High-flying snowboarding and ski-jumping is coming to Fenway Park in the winter of 2016.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy announced Tuesday the plans for Fenway to host "Big Air," on February 11 and 12. The US Ski and Snowboard Association unveiled plans to build a slope that begins in centerfield, higher than the Green Monster, and extends to the area in front of home plate.
“Boston is home to some of the best sports teams in the country, and this winter we are proud to host the top talent in big air snowboarding and free-skiing for the U.S. Grand Prix tour at Fenway Park,” said Boston Mayor Walsh. “It is historic events like this that allow us to showcase our city to the world.”
“Big Air at Fenway is the latest in our efforts to bring dynamic and exciting events into Fenway Park for our fans and community all year round,” said Fenway Sports Management President Sam Kennedy. “This type of event is a first-of-its-kind for the ballpark and provides will appeal to a younger and broader audience at Fenway Park.”
Tickets for the Big Air at Fenway will go on-sale on November 12 at 12:00 p.m. For more details about Big Air at Fenway, including ticket information, please visit redsox.com/bigair.
Big Air competition, which is frequently seen during the X-Games, will become an Olympic competition in 2018.
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