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My Blog: Rugged Riders R4 Chicks!
By: TheRuggedRiders

The Rugged Riders Tricks R4 Chicks snowboard camp presented by Roxy was four days of explosive energy, determination and pure ruggedness. TR4C set a precedent in eastern Canada as the first, the one and the only, all girls snowboard camp. Mont-Blanc Ski Resort hosted the camp in the private TR4C snowboard park designed with Rugged Riders panel of women shredders and carefully constructed with the Mont-Blanc park rangers and Rugged Staff.

The journey began with pick-ups…rallying girls together at their closest Axis boardshops and then loading them into the Rugged Mobile. TR4C gathered girls from as far as Barrie, Ontario and Lac St-Jean, Quebec. From there we headed to the park to see what would be called home for the next four days. With two super smooth booters and a diversity of jibs there was something for everyone. The TR4C private park was the perfect design for learning, and learn we did…

Four days of thirty girls owning the private TR4C park was more than enough to pump up the girls to learn new tricks and make new friends. The girls exceeded everyone’s expectations and were progressing at a rate so fast that we could hardly keep up with them! Even the pros were surprised. Amber Stackhouse and Alexis Waite the TR4C guest pro riders camp had never seen a group of girls so motivated and rugged when it came to riding and learning in a camp atmosphere.

The beginner freestylers were quickly doing big airs, 180 spins and frontside boardslides while the more experienced riders were practicing their cab 3’s and 540’s or learning steezy tricks on the street rail.

After a day on the hill we loaded the Rugged Mobile and headed to camp for some good home-cooked meals, and extra activities. Nighttime was the perfect chance to learn how to crochet, skateboard, give massages, rock climb or have water fights while doing the dishes! The evenings were also the perfect time for the Rugged Crew to take a trip to the spa and chill out in the hot tub, steam baths and sauna.

All the girls left with goodies bags from Roxy and Axis Boardshop. They also benefited from great deals on SBC subscriptions, and prizes from DC and APO snowboards.

The Tricks R4 Chicks Camp had it all; experienced and certified coaches, guest pro-riders, a private park, awesome food and tons of girls that were truly rugged and ready to shred. We couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls, a nicer park or a more fabulous four days together.

For girls ready to shred…we will see you at the Rugged Riders Jump’N Grind event on March 10^th. For girls who are interested in some rugged snowboard coaching…they can contact info@ruggedriders.com.

Published On: 2/27/2007

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My Blog: New and Improved Snowboard Coaching Programs at Whistler
By: wvsc

The Whistler Valley Snowboard Club (WVSC) is Whistler Blackcomb high-end freestyle snowboard program that encourage both competition and recreational riders to fully meet their potential. Designed to provide Whistler & Vancouver kids with snowboard instruction all day, every Saturday and Sunday, the WVSC can coach snowboarders ages 9 and up.

New this year, the WVSC is launching the Whistler Valley Snowboard Academy (WVSA). Located in the heart of Whistler, The Academy is prepared to accommodate co-ed students/athletes (single and shared rooms are available) that register into one of its Snowboard Programs. Two well/balanced meals plus healthy snacks are included and a kitchen is available at any time. Wireless internet is available and a guardian will always be present to assist in any situation.

As part of the snowboard programs, members will have the opportunity to snowboard some of the most incredible terrain in North America. Competitive members will have the opportunity to travel to different mountains throughout the season for Half-pipe, Big Air, Rail Jam, and Boardercross competitions.

WVSA’s Sports School Programs allow high school students who breathe, eat, and sleep snowboarding to train on snow up to five days a week, while earning school credits through Whistler Secondary Sports School, or another accredited system. Students enrolling into the Full Year or Winter Term Programs will have the opportunity to stay at The Academy, while local students already living in Whistler will have the opportunity, through the Local Program, to get the coaching and snowboard 100+ days on Whistler Blackcomb Mountains without necessarily staying at The Academy.

Depending on how many students enroll the WVSA’s Sports School Programs with accommodation; Weekend Packages will be available for kids interested in getting weekend coaching and staying at The Academy. Drop-ins are also accepted for the WVSC coaching programs (including Xmas & Spring Break Camps), but accommodation will be limited.

Also new this year is the addition of a Boardercross Package for adults (18+). Under the coaching guidance of Darren Chalmers, Canadian Olympic Snowboarder and 3 times World Cup winner, this package is focused on competitive boardercross training.

The WVSA will be the first of its kind in Canada with its first session will take place this winter season (2006-2007). Led by Joe McAdoo, the coaching programs will encourage hard work, self-discipline and dedication, providing a solid foundation for success in every aspect of life. Joe is a former national/international competitor. Joe moved on to Assistant Coach for the Canadian Snowboard Federation Halfpipe Team, followed by Head Coach of the National Development Team.

The WVSC & WVSA are now accepting applications. Space is limited so call now to register: 604-932-2092

Published On: 9/14/2006

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My Blog: The Whistler Valley Snowboard Club launches The Academy By: wvsc
The Whistler Valley Snowboard Club (WCSC) is proud to announce the launch of the Whistler Valley Snowboard Academy (WVSA), a new program allowing young snowboarders to get the most advanced snowboard coaching while going to school and living at The Academy. Read our Press Release here>> Published On: 8/14/2006 Add/View Comments (0)

My Blog: The Whistler Valley Snowboard Club launches The Academy
By: WVSA

The Whistler Valley Snowboard Club (WCSC) is proud to announce the launch of the Whistler Valley Snowboard Academy (WVSA), a new program allowing young snowboarders to get the most advanced snowboard coaching while going to school and living at The Academy.

Located in the hearth of Whistler, The Academy is prepared to accommodate co-ed students/athletes with single and shared rooms. Everyday, two well/balanced meals plus healthy snacks will be provided and a kitchen will be available at any time. Internet service is provided and students are encouraged to bring their own laptops and any other electronic device they may want to use. A guardian will always be present to assist in any situation.

As part of the snowboard program, members will have the opportunity to snowboard 100+ days on Whistler Blackcomb Mountains, some of the most incredible terrain in North America. Competitive members will have the opportunity to travel to different mountains throughout the season for Half-pipe, Big Air, Rail Jam, Boarder cross and Big Mountain competitions. Evening tutoring, as well as, video analysis, video editing and graphic design workshops are included.

Athletes enrolling in WVSA coaching program will have the opportunity to attend Whistler Secondary School as part of their Sports School program for the entire school year or part of the year.

The WVSA will be the first of its kind in

Canada

with its first session will take place this winter season (2006-2007). Led by Joe McAdoo, WVSA’s coaching program will encourage hard work, self-discipline and dedication, providing a solid foundation for success in every aspect of life.

Joe is a former national/international competitor. Joe moved on to Assistant Coach for the Canadian Snowboard Federation Halfpipe Team, followed by Head Coach of the National Development Team. In 2003, Joe joined the WVSC taking charge of all on and off hill training.

The WVSC is now accepting applications for its first WVSA session starting in September. Space is limited so contact us now to register.

Visit our website www.whistlervalleysnowboardacademy.org

Published On: 8/14/2006

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