Happy Holidays!

Alberta Snowboarding would like to wish all our members and very Merry Christmas!
We look forward to seeing you at the 2009 events.

Thanks
Ash

56 Riders take COP by Storm in Dec 12 Rail Jam!

It takes more than a red alert winter storm warning to keep Calgary snowboarders home from competition. 56 riders turned up at Canada Olympic Park last Friday night for the Monster Rail Jam sponsored by The Source and hosted by Riders On Board Snowboard Club.

The ‘jam’ format gave riders the chance to do as many runs as they could fit in – three categories of riders took turns over the course of five hours. Rewards for braving the skin-chafing wind and snow were two giveaway snowboards in doorprize draws, iPods for winners in each of the three categories, and a chance for local riders to show their stuff to one of the world’s premier snowboard film crews from Transworld Magazine.

Joe Carlino from Transworld was in town to film local rider Jed Anderson and stepped up to announce the event. Afterward he said he was “blown away by the number of talented riders.”

The next stop on the Source Monster Rail Jam tour is Edmonton, on January 27th. There’s an event in Red Deer in February and a final back at COP on March 6th.

Dec 12 Results:

Men 15 and under
1st Jordan Blain and best trick
2nd Tyler McRae
3rd Jamie Blain

Girls
1st Jenn Schuller
2nd Brooke Voight
3rd Alison Vizina

Men 16 and over
1st Matt Munn
2nd Matthew Butel
3rd Bryce Parry
Best trick Evan Fair




For more information contact:
Beth St. Amour, Riders on Board
403 807-7630

World Snowboard Day- Sunday 21st December at COP

Sunday December 21st is World snowboard day. To celebrate this COP are holding a day of snowboarding events. The events include;

Burton demo program- Come try out a Burton board for free!

Never been on a board, no problem COP is offering a lift ticket and rental plus a free lesson for $35! So why not bring a friend and get them riding.

There will also be free lessons in the terrain park.

In addition to the outdoor stuff The Source will be screening films all afternoon in the hall of fame theatre.

There will also be DJ's on the back deck spinning some tunes.

Finally, there will be the opportunity for anyone that brings a non-perishable food item to win a fabulous door prize package valued at more that $500! Participants will receive one entry for every food item donated, so the more you give, the better your chances to win.

Thanks
Ash

All girls camp coming to town

MGT is holding their first camp of the 2008/09 season right here in Calgary next weekend. Canada Olympic Park is shaping their park this week in anticipation of the MGT crew dropping in for a 2 day winter camp Dec 13th and 14th. Working with premier resorts and some of the best female pro’s in the biz, MGT is a one of a kind women’s freestyle snowboard camp. Next weekend’s event includes coaching from female Canadian pro riders both days, lunch, and tons of prizes from MGT’s sponsors. MGT is a great way to kick off your season, learning new tricks and meeting snowboard pals. Registration for the event is on the MGT website: www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com, or for more information email info@mgtsnowboardcamp.com.
Get really really good with MGT Snowboard Camp this season!
MGT at COP:
Date: Dec 13th-14th
Location: Calgary, AB
Price: $299.

Vacation deal at Panorama.

To celebrate the Holiday Season, our friends at Panorama is offering two vacations for the price of one.

Book a minimum 2-night stay this Christmas, during Family Day weekend, or over Spring Break, and receive a second 3-night stay to use later in the season, absolutely FREE*.

How does this offer work?
Book a vacation during the following periods: December 22, 2008 to January 3, 2009, February 11 to February 22, 2009, and March 23 to April 3, 2009.
The holiday vacation must be for a minimum of 2 nights.
Lift tickets are not included, but discounted lift tickets are available at time of booking.
The FREE stay must be taken after the holiday stay has been completed.
The FREE stay must be between Sunday and Thursday, outside of the holiday periods listed above.
The FREE stay does not need to be booked at the time of the first reservation.
The FREE stay must be booked by April 12th, 2009 and used by June 30th, 2009.
Offer is available for a limited time only.

Thanks.

Join us at a great event.

We are looking for volunteers for the upcoming NorAm event being held at Mount Norquay on December 13th and 14th. We have a variety of positions to fill for this event.
We have a hotel deal for the event at the Inns of Banff priced at $69 for a double room. Information on this and the group code are available to
all volunteers. In order to volunteer you must hold a current ASA membership priced at $20, this covers your insurance on the hill during all ASA events. This is a world class event and will feature teams from all over the world. So if you want to combine a weekend in Banff and working at a great event, call us!
If you are interested and would like more information or would like to register as a volunteer please contact the ASA office. The event positions are filled on a first come basis.

Thanks and see you at Norquay!

Ashley.

Mount Norquay-Results

The first Rail Jam of the season went Sunday 23rd November and it was killer!! We had 60 athletes turn up and absolutely kill the course! The results were as follows.

Girls
1st Brooke Voight
2nd Catherine Rochett
3rd Alison Vizina



Jr Men
1st Jordan Blain
2nd Daniel Lapointe
3rd Billy Adamson
Men
1st Matt Munn and best trick (sick!!!)
2nd Kael Hill
3rd Pierce Mimura

We also gave an Honorary Ripper prize to James Leal, 12 years old and ripping! I would like to also thank all the guys from Riders on board and The Source for making this such a great event. Be sure to register early for the next Jam on December 5th, its’ sure to be sold out. You can register at ridersonboard@shaw.ca Thanks and see you at COP. Ash and Mike

Rail Jam- Mount Norquay

Don't forget this weekend the ASA in association with Riders on Board and The Source will be holding the first of our Rail Jams.
The first Rail Jam is being held at Mount Norquay, registration is at 9am in the day lodge.
We have lots of great prizes to give away. The rail jam is aimed at all levels of riders and we are encouraging everybody to come out.
You must have a valid ASA membership for this event.

See you Sunday!!

Sweet new travel mugs..ideal Christmas gift!!

We have some great new travel mugs. The mugs are stainless steel to keep that coffee hot during those cold days on the slope. These are limited and priced at $10 and all proceeds go to the ASA. You can pick them up at the office or we can take payment and mail them to you.

Great Christmas gift!

Riders on board builds coaching base.

Riders on Board is pleased to announce that it is continuing to focus on the development of Canadian coaches from grass roots to high performance.

Thanks to grants from CSF and Women-In-Motion, Riders was able to train eight new women coaches last season. An additional grant from Alberta Parks Sports Wildlife and Recreation enabled to club to send three women to Coaching Canada’s Sport Leadership Conference held in Calgary November 7 – 9. It will also fund their continuing education, including leading-edge technology training in the use of performance analysis software – Dartfish.

Riders on Board’s two high performance coaches – Jared Anderson and Karine Daze – have been recently been named as Alberta coaches for the 2011 Canada Winter Games team.

Riders On Board Head Coach Jared Anderson has initiated another basic coach training course at Canada Olympic Park November 28 – 30.

The focus on coach training is in keeping with Riders’ philosophy of developing from the grass roots to high performance and enabling multiple opportunities in the sport – competition, careers, life long love of snowboarding.

Established in 2000, Riders on Board is Canada’s largest and longest running snowboard club with over 700 riders trained to date. Current and alumni riders and coaches include: 2010 and NDG athletes, junior world competitors, Canada Winter Games medalists, Canadian SlopeStyle Champion, the youngest rider to podium at a US Open.

For information, contact: ridersonboard@shaw.ca

Great Deal at Kicking Horse and Panorama

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Panorama Mountain Village are excited to announce the return of the Snowmax Ski Card.

The Snowmax Ski Card entitles you to four FREE days of riding at either Kicking Horse Mountain Resort or Panorama Mountain Village, and $15.00 off the regular price of lift tickets thereafter*.

Priced at $134.00 for adults and $124.00 for youth/seniors, the Snowmax Ski Card is a great buy for riders who like to explore different types of terrain.

Snowmax Ski Cards are only available to residents of B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan. To purchase:
Buy online at www.snowmax.ca
Call Panorama Mountain Village Central Reservations at 1-800-663-2929
Visit any Mac’s Convenience Store location in Calgary or the Bow Valley

*Snowmax Ski Cards will only be available for purchase until December 26th, 2008.
*Photo ID will be required at time of use.
*Free days of riding are not valid during blackout periods.
*Blackout dates apply between Dec. 26th, 2008 – Jan. 1st, 2009 and Feb. 13th – 16th, 2009
*Card holders can take advantage of a $15.00 discount off regularly priced lift tickets on blackout dates.

Sick new park at Panorama

Panorama Mountain Village, B.C. – Monday, November 3rd, 2008 – For the Showoff Terrain Park Designer, Eric Lange, Christmas came early last week, as he eagerly watched over 200 feet of brand new boxes roll into Panorama Mountain Village.

The shipment included two 24ft Straight Boxes, a 24ft 8/16 Flat Down Box, a 32ft Roller Coaster to Kicker Box, a 34ft 12/10/12 Flat Down Flat Box, a 34 ft 12/10/12 Down Flat Down Box, and a 36ft 10/16/10 Battleship Box.

“This is the biggest shipment we’ve ever received”, claims Lange. “They look even better than I imagined. I’m excited and freestyle riders should be too.” Lange won’t give away all of his secrets for the new terrain park, but here’s an idea of what to expect.
Last year, the park was divided into the upper rail park and the lower jump park. This year, the rail line and jump line will run parallel to each other down the entire length of Showoff, increasing the number of back to back jumps and/or rails to approximately twelve, compared to last year’s six.
Most jumps will have double take-offs, varying in size from medium to extra-large.
A permanent “Big Air” jump will be built at the base of the park, to provide local pro’s with something to train on.
The park program and design is being built with progression in mind. The Showoff Terrain Park is for intermediate and advanced riders and will offer a gradual increase in difficulty from medium to extra-large. An entry level terrain park will offer small and medium features out of sight from the chairlift.
The new Showoff Terrain Park will be supervised by a full-time employee and a group of volunteers that will ensure all features are safe, educate users on progression and etiquette, and suggest appropriate features to match the skill level of riders.
The Small-Medium Terrain Park will be situated in the night skiing area and will have more surface features and plenty of small jumps for beginners to build confidence.

The snowmaking department is currently focusing their efforts on Showoff, preparing the run for pre-season race training in November. This increased snow coverage will facilitate the early construction of park features, and if weather permits, Lange plans to have part of the terrain park ready for opening day on December 12th.

New coach in town.

Calgary Snowboard Club hires former X games and US open winner Scott Gaffney as head coach of Snowboardcross team.

(November 5th, 2008 – Calgary, Ab) Calgary Snowboard Club is proud to announce the hiring of Scott Gaffney to our coaching team. Scott Gaffney will be the head coach of the High Performance SnowboardCross team. Scott Gaffney was one of the fastest snowboarders on the planet for almost a decade, winning such events as X games, US open and Whistler World Cup. He spent the latter part of his professional career being filmed and having his picture taken, appearing in such media as Standard films releases and Transworld snowboarding magazine. TEAM CSC is proud of the successes of riders that have trained with us, including current Olympic hopefuls Matt Morison, Mike Robertson, Korath Wright (BHM) and Masaki Shiba (JPN). We feel that Scott’s experience and coaching will add to this winning legacy of the Calgary Snowboard Club. Our alumni have gone on to win or podium in world cups and junior world championships, and we look forward to Scott bringing his winning qualities into coaching with the team.

On what makes a good team environment

Scott Gaffney: The joy of competition can be lost pretty quickly. Competitions can be stressful. As a competitor I remember and appreciate those key individuals that reminded me of the balance that’s needed; that we are snowboarding, we are here to have fun, and compete.

We are accepting registrations. If you are interested in training with Calgary Snowboard Club, please contact info@snowboardcoach.ca or visit our website at http://www.snowboardcoach.ca/

Snow Show

The Calgary snow show is coming to town this weekend. Alberta Snowboarding will be in attendace so be sure to come on by and say hi.
We will be at stand 623.
ASA members can get $2 off entry with a donation to the Calgary food bank.

See you at the show!

Looking for a cozy base layer?

If you’re looking for a great base layer for this winter look no further than the Sugoi Wallaroo 170. This stylish piece is made from super fine merino that has a natural anti bacterial feature and keeps smell to a minimum and can be worn on multiple days without washing. The Wallaroo 170 L/S boasts exceptional comfort and performance in a simple and versatile long sleeve. The Wallaroo fabric is especially well adapted for high exertion activity in a wide range of temperatures and conditions, and has an incredibly soft next-to-skin feel. Need one versatile long sleeve T for a trip? The Wallaroo 170 L/S is the ultimate solution. They do tend to fit a bit small so you may want to up size.

Check out the whole range at http://sugoi.com/item/86967/SUG19770U

New website worth checking out.

So Matt Pasutto came by the ASA office and told me about a new website made by and for local
Calgary riders.
So check it out at www.wafflecone.ca

Who is Jenn Duggan????

Hello my name is? Jenn Duggan
Hometown….. Kenora, ON
Age…… 24
Rails or Powder? … depends on the day…..nothing better than some freshies tho!
Favorite place to ride? Fernie, Cedar Bowl

Foods before you ride? Usually a lil healthy breaky some eggs perhaps..and of course some java
Describe your style?....laid back…just enjoying everyday I get to ride

I’m buying your drinking? G&T….. Cause I’m good times ;)
Things you can’t travel without? Roots sweat pants and some good driving tunes
Who’s rocking your IPod? New Beck album is sick…Vampire Weekend…and MIA for my road rage
What new stuff will you be rocking this season? Well one perk of having the EMS crew cut you outta your gear means you have to get new stuff!! They cut my boots, & pants…haven’t brought myself to check my deck yet L
Flames, Oilers or Canucks? Sens….sorry folks Ontario girl for life
Dream snowboard trip? Wherever my friends are J
Skinny jeans are……..cool on chicks
Last film you watched and laughed out loud? ….Young People F*&king; Step Brothers
Favorite quotes …..Erroneous!
Every day I wake up and have to …. Roll back over for at least 15mins more
When I’m not snowboarding I like to… chill with friends…get into intense jenga sessions! (no! for real..i have sweet skills…take one from the bottom and you put it on top!)
Stanley Cup prediction…. Don’t care enough as long as there are plenty of Canadian Boys
People should stop wearing… crocs….common now folks!

Robby Balharry video

This year we will be posting video on the blog so if you have a short film you would like to share with other members and the world please feel free to send it in to us.

Thanks Robby for starting us off!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZMG-TqpeU0

Burton Movie coming to Calgary

This fall, Burton will bring the riders starring in the new movie -its always snowing somewhere to Calgary for a movie screening, parties and autograph signings. The tour will be in Calgary Thursday October 16th at the Uptown Theatre 612 8th Ave SW Admission is free.
Details are as follows: Rider Autograph Signing: 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Movie Premiere: 9:00pm – 10:00pm

After Party: 10:00pm – til we turn into pumpkins Hi-Fi Club219 10th Ave SW

Admission to the after party is free with ticket from movie or $7.00 without ticket from movie. DJ Sets Smalltown DJ’sWax Romeo

Ambler Mountain Works

So our friends at Ambler Mountain Works kindly provided us with some great new product to try. The first things you notice about the toques are how stylish they are they have a full range and products from Merino, hand knits, organic, tech knits and synthetic.
Ambler Mountain Works strives to create the highest quality, most innovative and unique headwear, and to produce product with a long-term focus and sustainable practices.
The company is based in Canmore and the staff is super helpful and always willing to help.
So with the cold weather approaching be sure to check out the Ambler website and get yourself a new stylish, super comfy toque.

http://amblermountainworks.com/main.php

Discount at COP

The ASA is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with COP and ASA members will be eligible for a 15% discount in the retail store and tech shop with a valid ASA membership and photo ID. The discount is not an addition to any discounts you receive from your season pass or any other discount cards it's one or the other!!This is a great opportunity to get some great new product for this season. We will be offering discounts and other products and services in the coming months so be sure to check the blog!!

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

ASA at the Calgary snow show.

The ASA is pleased to announce that we will be at the Calgary 2008 snow show. We will be there to answer any questions and there will be some great prizes to give away! Prizes include
Arc'teryx backpacks, as well as product by Sugoi and Ambler Mountain!! Click on the links below to check out some of what’s up for grabs.

http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?Silo-30

http://sugoi.com/item/59276/SUG70100U

The snow show will be taking place at
Calgary Roundup Centre
Stampede Park November 8 & 9, 2008
Hours: Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5pm
Admission: Adults $9 Seniors/Students $7
Kids 6-11yrs $2 Family Pass $20(2Adults/2Students)

Be sure to mark it on your calendar!

Great winter position at the ASA!

A new and exciting position has been created at the Alberta Snowboarding
Association for an Events Coordinator.
The Alberta Snowboarding Association (ASA) is looking for a talented individual who
has a passion for snowboarding and snowboarding related events to fill the roll of
Event Manager.

Responsibilities include:
Event planning scheduling,
Event site liaison and set coordination of set up/tear down,
Coordination of event officials and volunteers, volunteer recruitment.
Event equipment management.

You will be:
Enthusiastic and willing to work as part of a team.
A good communicator
Available to work weekends.
Previous event coordination experience is an asset.
Physically fit.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
A clean driver’s license
We offer:
Training.
A flexible work environment.
A competitive salary, although salary will be determined by experience and
qualifications.

You will work closely with the ASA office manager under the direction of the ASA
Executive.
This position is full time seasonal, commencing in September 2008 and continuing
until at least the end April 2009 with part time work into the summer.
Please submit resume to the Alberta Snowboarding Association office for the
attention of Ashley Brown at albertasnowboarding@coda.ca by August 15th 2008.
Only Successful applicants will be contacted

It's a boy!!!

The ASA would like to congratulate Cathy Reitz on welcoming baby Zeke Orbit in to the World at 7-13 am today. Baby Zeke weighed in at 5lbs 8oz, both mother and baby are doing well.
We are all excited and can't wait to see the new arrival!!
Congratulations Cathy and Pete.

I know what you did last summer?

With summer now in full swing the winter seems way off but it's never to early to start with a cross training program. Adam Robertson has put together some pointers that will make you stronger come the start of the season.
Adam is a COPSBT performance SBX coach.

Here's what Adam had to say:

I love summer just as much as anyone, but also can’t wait to get back on the snow and start snowboarding. While we are waiting for that to happen there are many things we can be doing to get ready for that so that you can perform at your best and achieve what you want to on your snowboard. Whether you are just a young one and getting started into the world of competitive snowboarding or are a national team athlete there are many things that you can be doing to prepare yourself for the upcoming season.

We spend the whole year training for snowboardcross and snowboard year round. Of course the best thing you can do is SNOWBOARD year round. There are many options for this from the glaciers at Whistler and Mt Hood, to heading to the Southern Hemisphere and riding in New Zealand, Australia or South America. We just finished a camp in Whistler and will be heading to Argentina to train and race for 1 month in mid August.

Of course not everyone can snowboard year round, but you should be cross training in a number of activities:
1) Weight training (for older athletes under qualified supervision)
2) Skateboarding
3) Wakeboarding
4) Mountain biking- downhill or cross country both are great for endurance and for working the same skills as snowboarding when going downhill
5) Hiking
6) Running

If you are competing at a high level, one thing you should put some time into is getting a job and making some money to help your parents out as snowboarding cost’s money and the more you can help them the better.

Coffee with your Stampede breakfast?

What could be better than a great ASA travel mug to keep your Stampede breakfast brew hot!
Available to ASA members during Stampede are some awesome ASA mugs to give away. They are available to collect from the ASA office and are limited so it's first come first served.
You can also renew your memberships at the same time. Please remember to bring a signed form.
http://www.albertasnowboarding.com/pdf/memberships/Membership%20Application.pdf

Enjoy Stampede!!

Electrolytes- Why use them?

As part of the new ASA blog we will be doing a Q&A on nutrition. A common question is why I should use electrolytes?..... Well

A: Electrolytes are best consumed DURING activity. Consuming carbohydrates during activity enhances performance by providing a continuous supply of carbohydrate to working muscles. Your body stores a limited amount of carbohydrates and the harder you go, the faster you burn those carbohydrates. When you burn through the last of these stored carbohydrates, you run out of energy. By consuming carbohydrate during activity you will increase the length of time you can go. Drinking Electrolytes is also a good way of staying hydrated. It contains both carbohydrate and sodium, two key ingredients to absorbing fluid and maintaining hydration during exercise.

An office favourite is the electrolyte drink made by Clif. They taste great and are really easy on the stomach.
They can be checked out at http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_shot_electrolyte/1310

What's on your IPod?

This is a new feature which we will be posting every 2 weeks called what's on your IPod?
We want to know what you are currently listening to and what gets you amped to ride and train.
To start this feature this is what we are listening to in the ASA office.
Arcade Fire- Neon bible
Three inches of blood-Fire up the blades (thanks Cathy!)
Kaiser Chiefs-Yours truley, Angry mob
Iron Maiden-Somewhere back in time (best of)
Classified-Hitch Hikin' music
Public Enemy-Fear of a black planet
The Kooks-Inside in/inside out

If you want to share with the world what's on your IPod drop us a line at the ASA and if we like what we see your selection will be published and you will win a mystery prize!
albertasnowboarding@coda.ca

Happy Canada Day!!!

Happy Canada Day from the ASA!!! Remember memberships can be renewed from July 1st.

Remember to complete a new form. You can email or drop on by the office to get your new membership.

Membership forms can be found at http://www.albertasnowboarding.com/home/memberships.php

ASA hits Facebook!!

The ASA is now on Facebook the group is called Alberta snowboarding Association.

Be sure to check it out and tell your friends!!

Winter base layers

So our friends at Sugoi have offered our members a great deal on their full range of wool base layers. They are super comfortable and the great thing about natural fibre is that you can wear it for days before it starts to smell!!

Wallaroo is Sugoi's super fine Australian performance wool and it's especially well adapted for high exertion activity in a wide range of temperatures and conditions. The 100% select wool fibres used in Sugoi's Wallaroo are painstakingly selected and treated for an exceptionally fine and consistent 17 micron diameter resulting in an incredibly soft next-to-skin feel while offering a dry comfortable environment thanks to it's superior breathability, temperature regulation and moisture control. Please contact the ASA office to receive a 50% off promo code.

This offer is only open to ASA members, if you wish to join please vist http://www.albertasnowboarding.com/

Check out the full range at http://www.sugoi.com/

Membership renewal-Reminder

Hey Guys,

Just a reminder that you can renew your membership from July 1st 2008. Please remember to bring in a signed form which can be found on the website, http://www.albertasnowboarding.com/

If you have any questions please contact the office or send us an email at albertasnowboarding@coda.ca

Classified

During the season ASA members will be able to post items for sale on our classified section. Non members can post a classified by Joining the ASA at a cost of $20
To post items for sale please contact the ASA office or email us at albertasnowboarding@coda.ca

Alberta Snowboading blog up and running!!

The Alberta snowboarding blog is up and running. We will be updating this with regular stories, pictures and race results during the Winter 08/09 season. Please feel free to submit your pictures and stories to us via email at albertasnowboarding@coda.ca