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16th Annual Audi Ajax Cup Tickets go on sale Nov. 11 for Dec. 30 Celebration
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“The Audi Ajax Cup is not only a really fun day, it’s also the cornerstone of our funding,” said August Teague, Executive Director of AVSC. “It allows us to subsidize every AVSC program by nearly 50% and provide close to a million dollars in direct financial aid each year. Without it, our programs would be far more expensive and closer to what families pay in other resort communities. We are deeply committed to keeping skiing and snowboarding accessible, but we rely on community support to make that possible.”
The Audi Ajax Cup brings in over $1 million for AVSC through ticket sales, team purchases, the pro auction, and a silent auction. In its 16th year, the Audi Ajax Cup is a two-part event. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 16 teams of five compete head-to-head in dual GS elimination races at the base of Aspen Mountain. Each team is paired with a pro racer or skiing legend, and AVSC athletes as young as U10 also race on the teams, gaining real-world racing exposure and access to elite athletes.
Teams compete for the famed Gorsuch Cup, whose previous winning ranks include Olympians and elite World Cup athletes such as Alex Ferreira, Bridger Gile, Bode Miller, Alice McKennis, Julia Mancuso, Casey Puckett, Daron Rahlves, and Tommy Moe.
After the race, the celebration begins with one of the best après party scenes of the holiday season from 3-7 p.m. The après party includes a silent auction, delicious apps and bites, additional festivities, and live music to get the dance vibe going.
“The Audi Ajax Cup is one of those days that really captures the heart of Aspen,” said Ash Farrington, Stewardship Director. “Since the 1930s, AVSC has grown up alongside Aspen. Whether you’re a guest in town for the holidays or a local who grew up in the club and now has athletes here, this is an opportunity to show up to honor winter sports and AVSC‘s important mission of youth access. The celebration is a vibrant reminder of who we are as a community, what we cherish, and why we give back to this incredible cause.”
All funds raised from this event go into a general scholarship fund benefiting all AVSC programs and athletes.
NEW THIS YEAR:
More Tiers of Tickets: AVSC is offering several different tiers of tickets this year to welcome the community to participate and share in the fun of this vital fundraising event.
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On-sale Nov. 11: Combo Ticket. The best deal is a Combo Ticket that includes access to both the race (see Race Ticket below for details) and the Après After Party (see Après Ticket below). The early-bird discounted price is $349 (ages 21+ to purchase).
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On-sale Nov. 18: Après Party-Only Ticket. Holiday revelers can enjoy the après party at the St. Regis Aspen with an early-bird price of $299 (ages 21+ to purchase). This ticket includes delicious apps and bites, cocktails and beverages, live music, festivities, and a silent auction.
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On-sale Nov. 25: Race-Only Ticket. Alpine racing aficionados can get their fill of thrilling dual GS competitions and non-stop action with the race-only ticket, which includes discounted food and drink from Rubirosa and access to the viewing area. The early-bird price for this ticket is $99.
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On-sale Nov. 25: Children’s Race-Only Ticket. New this year! We are excited to offer an Under-18 Race-Only Ticket this year for $39. This ticket goes on sale November 25 and allows access to the race viewing area and includes discounted food & beverages at Rubirosa.
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VIP Tickets. A limited number of exclusive VIP tickets are available, which include a special viewing area at the race and the après party.
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To Purchase: All tickets except VIP may be purchased at teamavsc.org. VIP tickets may be purchased through the Stewardship Team at VIP@teamavsc.org.
New Après Party Location: The Audi Ajax Après Party has moved to a new and larger venue this year at the St. Regis Aspen. The open-air setting will feature live music, signature cocktails, and an elevated culinary experience, creating the perfect atmosphere to celebrate after the race. Guests can expect an unforgettable evening of great food, drinks, and entertainment beneath the stars in one of Aspen’s most iconic locations.
New Youth Race for the Kids. AVSC will be offering a new youth racing option later in the day. Participants will be assigned pro athletes for quick coaching and help at the start. More details will be released on the AVSC website.
Fundraising Matters at AVSC
Since 1937, AVSC has been championing access to youth winter sports, serving around 3,000 youth annually in both recreational (Aspen Supports Kids) and Team (competitive) programming. As the largest and oldest youth nonprofit in the Roaring Fork Valley, AVSC is also the largest youth ski and snowboard program in the country, with disciplines including Alpine, Nordic, Freestyle (including Freeride or Big Mountain, Moguls, Park and Pipe, and Telemark), and Skimo.
In addition to competitive guest athletes who come from all over the world to train with AVSC’s talented coaches (many of whom are champions in their own right), AVSC is committed to fulfilling its mission to provide all youth in the greater Roaring Fork Valley with the opportunity to excel as athletes and as people through winter sports. Through both subsidized programming and direct financial aid, as well as limited free services including seasonal gear and bus transportation for youth from as far away as Silt, AVSC is a national leader in winter sports access for youth. Athletes range from first-time youth trying a new sport to World Cup and Olympic champions.