It's that time of year again in Quebec... not talking about how everyone is getting ready to tab maple trees for surup, no we are talking about the one and only Empire Shakedown.  This is the 7th year for this global event and it's not getting any smaller!

 

This year it will have 30 pros and about 80 amateurs competeting for the $20,000 cash prize!

 

To see the list of riders and for more info, visit www.shakedown.ca

 

 Schedule of Events:

Friday April 4, 2008
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Ride Snowboards amateur qualifiers
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. – Coors Light Rail Jam
8:30 p.m. – Award ceremony

Saturday April 5, 2008
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. – Snowboard Canada Magazine autograph session
2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Professional semi-final
6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. – Vans halftime show
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. – Empire Shakedown final
8:30 p.m. – Award ceremony
9 p.m. – Coors Light Afterparty