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Tournament Format: 18 hole Scramble

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The Canadian Snowboard Federation is currently seeking snowboarders, skiers and avid lovers of snow sports and events to volunteer at Canadian Snowboard Nationals at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver, BC.

 

We have over 200 volunteer shifts to fill between the dates of

Monday, March 31 and Sunday, April 6, 2008.

 

Volunteers are essential to the successful execution of events.  By getting involved with CSF events, you will gain valuable sport volunteer experience leading up to the 2010 Winter Games.  Volunteering is a great way to show your support and build your volunteer portfolio and skills.

 

There are positions available on and off the snow for people of all ages and skill levels. Areas requiring volunteer support at Canadian Snowboard Nationals include:

 

·        Event Operations

·        Media Centre

·        Halfpipe Maintenance

·        VIP Centre

·        Competition Venue Security

·        VIP Hosting Program

·        Volunteer Centre

·        Event Office

·        Team Registration/Hosting

 

 

TO SIGN UP, GO TO:  VolWeb Snowboard Nationals

https://sport.volweb.ca/snowboardnationals/

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Jeff Batchelor emerges with silver

 

Montreal February 23, 2008 (Sportcom) – Jeff Batchelor of Oakville, Ont., won the silver medal Saturday in the men’s halfpipe at World Cup snowboarding competition at Gujo-Gifu, Japan. 

 

It was Batchelor’s second career World Cup medal. In February 2007, he won gold at Sungwoo, South Korea. He came close to victory on Saturday finishing within 1.1 points of victor Kazuumi Fujita.

 

In the final, Batchelor collected 41.1 points on his first run while Fujita took the gold with a 42.2 mark on his second run. Gregory Bretz of the U.S., was third at 38.7.

 

‘’This is wonderful, even though I’m a little banged up,’’ said Batchelor, who didn’t finish his second run. 

 

The event was held in a snowstorm.

 

‘’When we got here this morning I knew it was going to be a difficult day. It wasn’t easy with the snow. But I’m from Ontario, so the conditions were familiar. Maybe that’s why I did so well.’’

 

Justin Lamoureux of Squamish, B.C., also reached the final and finished fourth at 37.5. It capped a successful trip for Lamoureux, also sixth at this season’s Sungwoo stop last Saturday.

 

Gabriel Dussault of Donnacona, Que., missed a berth in the final by 0.2 points ranking seventh in the second round of qualifying.  The top-six from each qualifying round advanced to the final.

 

Dussault wound up 13th overall while compatriots Crispin Lipscomb, Brendan Davis, Ryan Bausch and Charles Reid were respectively 17th, 28th, 31st and 37th.

 

Iouri Podladtchikov of Switzerland remains the halfpipe World Cup leader ahead of Ryoh Aono of Japan. Lamoureux jumped from 15^th to seventh while Batchelor is 11^th.

 

No Canadians in women’s final

 

In women’s competition, no Canadians advanced to the final.

 

Katie Tsuyuki of Squamish was 10th in qualifying which was a career best World Cup result. Charmaine Ironside was 12th, Dominique Vallée 13th, Sarah Conrad 15th, and Alexandra Duckworth 20th.

 

Zhifeng Sun of China won the gold medal with 34.3 points. Soko Yamaoka of Japan was second at 32.9 and Manuela Laura Pesko of Switzerland third at 32.2.

 

‘’This was very good preparation for the events in Calgary and Stoneham’’’ said Canadian national team coach Tom Hutchinson.

 

Canadian entries for Sunday’s parallel giant slalom are Caroline Calvé, Alexa Loo, Kimiko Zakreski, Jasey-Jay Anderson, Patrick Farrell, Michael Lambert and Matthew Morison.

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The Canadian Snowboard Federation would like to invite you to showcase 

your talent. The CSF will be hosting two halfpipe selection contests on the 

22nd and 23rd of January 2008 at Cypress Mountain, home of the 2010 

Olympic Halfpipe event. 

 

Get the chance to compare yourself against the best halfpipe riders in 

Canada. You also get the chance to grab a spot for the next four (4) World 

Cups. All spots are open and up for grabs whether you are part of the 

Nationals team, the National Development Group, a professional team or a 

snowboard club. 

 

Podium on the first day and you get an automatic entry to the World Cups in 

Korea, Japan, Calgary and Stoneham. The remaining spots will be awarded on 

the second day. There will be a weather day on the 24th. 

 

If you are unable to attend the contests because you are participating at 

the up coming X-Games Halfpipe contest, you get an automatic in. 

 

The riders who qualify for the World Cups will have to meet the Halfpipe 

CSF minimum standards prior to departure (http://www.csf.ca/File/SelectionProtocol%20- 

%2006-07%20HP%20World%20Cups.10Nov06.pdf : Appendix A - NST section) 

 

  

When: January 22nd and 23rd 2008 

Where: Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, BC 

Cost: $25 per day 

Requirements: CAIP insurance 

To register: Contact Nadia M’Seffar nadia@csf.ca 

 

***You are also invited to participate at the CSF Training Camp from 

January 7 to February 7 2008. Coaching will be provided by National Team 

Coaches Tom Hutchinson and Dennis Bannock. Please contact Nadia 

(nadia@csf.ca) for more information. 

 

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April 2^nd 2006

Event brief  

On April 2^nd 2006 Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta will play host to The Tournament. This new twist on the team challenge event format will pit team against team in a battle where strategy, skill, and an ability to ride all types of terrain will be the keys to success. Each team rider will compete in one of the three arenas - the quarterpipe, the jump, or the urban jib.  All sessions will have cash prizing for the top three finishers.  The team with the best overall results will take home $6 000 cash, as well as prizes worthy of THE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS!

 

Competition OUTLINE

 

THE TOURNAMENT offers Canada’s up and coming amateur talent the breakthrough opportunity to compete with top pro riders to vie for cash and bragging rights. This team challenge competition will require a rider from each to compete in one of the three arenas. Riders will compete in 90 min. sessions against members of the opposing teams. Team members will not be competing against each other. Teams will consist of 3 riders. Each rider must compete in only one of the three arenas of competition. A maximum of 35 team entries will be allowed. This will ensure each session will afford riders ample opportunity to showcase their quiver of tricks.

 Strategy is the key to this competition as teams choose which member competes in each arena. For a team to be awarded the title of THE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS they must excel in all 3 arenas over the course of the entire day of competition from frozen morning jibbing to slushy afternoon quarterpipes.  Properly choosing when to exploit your teams’ strengths will make the difference between

success and failure.

 

 

THE Courses

Riders will be presented with terrain and obstacles designed to challenge and inspire all levels of competitor. THE TOURNAMENT will consist of three arenas - the Quarterpipe, the Urban Jib, and the Jump.

 

The Quarterpipe will be a 22’ high monster with wallride and jib options.  Riders will be judged on all the features of this unique quarterpipe. Giant airs will be necessary, but you must slay the entire beast to take the top spot.

 

The Urban Jib will demand versatility and creativity. This unique course will consist of a gauntlet of rails, boxes, wallrides, ledges, bombdrops, and a chimera. 

 

The Jump; The simplest of all the competition arenas. This 50’ straight jump will provide riders the opportunity to display their entire repertoire of tricks.  The jump will have multiple takeoffs.  Booters, floaters, and something out of the ordinary for the true combatant. 

 

STRATEGY

 

To win The Tournament each team will need to employ a strategy unique to their team that takes advantage of the team challenge format.  Each session will consist of a maximum of 35 competitors, each from different teams.  Points will be awarded to each competitor for their final placing in each session.  Teams will accumulate points for each session. The team with the highest points total from all the sessions will be the overall TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS.  Teams must choose who will compete in each arena.  Alberta in the springtime can be hazardous and icy at 11am, and windy and too soft in the afternoon of the same day. Choosing which team member can ride the best in the varying conditions will be vital to success.  Although, it has been known to snow three feet in 24hrs in April in Calgary.  Teams will need to be prepared to attack the courses and defend against Mother Nature’s offensives. Preparation and strategy will play a part in the outcome of The Tournament.

SCHEDULE

 

April 1    12 noon - 3pm              Practice     8am Start                    Preparty April 2    8am - 11am                     Registration/checkin      9am - 10am                     Practice     11am                                 1st session     1PM                                   2nd session     3PM                                   3rd session     5PM                                   Awards

               

                      

LIFESTYLE

 

Spectators are encouraged to grab a BBQ lunch and catch some rays on the deck, or if you are looking for action, try one of the free demos available in the event village at the base of the hill. The wild at heart will find elation and frustration in the snowskate mini park.   And the die hard rider can catch the last runs of the season in the COP terrain park and boardercross course; All this while DJ’s and riders spin the first day of April away.

 

The PARTY

 

Saturday night April 1^st.  Celebrate a good day of practice. Talk about all the tricks you stomped and plan tomorrows attack. All while you watch some videos, dance with coyotes, and enjoy life with your friends.  

Location TBA

 

ENTRY FEES & PRIZING

Entry fees will be $225 per team of three.  Each team must consist of three riders.  There are no age groups or gender categories for this competiton. Everyone will compete on a level playing field for the $6000 CAD. However, there will be a prize package for the top female team and the top team under 18 years of age.  These prize packages will each have a retail value of $3000.  Teams can register online at coda.ca or on April 1^st from 9am – 4pm and April 2^nd 9am – 11am at Canada Olympic Park.  First come, first served. A maximum of 35 teams will be allowed entry. All competitors must have a valid CSF or affiliated provincial membership.

 

NOTE:    Teams eligible for the female team prize pack must consist of all female riders. Teams eligible for the under 18-prize package must consist of riders under 18 years of age on the date of competition. No exceptions and you must have valid proof of age. All competitors under 18 will also require a parent’s signature in order to compete (waiver and release of liability).

 

Prizing for the sessions will be $1000 / $650 / $350 CAD to the top threeriders in each session as decided by the judges.  This prizing is individual based, and is not a team prize. If you want to split it with your team that is your choice. The Overall Team prize of $6000 CAD will be divided into three equal amounts to each member of the winning team.

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The Honda Pro Am Tour presented by TELUS

SBX (Snowboard Cross)  - February 11 and 12

has been moved to Big White!!!!

 

A huge thanks to Big White once again!

 

Here is the Race Notice:  Click here

(and on www.bcsnowboard.com and www.csf.ca)

 

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Part II

The International Ski Federation (FIS) along with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have expressed interest in pursuing Adaptive Snowboarding at the International level. Bibian Mentel of the Netherlands who is a champion parathlete in snowboarding is now the contact person for Adaptive Wintersport regarding the development of Adaptive Snowboarding at the World Cup and Paralympic level with respect to the aforementioned organizations. Lucas Grossi of the United States has helped organize and create a database of adaptive riders. He works with the USASA in promoting Adaptive Riding along with helping facilitate the National Championships for Adaptive Snowboarding. The United States Snowboarding Association (USSA) is associated with FIS and presumably will be associated with Adaptive Riding. Adam Hall of New Zealand, an alpine skiing parathlete is snowboarding at an international level and has great support from his Nation. Tyler Mosher, parathlete for Snowboarding and XC Skiing is associated with the CSF who are promoting the development of International Competition. Tom McIllfaterick, CEO of CSF has been instrumental in the promotion of this sport at the international level. The Canadian Paralympic Committee has also expressed the desire to leave a legacy for adaptive riders by promoting the inclusion of Snowboarding in the 2010 Paralympics. It is also fair to say other Nations have shown interest in developing Snowboarding as a sport for the disabled. Now the next step is to find the adaptive riders around the world who are skilled snowboarders competent enough in their abilities to compete at the elite level.BR

In order to spread the word, a marketing campaign must be organized to network the people involved in Snowboarding and Adaptive Wintersport. This can be done through Newsletters sent out through each Nation’s Snowboard Federation to their Associations. Through web site like Snowboard.com who has offered to build a web site for AdaptiveRiders@Snowboard.com. Through magazine articles both within the snowboard and disabled communities. By networking all those who want to be involved with Adaptive Snowboarding and creating competition, it is possible to realize a demonstration World Cup Season in 2005/2006 and have Snowboarding as a Paralympic Medal event in 2010.

Together, the people of the world can create an exciting sport for everybody of all abilities to share. Snowboarding is a great sport and all people should be able to enjoy it.

Be it at the local level, or at the elite competitive level, Snowboarding is fun.

Thank you for your interest in Adaptive Snowboarding.

Sincerely,
Tyler Mosher

Whistler, BC
Canada

Canadian Snowboard Federation
Adaptive Snowboarding Ambassador/ Parathlete

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program
Board Member (Snowboarding)

Canadian National 2010 Disabled XC Ski Team
IPC World Cup Parathlete



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Adaptive Snowboarding
2004/2005 Season in Review

Part I

This year was revolutionary for Adaptive Snowboard Riding. People from around the world who were working independently to bring snowboarding to the fore front of disabled winter sports, finally got connected. As a result, there is a possibility of Snowboarding becoming a Demonstration and/or Medal Sport at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympics in Whistler, BC. The need for a critical mass consisting of 30 or more Elite Parathlete Adaptive Riders from 5-8 Nations has been identified for World Cup Standards.

The Canadian Snowboard Federation (CSF) and the BC Snowboard Association are both interested in providing the venue for competition alongside their able bodied events. Again, a critical mass of Adaptive Riders is needed to make a competition. The support by CSF and their Members for Adaptive Riding is a great example of the inclusive international community of Snowboarding. Many people and organizations around the world are similarly as inclusive and want to include snowboarding as an elite sport for the disabled. A World Cup level event and information forum should be organized for early fall in Whistler, Canada in the early winter of 2005 perhaps another World Cup in Europe or elsewhere spring after the 2006 Paralympics.

This year held what could be called the first international race of Adaptive Riders at the USA Snowboard Association National Championships at Copper Mtn., Colorado. Parathletes ranging from Below Knee Amputees to Seated Riders, Incomplete Standing Paraplegic and Spinal Bifida to a Blind Half Pipe Rider representing four nations raced together with other Amateur Athletes of all ages. The races were exciting and the successes were deserved by the more than 1400 participants. The competition in the adaptive division was adequate however the numbers were thin.

The hope is there are people out there who are elite snowboarders living with a physical disability. The problem lies with finding them and getting them together to compete. It is fair to say that most people living with disabilities who went to an adaptive ski program probably either learned to ski or went to learn snowboarding through an able bodied system or by themselves if the adaptive program couldn’t help them learn to ride. The later scenario is why we are not well networked as Adaptive Riders. This is now changed or is changing rapidly.

The Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) now includes and offers the opportunity for everybody to learn to snowboard, as do many other programs across North America and elsewhere. There are people certifying Adaptive Riding Instructors in the United States and Canada is moving to do so. At the Grass Roots, Adaptive Riding needs to be included in Disabled Ski Programs and in Able Body Snowboard Lessons, Snowboard Clubs and Race Events. At National and International Competitions it should be the same with Disabled Skiing coming together with Snowboarding at World Cup Finals and at the Paralympics plus competing in the Able Body Nationals and selected World Cups as an Adaptive Rider Group. This is good for setting standards of athleticism. Although there are some events where everybody is a winner, it is important to be able to compare the elite athlete with the elite parathlete and gage success and overcome the improbable, inspire and be inspired. By continuing the inclusiveness of the Snowboard Community at the International and National levels, Adaptive Snowboarders along side the Pro Riders will inspire thousands to achieve their best in Snowboarding and life in general.





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Well, it’s been a crazy whirlwind month of December, with tons of air and road miles, from one coast to the other and back. December saw –by far- the toughest races of the year, and they all happened within a week and a half of each other. Truly a test of commitment to early season on-snow and dryland training.
-Whistler World Cup
We got to Whistler on December 8, and spent the week training. Conditions were cold and clear during training, and keeping in the spirit of early season Canadian World Cup, it snowed 10cm the night before the race! Classic. In any case, the course workers were amazing, and kept the new snow off the race line. I started Friday December 12th in the 43 spot. The course held up really well, and was surprisingly smooth after having a lot of women and men run down in front of me. My qualifying run went good overall. I was happy with 90% of the run, but near the end of the course I made a poor decision about a line around one gate, and swung wide, costing me time. I would finish in 39th position. Only a small improvement, but overall a positive day.

-Park City Grand Prix
Monday December 15th was off to Salt Lake City, Utah for the annual Grand Prix. Conditions in Park City were absolutely perfect for racing. Hard snow, clear skies and cold temperatures would make for a great event along with the live band playing, large purse and massive sponsorship. The Grand Prix is one of the seriously fun events of the year, but also the toughest. Many of the World Cup racers who raced in Whistler made the trip down to Park City, making the field of my very tough, as well as large with 85 men starting. The Park City course is the steepest of the year, and so bumpy it makes your teeth rattle together as you careen down through the gnarly course.

I started Wednesday’s race in the 32 spot. The first 7 gates of the steep pitch was survival mode, and I was lucky to escape alive. I rode the whole course pretty well, with no major mistakes (which is a first in a long time) and a good line, although I did touch my left hand down on one turn catching a stubby gate which cost me a sprained hand. I crossed the line in 23rd spot. I found that I could have cleaned up my riding on the steep section, which would have helped my time, but again, overall a positive day.

Thursday morning (very early), it was off to Toronto for an overnighter (via 90 degree Phoenix, Arizona), and then up to Quebec City the following day for another World Cup at Stoneham.

-Stoneham World Cup
Conditions at Stoneham were pretty terrible. Cold temperatures combined with frozen granular snow made for icy racing. Keeping in the spirit of Canadian World Cups before Christmas, it snowed the night before the race, and we woke up to a mixture of snow textures.
The race went off on Sunday the 21st, I started in the 43rd spot, and the course was bullet-proof ice when I got to it. I wasn’t prepared for the icy conditions on during the first 7 gates, and certainly didn’t ride this section that well. However, in any other year, I would have crashed, and I thank my new technique and new coach for the help. I made up some time on the flats, and I would finish the day in 36th spot. All in all, I wish I could have given it another go, as I could have rode a lot better on the ice. Overall though, again, a consistent performance and a small step. Also, one of the best parties of the year…
Finally, it’s back to Toronto for a little time “off” over Christmas. I’m pretty happy with how things have begun in the first quarter of the season, for a number of reasons:
-Although I’m tried right now, I still feel strong, and in fact still making gains in the gym. I’ve dedicated to keeping my fitness level up during the season.
-This the first time ever I haven’t been sick! I’m usually mega-run down at this time of year and sick, but I’m a healthy boy!
-I knew how unconfident I felt at this time last season (facing a similar schedule), and I feeling really confident in my riding. I’m really consistent, and now I’m looking at how to take my consistent riding to the next level.
The toughest races of the year are now over, and I’m looking forward to ruling the Nor-Am’s beginning January 2nd in Steamboat.

Team Gossip Corner
-RBC signed a $1.3 million dollar deal with the CSF for 9 years!
-Auclair gloves signed a $1 million dollar deal with the CSF for 11 years!
-Trifilar undergarments is now an official sponsor of the CSF.
-Spyder clothing is now an official sponsor of the CSF.
-Former Head Coach Christian Harb has been moved to the Boardercross Team. Greg Salmon is now the head coach, moving up from his position of development team coach. Dave Hugill is now the new coach of the development team.
Thanks again for all the positive encouragement from everyone.
Enjoy the holidays, and talk to everyone in the new year.

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U.S. Nationals, Breckenridge, Colorado, March 20, 21
Canadian Nationals, Mt. Avila, Quebec, March 25, 26
PGS, PSL, and SL

Where do I begin? What a whirlwind couple weeks in the snowboarding world, with some of the highest point value races on the schedule. If there was anytime to peak for a race, this would be it.

Let's begin in Colorado: The U.S. Nationals is always a tough race, and this would be no different. Registering at a 400 point race, Dad came out to Denver to support the action, and brought amazingly hot temperatures with him from the south. Breckenridge is a beautiful resort, and at 11,500 feet, made for easy sunburn weather.

I started the PGS on Saturday March 20 in the 17th spot…just outside the top seed from a field of almost 60. The course was fairly bumpy due to the softening snow, but shouldn't have posed a problem. However, I rode really poorly in the qualifying, making two large mistakes, and missed qualifying, ending the day in the 20th spot. Not a great start at all to the next two weeks.

The traditional two-run combined time Slalom (SL) would follow on Sunday, where I again began the day in the 17th spot. I put in a decent qualifying run in the 11th spot. On my second run, I was having a great run until I made a small mistake about 4 gates from the finish. This gate would later take out many men as the race went on, and I was fortunate to survive its wrath. I would finish the day in the 11th spot, and it would be my best point-result all year.

Off to Montreal on March 22, where Continental decided they didn't feel like shipping my bags with me. I finally saw my bags a day later. The CSF rented out a hostel not too far from the hill for the entire team, which was nice to mingle with the freestyle and boardercross athletes. Mom came out to support the Canadian Nationals at Mt. Avila, and she also brought out the umbrella.

The weather in Quebec was ABSOLUTLEY TERRIBLE. Faced with torrential rain and fog, I can't believe that the race went off. But kudos to the race organizers and volunteers who stood out in the inclement weather for hours on end! Both the PSL and the PGS were featured at night, with the qualifying beginning at 4:00pm.

On Thursday March 25th, I began the day in the PSL from another field of 60 in the 8th spot. I put down an okay qualifying run, placing me in the 10th spot. Here, I would face U.S. rider Zac Kay in the first round (see Cypress, etc., etc), but I had a good feeling about the finals course as well as my riding recently in slalom. I beat Zac both runs by the time penalty, moving me on to the ¼ finals against my teammate Jérome Sylvestre. In the first run, Jerome and I virtually tied, with a difference of .02 favoring me. But something totally crazy happened in the second run; both Jerome and I jumped the start (meaning that we pulled out before the gates opened), and both simultaneously flipped forward over the closed gates! Jerome was a little quicker to get up, and beat me down the hill in the craziest run I've ever had. I would finish the day in 6th spot.

Friday night's PGS was even more of a disaster in terms of weather. I started the night in 12th position, and made a mistake abut ¾ of the way down the qualifying run after ruling the top section. This put me back into 14th spot. The trouble with 14th spot is the #1 ranked world rider and friend Jasey-Jay Anderson had a similar problem, and qualified 3rd, meaning I would face him first round. In the first run against Jasey, I rode really well, and beat Jasey by .12 seconds. However, I couldn't reel Jasey in on the second run, and he got me by about a gate, ending my day stuck in 14th spot.

All in all, these two weeks were the best weeks in my career; this highest ever finish for me at U.S. Nationals, and this highest ever points result with the 6th place at Canadians. Both results will increase my world ranking, and significantly help my points.

So that's it for the season! I'm back in Vancouver, enjoying some time off snow. I'll be in touch with everyone at the end of April regarding the Team selection for next year, and my plans for the 2005/2006 season.

Until then, take care!

Mike


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