The Nanshan Open, the first snowboard contest in China, has announced the return of Red Bull as the official sponsor for the second year in a row. The annual professional snowboard competition is to be held at Nanshan Ski Resort on January 5 and 6, 2008 for the sixth consecutive year.

New for this season is a 4-star TTR status, which means riders will not only be battling for US$25,000, but also accumulative points which will ultimately name one snowboarder the best in the world. The top rider will receive $250,000 once crowned at the end of the season.

Live music will also be an attraction on the Gibson stage at the Chinese event with well-known national acts headlining.

The 6th annual Red Bull Nanshan Open will take place in The Nokia Nanshan Mellow Park, well known for having the best freestyle obstacles in the country.

For more information, visit www.mellowparks.cn or www.ttrworldtour.com/events/0708-season/four4star/red-bull-nanshan-open.html