Ketchum, ID (Monday, May 9, 2005) - Scott has announced the addition of Park City freeskiing sensation Ashley Battersby to the wintersport pro team for the next two years.

The 2004-2005 season marked the 17 year-old’s first season of riding in major competition and the results are already impressive. Battersby completely dominated the women’s field in the Vermont Open, winning both the slopestyle and rail jams and produced a solid third-place finish in the US Open slopestyle. Ashley’s first-ever video segment, in Off-Trail Productions' First Light, was nominated by Powder Magazine as one of the top five female performances of the year. Battersby is also one of four elite members of the Park City All-Stars ski team.

“Ashley really has a unique sense of style, both on and off the hill," stated Jonny Atencio, Scott team manager. "We look forward to working with her on color input, styles and future trends. Her skiing speaks for itself. Ashley is a rail assassin and her style in the park is undisputed. She will be a valuable asset to Scott for many years to come.”

Freeskiing sensation Ashley Battersby is all smiles at the WSSF Rail Jam in Whistler. (photo: Scott USA/Jonny A)