Press Release Estavayer-le-Lac, June 11, 2013

5–7 July 2013 Estavayer-le-Lac www.free4style.com

Top FMX riders at the Swatch Free4Style 2013!

Elite freestyle athletes Mat Rebeaud, Levi Sherwood and Josh Sheehan will fire up the crowd at the Swatch Free4Style in Estavayer-le-Lac from July 5 to 7, 2013. To complete this unbelievable line-up, a new jet ski competition, the oval race, will be introduced this year.

In between the in Munich and the X-Fighters in Madrid, two Swatch Proteam athletes will perform in the FMX show in Estavayer-le-Lac. Local competitor Mat Rebeaud, X- Fighters World Champion 2008 and silver medallist at the X Games in Barcelona this year, along with New-Zealander Levi Sherwood, reigning X-Fighters World Champion, will be challenged by another serious contender, the Australian Josh Sheehan, four times X-Fighters medallist since 2011. Mat Rebeaud: “This competition is a great opportunity to show my freestyle mates our lovely area and traditions. The atmosphere is always great at the Swatch Free4Style, it’s always a pleasure to ride here. I live only 100 meters away from the venue, it’s like jumping in my garden!”

During the FMX show, Josh Sheehan will perform an unprecedented trick in Switzerland: the double backflip. Stéphane Rossier, responsible for the FMX competition at Swatch Free4Style: “A double backflip requires hours of practice and full concentration. You need to manage your fear, the bike’s rotation and your body’s orientation”. Mat Rebeaud, for his part, will present a flair: “It’s a 540° rotation, he explains, a new trick I have performed only for a little while. The level will be extremely high this year and I absolutely want to show that I am still on top.”

Jet ski races filled with suspense On the water, the jet ski competition is enriched by a new racing format: the oval race. On a closed loop, two pilots will be competing against each other in a wild chase. These thrilling races will provide intense suspense and entertainment for the spectators. The traditional three-round speed race will feature an increasing number of participants, close to 100 drivers have registered so far. Among them, two-time World Champion Jérémy Poret, together with brothers Jordan and Alex Enderlin, both two-time Swiss Champions. Wakeboard will also be admirably represented by the Red Bull team, which will spice up the weekend with stunning demos.

The best DJs in the country! During the evening, electronic music will take over the Swatch Free4Style at the open-air stage. On Friday, Quentin Mosimann will set the spectators on fire, supported by Lucas Monème. Saturday night, crowds will go wild with D! Club’s resident DJ Bad Nelson’s Party Bangers performance, alongside The Cruzaders. Every ingredient of the Free4Stype recipe is set for visitors to enjoy the experience at its best. Hubert Monod, President of the Swatch Free4Style’s organizing committee: “We are very proud to receive high-level guests in each of the four disciplines of the Swatch Free4Style. We really hope that a large public will come over the weekend. We already look forward to welcoming them in Estavayer-le-Lac.”

Press Release Estavayer-le-Lac, June 11, 2013

Useful Information:

Program Full program available on www.free4style.com

Dates Competitions: Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July, 2013 DJ nights: Friday 5 and Saturday 6, 2013

Entry fee Friday 5 and Saturday 6, 2013: CHF 10.00 / Sunday: Free Admission is free for children under 16

Ticketing Tickets on sale directly at the event Box office opens at 10AM.

Media accreditation www.free4style.com/form/media

Additional information:

Swatch Free4Style Juliette Praplan | Tilt Event Management Sàrl | Media Coordinator [email protected] | M +41 78 674 81 69

Swatch Bettina Zehnder | Swatch Ltd. | Press Officer [email protected] | M +41 79 935 26 30 | T +41 32 343 97 28