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Showcase News/Events/Sales: Friday, March 02, 2007
Whistler Blackcomb already spilled the beans on who won the showdown, but we've got some more photos for y'all to enjoy. The event went off again this year, and here's just a few pics from the evening. Plenty more to come...
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The Sapient-Showcase Showdown rider registration is closed with 100 riders from all over the world set to take on its unique “Pipestyle” format this weekend.
Similar to last season’s inaugural “Pipestyle,” this year’s set-up will feature hips with regular halfpipe walls with C Boxes imbedded into the sides intermittently. The bottom will showcase an array of rails and with $25,000 in cash prizes at stake, riders will be throwing down.
The event venue is alcohol-free so spectators are encouraged to save their partying for the village. The Longhorn will play host to the after party with musical guests “Fall of Summer.” Priority entry with ticket will take place before 9pm.
Sapient is the headline sponsor, putting up $25,000 CDN cash. Bakoda, Anon, RED, Vans, Volcom, Dakine and Nixon top off the list of sponsors contributing $20,000 in prizing.
For more information on the Sapient-Showcase Showdown call 1-866-218-9690 or email showcaseshowdown@intrawest.com.
CASH PRIZE BREAKDOWN
Men
1st Place $10,000
2nd Place $4,000
3rd Place $2,000
4th Place $1,000
5th Place $500
Women
1st Place $5,000
2nd Place $2,000
3rd Place $1,000
EVENT SCHEDULE
The Sapient Showcase Showdown is in the Super Night Pipe at Base II. Spectators can upload via the Blackcomb Gondola for free.
Friday February 23
- Registration - Bib pick up is at 18Below 12:00 to 1:30pm at “18 Below” at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain
- Open training - 2:00 to 3:30pm
- Qualifying - 4:00 to 8:30pm
Saturday February 24
- Qualifying names posted at Showcase Snowboards in village by 10am.
- Semi Qualifying - 4:00 to 7:00pm
- Finals warm-up - 7:15-7:25pm
- Finals - 7:30 to 8:30pm
- Awards ceremony immediately following competition with after party at the Longhorn.
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
10th Annual Sapient-Showcase Showdown: Open for Registration!
Showcase Snowboards and www.showcasesnowboards.com are the premiere snowboard shops in Whistler, Banff, Winter Park and the online shopping community, celebrating 18 years of shredding the gnar!
Whistler, BC, February 7, 2007: Showcase Snowboards and Sapient are pleased to announce that registration for the 10 th Annual Showcase Showdown is now open. Sapient Team Manager Aaron MacDonald has confirmed team riders Tim Orr, Craig Beaulieu, Kendra Scurfield and Laurent Gougain. We can look forward to the return of some of last years favourite competitors Dennis Bannock and Chris Wimbles. Also stepping up from Bakoda are Travis Williams, Molly Milligan, Nick Larson and Shayne Pospisil.
The Showcase Showdown, now in its 10 th season, takes place at Whistler Blackcomb’s Night Pipe February 23-24, and guarantees to be this years most innovative, entertaining and unique rider driven snowboard event of the season! Sapient is proud to sign on as the headline sponsor this year, throwing down $25,000 CDN cash prizing. Bakoda, Anon, RED, Vans, Volcom, Dakine and Nixon top off the list of sponsors contributing $20,000 in prizing as well. There are 90 spots open to pros of all ages for the weekend event.
Building on the phenomenal success of last year’s Pipestyle event, this years Showdown promises to be even more entertaining and diverse. Promotions coordinator Zoltan Katchanoski says he was so happy with the success of last years contest that the focus was all about feedback from the riders to perfect the event for this year “the most important part of the Showdown is to listen and make friendly changes to suit riders of all disciplines”. The Showdown has always been a great grass roots event “made by riders, for riders” it is guaranteed to be even better this year so be sure to check it out.
For more information, and to register, competitors can go to Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations in person or call 1-866-218-9690.
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Friday, January 26, 2007
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB’S 9th ANNUAL SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN CONTINUES WITH INNOVATIVE PIPESTYLE EVENT
Sapient-Showcase Showdown To Hand Out $60,000 In Cash and Prizes, February 23-24
The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is back February 23-24, 2007 at Whistler Blackcomb. The Pipestyle format will continue with its hybrid construction of spines, rails, boxes and hits, all within the confines of the Night Superpipe at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain.
Continuing from last year, and with the success and progression of the previous years, the Showdown is set to push the boundaries of competition venues once again. “We had some great feedback about last year’s event from the athletes involved. We want to build on last year’s success, so we listened to what the riders had to say,” says Zoltan Katchanoski, Sapient-Showcase Showdown Promotions Coordinator at Whistler Blackcomb.
The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is about the advancement of the sport of snowboarding and strives to keep things fresh and original. “The passion for snowboarding you sense when you enter Showcase Snowboards is the same passion that pushes us to make this event for the riders and for the sport,” continues Katchanoski.
Sapient Snowboards is back as the lead sponsor and is dropping $25,000 in prize money to prove it. In addition to the cash, additional sponsors Anon, RED, Bakoda, Volcom, Dakine, Vans and Nixon are kicking in with another $35,000 in prizes. With $60,000 in cash and prizes on the line, this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
It is said history repeats itself, but there is always the exception to every rule. The Sapient-Showcase Showdown has been fresh and exciting every year since its inception in 1998. This event is always a crowd pleaser with local and international riders showing their skills and throwing down.
Tons of prizes and swag supplied by the event sponsors including Sapient snowboard giveaways will keep the crowd pumped. The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is truly an event for the riders and spectators.
Athletes can register in person at any Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations desk.
Registration is $100 per rider and will fill up fast. Helmets and bibs are mandatory for practice runs and during the event. Bib pick up is at 18Below between 12:00 and 1:30pm on February 23. Open training is between 2:00 and 3:30pm followed by qualifying rounds from 4:00-8:30pm. Qualifier’s names will be posted at Showcase Snowboards in the village by 10am Saturday. Semi Qualifiers are from 4:00-7:00pm Saturday with the finals starting at 7:15pm. For more information on the Sapient-Showcase Showdown call 1-866-218-9690 or email showcaseshowdown@intrawest.com.
Established in 1989, Showcase Snowboards is the oldest and largest snowboard shop in Whistler, BC. With the addition of the Burton Women’s Store it is the epicenter of snowboard gear in Whistler. Other Showcase locations include Banff. AB; and Winter Park, CO. For all the latest gear and apparel, shop online at www.Showcasesnowboards.com.
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Friday, January 26, 2007
Game on once again, the Showcase Showdown is back, Feb 23-24, 2007. Full details coming soon, for now check out last year's teaser vid and here's the poster. Be there.
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Wednesday, November 29, 2006
SHOWCASE LOCALS SALE
ONE DAY ONLY : THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30TH 9AM-9PM
All 2007 snowboards, boots and bindings 15% OFF !!
Last year's outerwear 50% OFF!!
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Friday, May 19, 2006
Showcase Lowdown Showdown!
When: May 22nd 12.00pm
Where: Whistler Terrain Park (next to halfpipe)
Who: Anyone who shows up
What: Booter and Rails
Tons of prizing up for grabs...
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Monday, February 27, 2006
Finals Men
1) Dustin Craven $10,000
2) Chris Wimbles $4,000
3) Neil Connolly $2,000
4) Crispin Lipscomb $1,000
5) Travis Williams $500
6) Craig Beaulieu
7) Justin Lamoureux
8) Jesse Kumlea
9) Tim Orr
10) Warren Williams
11) Dennis Bannock
Finals Women
1) Pilar Peterson $5,000
2) Charmaine Ironside $2,000
3) Star of Peace Quinn $1,000
4) Leanne Pelosi
5) Alexis Waite
Final Results 2006
Head Judge: Paul Rak
Judges: Carter Smith, Kraig Kinsman, Colin Duncan
View Photos From The Showdown
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Womens
Bib # Name BEST 84 Pilar Peterson 23.3 Q 74 Charmaine Ironside 20.7 Q 85 Star of Peace Quinn 19.8 Q 76 Kendra Scurfield 19.1 Q 87 Alexis Waite 18.9 Q 89 Wendy Robinson 18.8 Q 79 Magalie Dubois 18.0 Q 72 Bekki Read 17.8 Q 90 Jenya Patrief 17.7 Q 77 Leanne Pelosi 17.4 Q Men Heat #1 Bib # Name BEST 5 Chris Wimbles 25.0 Q 106 Justin Lamoureux 23.7 Q 100 Dustin Craven 23.6 Q 99 Dennis Bannock 22.4 Q 115 Travis Williams 21.6 Q 107 Tyler Massey 21.2 Q 97 Dan Longo 18.3 Q 94 Chris Brown 16.4 Q 96 Craig Beaulieu 15.1 Q 113 Robett Hollis 14.1 Q Men Heat #2Bib # Name BEST 136 Neil Connolly 25.5 Q 125 Andrew Burns 24.0 Q 120 Chris Coulter 23.2 Q 123 Dan Raymond 23.2 Q 122 Craig Moore 22.3 Q 131 Jordan Mendehall 21.1 Q 124 David Lambert 19.3 Q 130 Jesse Kumlea 19.3 Q 118 Andrew Jackson 18.5 Q 133 Korath Wright 18.2 Q 128 Ian Legris 18.1 Q 141 Warren Williams 17.0 Q 135 Mike Osachuk 16.9 Q 139 Tim Orr 16.4 Q 119 Brian Michals 14.0 Q Men Heat #3Bib # Name BEST 148 David Melancon 20.7 Q 146 Crispin Lipscomb 20.6 Q 144 Chase Conway 20.1 Q 162 Shayne Pospisil 19.5 Q 163 Timothy Mckay 18.4 Q 156 Kevin Johnston 17.6 Q 149 Douglas Monfee-Smith 17.1 Q 151 Geoff Brown 16.5 Q 165 Yves Martineau 15.7 Q 159 Mike Prizeman 15.1 Q 161 Roberto Dibari 14.9 Q
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Monday, February 20, 2006
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB’S SAPIENT SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN FEBRUARY 24-25
Registration is still open but filling fast for "Pipestyle" format with huge prize purse
WHISTLER, BC,
February 18, 2006 – Registration for the Sapient-Showcase Showdown is filling fast as February 24, the first day of the event, draws near. The format is dubbed "Pipestyle" and $25,000 in cash prizing from Sapient and over $15,000 in prizing from other event sponsors is on the line. Whistler Blackcomb locals including Dionne Delasalle, David Aubry, Justin Lamoureux, and Marie-France Roy will battle it out with riders from around the world including Chris Coulter, Kurt Wastell, Anthony Leffelaar and Shayne Pospisil. Men’s 1st Place $10,000 2nd Place $4,000 3rd Place $2,000 4th Place $1,000 5th Place $500 Women’s 1st Place $5,000 2nd Place $2,000 3rd Place $1,000 Sapient is providing $25,000 in cash prizing and additional event sponsors Anon, RED, Option, Vans, Salomon-Bonfire and 32 are contributing over $15,000 in prizing. Registration for the event is now open and there are 75 spots available to athletes. EVENT SCHEDULE The Sapient Showcase Showdown is in the Super Night Pipe at Base II. Spectators can upload via the Blackcomb Gondola for free. Friday February 24 Registration 1-2pm at "18 Below" at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain Qualifying Heats 1-4: 4:00 to 8:30pm Saturday February 25 Semi Qualifying Heats 1-3: 4:00 to 7:00pm Finals Warm-up: 7:15-7:25pm Finals: 7:30 to 8:30pm Awards ceremony immediately following competition. Wrap-up Party at Maxx Fish 9:30pm with live band Fall of Summer. "Pipestyle" – Slopestyle contest in the Super Night Pipe The Pipestyle will incorporate tombstones, rails, boxes and spines into Whistler Blackcomb’s Super Night Pipe, creating a whole new style of halfpipe competition. Registration will be taken over the phone at 1-800-766-0449 or in person at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations for an event promising to be the most innovative, entertaining and unique, rider-driven snowboard competition of the season. Questions? Email sshowdown@intrawest.com. OTHER EVENTS February 25-26 Saturday February 25th Bell presents a free concert featuring Simple Plan starting at 3 p.m. in Village Square and hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. Sunday February 26th Visitors can experience Canada's passion for the national game of hockey on February 26th as rabid fans gather at 5:00 am in the Village Square to watch the Gold Medal Game for the Men's Hockey on the giant screen. Torino 2006 Winter Games Closing Ceremony in Village Square on the big screen in Village Square. The flag hand-over celebration gets underway at 10:45 a.m.
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Thursday, February 16, 2006
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Published by Showcase: 11:19 AM
Updated On: 2/16/2006 at 11:21 AM
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Showcase News/Events/Sales: Monday, February 06, 2006
The Sapient Showcase Showdown is excited to announce the cash prize breakdown for the 2006 Pipestyle contest taking place February 24-25 at Whistler Blackcomb. With over $25,000 in cash plus $15,000 in supplier prizing, this makes the Showdown Canada’s biggest snowboard competition of the season!
Men’s
1st Place $10,000
2nd Place $4,000
3rd Place $2,000
4th Place $1,000
5th Place $500
Women’s
1st Place $5,000
2nd Place $2,000
3rd Place $1,000
Riders and Team Managers, registration is now open through Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations by phone at: 1-800-766-0449 or in person.
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Tuesday, January 24, 2006
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB DEBUTS EXCITING NEW "PIPESTYLE" FORMAT AT 8th ANNUAL SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN FEBRUARY 24-25
Sapient Snowboards comes on as title sponsor with $25,000 cash prizing
WHISTLER, BC, January 20, 2006, –The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is set to go off February 24-25 with a new format dubbed "Pipestyle." The Pipestyle will incorporate tombstones, rails, boxes and spines into Whistler Blackcomb’s Super Night Pipe, creating a whole new style of halfpipe competition.
"The Showcase Showdown has always been about the advancement of the sport, evolving over the years from a quarterpipe competition to the Monster Box Jib Jam, and now to Whistler’s first Pipestyle," says promotions coordinator Zoltan Katchanoski.
The Showcase Showdown has long been a grass roots event made by riders, for riders. "This year we are hoping to bring it to the next level and become a highly regarded international event," Katchanoski says.
Sapient has signed on as the headline sponsor and will provide $25,000 in cash prizing. Additional event sponsors Anon, RED, Option, Vans, Salomon-Bonfire and 32 will contribute over $15,000 in prizing as well. Registration for the event is now open and there are 75 spots available to athletes.
Registration will be taken over the phone at 1-800-766-0449 or in person at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations for an event promising to be the most innovative, entertaining and unique, rider-driven snowboard competition of the season.
Established in 1989, Showcase Snowboards is the oldest and largest snowboard shop in Whistler, BC. There are also Showcase stores in Banff, AB; and Winter Park, CO. The website www.showcasesnowboards.com provides snowboard enthusiasts a unique one stop shop for all their retail needs.
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Published by Showcase: 2:46 PM
Updated On: 1/24/2006 at 3:46 PM
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Showcase News/Events/Sales: Thursday, January 19, 2006
Showcase News/Events/Sales: Thursday, January 19, 2006
Whistler, BC, January 17, 2006:
Showcase Snowboards and Sapient are pleased to announce that registration for the 9th Annual Showcase Showdown is now open! The Showcase Showdown, now in its 8th season, takes place at Whistler Blackcomb’s Night Pipe February 24-25, and guarantees to be this years most innovative, entertaining and unique rider driven snowboard even of the season!
The Showcase Showdown has always been about advancement of the sport, evolving over the years from a ¼ Pipe competition to a Monster Box Jib Jam, and this year to a Pipe-style: incorporating tombstones, rails, boxes and spines into Whistler Blackcomb’s infamous Night Pipe to create a whole new style of ½ pipe competition.
Sapient is proud to sign on as the headline sponsor this year, moving the date to February 24-25, and throwing down $25,000 CDN cash prizing. Anon, RED, Option, Vans, Salomon-Bonfire and 32 top off the list of sponsors contributing over $15,000 in prizing as well. There are 90 spots open to pros of all ages for the weekend event.
Promotions coordinator Zoltan Katchanoski says the event has always been a great grass roots event “made by riders, for riders… and it’s all about having fun. This year we are hoping to bring it to the next level, becoming a highly regarded international event. It's never going to be the Olympics and we don't want it to be, this is about having fun with some friends and cheering each other on.”
For more information, and to register, competitors can go to Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations in person or call 1-800-766-0449.
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