Highlights this season Include: Terrain Parks Revitalization, Environmental Initiatives, and increased focus on Social Media.With early season snow already appearing on the mountain, skiers and snowboarders around the world are anxiously awaiting the 2010.2011 season, particularly after last ....
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Passion for snow fuels Whistler Blackcomb's excitement for 2010/11
Highlights this season Include: Terrain Parks Revitalization, Environmental Initiatives, and increased focus on Social Media.With early season snow already appearing on the mountain, skiers and snowboarders around the world are anxiously awaiting the 2010.2011 season, particularly after last ....
Braehead park for this week, plus TSA Big Band and Burton Hi5
Due to the park build to the Burton Hi5 and TSA Big Bang events this Saturday, SNO!zone Scotland are limited in park provisions tonight and tomorrow. They will still have features out to play on though, and the park for Saturday is gonna be SICK! See you all there!
Burton Snowboards launches TheLiftline.tv
Today, riders around the world can get in The Liftline at www.theliftline.tv, the newest and most comprehensive source for Burton team news and video. The Liftline is a brand new online forum for snowboarders to connect with Burton pro riders on a whole other level, through a constant stream of new ..
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Less than two weeks until Westbeach SnowFlex Freestyle Series final in France
Less than 2 weeks till the 3rd leg of the Westbeach Snowflex Freestyle Series 2010!Get registered to win stuff?That?s right, with little over a week to go till we descend on the legendary slope just a hop skip and a jump from Calais it?s about time you should register to secure your place ....
Protest British Indoor Slopestyle Championships
The British Snow Tour heads to Castleford SNO!zone next weekend, Saturday 9th October for the final indoor event of the series ? The Protest Slopestyle Championships and Slopestyle Jam. The Inspirational Schools Tour team will also continue their quest to get kids stoked on snowsports, when they ....
Early bird prices at Hemel before they return to Winter
This Friday sees a return to the winter season prices for The Snow Centre. But, fear not for word has reached us of a chance to book your winter passes for summer prices (included the Burton Hi5 next week).Check it out below and visit www.thesnowcentre.com to book.This offer ends tomorrow!!..
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Update on Ride and Volkl demos
Ride and Volkl will be demoing their kit at a heap of places over the coming few months.25th September at Tamworth SnowDome, The Big Bang29th September at Freeze Manchester, Snow and Rock board launch2nd October at SNO!zone Scotland, The Big Bang6th October at Aberdeen8th October at ....
Alpine Infusion offer SCUK members 10% discount
Alpine Infusion has been operating luxury chalets in M�ribel since 2000 and is one of the most renowned and respected chalet companies in the 3 Valleys, the largest ski area in the world. Our award winning chalets attract clients from across the globe and are the ideal setting for the perfect ....
Ski Rossendale - King of the Kicker
That?s right, it?s here again, and in full force for round two on Sunday 7th November. In case you didn?t know, the old kicker got burned down by some silly scallywaggs at stupid o?clock in the morning last year, leaving a big space for a more improved Ski Rossendale booter.
Monday, 27 September 2010
MK park for this week including Park Strife and theAirbag
Here is the Park Plan for the SNO!zone Milton Keynes SNO!park Thur/Fri this week and the plan for Parkstrife on Saturday 2nd Oct. The Airbag is also back in MK on 2nd October as a special addition to the Parkstrife event. The Parkstrife/Airbag combo last month was a real success with sessions ....
Big Bang Braehead special guests
This weekend The Big Bang Snowboard Show rolls into SNO!zone Braehead and we have a host of special guests lined up. Signal Snowboards Jake Olsen-Elm and Dave Lee will be joined by Head Snowboards Freddy Evensen and Alex Tank. All these guys will be on hand all day for some ?Bag A Pro? one on one ....
Beds n Board offer SCUK members 5% discount!
Beds n Board are a new seasonaire accommodation company based in Morzine.We offer winter seasonal lets ranging from shared accommodation available on a single bed basis to private flats and studios. We offer winter seasonal lets ranging from shared accommodation available on a single bed basis to ....
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Le Vert Hotel offer SCUK members holiday, restaurant and hire discounts!
Le Vert Hotel is the premier alpine sports hotel of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Le Vert is now in it's fifth year and was set up by a collective of like minded characters who all share a passion for mountain life. We are proud to have created a comfortable, affordable and happening hip hotel with a ....
Save money at Friday's Hemel freestyle session
You can save a few quid at Hemel this Friday either booking online or turning up on the night.Here's the Hemel Snow Centre park for this Friday.
Burton announces dates for the 12th annual Burton European Open
Now that snow is covering the mountain peaks and temperatures are dropping, Burton Snowboards and host resort LAAX are gearing up for the 12th annual Burton European Open (BEO), taking place from January 8 ? 15, 2011. Peetu Piiroinen in Laax at the BEO, 2010 Over the years, the BEO has ....
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Laax opens its doors on 13 November
The winter season in LAAX starts on 13 November when the Vorab Glacier opens to skiers and snowboarders. Popular amongst skiers, snowboarders and freestylers, this year LAAX adds a further feather to its bow by opening Europe?s first indoor freestyle training centre ? the LAAX Freestyle Academy...
Rental jobs at SNO!zone Castleford
SNO!zone Castleford are currently recruiting for Rental Assistants.Your role will be to work as part of a busy slope facilities team, delivering exceptional customer service whilst maintaining the smooth operation of our busy rental equipment counter. The role also involves working on the ....
Ride and Volkl demos
Ride and Volkl will be demoing their kit at a heap of places over the coming few months.25th September at Tamworth SnowDome, The Big Bang29th September at Freeze Manchester, Snow and Rock board launch2nd October at SNO!zone Scotland, The Big Bang6th October at Aberdeen8th October at ....
Friday, 24 September 2010
Burton High5 kicks off this weekend
The Burton High5 is on its way. This Saturday sees the first of six events hit Tamworth Snowdome after the TSA Big Bang snowboard show during the day. Things are set to go off with some tasty swag up for grabs from the sponsors for all age categories and some brand new rails to break in. The park ....
The Board Basement offer SCUK members 5% discount!
The Board Basement was born out of a simple idea - help people fight against the growing cost of doing what we love to do. We're a small independent company with 20 years experience in the industry and are keen snowboarders and surfers so we understand what is important - quality gear and ....
Laax opens it's doors on 13 November
The winter season in LAAX starts on 13 November when the Vorab Glacier opens to skiers and snowboarders. Popular amongst skiers, snowboarders and freestylers, this year LAAX adds a further feather to its bow by opening Europe?s first indoor freestyle training centre ? the LAAX Freestyle Academy...
Thursday, 23 September 2010
It all went down at the 'deen for SnowFlex champs
Second leg of the Westbeach SnowFlex Series sees amazing talent at Aberdeen Snowsports Centre.This year Aberdeen found itself on the series agenda. After an epic drive we found ourselves there on Friday night unloading the Westbeach van of goodies into what can only be described as one of the ....
Alpine Action offer SCUK members 5% discount
Alpine Action are ATOL and AITO bonded Tour Operator who have been offering quality catered chalet holidays in Meribel and La Tania in the Three Valleys for 17 seasons.Relax and enjoy a memorable holiday in Meribel & La Tania. Alpine Action is best known for their quality of chalets and ....
The Natives Job Fair
The Natives Jobs Fair is THE leading seasonal recruitment event and is just four weeks away, taking place in London Olympia on 23rd October 2010. Now is the time to try to bag yourself a last-minute winter season job or to get yourself organised for next summer, as you'll be able to talk direct to ....
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Come meet the Forum Team and check out F*** It
That?s right head down to The Snowboard Asylum in Covent Garden (London) and you can meet Forum team members Andreas Wiig, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek and Alek Oestreng. The guys will be stopping by the TSA at around 3pm on Thursday September 30th to do a bit of a signing. The Forum guys are ..
Breckenridge announces bigger and better park
Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado has announced that its Freeway Terrain Park on Peak 8 will now include a 22-foot (seven metre) high superpipe. This is the first major facelift for Breckenridge?s Freeway Terrain Park since its inception in 1999.?Breckenridge has been known for having the ....
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Giro British Indoor Big Air Championships this Saturday at MK
On Saturday 25th September the 2010 British Snow Tour will head to Milton Keynes, SNO!zone to host the highly anticipated Giro Big Air Championships and Big Air Jam. Stopping off at two local secondary schools along the way on the 23rd & 24th September, the tour looks to inspire even more newcomers,..
Pleisure Holidays offer SCUK member discount in their two bars!
The cheapest drinks in Courchevel?'The Bar 1550' is a busy little bar located at Chalet Sapin and one of the best places to drink in Courchevel, open 9am until midnight every night. It is also a great place to watch all the sporting events. Drink offers every day. Internet and free Wifi access. ..
Go Morzine offer SCUK members 5% discount!
Go Morzine is a family-run business, offering homegrown and lovingly hand-crafted chalet holidays for both winter and summer in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, France. We have Chalet La ferme d?elie a Luxurious Catered Chalet that sleeps 14 as well as several Self Catered Chalets available.....
Vail Resorts launch ground breaking technology service
In the ever accelerating move towards the use of technology on the slopes, heavy hitter Vail has announced its new Epic Mix service, a new online and mobile application which allows skiers and snowboarders to digitally capture their ski experience and the company promises that (if you opt in), ?? ....
Monday, 20 September 2010
Burton High 5 rail goodness
Here's two of your five-a-day making an appearance at Burton's High 5 tour, which kicks off at Tamworth SnowDome on 25th September.
Kbeanies offer SCUK members 10% discount!
Design you own unique beanie! I hand crochet hats to your exact specifications. You choose the style, you choose the colours, the size of your pompom even the length of your tassles...it's all up to you! Lettering? Sure, so long as it's under 11 letters! Your very own beanie sized to your head. ....
Halfpipe at the Winter Games
Snowboard superstars hit Cardona?s Olympic halfpipe today as 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games continued in extremely variable weather. At stake was a place in tomorrow?s LG Snowboard FIS World Cup Halfpipe final, the first event of the season.The world?s best riders did not disappoint an ....
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Planned SCUK downtime
The SCUK website will be unavailable from 11pm this Thursday for up to five hours whilst some essential maintenance is undertaken on our servers.Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Maverix trick tip videos - frontside boardslides
Maverix are creating videos for all the freestyle sections in SCUK. The first of these is the frontside boardslide.
SCUK's new 20% year-round discount at SNO!zone!
It is with puffed out chests and swelling pride that we officially announce a stonking new deal that SCUK has struck with all three SNO!zone indoor slopes that will provide all SCUK members with an incredible 20% discount off ALL slope use. Get in!As of 1st September 2009, all SCUK members will ..
Saturday, 18 September 2010
GB Team @ FIS Junior World Snowboard & Freestyle Ski Championships 2010, Wanaka, NZ
Lake Wanaka, NZ (12 August 2010) - Four of the UK's most talented young snowboarders have recently been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2010 Junior World Championships, which takes place in Wanaka, New Zealand, from 21-31 August."All of these athletes have worked extremely hard ....
Bura Snow Ltd offer SCUK members 5% discount
Bura Snow is based in the high altitude French resort of La Rosiere, specialising in ski & snowboard holidays for groups of friends and young professionals, and are up to 50% cheaper than a catered chalet holiday in the neighbouring resort of Val d?Is�re. With a laid back, informal vibe of ....
Peak 2 Peak Cycle Challenge
Peak 2 Peak Cycle Challenge ? Saturday 11th September 2010Don?t miss out on this unique opportunity to cycle in the stunning ?Monarch of the Glen? scenery, this beautiful 70 mile route takes you from Ben Nevis to Cairngorm Mountain in aid of Disability Snowsport UK.You will be climbing ....
Friday, 17 September 2010
Chill Factore recruitment drive
Manchester?s Chill Factore is inviting qualified snowboard and ski instructors to take to the slope with the team in the centre?s latest recruitment drive.Positions available at the snowsport Centre of Excellence include part time snowboard and ski instructors.The search for new talent ....
Pics for the boardercross champs course this Sunday
Here's some shots from Damo Doyle from the build of the boardercross course for this Sunday's Boardercross Championships being held at SNO!zone Scotland.Top of course looking down.From berm down fall line to 2ndstep-down, final turn and finish.From final gap kicker,looking up course.
First US ski helmet laws appear close to implementation
Two US states, New Jersey and California, appear close to passing laws that will be similar to those currently in force in Italy and parts of Austria, requiring children below young-teenage to wear helmets.The legislation is at its most advanced stage in California where Austrian-born governor ....
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Castleford park for this week including theAirbag
Okay, the image says it's for August, but we are reliably informed that this is the park for this week at SNO!zone Castleford. TheAirbag is Thursday only, so some other features are not open. Friday will see theAirbag replaced with some beginner rails.
The Burton Demo Tour at Tamworth tonight
The Burton Demo Tour is continuing its way around the country and stopping at Tamworth Snowdome tomorrow night with the crew from 2 Seasons. Bringing with it a tent full of the lovely new Burton 2011 product makes itʼs the perfect opportunity to try before you buy!The evening will kick off ..
Pro Lodge offer SCUK members 10% discount!
Bursting onto the scene for the 2010/11 season are Pro Lodge action sports holidays. Based in Alpe d?Huez right at the foot of the main lift system taking you straight up the mountain, where you will find 2 great parks, loads of powder and all the great riding you could wish for. Not only will Pro ....
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Maverix Winter Camps
The coming season sees Maverix heading to Mayrhofen to host four week long camps.22nd Jan ? 29th Jan29th Jan ? 5th Feb12th ? 19th March19th ? 26th March The joy of working with our UK customers is that we get to take them to some of the best resorts in the world, and help them test ....
British Snow Tour heads indoors and appoints new course shaper
The British Snow Tour heads to Glasgow next weekend - Sunday 19th September for the first indoor event of the series, the Trespass Snowboardcross & Skiercross Championships and Rail Jam. Freestyle-snow-sculpting expert, Damian Doyle will be joining the team in Glasgow, as he climbs onboard as the ....
Grounded Freestyle Coaching offer SCUK members 5% discount!
Grounded freestyle courses are personally designed to take snowboarders interested in freestyle to the next level. Courses will cater for everyone from freestyle beginners to those wanting to compete. We believe freestyle progression and having fun always exist in parallel....the courses aim to ..
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
British Snow Tour kicks off in style
The 2010 British Snow Tour made its first stop of the series over the weekend - 11th & 12th September at Norfolk Snowsports Centre for the Protest Slopestyle, Giro Big Air and Trespass Snowboardcross Championships. The all-new three run, best run counts National Championship competition format and ....
Blaise Rosenthal makes a return to join Jamie Nicholls at The Big Bang
Blaise in TSA Covent GardenArtec head honcho and snowboard legend Blaise Rosenthal will be jetting across the Atlantic to be a special guest coach at The Big Bang Tamworth. Blaise made the trip two years ago and was totally blown away by how good the UK snowboard scene is, but that?s not all, the ....
Lots happening at Les Gets
Les Gets, the peaceful resort is the giant Franco-Swiss Portes du Soleil, with its 12 linked ski-resorts and 650km of ski-slopes suitable for all skiing levels is making a lot of improvements for the coming winter -more than most other ski resorts anywhere else in the world.The Chavannes ....
Monday, 13 September 2010
Sugarloaf to become biggest in the east
Sugarloaf mountain in Maine, USA, has announced a three year expansion plan that will dramatically increase the amount of terrain it offers and make it the largest since ski area on the Eastern side of the country, eclipsing long-term ?biggest-in-the-East? resort, Killington.Work on the ....
Aberdeen's Snowflex is upon us
It's less than 2 weeks to go until the Westbeach Snowflex Series 2010 hits Aberdeen.September the 18th will see the sickest of all comps hit Aberdeen Snowsports Centre. With a huge prize purse and tons of throw outs it?s well worth the journey. There?s even an after party in town so you can ....
A movie tour brought to you by Special Blend, Forum and Foursquare
Special Blend, Forum and Foursquare are pleased to announce the UK premiere of their latest feature film Fʼ It, as part of this yearʼs Global Tour. Starring John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Nic Sauve, Jake Welch, Niko Cioffi, Cameron Pierce, Austen Sweetin and The Youngbloods, and co-starring ....
Sunday, 12 September 2010
SCUK members get discount off Freeze and The Ski and Snowboard Show
SCUK has teamed up with Freeze and The Ski and Snowboard Show (formerly known as Metro Show) to bring its members a discount on the event Tickets.London FREEZE is offering SCUK members approximately �5 off day tickets (�36RRP) and �9 off weekend tickets (�86RRP). See event details here.....
Absolute Snow & Bargain Boards offer SCUK members 10% discount
The very latest and very best technical hard and soft goods for all action sports, concentrating on snowboarding, skiing, wakeboards, skate and skateboards plus loads more. If we do not stock it, it is not worth having! We also have a huge slection of streetwear for when you are not out ....
Absolute Snow & Bargain Boards offer SCUK members 10% discount!
The very latest and very best technical hard and soft goods for all action sports, concentrating on snowboarding, skiing, wakeboards, skate and skateboards plus loads more. If we do not stock it, it is not worth having! We also have a huge slection of streetwear for when you are not out ....
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Riders Refuge offer SCUK members 5% discount
Riders Refuge is the perfect place for your winter holiday with a fresh and relaxed feel in our chalets, we provide you with great quality service and wholesome home cooked food to keep you going whilst out on the mountain. Morzine is the heart of the Portes du Soliel ski area with the infamous ....
Riders Refuge offer SCUK members 5% discount!
Riders Refuge is the perfect place for your winter holiday with a fresh and relaxed feel in our chalets, we provide you with great quality service and wholesome home cooked food to keep you going whilst out on the mountain. Morzine is the heart of the Portes du Soliel ski area with the infamous ....
Work on the slope at Relentless Freeze
The Relentless Freeze Festival is shouting out to all enthusiastic skiers and boarders to get in touch to be a part of this magnificent event.Not only at the world?s best skiers (Simon Dumont, Jossi Wells, Mike Riddle, Roy Kittler, Paddy Graham...) and snowboarders (Stefan Gimpl, Scotty Lago, ....
Friday, 10 September 2010
The Burton NUG - one hit and you're hooked
It doesn?t matter if it?s a huge bowl or tiny pipe, when you?re packing the Good Wood-winning NEW Nug, you?ll see how just a pinch can make your head spin. Agile and easy to handle, the Nug?s width, flex profiling and effective edge are all optimised for an entirely new ride that lets you ....
Just Snowboard camps dates
Want to improve your snowboarding, make some great mates and get top tips from the pros? This winter season, make the most of your riding with a week-long snowboard camp from Just, in association with Quiksilver. Based in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Just offers a series of camps for ....
Slopestyle endorsed for 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
Well, I completely missed this back in July when it was announced, but like the headline says we should see snowboard freestyle and ski halfpipe at the next Winter Olympics at Sochi, Russia in 2014.From the BBC.Whether that's good or bad, who can tell, but feel free to discuss it in the ....
Article: University Snowsports
For any snowboarder looking to go to university, there is always one question that is grappled with and pondered over. Forget issues with exam results, UCAS and finance, the decision at the forefront of everyone?s mind is whether to go straight to uni, or to take a year off and head to the ....
Thursday, 9 September 2010
theAirbag movements this weekend
TheAirBag.net head down south of the boarder twice this weekend for a double dunt weekend! On Thursday we head down to SNO!zone Castleford for a Thursday night session! Sessions begin at 7pm and its going to be busy so book early if you are particular about which session you want to go on. This can ..
Off piste and avalanche safety training taken to a new level in the UK
With more skiers and snowboarders pushing the boundaries of thrill-seeking by venturing from marked runs, it?s becoming increasingly important to have a knowledge of avalanche safety skills. The Ski Club of Great Britain has again teamed up with Henry?s Avalanche Talk, Arc?teryx and new for ....
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Castelford park for this week including theAirbag
Okay, the image says it's for August, but we are reliably informed that this is the park for this week at SNO!zone Castleford. TheAirbag is Thursday only, so some other features are not open. Friday will see theAirbag replaced with some beginner rails.
Lives Of The Artists: Follow Me Down
Lives Of The Artists: Follow Me Down is the latest cinematic adventure and highly anticipated edition of the groundbreaking film series by Relentless Energy Drink.Featuring James Lavelle and UNKLE, as well as legendary freeriders Jeremy Jones and Xavier de Le Rue (star of the first film), Lives ..
Birmingham Ski and Board Show offer SCUK members £2 discount!
This year?s British Ski and Board Show is giving visitors the chance to visit some of the World?s best ski slopes and resorts when it returns to Birmingham?s NEC from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st October. From the Olympic slopes in Canada to the undiscovered corners of India, and from Europe, the ....
Tested on Animals - Philips and O'Neill team up to launch new range of durable headphones
Two pioneers of lifestyle innovation, Philips and O'Neill, have joined forces to launch a line of headphones designed to withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle: the new premium line of Philips | O?Neill Headphones gives you long-lasting durability and complete comfort so you can enjoy the ....
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
SCUK members get discount off Freeze and The Ski and Snowboard Show!!
SCUK has teamed up with Freeze and The Ski and Snowboard Show (formerly known as Metro Show) to bring its members a discount on the event Tickets.London FREEZE is offering SCUK members approximately �5 off day tickets (�36RRP) and �9 off weekend tickets (�86RRP). See event details here.....
Beginner Blowout Weekend to welcome in the season at Castleford
SNO!zone Castleford is set to give visitors the chance to try snowsports for less with its Beginner Blowout weekend.Between 11th and 12th September, the indoor real snow centre in Castleford will be running its Beginner Blowout, offering new ?SNO!bies? a chance to get on the slopes for less, ....
Monday, 6 September 2010
New indoor and outdoor snow centre under construction in Lithuania
A new indoor snow centre which looks set to be the world?s longest is due to open this winter in the Baltic nation of Lithuania.The SNORAS Snow Arena is due to open this winter following an investment of 98 Million Litas (about ?28.5 m) of which two-fifths is coming from European Government ....
Celebrate a decade of UK snow this September at SNO!zone
SNO!zone, the UK?s only chain of indoor real snow slopes, is 10 years old this September and to celebrate it is launching a month of birthday offers.SNO!zone took over the operation of the indoor slope in Milton Keynes in 2000 and turned it into a hugely successful leisure attraction and sports ..
Australia?s ski areas celebrate best August snowfall for 25 years
Australia?s leading ski areas are currently being dumped on and are reporting the best August snowfalls for more than two decades. Much of the snow has been falling in the past week.?Yesterday we smashed the record books with some of the best snow the mountain has seen in years! The resort ....
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Plans to save Hillend ski slope take shape
Plans to save the UK?s original big downhill ski centre at Hillend, the Midlothian Snowsports Centre above Edinburgh in Scotland, are taking shape.Hillend was the training centre where most of Britain?s most successful downhill racers trained over the past three decades and more and has one of ..
Backcountry seminars across England
Anyone thinking of heading off piste this winter can get some good advice from an expert before leaving home by attending one of the Salomon Quest Backcountry Ski Seminar Tour dates which are taking place across England in the first half of November. In several cases there?ll be the option to ....
More details on Burton's High5 Tour
If you?ve not yet heard then pay attention as your not going to want to miss out on the freshest snowboard comp to ever hit the UK! The Burton High5 Tour is less than a month away and things are starting to look pretty exciting.5 shiny new rails have been built and will be making their way ....
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Propaganda offer SCUK members a whopping 20% discount!
Slovakia offers the best value riding trips in Europe, and here at Propaganda we are proud to be offering our trips to Jasna for our 6th season. We are the original Slovakia chalet offering full service with guiding and rock bottom prices. Whether its trees, park or powder you are looking for, ....
MK airbag sessions this year
SNO!zone Milton Keynes have three more airbag sessions planned for the year, which will form part of their monthly Saturday Park Strife events. September 4thOctober 2ndNovember 6th TheAirbag will feature so SNO!zone are looking at a decent sized park and theAirbag in one night. ....
100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games confirmed for 2011
Winter Games NZ chairman, Sir Eion Edgar, today announced 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games is confirmed for 13-28 August 2011 following signoff from all key central and local government partners.Expanding on the successful inaugural event in 2009, 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games, will ....
Friday, 3 September 2010
Dutch dome re-opens
The De Uithof indoor snow centre in Dutch capital, The Hague, is set to re-open this month under new management. The centre, which originally opened ten years ago in 2000, closed earlier this year due to operational difficulties.The 200m main slope at Uithof has a curved floor, whilst the ....
British Artificial Championships and Schools Tour Programme
The 2010 British Snow Tour kicks off in Norfolk next weekend - 11th & 12th September with the hugely anticipated British Artificial Championships. With six British Championship titles spread over two days, a fresh new competition format and National ranking system, 3 for 2 offers on competition ....
SCUK Winter Bash 2011 fully booked
The 2011 SCUK Winter Bash is now fully booked. Demand was much higher than we expected compared to previous years and we managed to add Chalet Avoca to our original plans. However, we wanted to make sure the quality of the trip was not compromised by booking more people than we could handle. Sorry ....
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Latest from Relentless Freeze Festival
The UK?s biggest winter sports and music event returns to Battersea for 2010.Event confirmed from October 29-31st in LondonThe world?s finest snowboarders to compete in the LG Big Air, the FIS-sanctioned World Cup eventWorld?s best freestyle skiers to compete in the International Big Air ....
Four freestyle competitions in the first half of the 2011 World Cup
A total of four freestyle contests are scheduled for those riders competing for the crown of the new established Freestyle World Cup of the 2011 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup, combining halfpipe, big air and slopestyle comps. According to this, one halfpipe contest and three big airs are scheduled in ....
Finland triumphs as big air brings 2010 FIS Junior World Championships to a close
Enni Rukajarvi (FIN)Enni Rukajarvi and Petja Piiroinen (19), both of Finland took out the women?s and men?s Junior World Champion titles on Monday?s snowboard big air at Cardrona at the final day of the 2010 FIS Snowboard & Freestyle Junior World Championships.The girls really showed their ....
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Snowboard coaching with Mint on the SCUK Winter Bash
Although WB11 is currently full, there is a waiting list and a possibility of some more spaces becoming available. For those that have signed up, Mint Snowboarding are now offering some great coaching sessions to up your skills on the mountain.
Burton Snowboards and Marley & Co. collaborate on snowboard graphics
Burton Snowboards has teamed up with iconic music lifestyle brand Marley & Co. to create an all new, limited edition snowboard, available starting this month. Called the Whammy Bar Marley, the board is part of Burton?s Restricted collection, a special assortment of outerwear and hardgoods that can ....
Castelford park for this week's SubJam event
Here's the SNO!zone Castleford park for this week. Friday is Subvert's SubJam event.