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Canada Snowboard: LITTLE RIDERS PROGRAM

Canada Snowboard understands the importance of bringing the next generation on board. We’re stoked to share the info about the LITTLE RIDERS PROGRAM with you. Following words from Snowboard Canada themselves say it best:

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Austrian & German Masters 2020

The Austrian & German Masters competitions will go down from 26 to 29 March at Nordkette Skylinepark and in K-Park Kühtai. Tirol will thus see an epic spring weekend full of contests and good vibes.

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Brown Bears Banked Slalom to go down on the 19 January 2020!

The De Le Rue brothers, Saint-Lary is one of the best pyrenean snowboard spots with a very large freeride possibilities and top quality snowparks. The resort organises many events each year just as the World Junior FIS Championships in snowboardcross and the Xtrem Freeride in March. For the first time ever, on the 19 of January 2020 the Brown Bears (local snowboard team) organise a banked slalom contest called Brown Bears Banked Slalom 2020 which is also part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour 2019/20 and is set to go down on the 19 January 2020!

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Finnish QKLS Rally 2020 is another event on the WSF Banked Slalom Tour!

After the successful Banked Slalom Tour organized by the Finnish Snowboard Association, it is now the third time for the Banked Slalom Finnish Championships – this time called QKLS Rally. As in recent years, the Finnish Championships of banked turns will be go down in the wonderful surroundings of Tahko from 3rd to the 4th of April 2020.

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Hochkeil Banked Slalom 2020 is part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour!

We are happy to announce that the Hochkeil Banked Slalom 2020 is part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour 2019/20. It is also the first event on the WSF Banked Slalom Tour calendar, so you better save the date! As the organizers stated:

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SHRED KIDS are here for the 2019/20 season!

Have you heard of SHRED KIDS yet? It Germany’s biggest snowboard project for kids and juniors. The goal of the project is simple: to take the kids riding and share the stoke for snowboarding with them. 9 places around Germany will host weekly coaching sessions with professional coaches for kids between 5 and 13 years of age.

The locations are: Oberwiesenthal, Lenggries, Sudelfeld, Garmisch, Feldberg, Großer Arber, Geisskopf, Nesselwang, Munich. More info about the locations and dates can be found here.

One test day is free of charge for every child. You can register here.
The kids only have to have the first experience with snowboarding and be able to ride a T-bar lift alone.

Besides coaching sessions, there will also be 2 festivals and 4 camps taking place. For more info check out the website and facebook page.

Calendar:

SHRED KIDS CAMP GARMISCH 02. – 05.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, DE

KIDS SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL 18./19.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Geisskopf, DE

KIDS SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL 25./26.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Nesselwang, DE

SHRED KIDS CAMP SUDELFELD 15./16.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Sudelfeld, DE

SHRED KIDS FREESTYLE WEEKEND STEINPLATTE 15./16.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Steinplatte, AT

SHRED KIDS FREESTYLE CAMP LENGGRIES 24. – 27.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Lenggries, DE

For those seeking even more info there is a brochure with detailed information.
The project is made possible thanks to the suppost of: K2 Snowboarding, Blue Tomato, Snowboard Bayern, Snowboard Germany, Dein Winter Dein Sport, Skilehrerverband Deutschland.
Source: Pleasuremag.com
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WSF is looking for a Project Officer

As the season approaches, we are looking for a new member to join our growing team. This time around we’re looking for a Project Officer. Below are the key information:

Prerequisites for the position:

We are looking for a Project Officer for our grassroots and development projects. As the WSF Project Officer you will lead, develop and implement the projects from the beginning in December 2019/January 2020. Key Projects are the WSF Banked Slalom Tour, WSF Junior Tour (World Rookie Rank). We are offering a fixed term contract for 6 months, including a probation of 1 months. A re-appointment is possible.

The Project Officer has to be located in Innsbruck, provided he/she is available for regular meetings (at least once a month in Innsbruck – Austria).

The main objective of the work of the Project Officer is to lead and implement the WSF Projects: the World Rookie Rank and the Banked Slalom Tour.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage the WSF Projects
  • Motivate WSF Members to take part in the WSF Projects
  • Constant communication with Organisers to gather information about their projects
  • Lead the projects, under the supervision of WSF General Secretary, so that the yearly goals and objectives are met
  • Deliver regularly content for communication to WSF Communication Officer
  • Create a yearly report to be presented at the WSF General Assembly

Selection criteria – essential qualities and skills:

  • Text writer in English for all WSF communication, German is a plus
  • WordPress CMS knowledge
  • Be a Snowboard enthusiast
  • Proactive and Independent Worker
  • Project Management experience is a plus
  • Previous Experience in Non-Profit Organisation is a plus

Check out the job offer also at actionsportsJOB.com.

To apply for the job send a CV to WSF General Secretary Anna Negri.
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Jake Burton Carpenter passed away

We are sad to share the news that the snowboarding pioneer, founder of Burton Snowboards and an amazing human Jake Burton Carpenter passed away last night. Jake will always remain a symbol of snowboarding for us and the whole community. Jake’s family is in our hearts and minds and we are sending love and strength to Donna, George, Taylor, Timi and the extended family. Rest In Peace Jake.

Official Burton statement from John Lacy:

“It is with a very heavy heart that we share that Burton founder Jake Burton Carpenter passed away peacefully last night surrounded by his family and loved ones as a result of complications from recurring cancer. He was our founder, the soul of snowboarding, the one who gave us the sport we all love so much.” #RideonJake