Events

Yukon Championships 2012 at Mt. Sima

Saturday March 24
Freestyle Day

8:30-9:30 registration
10:00-10:45 slopestyle warm up
10:45 riders meeting (top of park)
11:00-12:30 slopestyle competition
12:30-1:30 lunch
1:30-2:15 halfpipe warm up
2:15 riders meeting (top of halfpipe)
2:30-4:00 halfpipe competition

Sunday March 25
Boardercross Day

8:30-9:30 registration
10:00-11:15 warm up
11:15 riders meeting (top of course)
11:30-12:30 timed qualification run
12:30-1:00 lunch
1:00 head to head racing until we’re done

Categories:
- 12 and under
- 16 and under
- Open
- Masters (20+)
Separate categories for male and female riders.

Cost: $10/day (Lift tickets not included.)

Required: Minimum of a Basic Competitors License - $20 purchase online

Helemts are Mandatory.

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SPRING SHRED CAMP

Snowboard Yukon is offering a great end of the season snowboard opportunity for female riders looking to improve their skills for the 2012 snowboard season. This two day camp provides skilled training from a certified female snowboard coach on riding development and basic freestyle tips and tricks. This camp is perfect for those looking to improve their riding abilities while have fun riding with other females in a comfortable and safe environment.

This camp is sponsored by Women in Snowboarding and Under Armour so we have shirts and swag to give away!!

Ages: 14 and Up
When: Saturday, March 31 and Sunday April 1, 2012
Where: Mt. Sima
Cost: FREE
Required: Basic Competitor License - $20 purchase online
Lift tickets not included.

Helmets are Mandatory

For more info contact: Katrina Couch at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Supported by:

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Level 1 Officials Course

Get trained in the different officials roles required to run all forms of snowboard competitions. Learn what needs to happen to present a fair and secure event. Plus you get to play with a really big drill!

The certification is valid across Canada and will be valuable for volunteers at the 2012 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse. The course will involve 3 hours of classroom followed by on-snow training at a later date.

Ages: 16+
When: Classrom: Friday, February 24, 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Classrom: Sport Yukon Boardroom (4061-4th Avenue, middle doors)
Cost: FREE

For more info contact: Norm Curzon at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 456-7842

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RBC Riders #3 - Rail Jam

Get pointers and then join the jam. This RBC Riders is taking place in the terrain park on the small line below the halfpipe.

Ages: 14 and under (or anyone young at heart)
When: February 19, 2012
Registration: 10:00 AM to Noon in the Clubhouse
Practice: 12:30 PM
Jam 1:00 PM
Where: Mount Sima
Cost: FREE with your annual Basic Competitors License - $20 purchase online
Lift tickets not included.

Helemts are Mandatory

For more info contact: Norm Curzon at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 456-7842

Supported by:

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2012 AWG Snowboard Trials & RBC Riders #2

***NOTICE: AWG Snowboard Trials Postponed to Sunday Jan 22***

***NOTICE: AWG Snowboard Trials Reduced to 1 Day Event***

If Sima is closed Sunday, Jan 22 the event will move to next Saturday, Jan 28.

Sun Jan 22, or Sat Jan 28…
Registration: 9:00-10:00 AM
Slopestyle 10:30 AM
RBC Riders Race 1:30 PM
AWG Race 2:00 PM
Awards 3:45 PM

Entry Fee: AWG Trials $10. RBC Riders Only, FREE

Note: To be eligible to be named to the AWG Selection Camp (Jan 28 & 29), you must participate in all aspects (both days) of these Trials. Read the full AWG Selection Criteria 2012.pdf here: http://snowboardyukon.com/policies/

All AWG Trials riders must have an Advanced Competitor’s License from Canada~Snowboard ($25) Purchase online here: www.canadasnowboard.ca/en/ms/membership/

Here is the registration form for the Trials: 2012_AWG_Trial_Registration_Form.doc. Print out, fill in and bring the from with you on Saturday to the Sima Clubhouse. Registration is 9:00-10:00 AM. Late arrivals can not be guaranteed a spot in the competition.

If you’re going to compete in the events but don’t want to tryout for the AWG Team you can also register the morning of the event in the Clubhouse.

Helmets are mandatory.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Mary.
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
334-2944

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RBC Riders #1

Get pointers from certified coaches, try some practice runs and then race the clock in this entry level, one-at-a-time, snowboardcross race focused on FUN.
Recommended for younger riders, but any snowboarder is welcome to come give it a try!

Ages: 14 and under (or anyone young at heart)
When:January 8, 2010
Registration: 10:00 AM to Noon in the Clubhouse
Practice: 12:30 PM
Race 1:00 PM
Where: Mount Sima
Cost: FREE with your annual Basic Competitors License - $20 purchase online
Lift tickets not included.

Helemts are Mandatory

For more info contact: Norm Curzon at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 456-7842

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Sandor’s Icebreaker Rail Jam
Hosted by Mt. Sima in support of Snowboard Yukon Athletes

December 30, 2011
Where: Mt Sima
Registration: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Jam: 5:00 PM
Awards: 8:00 PM

Fees: (Mandatory membership) Advanced Competitor License - $25
purchase online or $30 at the door Rail Jam Entry fee, $20 and includes your Rope Tow Pass. All proceeds donated to Snowboard Yukon Competitive Athletes

Helmets are Mandatory

Schedule:
Registration starts at 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Practice Runs start at 5pm
16 and under Rail Jam runs at 5:30pm (males and females)
OPEN CATEGORY begins at 6:00pm (male and female)-all those who want to compete for the cash prize must join this category
Open Finals 6:45-7:15pm
Awards 8pm

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the 16 and under category.

Open Category CASH PRIZES
1st place $500
2nd place $200
3rd place $100

There will be drinks, music, a fire pit outside, and raffle for a chance to win a brand new snowboard!!!

Acknowledgments: Sandor’s, Mt. Sima, The KK, Tripple J’s, Yukon Energy Corporation, Northland Beverages, Macpherson rentals and more to come!!

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Icebreaker After Party

December 30, 2011 after the Rail Jam
Where: Neighbours by at the Kopper King (Alaska Highway, north of 2 MIle Hill)
When: 10:00 PM

Open to the Public 19+ (Snowboarders Unite!)

Cost: $5 cover charge
Proceeds donated to Snowboard Yukon Athletes

There will be a constant flow of snowboard and skii films, DJ music, door prizes, and the raffle of a brand new snowboard!!

COME OUT AND RIDE, WATCH, AND PARTY BY KICK OF THE 2012 SEASON WITH A HIT!!

Contact: Katrina at 334-6691

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Tips N Tricks Girls Snowboard Camp

3 days of skill dev and basic freestyle tips and tricks for girls only. There’s no better way to spend your Christmas break!

Ages: 12 and Up
When: December 21, 22 and 23, 2011
Where: Mt. Sima
Cost: $90
Required: Basic Competitor License - $20 purchase online
Lift tickets not included.

Helmets are Mandatory

Register now:
1. Confirm you are going to take part with Coach Sue .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
2. Download the form and email it to Sue. TnT_Camp_Reg_Form_Dec_2011.pdf
3. Bring your payment to Sima on Dec 21.

For more info contact: Sue Deforest at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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OFFICIALS CLINIC *postponed*
Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you are interested in participating in this clinic in the future. Trained officials will have preference as volunteers at the AWGs.

Become a snowboard official and get the good jobs at the Arctic Winter Games!

Get trained in the different officials roles required to run all forms of snowboard competitions. Learn what needs to happen to present a fair and secure event. Plus you get to play with a really big drill!

Date: TBD
Time: evening
Where: Whitehorse
Costs: FREE

Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you are interested in participating in this clinic.

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