News Release

PROGRAM NEWS RELEASE/March 4, 2008

'Rail Jam' Presented by Student Programs Board March 8

Student Programs Board is bringing together snowboarders from all around the valley and professional riders on a tour. The event will take place on the Boise State Intramural Field, from 1-6 p.m. March 8.

Eight Boise State students and a few snowboarding teams from the valley will compete against professional riders for prizes and glory. A panel of judges will select the winning riders. Students in the audience who get their student ID scanned will have a chance to win snowboard gear and a weekend stay in Sun Valley with free ski passes. Booths from sponsors like Cricket Wireless, SPB, Giro, Spider, Snowboard magazine, Fuel T.V., and Bogus Basin are just a few of the sponsors that will be giving away free stuff. 1033 Kiss FM will D.J. the event.

The event will require five truckloads of snow to transform the Intramural Field into a winter terrain park. Sponsored by Student Programs Board and Outdoor Program, this event is free to everyone.

For more information about the event, contact Geoff Harrison at 426-2628 or e-mail gharriso@boisestate.edu. 

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Contact: John Lewis, Communications and Marketing, (208) 426-3196, nsintern@boisestate.edu 

Boise State University’s new Finish in Four program guarantees that eligible students who follow a planned course of study can complete their degree in four years. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional required courses. More information about Boise State’s graduation guarantee can be found at www.boisestate.edu/finish4.
 

The Office of Communications and Marketing - Boise State University
1910 University Drive - Boise Idaho 83725-1030
Located in Capitol Village, 2225 W. University Drive
email communications@boisestate.edu

Last reviewed on Tuesday, March 04, 2008