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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Quiksilver Showdown Over the City
Grouse Mountain presents Vancouver’s largest Pro Am Snowboard Contest
with a roster of elite international riders.
January 30th, 2008, North Vancouver BC – Vancouver’s largest Pro-Am Snowboard Contest is coming to Grouse Mountain on March 28th and 29st. The Quiksilver Showdown Over the City brings together the best professional and amateur riders from around the world to Vancouver’s backyard playground. For the first time, this event has been selected to be included in the TTR World Tour, the largest international snowboard contest body. With a $20,000 cash purse up for grabs and international recognition, this annual Grouse Mountain event has reached new peaks.
“This is, hands down, the biggest park event to hit Vancouver” says Jeff Silcock, Events Manager at Grouse Mountain. “Being selected by the TTR World Tour means this year’s event will attract even more pro riders. With an event of this calibre happening minutes from downtown Vancouver, we’re expecting to draw some pretty high calibre talent and big crowds over the course of the weekend.”
Located on the Side Cut run, overlooking the city, the Quiksilver Park at Grouse Mountain is a favourite location for local and international pro riders and filmers not only for its world-class features, but for its unparalleled location and pristine, panoramic views.
“Partnering with Grouse Mountain for this event is exciting for Quiksilver as it allows us to work with our local community” says John Rainnie, Quiksilver Director of Sales and Marketing. “An event of this scale has a significant impact on our local riders, because they are exposed to international talent in their own backyard.” With Quiksilver as the title sponsor of both the Quiksilver Park and the Showdown over the City, Grouse Mountain continues to evolve its parks and events to meet the demands of the substantial Vancouver park market.
Course Details:
The course will consist of highly progressive jib combos and Grouse Mountain’s infamous twin hips that create the illusion of flying over the Burrard Inlet. The hips, located at the bottom of the course, are expected to be the biggest and steepest ever to hit the Quiksilver park, attracting veterans like Travis Williams, Spenser Forbes, Logan Short and Johnny Lyall.
Friday: Amateur qualifier and Night Jib Session
Saturday: Hip, jib and open sessions, awards presentation and afterparty
Photo and filming opportunities include: qualifier, jib session, vendor village, rider practice, jib/hip/open sessions, award presentation and after-parties.
All editorial writers, photographers and filmers must confirm attendance at least 48 hours in advance. Accredited media will check in at the Base Guest Services office to receive contest and afterparty passes.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
You can now go and vote for the Paradise Jib Park Opening Day setup. Next week we will be unveiling the BIG survey for the Quiksilver and Rookie Park setups. Stay tuned for more details
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Go vote for the first survey and be part of the park design process!
You Asked For It! How BYOP Came To Be:
WWW.BYOP.CA
We’ve always been proud of our terrain. We put a lot of work into it and we know the people who work around the clock to make it what it is. Also, with so many years behind us and so many people sessioning our parks every season, we figure we’ve got a good thing going.
But the real question is: what do you think? So we thought we’d better ask you. And you responded. You really responded.
Our Terrain Parks survey at the end of last winter season generated the fastest and largest response of any winter survey we’ve ever done. We could not have asked for better, more honest, open or constructive feedback.
In fact, you gave us so many ideas and so much input that we decided to do something completely different this winter: let you build the parks. I mean, why not, right? You ride it, you know it, and if you build it, chances are it’s going to be exactly what you want.
From that same survey we learned that the majority of you want to be more involved with the park design process as well as want a reliable feedback system. These will be the two main goals behind the BYOP program.
Through a series of surveys and update videos on our YouTube channel, we’ll not only build what you ask for, but we’ll show you the progress, challenges and successes behind the Grouse Mountain Parks.
And we’re sorry if this sounds harsh, but a large number of you don’t know what’s actually involved in building a park, i.e. tools, machinery, groomer and man hours, safety considerations and standards. Prepare to see for yourself!
GROUSE MOUNTAIN PRESENTS
VANCOUVER'S LARGEST PRO AM SNOWBOARD CONTEST
AM QUALIFYING SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
On March 30th and 31st, over 100 of the top professional and amateur riders will compete in the Quiksilver Showdown Over the City. This elite park event features $10,000 in prize money, an array of entertainment and loads of prizing for the AM qualifying.
The weekend consists of Friday AM qualifying open to anyone, the invitational Friday Night Jib Session and Saturday Park Session, and the Coors Light Afterparty.
for all event info and to download the AM Qualifying Registration Form and waiver.
Here is the rundown on the weekend's activities:
| Friday, March 30th: |
| AM Qualifying Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| AM Qualifying Heats |
|
12pm-4pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session Practice |
|
6pm-7pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session |
|
7:30pm-8:30pm |
| Altitudes Bistro Lounge |
|
8pm-12am |
| Saturday, March 31st |
| Saturday Park Session Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| Saturday Park Session |
|
12pm-3pm |
| Awards on Altitudes Bistro Patio |
|
4pm |
| Coors Light After Party at Library Square |
|
8pm |
GROUSE MOUNTAIN PRESENTS
VANCOUVER'S LARGEST PRO AM SNOWBOARD CONTEST
AM QUALIFYING - SIGN UP NOW!
On March 30th and 31st, over 100 of the top professional and amateur riders will compete in the Quiksilver Showdown Over the City. This elite park event features $10,000 in prize money, an array of entertainment and loads of prizing for the AM qualifying.
The weekend consists of Friday AM qualifying open to anyone, the invitational Friday Night Jib Session and Saturday Park Session, and the Coors Light Afterparty.
for all event info and to download the AM Qualifying Registration Form and waiver.
Here is the rundown on the weekend's activities:
| Friday, March 30th: |
| AM Qualifying Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| AM Qualifying Heats |
|
12pm-4pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session Practice |
|
6pm-7pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session |
|
7:30pm-8:30pm |
| Altitudes Bistro Lounge |
|
8pm-12am |
| Saturday, March 31st |
| Saturday Park Session Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| Saturday Park Session |
|
12pm-3pm |
| Awards on Altitudes Bistro Patio |
|
4pm |
| Coors Light After Party at Library Square |
|
8pm |
GROUSE MOUNTAIN PRESENTS
VANCOUVER'S LARGEST PRO AM SNOWBOARD CONTEST
AM QUALIFYING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
On March 30th and 31st, over 100 of the top professional and amateur riders will compete in the Quiksilver Showdown Over the City. This elite park event features $10,000 in prize money, an array of entertainment and loads of prizing for the AM qualifying.
The weekend consists of Friday AM qualifying open to anyone, the invitational Friday Night Jib Session and Saturday Park Session, and the Coors Light Afterparty.
Visit: www.showdownoverthecity.ca for all event info and to download the AM Qualifying Registration Form and waiver. Here is the rundown on the weekend's activities:
| Friday, March 30th: |
| AM Qualifying Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| AM Qualifying Heats |
|
12pm-4pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session Practice |
|
6pm-7pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session |
|
7:30pm-8:30pm |
| Altitudes Bistro Lounge |
|
8pm-12am |
| Saturday, March 31st |
| Saturday Park Session Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| Saturday Park Session |
|
12pm-3pm |
| Awards on Altitudes Bistro Patio |
|
4pm |
| Coors Light After Party at Library Square |
|
8pm |
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
GROUSE MOUNTAIN PRESENTS
VANCOUVER'S LARGEST PRO AM SNOWBOARD CONTEST
AM QUALIFYING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
On March 30th and 31st, over 100 of the top professional and amateur riders will compete in the Quiksilver Showdown Over the City. This elite park event features $10,000 in prize money, an array of entertainment and loads of prizing for the AM qualifying.
The weekend consists of Friday AM qualifying open to anyone, the invitational Friday Night Jib Session and Saturday Park Session, and the Coors Light Afterparty.
Visit: www.showdownoverthecity.ca for all event info and to download the AM Qualifying Registration Form and waiver. Here is the rundown on the weekend's activities:
| Friday, March 30th: |
| AM Qualifying Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| AM Qualifying Heats |
|
12pm-4pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session Practice |
|
6pm-7pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session |
|
7:30pm-8:30pm |
| Altitudes Bistro Lounge |
|
8pm-12am |
| Saturday, March 31st |
| Saturday Park Session Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| Saturday Park Session |
|
12pm-3pm |
| Awards on Altitudes Bistro Patio |
|
4pm |
| Coors Light After Party at Library Square |
|
8pm |
GROUSE MOUNTAIN PRESENTS
VANCOUVER'S LARGEST PRO AM SNOWBOARD CONTEST
AM QUALIFYING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
On March 30th and 31st, over 100 of the top professional and amateur riders will compete in the Quiksilver Showdown Over the City. This elite park event features $10,000 in prize money, an array of entertainment and loads of prizing for the AM qualifying.
The weekend consists of Friday AM qualifying open to anyone, the invitational Friday Night Jib Session and Saturday Park Session, and the Coors Light Afterparty.
Visit: www.showdownoverthecity.ca for all event info and to download the AM Qualifying Registration Form and waiver. Here is the rundown on the weekend's activities:
| Friday, March 30th: |
| AM Qualifying Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| AM Qualifying Heats |
|
12pm-4pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session Practice |
|
6pm-7pm |
| Friday Night Jib Session |
|
7:30pm-8:30pm |
| Altitudes Bistro Lounge |
|
8pm-12am |
| Saturday, March 31st |
| Saturday Park Session Practice |
|
10am-12pm |
| Saturday Park Session |
|
12pm-3pm |
| Awards on Altitudes Bistro Patio |
|
4pm |
| Coors Light After Party at Library Square |
|
8pm |
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Good Times up at Grouse Mountain this weekend. The slush, sun and fun parks brought out some super shreds. This weekend the parks saw the likes of Dave Kenny, Ricky Svitak, Brian Mcclatchy, Mikee HK, Gerhard Gross and a slew of other top Canadian riders enjoying life up top on Grouse.
Friday, December 22, 2006
More features were put in this week in the Advanced Park including the DC 4 kink, DC C-Rail, Roxy Street Rail, Roxy Jib Box, and platforms were built for more jibs coming in the start of the New Year. The Advanced jumps were also rebuilt for the holidays.... enjoy!!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Grouse Mountain is proud to announce that all Terrain Parks are now open!
Paradise Jib Park has a handful of fun hiking jibs located on the Paradise Rope Tow.
Rookie Terrain Park under the Screaming Eagle chair is full of fun features including rollers, a jump, a hip and the newest Grouse jib "The Pole Jam".
The Advanced park includes 2 XL jumps, "The City Hip" and a large jump. The Advanced Park is located on the Screaming Eagle Chair.
New jumps and jibs getting place on snow weekly. Come up, say hi to the Park Crew and enjoy shredding all of our parks!!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
The Park Crew got the Paradise Jib Park up and going for opening day and found some time to jib it up a little with the public
The Park guys are very busy working away at all the new and returning jibs. These features are going to be looking pretty sweet for opening day on Grouse.
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