Snowboarding News June 2008

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MONDAY, 30 JUNE 2008
	Riders, Skiers Gather at USSA Rookie Camp
	Snowboarders and skiers gathered at the Second Annual US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) Rookie Camp which was held in Park City, Utah. According to Associate Athletic Director Todd Wyant, the USSA Rookie Camp was implemented mainly to welcome newcomers to the team. A total of 19 athletes (13 - 46 years old) from the US ski and snowboarding teams participated in the camp which invol Read Full Story
	Lake Wanaka Ski Fields All Open for 2008 Season
	LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand - Lake Wanaka's 2008 ski season is officially underway with all four fields open for business. Good snowfalls and optimum snow making conditions throughout last week have provided the mountains a good top up of snow for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy their first turns for the season. Cardrona Alpine Resort opened on Friday, welcoming eager snow sports enthusias Read Full Story
	NZ Snow and Ice Sports Emerge onto World Stage
	The international success of New Zealand snowsport and skeleton athletes over the last year signals New Zealand's emergence into world-level competition. New Zealand's elite winter athletes recently finished their most successful northern hemisphere campaign ever. Skiers, snowboarders, and skeleton athletes representing New Zealand turned on world-class performances over several world ch Read Full Story
SUNDAY, 29 JUNE 2008
	Perisher Blue to Host Boost Mobile SNOSHO
	Perisher Blue ski and snowboard resort, located in New South Wales, will host the Boost Mobile SNOSHO on August 29 to 30. The event is expected to gather big names in Australia's snowboarding industry. The athletes will go head to head to win the $30,000 cash prize. Boost Mobile SNOSHO will feature 27-stair jam rail, a wildcard event, a Jam Session, and the World's Longest Rail event. Th Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 26 JUNE 2008
	Snow Park NZ Opening for 2008 Season
	LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand - With good snowfalls and optimum snow making conditions throughout the week, Snow Park NZ will open on Saturday, June 28 for the 2008 season. New Zealand's premier freestyle park will open all areas of the park with many features, rails, and jumps ready for the skiers and boarders to enjoy. The Woolshed restaurant and bar will also be open, offering a great range of Read Full Story