcome" will afford ski team supporters support-ers the chance to meet Phil Mahre personally. In addition, addi-tion, Jr." Race Team members mem-bers will spend some time with the World Cup Champion Cham-pion on their own. And that's important. As one U.S. Ski Team supporter summed it up, "There is a need to develop heros in ski racing, to keep the caliber of our ski racers high. The U.S. 'can do well domestically, and internationally. It's an inspirational tool having a Phil Mahre to look up to." |