Snowboarding News - July 2007

Online Mag Caters to Utah's Snowboarding & Skiing

Tuesday, 31 July 2007

First Tracks!! Online Media (FTO), publisher of the Internet’s popular First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine, earlier this month launched its newest electronic offering dedicated to the plethora of skiing and s nowboarding opportunities available across Utah. UtahSkiAndSnowboard.com is now online, offering valuable insight into the state’s snow sports industry to visitors and locals alike.

“Utah has the best skiing and riding in the nation, and probably the world,” says Marc Guido, the site’s editor. “Based here in Salt Lake City, we’re uniquely positioned to help spread the word.”

Mr. Guido relocated FTO to Utah in early 2005 from Albany, N.Y. He explains that Utah snow and the proximity of its ski resorts to the city were the two primary influencing factors in that decision. “I grew tired of flying out here all the time, so I pulled up stakes and moved the business,” he says smiling. “Besides, back East you may drive hours to reach the slopes from major population centers. Here, the Wasatch Mountains are on the city’s doorstep. This proximity of world-class skiing to a major population center is replicated nowhere else in the North America.”

Visit www.utahskiandsnowboard.com for more information.

Source:
www.pr.com

Be a Ski/Snowboard Coach

Monday, 30 July 2007

The British Ski and Snowboard Federation is need of a part-time coach who will train the National Junior Team.

Qualifications:

Position is for the 2007/2008 season. Salary ... Read Full Story will be a daily rate subject to experience.
Relevant coaching qualification in snowboarding.
Proficient computer skills and a laptop computer.
Has the ability to communicate well.
Proven leadership skills in a snowboarding environment.
Proven athletic and/or coaching experience at an elite level.

There are many duties to be assigned to the role of the National Junior Coach. He will provide on and off snow coaching, assist in the coordination and planning of team travel arrangements and logistics, assist in the preparation of team training plans and preparing individual training plans and camp reports. Likewise, he will act as a representative for the British Snowboard Teams in a variety of public settings. Last but not the least, he will be in charge with managing the budget and preparing the report.

If you think you are qualified in the job, please send your applications not later than August 24, 2007. Address it to Gemma Russell, Head of Athlete Services, Snowsport GB, Hillend, Biggar Rd. Edinburgh, EH107F. You may also email your applications at info@snowsport.gb.

Source:
www.snowboardclub.co.uk

Preparation Reduces Winter Sports Injuries

Friday, 27 July 2007

With winter upon us, those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, warns Sports Medicine Australia (SMA). Hospital data shows an increase of more than 30% for sporting injuri es during winter months. Exercising or playing sport in cold conditions can lead to injuries such as sprains, strains and blisters and in extreme cold conditions snow blindness, frostbite and hypothermia can occur.

Sports Physician and SMA President, Dr Bruce Mitchell says wintry conditions should not be a barrier to exercising. All that is needed is good preparation. “Exercising in cold weather no doubt places extra demands on the body, which can lead to reduced sporting performance and injuries. However, this doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising in winter. Most cold-related injuries can be prevented with good preparation and the correct equipment,” said Dr Mitchell.

To help prepare for winter sports, Sports Medicine Australia offers timely tips that can be found on www.pando.com.au. Visit the link for more information.

Treble Cone Offers Mountains of Family Fun

Thursday, 26 July 2007

This winter ski season, Australian families are packing their bags and heading off to New Zealand. While there are a lot of ski resorts in the South Island, Treble Cone is undeniably the best choice when it comes to catering for the entire family.

Treble Cone offers a wide range of world class facilities and snow school options that will make sure that all members of the family will have an awesome alpine experience. Whether it’s the Tom Thumb beginner or the family’s star snowboarder at TC, this season its all about winter fun.

The resort specializes in first-rate learner facilities for children and adults designed to ensure progression to more challenging terrain. Private lessons are available and first time children’s classes are always conducted in groups no bigger than five to ensure a quality introduction to the sport. First timers’ classes are also available for adults and all classes come with a money-back guarantee if improvement and satisfaction are not met.

In addition, Treble Cone’s childcare center is a fully supervised indoor facility designed with kids in mind, which means a great range of books and activities.

The TC Cat Club is hugely successful. This full day program includes four hours on snow, and a supervised lunch with the coach from 10:15 am to 3:30 pm. Parents can enjoy the slopes for themselves and know they are in safe hands.

Uncrowded slopes mean that families are safe and get maximum time on the snow (instead of waiting in queues), with more room on slopes to get those wide turns flowing. With the help of professionally trained coaches from around the globe, along with Treble Cone’s natural terrain & slopes gradation, children learn to turn quicker & gain more control of their skis & speed. With these skills, they will be safe and have fun on slopes at any ski resort in the world.

Visit www.treblecone.co.nz for more information.

Source:
www.etravelblackboard.com

Disabled Snowsports Cardrona National Championship

Wednesday, 25 July 2007

Adam Hall, NZ paralympian (LW1) again took out the Slalom race in a winning combined time of 65.72. Six sit skiers were in the field of 12 racers, causing fierce competition from the four Koreans and two New Zealand mono skiers.

Second place was taken out by Sang-Min Han from Korea, with third Peter Williams from Auckland. Both are sit skiers.

Storm Blacklock again took out the women's elite slalom race in day two of racing. Carl Murphy, Taranaki, won the Men's Elite snowboarding racing today.

As part of the Disabled Snowsports Festival, all participants are given the opportunity to race, to experience racing, gain experience and compete for the podium places.

The social racing with a slalom race started today.

Winners include:
Meg Weston, Christchurch, won the Social Slalom Junior Female.
Nicholas Jose, Auckland, Social Slalom Junior Male
Tara Hurley, Wanaka, Social Slalom Senior Female
Travis Moffat, Christchurch, Social Slalom Senior Male
Blair Nevin, Christchurch, Social Slalom Snowboarding

The Festival continues until Friday, with skiers and boarders taking part in racing, lessons, group clinics to improve skills, free skiing and a week of on-snow and off snow fun and festivities.

Visit www.disabledsnowsports.org.nz for more information.

Source:
www.snow.co.nz