Elan partners with U.S. Freestyle team

Elan partners with U.S. Freestyle team{mosimage}Elan USA is proud to announce its partnership with the US Freestyle Ski Team. For the 2004/05 season, Elan sponsors seven US aerial athletes with the product and support they need to succeed at the highest level of competition.

Applying its philosophy of making the best skis for whatever your discipline, the Elan jumping skis will help take the US Team to its goal of being the best in the world. ‘It’s very exciting to have a new ski as part of the US Ski Team’s family. The athletes feel fortunate to have a company like Elan as part of their goal of Olympic victory come Torino, 2006’ says Head US Ski Team Aerials Coach, Matthew Christensen.

President and CEO of Elan USA, Peter Knights adds that ‘Inverted aerials is such a niche market that Elan is one of only a few companies that has the resources to produce the light and stiff skis that the athletes need to succeed. We are excited to provide such great product to help these top athletes reach their goals.’

Coming from a variety of backgrounds, the newest Elan athletes are sure to have great results in the upcoming years. Elan USA welcomes Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Bergoust, A Team Member Kate Reed, B Team Members Kelly Hilliman and Sharlee Strebel along with C Team Members Lance Field, Jaime Myers, Jill Priest and Matt Saunders. Good luck to all the Elan athletes in 2005!