Clif Nectar bar

Good nutrition is a vital part of any athletes training but it can be a minefield. I like to keep things simple and my current bar of choice is the Nectar bar from Clif. The great thing with this bar is they are totally organic and made from REAL ingredients. The organic ingredients add to the flavour and the bars taste fantastic and they are really easy to get down even if you’re feeling light headed. They have 2 servings of fruit in each bar and are a great source of fibre. The Nectar comes in a wide range of flavours and they are all pretty much delicious! The Clif Nectar bar is defiantly going in my jacket pocket this year. For more information on this great product go to http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_nectar

Who is Rob Ritchie???

Rob Ritchie is the first ASA member to feature on our athlete bio section. So here's what we found out abour Rob.

Hello my name is? ….. Rob Ritchie
Hometown….. Edmonton, AB
Age…… 19
Rails or Powder? … Powder but rails are super fun
Favorite place to ride? Anywhere where there’s someone having as much fun riding as I am.
Foods before you ride? Home-made breakfast burrito
Describe your style?.... I race boardercross so it’s just going really fast over everything sketchy and trying not to hit all the people I’m going past ha-ha. I don’t know, I’m awesome I guess you just have to come ride with me.

I’m buying your drinking?... Not as much as most people, I might have a beer or two if there’s nothing important going on later.
Things you can’t travel without? Phone, skateboard, fireworks/air-soft guns, mega-phone
Who’s rocking your iPod?
Gogol Bordello –“start wearing purple”
The ark –“one of s is gonna die young”
Enur –“Calabria”
Positive K –“Nightshift”
Jackson 5-“ABC”
Arts the Beatdoctor –“The Anthem”
The Chi-Lites –“Too Good To Be Forgotten”
Mike Relm –“My Favorite Peanuts”
DJ Z-Trip –“Breakfast Club”
Slow Club –“When I Go”

What new stuff will you be rocking this season? New Volkl Boards, some stiff bindings, probably time for some new gloves and a jacket too. And new lenses. And boots. Man this is an expensive sport.
Flames, Oilers or Canucks? Oilers but hockey’s not my life
Dream snowboard trip? Go to New Zealand during our summer/their winter to rip all day and then tear your shirt off in a fit of joy because it’s so hot out.
Skinny jeans are…….. Blood restricting
Last film you watched and laughed out loud? …. Blazing Saddles
Favorite quotes ….. “Up high, down low, break the pickle, tickle tickle” – my funny ginger friend.
Every day I wake up and have to …. Remember to eat breakfast.

When I’m not snowboarding I like to… work out, play guitar, ride my mountain bike off stuff, go to gymnastics’ place for the drop in sessions, and do Capoeira
Stanley Cup prediction…. I’d have to be bed ridden to have enough time to care.
People should stop wearing… clothes.

Thanks Rob! If you're interested in letting the world know who you are contact the ASA office.

albertasnowboarding@coda.ca

Arc'teryx Dually Parka

With fall just around the corner and the winter season fast approaching I’m sure, if you’re like me, your thoughts will be turning to new product. I’m stoked about the Arc’teryx Dually parka for this winter. The first thing you notice about the Dually is its weight. Coming in at 667g the Dually is incredibly light. As with all Arc’teryx product the design and build quality is fantastic and once you have the jacket on you realize that real care and attention has been put into the fit, and the details on the jacket look great. The features I really like about this jacket are the two way zipper which is really handy and the smooth knit gusseted sleeves which fit nice and snug, I also really like the fact the hood is helmet compatible. The technology in this jacket in frankly space age, for such a light weight jacket it has an incredible amount of warmth. The shell has been DWR treated so it’s pretty water resistant and the shell will not hold moisture. Even if it does get dropped in a plunge pool, the revolutionary insulation is incredibly hydro phobic – water will not cling and simply sheds away from the fiber making it amazingly fast drying. The Dually comes with its own stuff sack so it can be packed down quite small for travelling.

If you’re looking for a stylish lightweight jacket with an abundance of technical features then check out the Arc’teryx Dually Parka! Be sure to try this piece on before you buy though – it is sized larger than you might expect as it was designed as a final outer layer and will leave you plenty of room underneath for your softshell or covert. If you would like to see the jacket, give me a call at the ASA office and come and check it out. Alternatively go to the Arc’teryx website to check out the full range of products and see what’s new for fall ’08 http://www.arcteryx.com/

Hello my name is...

Hello my name is? ….. Ashley Brown , ASA office Manager
Hometown?….. London,England
Age?……38
Rails or Powder? … Powder
Favorite place to ride? Whistler and Alaska
Foods before you ride? Oatmeal. breakfast of champions
Describe your style?.... Dirt bag
I’m buying your drinking? 1516
Things you can’t travel without? Toothbrush, odd I know considering I’m English
Who’s rocking your iPod? Kanye West, Wombats
What new stuff will you be rocking this season? Arc’teryx Dually Jacket
Flames, Oilers or Canucks? Go Canucks!!
Dream snowboard trip? Anywhere in South America
Skinny jeans are?…….. Something that shouldn’t be worn by men over the age of 30
Last film you watched and laughed out loud? …. Superbad
Favorite quotes? ….. I spent a lot of money on girls and fast cars, the rest I wasted.
Every day I wake up and have to ?…. Drink coffee
When I’m not snowboarding I like to?… Ride my bike
Stanley Cup prediction?…. Canucks all the way baby!!
People should stop wearing?… Any thing from the 80’s trust me they weren’t good the first time around!

Great headphones from Skullcandy

These great headphones from Skullcandy not only look great but really pack a punch. The sound quality is outstanding and I was really impressed with how light they are. The GI is super comfortable and definitely gets looks. When it come to headphone styling most headphone manufacturers play it safe with design not Skullcanady they have some super cool designs that
standout and perform at the highest level. They come with extra earpad, travel kit and adapter.
This standout product is sure to be seen in all the coolest venues from riding on the hill to walking downtown. To checkout the entire range go to www.skullcandy.com

iPod tunes rocking the ASA office.

So guys I want to share with you what's currently on our iPod at the ASA office. We will be running competitions through out the season to win iPods loaded with our selections. If you would like to share what's currently on your iPod drop us a line and we will share it with the other members.

Wombats- Kill the Director
Chemical Brothers - We are the night
City and Colour - Bring me your love
Roots Manuva - Run come save me
Kanye West- Graduation
Percee P - Perseverance
My Morning Jacket- Evil urges

Ash

Open late for memberships

The ASA office will be open late on Wednesday 6th August. The office will be open until 6-30pm for membership renewals. You can call us at 403 -247-5609 or come on by the office. Please remember to bring a completed form. We accept Visa/MC or good old cash money! Thanks and enjoy the long weekend!! http://albertasnowboarding.com/pdf/memberships/Membership%20Application.pdf

Exciting Position at COP

Performance Snowboard cross Assistant Coach

CODA is a national leader in creating Canadian Olympic winter sport excellence from the grassroots level to the country's best athletes. A not-for-profit organization, CODA financially supports national sport organizations, educational opportunities and subsidizes the operation of unique training and recreational facilities used by the nation's top athletes and the general public including Canada Olympic Park.

CODA is currently looking to hire a performance snowboard cross (SBX) assistant coach for the upcoming winter season. This individual will act as an ambassador for CODA and Canada Olympic Park at all snowboard events and competitions. The main focus of this position is to contribute to the success of the team by providing coaching and direction to all athletes competing in North American Cup events

This goal will be accomplished by; coordinating and running on snow training sessions as well as dry land training sessions 5 days per week with all athletes, travel to all events and competitions with the team in order to provide coaching and assisting the head coach with all logistics and budgeting for the season.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience competing in world class snowboarding competitions or coaching in a similar field for a minimum of 2 to 3 years. You must also hold valid certification with CASI or an international equivalent. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is also required as well as proficiency in MS Office programs and excellent interpersonal skills.

If this position is of interest to you and you would like to help our competitive snowboard cross team reach its full potential, please send a resume with covering letter to jobs@coda.ca. Alternatively you can contact our Human Resource department at:

Human Resources DepartmentCalgary Olympic Development Association88 Canada Olympic Road S.W.Calgary, AlbertaT3B 5R5Fax: (403) 247-5604E-mail: jobs@coda.ca

By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. All applications will be kept on file for three months