Snowboarding News June 2006

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FRIDAY, 30 JUNE 2006
	2014 Winter Olympics Hosting Bid Down to Three
	The bids for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics have been narrowed down to three cities, according to various reports. The remaining contenders are Soichi in Russia, Salzburg in Austria and PyeongChang in South Korea. Where there were seven candidates, Almaty in Kazakhstan, Borjomi in Georgia, Jaca in Spain and Sofia in Bulgaria did not make the final cut. Of the three, PyeongChang and Salz Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 27 JUNE 2006
	NZ Burton Open Coming in August
	Some of the biggest names in the world of snowboarding will be in New Zealand on August to compete in this year's New Zealand Burton Open from August 3 to 5. The three-day event will be showcasing their talents in the Half Pipe, Quarter Pipe and Slopestyle disciplines. Now on its 4th year, this year's competition will be held at the Snow Park, New Zealand which is located at the Cardrona Read Full Story
	USSA, USA Swimming Create Educational CD
	PARK CITY, Utah (June 27) - Looking for tips on nurturing your future Olympian? Then look to the new CD produced by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association and USA Swimming titled "Successful Sports Parenting," now available. Packed with tools and information for parents, coaches and club administrators, "Sports Parenting" is the most comprehensive resource ever created to support the successful Read Full Story
SUNDAY, 25 JUNE 2006
	Dodson, Gulini Win Revolution Tour Slopestyle
	MT. HOOD, Ore. (June 21) - With the second straight bluebird competition day at Windells in the books, the Chevrolet Revolution Tour officially closed out the 2006 season Wednesday with Josh Dodson (Bend, OR) and Faye Gulini (Salt Lake City, UT) stomping victories in slopestyle. It was Dodson's his first competition back after he suffered a fractured tibia and fibula when competing in the Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2006
	Beijing's Snowboarding & Skiing Bane
	The booming indoor skiing and snowboarding facility in Beijing, China may eventually take its toll on the capital city's water supply. This is according to Geoffrey York's report at Toronto's The Globe and Mail. According to York, Beijing is already suffering from its worst drought in half a century. It may be aggravated further if the resorts continue with their current consumption of gr Read Full Story