With the launch of the new community, Loop’d Network is also kicking off a contest that gives skiers who upload the best action videos and pictures a chance to win autographed pro gear from World Championship skier Daron Rahlves. As a featured Loop’d Network athlete, and host of the new ski community, Rahlves invites skiers to take part in the exclusive online contest by registering at www.loopd.com. Rahlves will personally select the winner(s) on March 31, presenting them with autographed skis and a helmet -- along with other exclusive prizes from the athlete’s sponsors.

“The launch of our new ski community underscores Loop’d Network’s dedication to serving all of our users, including leading lifestyle brands, who are interconnected through action, endurance and motor sports social communities,” said Scott Tilton, chief executive officer of Loop’d Network. “The skiers on Loop’d Network have been asking for their own community, and we believe this addition brings a mix of interaction, contests and sponsorship that will bring both serious athletes and enthusiasts together.”

“I encourage all skiers – amateur, professional, enthusiasts and fans – to join Loop’d Network’s new ski community and send in the coolest pictures and videos of you or your friends in action. Be creative!” said Rahlves. “Above all, the new Loop’d ski community is a great place to get acquainted with the pros, win some of my gear, find potential sponsorships and connect with people who love the sport.”

Each month, a professional skier on Loop’d Network will host a similar contest, judging and selecting winners from picture and video submissions. Submit your photos and videos for this month’s contest at www.loopd.com.

For more information on Daron Rahlves, please go to www.daronrahlves.com.

About Loop’d Network
Loop’d Network is the premiere social network exclusively for sports. An expansion of SponsorHouse.com, Loop’d Network currently boasts more than 250,000 members worldwide and brings community features to athletes, fans, and brands, fostering seamless interaction. Athletes and brands can develop personalized communities providing fans and enthusiasts with a network to browse and join with a single click. Athletes are empowered to create unique content for self-promotion, including videos, photos and blogs and receive access to brands for sponsorships. Never before mastered in the social networking realm, Loop’d Network blends brands into the experience by matching them to their core demographics via purpose-driven communities and through an innovative means of grassroots and viral marketing. The company’s Web 2.0 technology platform is robust, provides unprecedented analytics, and scales to millions of users. For more information, visit www.loopd.com.