Schweitzer hosting kids ski contest

Schweitzer Mountain Resort will host the 2007 Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search qualifier Saturday.

The entry fee is $25. The athlete chosen to represent Schweitzer at the finals will compete against 150 other qualifiers for a place on the Sports Illustrated Kids Next Snow Team.

The winner will be selected from competitors age 9 to 13 and will represent Schweitzer at the Next Snow Search Finals, March 2-4 at Killington, Vt. The Schweitzer representative will receive four nights lodging and lift tickets for themselves and a parent in Killington, as well as free entry into that competition.

Contestants should report to the Schweitzer Activity Center between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for registration. The competition will be in The Stomping Grounds Terrain Park beginning at 1 p.m. In addition to ability and style, judges will consider sportsmanship and personality. Helmets and release forms are required.

For more information call (208) 255-3081 or go to www.schweitzer.com or www.nextsnow.com.