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20% off at YEAHboards.com

Recently annointed SCUK Partners, YEAHboards.com are having a mid-season blow out. There's a massive 20% off everything for everybody in the store from the 2nd to the 15th January. That includes Contract Snowboards (the only place in the UK you can get them!), Flux bindings, Sandbox helmets, ....

First lady on Cairngorm?s first ski lift returns 50 years on

CairnGorm Mountain?s famous White Lady chairlift, made a brief re-appearance last week when it?s very first passenger found herself seated on the chair again after a lapse of 50 years.Katriona McIntyre and her brother were the first two passengers on the first chair out on the mountain above ....

Glencoe Mountain update

Glencoe Mountain Update - 30th Dec 2011Heavy snow has been falling over the last 3 days massively improving conditions on the mountain after last weeks thaw. However the very strong winds have meant that the snow has ended up blowing into the gullies and not on the tow tracks where we need it. ..

www.boardersboards.com are offering an exclusive discount on a different brand every week for the next 8 weeks!!! (30/12/2011 12:52:10)

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Issue 3 of WhiteNoize

Whilst we wouldn't normally post up this sort of thing as news, we did have a flick through and thought it was quite good. We'd still not normally post it up, but then we spotted that Charlie Eddington (SCUK moderator charlie) was credited with the cover shot and we didn't want to spoil his ....

Game of: In Your Face: Ft: Jossi Wells (21/12/2011 11:47:40)

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Great conditions in The Alps as sun re-appears

After the snow deluge that blanketed Europe for much of December up to Christma1s, the snowfall has eased to a more regular rate and conditions have stabilises. That is particularly good news in the French and parts of the Swiss Alps where the huge snowfalls led to travel problems and piste ....

The Nike Chosen Series (23/12/2011 09:34:32)

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Lewis Courtier-Jones joins British YOG line-up

On 23rd December The British Olympic Association announced that snowboarder Lewis Courtier-Jones had been added to Team GB for the Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games.The addition of 16-year-old Courtier-Jones, from Coventry, brings the total number of athletes selected to Team GB to 24. ....

www.boardersboards.com are offering an exclusive discount on a different brand every week for the next 9 weeks!!! (23/12/2011 09:43:57)

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SNO!zone park plans for Airbag event (06/09/2011 13:22:10)

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Cheryl Maas 'Open Air' Episode 1

Volcom snowboarder Cheryl Maas launches the first episode of her highly anticipated film project ?Open Air? on 1st September 2011.Cheryl was followed for six months doing what makes her the most driven, motivated and rewarded ? filming.Most of the winter was spent travelling around ....

The Art of Flight Teasers (06/09/2011 15:50:34)

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Whistler terrain parks upgrades with Olympics in mind

A number of new features will be added to all five of the terrain parks at Whistler Blackcomb this winter. In partnership with Arena Snowparks for rail fleet production, Whistler Blackcomb plans to perform a major overhaul of all the jib features and will build new entrances to help give the ....

Jamie Nicholls guts a fish in Norway for Nike

Every snowboarder dreams about the perfect season ender. In late spring 2011 the Nike snowboard team gathered in beautiful Strandafjellet in Norway for their annual team shoot. Traveling with boats through Viking country Halldor, Nicholls and the full crew where joined by legends like Nicolas ....

Sam Turnball in NZ for the Burton Open! (05/09/2011 15:54:31)

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Cat-boarding now included as standard under SCUK's Winter Insurance

When an issue was raised with the SCUK insurance in the SCUK forum we decided to contact the SCUK insurance providers and see if there was any way around it. That's the beauty of having a policy we designed, with the explicit aim of covering snowboarders for what snowboarders do.The specific ....

Cheryl Maas "Open Air" espisode 1

15% discount on Blue Mile Snowboard camps

SCUK Members get a whopping 15% off at Blue Mile Snowboard Camps, so we thought it only fair to let you know when all their camps are for the coming year.Day pre-season seasonnaire camps Chamonix (?50 per day):? 12th ? 23rd December 2011 Week pre-season seasonnaire camps Chamonix (..

Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival

The Streets, Groove Armada present Red Light, Everything Everything, Zane Lowe, The Joy Formidable, Beardyman, and Summer Camp to play Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival.Groove Armada confirmed to headline Friday, The Streets headlining Saturday night Relentless Energy Drink Freeze ....

The Board Syndicate "5 Trick Friday" (03/09/2011 19:30:41)

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Sneak peek at Burton Hi5 metalwork

Steve Terry has released some sneak peeks of the rails he's constructing for the Burton Hi5 Tour. We like.

FIS awarded full control of Olympic snowboard qualification

TTR have released the following statement:The TTR is greatly disappointed by the recent decisions made by the FIS in their meetings in Korea regarding field size, quotas and the qualification process for Sochi 2014. These decisions were made on an accelerated timeline without taking into account ....

Who's Afraid of the Park? starts tomorrow at MK

Following the success of the tour in June, Who's Afraid of the Park? will be returning to SNO!zone's centres in Milton Keynes, Castleford (near Leeds) and Braehead (near Glasgow) over the coming month. It aims to encourage intermediate-level riders to be more adventurous on the slopes and inspire ....

Eco-friendly indoor snow centre planned for The Bahamas

The Bahamas may be known as a tropical paradise, but the country which came within a whisker of sending its first half pipe competitor to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver in 2010 was created, American and European scientists have recently reported, that a mega flood or series of mega floods, from ....

Philips and O'Neill continue succesful collaboration

Philips and O?Neill are proud to introduce ?The Bend? and ?The Stretch Scratch? headphones. Uniting Philips? innovative technologies in sound with O?Neill?s expertise in youth lifestyle and action sports, these new super-durable styles are designed to last no matter what you put them through.?....

Booking now live for all SNO!zone Big Bang Snowboard Shows

You can now book onto coaching sessions for all three SNO!zone Big Bang Snowboard Shows. We will be heading to all three SNO!zones on the following dates, Braehead 1st October, Milton Keynes 8th October and Castleford 15th October.This year we have a whole new programme of free coaching, all ....

6 of the Worst – Snowboard Style Errors (01/09/2011 11:20:51)

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"The Art of FLIGHT" European Tour Premiere

Check www.ArtofFLIGHTmovie.com for tour stops, news, merchandising & Blu-ray?/DVDHeart-stopping airs in the backcountry, stunning first descents on remote mountains and breath-taking scenery filmed in HD: as previewed in the just released, high-energy ?Metal? trailer. ?The Art of FLIGHT? ....

Weston LeisureDome gains full planning consent

Leisuredome are delighted to advise, that North Somerset Council has received confirmation from the National Planning Case Unit that the LeisureDome Planning Application has been endorsed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, so now has FULL PLANNING CONSENT.

Airbag sessions back on at the Chill Factore (31/08/2011 08:54:44)

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BOOKING NOW LIVE FOR THE BIG BANG TAMWORTH (30/08/2011 16:20:28)

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Skullcandy confirm Lock Stock & 2 smoking DJ’s for the Halifax leg of the Westbeach Snowflex Series 2011 (30/08/2011 14:58:45)

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Jenny Jones - Oakley Signature Goggle

Oakley UK announces the launch of the Jenny Jones Signature Goggle, which will be available on worldwide release throughout the 2011 winter season. Jenny Jones is the UK?s most successful competitive snowboarder and has been an Oakley sponsored athlete for over a decade. With the introduction of ....

One Snowboarding running GB Junior Team Camps

One Snowboarding are pleased to announce that there will be a new process for selection to the One Snowboarding run GB Junior Team this season. They?re now working closely with Snowsport Scotland who have appointed a new GB Junior Team Coordinator. This new position will be responsible for ....

Westbeach SnowFlex Tour

Here's more info on the Westbeach SnowFlex Tour in association with AKA Skate.All the events are on the SCUK Calendar.

Cham Van offer SCUK members 10% discount

Cham-Van is Chamonix?s premiere Geneva - Chamonix airport transfer service. Providing shared and private minibus transportation between Geneva airport and the Chamonix valley for many years.Check out www.cham-van.com.View SCUK discount offer here.You can join SCUK here for just £....

Onyx Snowboarding run a new ?tramp2snow' camp

Put more spring in your freestyle riding with Onyx Snowboardings? new ?tramp2snowcamp?.A pioneering new approach to freestyle snowsports coaching in the UK from Onyx! The?tramp2snow camp? fuses pro trampoline training with on-snow coaching to take yourriding to the next level!The ....

California helmet bill back with the governor

A year after former Californian governor Arnold Schwarzenegger decided against bringing a proposed law to make helmet wearing for children engaged in snowsports in the state compulsory in to being, another bill is now on the desk of his successor.The bill SB 105 would enforce a $25 fine on ....

Penguins and tigers chill out with SNO!zone

Both Humboldt penguins and Siberian tigers living in the UK have been able to keep cool this summer thanks to snow deliveries from SNO!zone indoor snow centres.10 tonnes of anow was delivered to the Scarborough Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary by SNO!zone Castleford in early August to the obvious ....

Catch up with Tignes Spirit riders! (25/08/2011 10:44:54)

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Definition Snowboard freestyle coaching course, SNO!zone Castleford

Event Date: 03/09/2011 00:00:00

New Zealand to host Snowboard World Cup (26/08/2011 08:58:34)

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(One of) the world?s largest indoor slopes for Thailand?

Work has begun on a new super resort in Thailand which eventually hopes to be home to one of the world?s largest indoor snow centres ? although there are no details behind that part of the plan as yet.The $400m(US) Club Koh Samui Resort (http://clubkohsamui.com) aims to be, ?...a comprehensive, ..

Burton Riglet Camp (26/08/2011 15:44:33)

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Tamworth set up for Saturday and Tuesday. (26/08/2011 10:40:52)

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JENNY JONES - OAKLEY SIGNATURE GOGGLE

British Snow Tour Unveil The Rebellion - a New Era of Indoor Championships

24 September 2011 ? SNO!zone Castleford.British Snow Tour organisers are proud to reveal a new era of Indoor Championships ? The Rebellion. A competition course that boasts two distinct lines of rails and boxes running simultaneously, individual titles and a minimum of four hours slope time ....

Firefighters to take part in charity Chill Factor (24/08/2011 08:54:13)

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Snow+Rock demo days

This winter Snow+Rock will be running Free Demo sessions, although you'll still have to pay for your lift pass at Chill Factore and Hemel. So if you?re considering purchasing a new snowboard or pair of skis this season, then come along and test the range.Ladies' Demo day at the Snow Centre in ....

Promo weekend at Hemel soon

The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead have a promo weekend over 10/11th September.

Snowsport Scotland takes on British Junior Snowboard Team

Snowsport Scotland is pleased to announce that for 2011/12 it will be coordinating support for the British Junior Snowboard Team programme. Working with BSS Head Coach Hamish McKnight, the role involves SSS's coordination of selection to the Junior Team as well as the launch and facilitation of UK ....

Whistler Blackcomb gears up for much anticipated 2011/2012 winter season

Another epic season of snow is expected at Whistler Blackcomb as meteorologists are once again predicting a La Niña winter for the 2011.2012 ski season. For Western Canada, the La Niña weather pattern typically means cooler than normal temperatures and consistent heavy precipitation during the ....

Burton Demo Tour at Hemel on Friday

Just a reminder that it's the first stop of the Burton Demo Tour this Friday at the Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead.

The Westbeach SnowFlex Freestyle Series is back! (23/08/2011 09:57:18)

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Youth Development Academy from Maverix

As we move into our 4th season of coaching in the UK it has become apparent that there is a great opportunity to support young talent going forward. Our youth development team, now in its 3rd year, have progressed really well with the alumni of Becky Menday and Calum Paton moving into the GB team. ....

Drop in for the Winter Sports Show of the Year (22/08/2011 12:33:05)

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Terry Kidwell interview with Jamie Nicholls part Two (22/08/2011 09:26:34)

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Jake Binnee gains support from Westbeach and SnoKart Luggage Systems

Jake has been working his technical socks off over the last couple of years with the Maverix team to build his skills and his reputation as one of the best UK based groms. This is now being rewarded with Westbeach and SnoKart offering to keep him warm and packed well on his travels around the UK ....

Recent Burton Freestyle Camp

Check out what happened at the latest Burton Freestyle Camp! With everyone from all ages attending it was a massive night for progression. Top tips from UK pro's, such as Chris Kightly, Ollie Dutton and Ross Needam allowed people to gain the confidence to hit their first ever box, learn basic ....

Burton Demo Tour kicks off next Friday at Hemel

The Burton Demo Tour is kicking off and bringing with it a tent full of the new Burton 2012 product. The tour is travelling around the UK and visiting all the major slopes this autumn so come along and take advantage of this great opportunity to try before you buy.The Burton crew will be on ....

“Further Shreducation with SnowSkool” (18/08/2011 10:55:42)

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Arc?teryx offer innovative new base layers for AW11

Whether back country skiing, trail running or climbing ? stop & go activities usually get you breaking into a sweat. When maintaining body temperature is of importance, enter the new Phase Base Layer Collection from Arc?teryx. Engineered with PHASIC? technology, the Phase line is designed to ....

LG Snowboard FIS World Cup kicks off in Cardrona halfpipe

After last season didn't bring any World Cup level event for the Southern Hemisphere, the freestyle elite is back to business down under kicking off the new LG Snowboard FIS World Cup season. On August 27th and 28th, Cardrona Alpine Resort will host the first World Cup competition of the 2012 ....

theAirBag doing Bella this Sunday

TheAirBag.net will be at Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre (Bellahouston) on Sunday. We will be there from 11pm with a big new booter so prepare to go big! More info can be found at http://www.ski-glasgow.org or by calling the centre on 0141 427 4991. Hope to see you all there!

SCUK Winter Trips (Val D'Isere, Mayrhofen, Laax, Les Deux Alpes)

Snowboard Club UK have stepped things up for the coming winter season by introducing several winter trips out to the mountains. Rather than just run a regular holiday, we've tied the trips up with other events to ensure we've got plenty going! We've also spread the love around by visiting France, ....

ARC?TERYX OFFER INNOVATIVE NEW BASE LAYERS FOR AW11

Sin City . . . . . Perisher Australia . . . . . (18/08/2011 16:38:10)

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Put more spring in your freestyle riding with Onyx Snowboardings’ new ‘tramp2snow camp’. (18/08/2011 16:57:46)

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BURTON DEMO TOUR 2011 (18/08/2011 11:47:07)

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The Philosophy of Snowboarding (17/08/2011 16:12:34)

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Tamworth set up for Saturday and Tuesday. (17/08/2011 16:35:28)

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Goomama new arrivals! (17/08/2011 14:32:05)

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Terry Kidwell intrviews Jamie Nicholls! (17/08/2011 09:08:22)

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SCUK launches The SCUK Shop

After literally hours of slaving away over a hot keyboard, we're very proud to announce the launch of The SCUK Shop. It's stocked with over 11,000 products, which are updated hourly. It includes many good things from over 60 categories, from snowboards, goggles, surfboards and skate decks to shoes, ..

World Heli Challenge Video (16/08/2011 12:14:49)

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BoardnLodge Snowcamps sponsored by Animal, Pila, Italy

Event Date: 25/02/2012 00:00:00

Everest Challenge 2012 dates announced

Snow-Camp, one of Britain?s most innovative youth charities, will be holding its third annual charity ski-a-thon in the French Alps on January 26th to 29th 2012.

BoardnLodge Snowcamps sponsored by Animal, Nassfeld, Austria

Event Date: 07/01/2012 00:00:00

Jeremy Jones signs for POC snowboard team (09/08/2011 09:39:39)

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Braehead park for this week plus theAirbag.net

Here's the SNO!zone Scotland park for this Thursday and Friday. TheAirbag.net will also be around on Friday night.

Quiksilver welcome Billy Morgan to expanded UK team

Quiksilver is pleased to announce a new rider on their UK snow team, with Billy Morgan signing a deal to ride for the brand. Previously sponsored by Westbeach, Billy has been on the UK scene for a while now and has turned heads with his solid riding and impressive results at the Brits. ?I?m ....

6 of the best – freestyle resorts by SnowSkool (10/08/2011 08:58:56)

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QUIKSILVER WELCOMES BILLY MORGAN TO THE TEAM! (10/08/2011 09:04:27)

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Burton Winter Storm coming to Sputnik Snowboard Shop

Sources confirm that the winter ?storm? that Burton has been tracking for 10 days will definitely hit authorized dealers this coming weekend. Tonight the storm moves into range, as Burton opens its global headquarters for a company launch countdown to 8/13 when winter 2012 officially ....

4 weeks till first leg of The Westbeach SnowFlex Freestyle Series

As usual we have so much support and this year you can expect prizes from Westbeach, Skullcandy, Freeze festival, Stepchild, Celtek, Bataleon, Treeline Chalets, Endeavor, Airhole, SP, Northwave, Demon, Dragon, TSA, Bawbags, Nikita, Apo, World Snowboard Guide, Volcom and the Ski & Snowboard Show.....

theAirbag at Braehead tonight

Since gods own country (Scotland obviously!!) has restrained from looting, all of you fine people from north of the border will be looking for some form of release of aggression surely? Well help is at hand... TheAirBag.net returns to SNO!zone Scotland this Friday for aerial japes and tomfoolery...

Burton New Zealand Open 2011 Has Begun (10/08/2011 09:29:08)

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Win a £100 voucher for Liking a facebook page!! (10/08/2011 15:28:17)

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The North Face® Avalanche Awareness Lecture Series

In association with Snow+Rock and the Ski Club of Great Britain.Since 1968, The North Face® has encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to Never Stop Exploring?. Remote zones have epic potential. But they can also be dangerous. Our mission is to provide insight on how to push the limits without ....

Snow depths pass 2m in NZ

After the poor start to winter 2011 across New Zealand following the country?s warmest ever May and temperatures staying largely just above freezing in June, the past month has seen the rapid onset of winter across the country, and another 15cm of snow in the past few days on Mt Ruapehu has seen ....

Summer Bash less than a month away

Our 4th Bash of the 2011 follows hot on the heels of the Winter Bash, Spring Bash and Scottish Bash, but is also our longest running. The SCUK Summer Bash is now in its 9th year. Friday 9th September to Sunday 11th September at Tamworth. Get. In.

New chairlift for Glenshee

Glenshee has announced plans to install a new chairlift for winter 2011-12. The new chairlift accessing the Cairnwell cafe was purchased last year but was not installed last winter due to not being able to get go ahead from the Deptartment of Transport in time.?Stage one has been approved now ....

Salomon Snowboards are proud to announce a new member! (10/08/2011 09:39:39)

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World class riders arrive in Wanaka for Burton New Zealand Open

More than 240 athletes are preparing for snowboarding?s premier event in the Southern Hemisphere, the 2011 Burton New Zealand Open (BNZO), as they make their way to the Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka. Presented by MINI and taking place from August 9-13, the event will give snowboarding?s top ....

Quiksilver welcome Billy Morgan to exanded UK team

Gap Nation jam at Hemel on 27th

Gap Nation is being held at The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead on Saturday 27th August. It's a 'jam' format competition for skiers and snowboarders with the emphasis on FUN! We have many prizes for podium places as well as on the spot prizes for good attempts. We also have a pair of skis and a ....

Just Performance Camp, Morzine

Event Date: 11/12/2011 00:00:00

Whistler's 2010-11 season was second snowiest ever

2010/11 was the second snowiest on record in Whistler Blackcomb in Canada?s British Columbia. The resort?s average annual snowfall of 10.2 metres was shattered by early March 2011. Cumulative snowfall totalled more than 15 metres, with an alpine base of more than 3.75 metres.With the best ....

Win Drake bindings from BBC MK! (08/08/2011 11:09:04)

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Helgasons launch the first branded & buckled shoelace belt 7/9/13 (03/08/2011 09:52:09)

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Eurostar 2011/12 ticket sales open for the Alps

Eurostar, the high speed passenger service linking the UK and mainland Europe, has today opened ticket sales for its direct ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French Alps. This earlier launch makes it easier for skiers and boarders to ....

Henry?s Avalanche Talk back

90% of avalanches that cause accidents are triggered by the victim, Henry?s Avalanche Talks show how to manage the risk and yet still have fun. Entitled "Ride Hard Ride Safe" the aim is to help skiers answer the question ?is it safe out there?? by discussing facts such as where and when you ....

Italy announce World?s largest indoor plans

Italy, now one of the few major Western European nations not to have at least one indoor snow centre ? although it does have around 400 regular ski areas ? has announced plans to open just such a facility in the Lombardy region in the north of the country by 2015.The proposal, for a site at ..

Pontypool slope saved from closure

Pontypool Ski Slope in Wales, one of the UK?s oldest and longest artificial surface ski slopes, has been saved from closure thanks to the local Torfaen Ski Club.The slope faced closure through the summer months at the local council struggled to find £9.2 million in savings from its budget.....

2011 Burton New Zealand Open less than a week away

With much of the Northern Hemisphere sweating it out in the summer heat, snow is dumping in New Zealand ? just in time for the ninth annual Burton New Zealand Open (BNZO) presented by MINI.

Tamworth set up for Saturday and Tuesday. (05/08/2011 12:34:57)

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theAirbag at Chill Factore

TheAirBag.net goes skis and boards on Friday despite the summer season! Friday sees us return to Chill Factor-e Manchester. We will be out from 6:30 pm until 11:00pm. We also have our new indoor kicker with us and would love to know what you think about it. A 10% is up for grabs if your ....

5Star Burton New Zealand Open set to feature halfpipe and slopestyle

Snowboarders from around the globe are currently making the annual pilgrimage to Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, New Zealand for the 2011 installment of the Burton New Zealand Open (BNZO). The BNZO is back as a 5Star event on the TTR World Tour and will kick off with open qualifications on ....

Burton predicts winter storm will hit snowboard shops soon

Burton Snowboards predicts that summer will soon come to a screeching halt as a major winter ?storm? hits snowboard shops on August 13. Sources say that the storm will feature a blizzard of new 2012 Burton products and catalogs, piling up at participating stores worldwide.To keep everyone ....

A few places still available on SnowDome Burton Freestyle Camps

The SnowDome is proud to be hooking up with Burton Snowboards this summer to offer 2 fantastic camp sessions on Tuesday 9th August and Saturday 27th August. The UK?s greatest team will be on hand to offer advice and tips on how to get you started or improve your freestyle snowboarding? All ages and ..

Sputnik X Burton Launch Party (04/08/2011 10:11:50)

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"The Philosophy of Snowboarding" (04/08/2011 10:23:37)

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Familia 2 Snowboard Movie Trailer (04/08/2011 09:16:49)

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Testing time at SNO!zone

British trade body the SIGB (Snowsport Industries of Great Britain), the trade association for skiing and snowboarding, is planning to run three days of ski, board and other equipment on-snow testing at SNO!zone indoor snow centres this autumn to allow people to try out different new gear on real ....

Ski Rossendale re-opening next month

Ski Rossendale, one of the UK?s major artificial surface ski centres, hopes to re-open next month (September 2011).Ski Rossendale Limited, a social enterprise company, won the bidding process to operate the facility as "a friendly, community-run centre".Ski Rossendale originally opened in ....

Action Cameras offer SCUK members 10-15% discount

Action Cameras is Europe's leading specialist action sports camera retailer. We stock a range of action cameras, mounts and accessories including brands such as Contour, Drift and GoPro. We pride ourselves on being able to offer well informed, appropriate advice and service to customers so they can ..

Bluebird Video Productions produces customized winter sport movies. (01/08/2011 09:53:18)

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Capita Defenders of Awesome Offical Teaser!! (02/08/2011 15:18:21)

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Tignes Spirit offer SCUK members 10-15% discount

Tignes Spirit is an independent ski & snowboard company, based in Tignes & Val d'Isere in the French alps. Privately owned by three long term friends, Tignes Spirit was born as an affordable alternative to mass market package holidays. Offering all services from accommodation to top quality ....

Weston Super Mare approve indoor ski slope plans (01/08/2011 12:42:38)

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Preview Westbeach Winter 2011/12 kit! (01/08/2011 13:26:44)

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Weekly snow headlines

Here's the latest one-liners for the world of snow!Only 10 ski areas open in northern hemisphere.Up to 50cm of new snow in the Alps in the past week ? most glaciers benefit.Kitzsteinhorn by Kaprun closes for skiing until September despite 50cm of fresh snow!Norway?s Folgefonn slopes close ....

Sputnik new stock landing daily! (26/07/2011 14:19:41)

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The Snowboard Asylum Braehead clearance event

This Thursday TSA will be pitching our marquee outside the Breahead Shopping Centre for a very special clearance event that will last just five days. Inside the marquee we have loads of discounted snowboard hardware and outerwear. You can save up to 75% on brands like Burton, Bonfire, Westbeach and ..

THE SNOWBOARD ASYLUM BRAEHEAD CLEARANCE EVENT (27/07/2011 11:34:43)

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BURTON HI5 TOUR IS BACK (27/07/2011 13:35:26)

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WE LOVE WESTBEACH!!! (27/07/2011 14:02:08)

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Changes in the Westbeach UK Team

Will Smith © James NorthIt must be something in the air? Or maybe a full moon as Westbeach UK bid a fond farewell to 2 of the UK team. Both Will Smith and Billy Morgan are moving on to further their riding careers away from the Westbeach family as we welcome Jesse Smith to the team!Will has ....

Chill Factore Unlimited Pass to include Core freestyle nights

Chill Factore have opened up their August Unlimited Lift pass to include Core freestyle nights. Unlike previous months, the August Unlimited Lift Pass now includes the Friday night freestyle only sessions. So for just £50 guests can make the most of our permanent features throughout the week and ....

All Change with Team Westbeach UK Jesse Smith joins the ranks! (29/07/2011 13:38:12)

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Hemel parks and events this weekend

Here's The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead park plan for this Friday. There's also features out throughout the week and a mini park on Thursday. A reminder that it's also the Whitelines Rail Jam on Friday although I can't see the rail on the plan. Hemel are also running the Outdoor Extreme Day all day ....

Tamworth park plans for this Saturday and next Tuesday

Here are the Tamworth SnowDome park plans for this Saturday and next Tuesday. A reminder that the 500 Tricks for Breast Cancer event is happening in a few weeks time at Tamworth.

Whitelines Rail Jam has moved to Saturday

The Whitelines Rail Jam has moved from tomorrow to Saturday at Hemel.

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce to recieve Victory Award (27/07/2011 14:13:05)

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2011 Westbeach Snowflex Series dates released

That?s right it?s back! Get the dates in your diary, cancel everything else and be prepared to win some amazing goodies, have a super sick shred and see all your mates. Watch this space for more news soon!!!September 10th ? Halifax Ski CentreOctober 8th ? Aberdeen Snowsports ClubNovember ....

Burton Hi5 Tour back

Yes you heard it right Burton Hi5 Tour is back and will be hitting up a fridge near you. We will be touring the UK this winter to the 6 UK indoors snow slopes with some amazing new obstacles for your park crew to get all creative with.Like last year the comp is an open jam slopestyle with a ....

Nitro Snowboards Reveal New Website (27/07/2011 09:56:24)

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SNO!zone Milton Keynes (26/07/2011 14:58:13)

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Looking for the ultimate snowboarding or freeskiing experience?

The Riders' Lodge is the latest offering from the UK's leading ski holiday specialist Crystal and is a direct result of them understanding that the modern-day snowboarder is looking for contemporary, specialist travel without a hefty price tag. And don't forget that as a SCUK member you can secure ....

SS20 pre-orders available on Nike Snowboarding range. (25/07/2011 12:18:52)

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SCUK Scottish Bash photos

The first SCUK Scottish Bash went down a storm on the slopes of SNO!zone Scotland at the weekend. Although quite a low key event organised pretty quick, a good number of people enjoyed the slope, coaching and discounts and hopefully made some new snow buddies for another day.Steve McKenna and ....

WEARE2012 Feature Length Film: La Resistance (25/07/2011 12:51:58)

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MK park for this week.

Here's the SNO!zone Milton Keynes park for tonight and Friday. Next Saturday they're teaming up with For Boarders By Boarders for the FBBB Trick Busters event and the first 40 people to pre-book onto this event get a FBBB prize.

SNO!zone Milton Keynes (14/07/2011 13:30:30)

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Academy Snowboards release new website (18/07/2011 10:35:34)

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Bracknell freestyle moves from Thursday to Tuesday night

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Parents go free at CFe

Recent research by the Daily Mail has found that parents spend on average in excess of £2,000 to keep their children entertained over the Summer holidays. Manchester?s Chill Factore has the perfect solution for parents not wanting to break the bank, and is bucking the trend for expensive days ....

Freeride snowboarder Aaron Robinson dies in Chile (22/07/2011 08:55:43)

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Whitelines Rail Jam coming home

Yes, the event voted Best Snowboard Comp In History (by the editorial staff of the highly-respected Whitelines magazine, no less) is hitting the road and heading to two UK domes. First up is the showdown at Hemel Snow Centre on Friday 29th July. Then it hits the bright lights of Cas Vegas on Friday ..

Planning approval for Weston-super-Mare Leisuredome

View Larger MapWe just heard from the developers that they've received planning permission for the UK's latest indoor slope, this one ideally placed in the south west at Weston-super-Mare. We think they're quite excited, their emailing reading...Congratulations to the Leisuredome Team. ....

Outdoor Extreme at The Snow Centre (22/07/2011 13:48:20)

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Braehead park for this week including SCUK Scottish Bash

Here's the SNO!zone Scotland park for this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday is of course the SCUK Scottish Bash.

2011 Southern Series ? Series Winners

The series is over, the results from the individual comp?s have been collated and it?s time to announce the overall series winners:Female Boarders Sam Rogers Melissa Brandner Rebecca RichardsonMale Boarders Jack Labbett Tomski Robinson Curtis Taylor-Tipton....

Like a kid in a sweet shop (21/07/2011 16:20:05)

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THE BIG BANG SNOWBOARD SHOW, Castleford SNO!zone

Event Date: 15/10/2011 00:00:00

THE BIG BANG SNOWBOARD SHOW, Milton Keynes SNO!zone

Event Date: 08/10/2011 00:00:00

Win Win Win!!! Everybody loves to win stuff! (20/07/2011 16:18:31)

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THE BIG BANG SNOWBOARD SHOW, Braehead SNO!zone

Event Date: 01/10/2011 00:00:00

THE BIG BANG SNOWBOARD SHOW, Tamworth SnowDome

Event Date: 24/09/2011 00:00:00

Ski Club of Ireland's nursery slope moves to SnowFlex

It has taken it?s time in coming ? several years in fact, if the truth be known ? but finally the Ski Club of Ireland?s nursery slope re-development in Kilternan near Dublin, is well underway. Briton Engineering Developments & Snowflex® are proud to have helped bring the vision to fruition. ....

Scottish Snow Sports Festival website up and running

The Scottish Snow Sports Festival now has its very own home in cyberspace.Coming at you in February 2012, this weekend sees a chance to see what they're all about as they'll be hanging with SCUK at the SCUK Scottish Bash this Saturday, providing tunes throughout the day and hopefully in to the ....

The Big Bang Snowboard Show returns

That?s right The Big Bang Snowboard Show returns this September and boy have we got a treat in store for you. We are bringing you four dates of snowboard demos, coaching, special guests, seminars and amazing on the day deals. So keep your eyes peeled because we have tonnes of Big Bang info and a ....

THE BIG BANG SNOWBOARD SHOW RETURNS (18/07/2011 12:58:42)

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Billabong All For One review

Well, we certainly had a great day and despite taking all my camera gear didn't actually take any shots as I was having so much fun on the slope, taking a few freestyle courses (cheers Chris at Definition) and generally chilling. Well played Steve for getting this all together.Check out his ....

MS Monster Ski event back for 2012

The MS Trust is again staging it?s now annual Monster Ski challenge in Tignes, next winter in order to raise funds for the charity which works to enable people with MS to live their lives to the full by providing evidence-based information; educating health professionals about multiple sclerosis; ....

"The Philosophy of Snowboarding" (14/07/2011 15:08:24)

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UK winter sports market drops for third year

The UK winter sports travel market has fallen for the third successive season , thwarting the hopes of the British ski industry that the decline had bottomed out a year ago.The figures are provided by the Crystal Ski Industry Report, compiled by the UK?s largest tour operator. The ski and ....

Scene DC comp! (16/07/2011 17:05:55)

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Park for FBBB Trick Busters at MK on 23rd

Here's the park plan for the FBBB Trick Busters event here at SNO!zone Milton Keynes on the 23rd July. With Over £500 in prize money to be given away this is one not to be missed.. Don't forget! The first 50 people to pre-book will receive a special prize from one of our sponsors.Book ....

Perisher credits cloud seeding for 14% more snow

Australia is enjoying its snowiest start to the season for decades and at the country?s largest ski area, Perisher, the official snow depth measured by Snowy Hydro at Spencer's Creek is now at 158.9cm, the highest it's been at this time of the season since 1990.Although all Australian resorts ....

Heavy snow puts NZ season back on track

Two weeks of consistent snowfall after two months of warm weather has put New Zealand?s ski season back on track at most of the country?s resorts.?This storm has, in a matter of two weeks, brought with it to both Whakapa and Turoa ski areas; over a metre of packed snow base with fresh toppings?..

Burton Riglet Snowboard Summer Camps (14/07/2011 15:16:37)

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Billabong All For One review, results and pics (14/07/2011 15:55:43)

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Win Eiki's Lobster Snowboard! (14/07/2011 16:37:34)

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Tamworth parks for Saturday and next Tuesday

Here are the Tamworth SnpwDome parks for this Saturday and next Tuesday.

Peak Leaders launches ski and snowboard instructor training course in Morzine, France (13/07/2011 16:42:06)

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Snowdome park plans for 16th and 19th July (13/07/2011 16:53:35)

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£99 Jib Pass at SNO!zones continues in August

Now we're well in to July, it's worth reminding you that all three SNO!zones at Milton Keynes, Castleford and Braehead in Scotland are doing a £99 Unlimited Jib Pass for all of August. If you want to ride every Thursday and Friday freestyle night, this is the pass for you.www.snozoneuk.com/99-....

Extreme Day, Hemel Hemstead

Event Date: 31/07/2011 00:00:00

Hot in The Alps, but getting snowier in South

Warm temperatures are causing rapid daily thaws on the remaining glaciers still open for 2011 summer skiing and boarding in Europe as well as the remainder of the huge 2010-11 winter snowpack in Western North America but in the southern hemisphere conditions remain good in Australia and are picking ..

Eric Willett wins 5Star Big Air title at Billabong Ante Up Comp (12/07/2011 10:29:28)

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Salomon / Bonfire Team Vacation tour (11/07/2011 09:08:28)

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Volcom giving back with Krochet Kids International

Volcom are proud to announce that they have teamed up with Non-profit lifestyle brand, Krochet Kids International (KKi) as a part of Volcom's Giving Back Series this autumn.Krochet Kids international is a grass roots movement and organisation whose mission is to empower people to rise above ..

Pyeongchang will host the 2018 Winter Olympics

Pyeongchang has been chosen to host the 2018 Winter Olympics.The South Korean candidate was selected ahead of Munich in Germany and Annecy in south-eastern France.The International Olympic Committee's 95 members reached their decision in the first round of voting in Durban.It is third-....

One millionth visitor this year

We've just been checking out our Google Analytics and spotted that in the last year SCUK had over one million visits. That's not "hits", that's actual people visiting the site and is a really big number. We'd like to thank you all for your kind patronage and would especially like to thanks that one ..

Park for weekend's Southern Freestyle Series at Bracknell

Here's the plan for the final leg of the Southern Freestyle Series at Bracknell on Saturday 16th July.

Aberdeen Open Day 6th August

Come along, have a look around and get involved as we will be running half hour ski and snowboard taster lessons for ONLY £2. 10am to 4pm.

Billabong All For One this weekend

A reminder that the Billabong All For One (aka Jake Terry's Birthday Party) will be at The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead all day tomorrow. Saturday 9th July. All day freestyle and coaching during the day and a big jam competition in the evening, which will feature a new Hemel rail. Prizes galore and ..

Australia?s snow best for 21 years

Ski areas in Australia are currently reporting by far the best snow depths in the southern hemisphere with measured base depths passing the 1.5m (5 feet) mark today after a week of successive powder days and drifts up to three metres deep reported.It?s all change from the southern hemisphere ?....

Saas Fee begins 10 month season tomorrow

Saas Fee will begin its long 2011-12 season on Saturday July 9th when its glacier terrain up to 3,600m high opens for skiers and boarders. It will be open through to May 2012 with the rest of its ski area opening next Spring.The resort offers 22km of varied glacial ski slopes with a major ....

NZ Winter Games first FIS slopestyle since Olympic inclusion

The New Zealand Winter Games snowboard slopestyle event will be the first since the IOC?s announcement the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will include slopestyle.100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games will feature some of the world?s top freeskiers and snowboarders who now have the added incentive of ....

South Korea to host 2018 Winter Olympics (08/07/2011 12:41:08)

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Hemel courses over the Summer holidays

The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead has some great courses running over the summer holidays. The freestyle courses are for both skiers and snowboarders.

The Snow-Camp Journey, 2011

SCUK is an avid supported of Snow-Camp. Here's a short video showing the development of the charity and the journey of five of our young people from beginner to ski and snowboard instructors, in their own words. The Snow-Camp Journey, 2011 from The Progress Film Company on Vimeo.

Cab Five Sale! (07/07/2011 12:57:28)

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£99 Unlimited Jib Pass for all of August!! (06/07/2011 14:03:07)

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One millionth visitor

SnowSkool's Top 10 Snowboarding Blogs!! (06/07/2011 10:31:43)

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Pics from DC's Jet Set

So DC's JET SET landed at Sno!zone Castleford on Friday 24th of June and was set to be one hell of a night.The park crew at Castleford worked long and hard to produce some of the most innovative and challenging features seen by many for a long time.Right from the get go every single rider ....

"Why I Love My Mountain" Essay Contest (05/07/2011 17:31:45)

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Burton Riglet Snowboard Summer Camps at SnowDome

Brand new and exclusive to the SnowDome? this summer, we are proud to present the first ever Burton Riglet snowboard camps, providing a unique opportunity for children aged 5 to 8 years to learn to snowboard. Complete with a specialised fleet of European Burton Riglet snowboard equipment, ....

Eric Willett takes 5Star TTR Big Air at Billabong Ante Up

American rider, Eric Willett, took the first 5Star Big Air title of the 2011/12 TTR World Tour season at the second annual Billabong Ante Up competition held atop Whistler Mountain in Canada. The sun was hidden behind the clouds for most of the day, but riders put on a great performance for the ....

Two Burton freestyle camps at SnowDome this August

The UK?s greatest team will be on hand to offer advice and tips on how to get started or improve your freestyle snowboarding. All ages and levels catered for? whether your taking your first steps into the world of freestyle or you?re a seasoned jibber, join in and learn something new!Coaches....

SMK Summer Camps open in Les Deux Alpes (30/06/2011 13:25:28)

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Berry on top at The Playground Jam 2011

The Playground Jam 2011 - TTR 1Star All Girls Slopestyle - Avoriaz, France.?A really relaxed vibe, nice set up, good times! Always fun to shred with le femmes?-Helen Fox GBThis year the 2nd April saw blue skies and sunshine it was the early morning of the Playground Jam, ideal you might ....

Jake Terry at the Skullcandy Rail Battle

We headed out to Zoetameer, Holland on Saturday for the Skullcandy Rail Battle. It was a horrible day weather wise, I had to wear my snowboard jacket all day to keep dry and warm, in June? The set up was amazing for an outdoor street rail event, wish we could do similar in the UK. There was a big ....

Blickinsfreie filmmakers looking for interns to make snowboard movies (01/07/2011 09:10:53)

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theAirbag.net at MK this weekend

As the nation prepares to support The Grumpy Scotsman over the next few days (results dependant!) a more charming specimen will also travel south! TheAirBag.net will be at Sno!Zone MK on Saturday night for you to take your aggression out on. Sessions begin at 7pm and it's going to be busy so book ....

SNO-LIMIT launch their Eagerly awaited Website!! (01/07/2011 14:15:01)

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THE SNOWDOME IS PROUD TO BE HOOKING UP WITH BURTON SNOWBOARDS THIS SUMMER TO OFFER 2 FANTASTIC CAMP SESSIONS! (01/07/2011 15:55:40)

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France Snowboard Instructor Course, Morzine Peak Leaders and Mint Snowboarding

Event Date: 07/01/2012 00:00:00

Definition Upcoming Dates (01/07/2011 10:32:23)

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Apo Snowboard comp last day!!! (30/06/2011 19:49:50)

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Bikinis out in California, whilst Southern Hemisphere is ready to open

After a quiet few months with just a few dozen ski areas open in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere?s 2011 winter is getting underway in July. The choice of open ski centres is back up to triple figures, with 30 ski areas still open in seven northern hemisphere countries for the start ..

Jordy Gee hospitalised at DJ Jet Set Castleford (29/06/2011 09:34:53)

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Riders ready to kick off TTR tour with Billabong Ante Up

Riders from around the globe are making the journey to Whistler, Canada for the second annual Billabong Ante Up big air competition set for this Friday, July 1st, 2011.The Ante Up will be the first 5Star stop on the 2011/12 TTR World Tour and will also act as the first event where riders can ....

The SCUK Scottish Bash

The SCUK Scottish Bash is less than a month away on Saturday 23rd July. With 6 hours of freestyle plus freestyle coaching available for just £25 at SNO!zone Scotland, the discount in TSA is just icing on the cake. Booking starts soon, so put it in the diary and watch this space.

MK park plans for this week

Here's the SNO!zone Milton Keynes park for this Thursday and Friday. Check out the park for Saturday's Park Strife.

FBBB Trick Busters

Something a little different from the FBBB crew at SNO!zone Milton Keynes on 23rd July. Cash prizes. Enough said.

Park Strife at MK this Saturday

Parkstrife returns to SNO!zone Milton Keynes for a night of sick riding, banging tunes, spot prizes + freebies on Saturday July 2nd. We have just confirmed that theAirbag.net will be coming down to this event. Great news if you are looking to try out some crazy moves without the threat of ....

Win some RuRoc goggles! (20/06/2011 12:35:54)

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Ride Snowboards' new website launched (20/06/2011 09:06:50)

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Parkstrife returns to SNO!zone Milton Keynes (27/06/2011 11:53:35)

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Katie Blundell riding video 2010/11 (20/06/2011 13:54:01)

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theAirbag.net this week

TheAirBag.net goes skis and boards on Friday and then bikes on Saturday! Friday sees us return to Chill Factor-e Manchester. We will be out from 6:30 pm until 11:00pm. A 10% discount is up for grabs if your session is booked in advance or call 0161 749 2222.We then move onto Livingston on ....

Bearsden's Go Big or Go Home

This weekend last year it was still possible to shred on some Scottish snow but we didn?t quite manage it again so everyone had to make do with heading to Bearsden dryslope for the Go Big or Go Home comp on Saturday 18th June. For those who have not darkened its doorstep the setup at the slope is ....

Nothinbutsnow 4 Week Instructor Course, Big White

Event Date: 22/02/2012 00:00:00

Nothinbutsnow 6 Week Instructor Freestyle Course, Big White

Event Date: 22/02/2012 00:00:00

Nothinbutsnow 11 Week Snowboard Instructor Course, Whistler

Event Date: 11/01/2012 00:00:00

Boarders Boards 50% off!! (24/06/2011 11:27:58)

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Ultimate Jib Pass for £99 at all SNO!zones

"I Got 99 Problems but Freestyle Aint One!"July sees the launch of a different kind of lift pass at SNO!zone Milton Keynes, Castleford and Scotland - The Unlimited Jib Pass. Not only can you ride freestyle features at super low prices every day with Summer of Love, but now you can ride ....

Capita Defenders of Awesome (24/06/2011 15:43:20)

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Nothinbutsnow 10 Week Instructor Course, Big White

Event Date: 06/01/2012 00:00:00

Tamworth park plans. (23/06/2011 14:25:29)

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Nothinbutsnow 11 Week Snowboard Instructor Course, Big White

Event Date: 06/01/2012 00:00:00

BASI reaches 15,000 qualified members

Nearly 50 years since it was founded, the British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) has reached a milestone in its membership with the qualification of Luca Cheula, the 15,000th member to pass through its teaching system. The Italian skier qualified this season under the supervision of ....

LIPSTICK PRODUCTIONS . 5 More Minutes (21/06/2011 16:37:41)

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MK plans for this week

Here are the two park plans for SNO!zone Milton Keynes on Thursday and Friday.Race day on Friday so there's only half a park out then.

2 for 1Mondays at Hemel

We thought we'd let you know about another great offer currently running at Hemel; 2 for 1 Mondays. Basically buy one recreational pass and get one free between 9am and 5pm. Same for drinks in the bar too! Bonus.

2 for 1 Mondays at Hemel

TTR ready to kick off 2011/12 10th season

The TTR World Tour is getting ready to kick off its 10th season of snowboarding with the 5Star Billabong Ante Up in Whistler, Canada before heading down to New Zealand and Australia for the Southern Hemisphere leg of the tour. The Southern Hemisphere calendar is full of highlights including the ....

Katie Blundell edit 2010/11 (20/06/2011 13:54:01)

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DC JETSET! (20/06/2011 13:29:05)

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The Truth Below: a new MTV move about snowboarding (14/06/2011 09:43:00)

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Plant a tree for every board that you own with Ride for Earth (16/06/2011 11:34:16)

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Win Win Win!!! Everybody loves to win stuff! (17/06/2011 09:07:19)

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Katie Blundell's new blog! (17/06/2011 10:24:05)

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SNCF athletes climb Mont-Blanc to support Annecy 2018 bid (17/06/2011 11:04:25)

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World’s best snowboarders to compete in Whistler Snow Contest (17/06/2011 11:36:14)

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Ride Ruroc: New Helmet Range Revealed (17/06/2011 12:08:35)

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Snowboarding Turtle! (16/06/2011 12:37:58)

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Taster lessons only £25 at Hemel

If you have buddies or buddettes out there who think you're cool because you snowboard, well, now you can give them the good news that their own route to coolness can begin from just £25 or £14 if you happen to be a kid. This summer offer at The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead gives you the chance to ....

Billabong All for One snowboard show and freestyle jam., Hemel Hemstead

Event Date: 09/07/2011 00:00:00

SnowDome Park Plans (15/06/2011 13:31:39)

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Whistler Blackcomb App to revolutionise boarding experience (15/06/2011 12:18:27)

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The Truth Below: a new MTV movie about snowboarding (14/06/2011 09:43:00)

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Ski Club said good riddance to mountain rubbish

Now in its fourth year, the Big Spring Clean became even bigger with new resort Glenshee introduced to the mountain clean-up operation. The initiative forms part of the Ski Club's Respect the Mountain campaign that has been running since 2004. Over 80 litter-picking volunteers showed up at the ....

Bracknell SFS moved to July

The Bracknell leg of the Southern Freestyle Series has changed date from this Saturday to Saturday 16th July. Don't get confused as the poster still reads this Saturday as did their Facebook page the last time we looked. Apparently Paul Webb decided to change the date.

The SCUK Scottish Bash - on for 23rd July at Braehead

Just a relaxed day's freestyle at super discounted prices for SCUK Members. Enjoy the Summer of Loce toys and come and say hello.

14-Year-Old Mikey Ciccarelli set to represent Canada at Youth Olympics: VIDEO (13/06/2011 16:47:54)

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Katie Ormerod all mended at Halifax

We thought you might be interested in this video clip of Katie at Halifax. Katie has been given the all clear from the specialist to resume full freestyle training following her shoulder injury in January so she thought she`d celebrate with some threes, fives, sevens and nollie front flips for good ..

Show your support for SW Leisuredome

Firstly, Leisuredome would like to thank everyone who attended the public consultation meeting and looked at their plans on the Leisuredome website. They are really grateful for all the positive feedback and support received.The latest is that the planning application was submitted on 25th May ....

SCUK Spring Bash video

Drum roll please... here's Robster's video edit from the SCUK Spring Bash.

Southern 2011 season underway

The 2011 ski season has begun in the southern hemisphere, with a 600m long slope at Afri-Ski (www.afriski.com) in Lesotho the first to open, on Thursday, June 9th. Skiers and snowboarders who weren?t already resident at the ski area had difficulty reaching it though as access roads were closed by ....

Azerbaijan?s President plans super resort

More details of a planned new ski resort in Azerbaijan have been unveiled when the oil-rich nation recently staged the 2011 Ajerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair.The country?s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, personally overseen by President Ilham Aliyev has taken on the task of ....

Billabong Ante Up

Billabong Ante Up, presented by Von Zipper is proud to announce the qualified rider list for the 5* TTR World Snowboarding Tour event, taking place July 1st, 2011 at the top of Whistler Mountain in Whistler, BC. The event is the marquee kick off event of the TTR Tour, with a Big Air Snowboarding ....

New trailer for SSX

EA debuted the trailer for a new SSX game recently at E3, so we thought we'd whack up the trailer. Probably the most fun of the snowboarding games on the market, but if you hanker for something a bit more realistc, we suggest you just go snowboarding. We actually quite liked the SSX series until my ..

Win VIP tickets to Relentless Energy Drink NASS festival (8-10th July) (10/06/2011 12:15:02)

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Blue Miles Snowboard camps, Chamonix

Event Date: 05/12/2011 00:00:00

Freeze Pro Shop 20% discount code! (10/06/2011 13:18:43)

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DC Jet Set arrives at XScape Snowdome, Castleford (09/06/2011 08:59:31)

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Nass 2011 (09/06/2011 09:53:16)

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Billabong All For One

You've heard of the Billabong Ante Up and the Billabong Air and Style... we are very pleased to announce the Billabong All For One, the first Billabong snow event ever to be hosted in the UK, unlike its big brother events this is not a Swatch TTR ranked event (maybe next year), but a 100% fun night ..

DC's Jet Set at Castleford on 24th

Departing on the 24th of June 2011 DC's Jet Set is designed to be a night of riding focused on progression. Pushing the UK Indoor scene and its riders to new heights.On the night there will be cash prizes, product giveaways, an after party and as if that wasn't enough, every one who rides will ....

TheAirBag.net ski, snowboard and bike events this weekend

First stop is Thursday 9th in Oldham at the Halfords Cylce Tour, visit www.tourseries.co.uk.You can find us on Friday at SNO!zone Castleford. Booking is recommended for Cas and can be done online by visiting www.snozoneuk.com or by contacting the slope on 0871 222 5671.Final stop this ....

Snowboard film ‘Neck of the Woods’ teaser trailer (08/06/2011 08:47:44)

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New TTR ranking feeds

With the recent announcement that the TTR will now cover slopestyle, halfpipe and big air as individual championships, we thought we'd crunch the TTR data to update our ranking feeds. We now provide an overall, slopestyle and halfpipe rankings for World and UK riders, both male and female. Big Air ....

Sputnik the summer sun sale! (07/06/2011 17:28:19)

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Freestyle development day courses with GFC

If you are interested in getting into freestyle or would like to perfect a trick Grounded Freestyle Coaching course are the way to go. At Grounded Coaching we focus on the individual making sure that everyone gets the attention they need.Course dates25/6/2011 - The Snow Centre Hemel30/7/....

Alltracks Whistler instructor training with guaranteed job

New for the 2011/12 season, Alltracks is running a ski/snowboard instructor course which comes with a guaranteed paid instructor job afterwards at Whistler Blackcomb. For anyone looking to begin a career in ski/snowboard instructing or spend a constructive and fun gap year or career break, the ....

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE WITH GUARANTEED JOB (06/06/2011 15:58:30)

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No French/English clash for half-term 2012

For once there is some good news for families who are restricted to booking their annual ski break during the February half term holiday according to tour operator Lagrange. ?Unlike previous years, the main UK half term week for 2012 (11th to 18th Feb) does not coincide with the busiest holiday ..

Start of southern hemisphere season delayed

Coronet Peak ski area in New Zealand, which had hoped to be the first ski area in the country and probably the first in the southern hemisphere to open for winter 2011 has delayed its opening day. The ski area was scheduled to open this Saturday (June 4) but warm temperatures means it has been ....

French summer ski areas re-opening in June

The glacier ski areas of Les 2 Alpes, Tignes and Val d?Isere will begin re-opening from next weekend (June 11th) marking a return to snow sports for the only country of the Alpine ?big four?; which currently has no ski resorts open.The lifts and runs of Tignes between 3,000 to 3,456 metres ....

World?s biggest slope groomer is green too

Slope piste basher builder, Pinroth is claiming that its ?Beast? groomer is not only the world?s biggest, but also one of the greenest.The logic behind the green claim is firstly that by grooming a bigger area with one tractor, you need fewer tractors, as was discovered at Hochhaderich ski ....

French Summer Ski Areas Re-opening In June

Danny Kass endorses indoor slopes

American snowboarding pro and twice Olympic medallist, Danny Kass, has credited indoor ski areas as having the potential to develop international standard snow sports athletes to world class.Interviewed by The National newspaper in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kass, who won silver medals at ....

Maverix crew achieve top freestyle qualifications

Most of the crew have been away for the majority of May updating their skills with BASI. They held the first freestyle ski level 2 assessment with Pat Sharples running the show. Both Simon Stephens and Luke McCarthy who run our ski clinics achieved the target having to throw down some solid moves ....

Ski Egypt coming in 2014

The Majid Al Futtaim group, the company behind Ski Dubai, the iconic indoor snow centre, have announced plans to open a new indoor snow centre, ?Ski Egypt,? within three years. It would be Egypt?s first indoor snow centre.The indoor ski slope will be part of Majid Al Futtaim's 4.4 billion ....

TTR sets course for further growth and renews ambitions for Olympic qualifications

TTR Pro Snowboarding, the non-profit sports organization behind the TTR World Snowboard Tour, made important decisions for the further development of competitive snowboarding at its ninth annual General Assembly meeting held May 27-29 in Stockholm, Sweden. The session was capped off with the Swatch ..

Dutch Snowvillage to close this year

www.skiinfo.nl has reported that one of the eight indoor snow centres in the Netherlands will close after August.The Snowvillage Biddinghuizen, part of the Rivièra Recreation Centre, lies directly on the beautiful Veluwemeer and is surrounded by woods. Opened in 1999 the facility was one of ....

All For One snowboard show and freestyle jam session at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead (02/06/2011 10:41:48)

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Who?s Afraid of the Park? at SNO!zone Scotland review

Who?s Afraid of the Park? at SNO!zone Scotland went down a storm on Saturday 28th May with well over 60 participants in our brand new beginners freestyle event. Starting off north of the border before touring down to Milton Keynes on the 4th June and Castleford on the 11th June, the riders are set ....

Oakley Grom Games review

The hype surrounding last years Oakley Grom Games made it a hard act to follow but this year?s event was in a different league. Over 140 freeskiers and snowboarders entered, bringing along their families, friends and entourages. The quality of riding and the fun and camaraderie just goes to prove ....

New artificial slope planned for Polish capital

A landfill site at Radiowo, close to the centre of Poland?s capital, Warsaw, is in line to be converted in to a year round extreme sports venue.The site is scheduled to be closed by 2014 and it is hoped the new facility will be open by 2017.The plans include a permanent half pipe and a year-....

Ski Rossendale to re-open by September

Managers at Ski Rossendale, one of the UK?s leading artificial slope ski and snowboard centres which closed earlier this year due to financial problems, have told local media that they are ?very confident? that the facility will re-open by September.The local council, which was previously ....

Guaranteed instructors jobs in Whistler with Nonstop snowboard

For the coming ?11/?12 winter season, NONSTOP Snowboard have teamed up with one of the world?s biggest and best resorts to form the ?Whistler University?, which combines an early season instructor course with a guaranteed instructor job in Whistler?s Snow School for the rest of the season.....

WIN HALLDOR HELGASON'S LOBSTER PARKBOARD!! (31/05/2011 15:29:27)

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GUARANTEED INSTRUCTOR JOBS IN WHISTLER WITH NONSTOP SNOWBOARD (25/05/2011 14:43:37)

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20% off everything for SCUKers at Freeze Pro Shop this weekend

Let's not be shy here. This is a whopper.Freeze Pro Shop, based up in Edinburgh, are offering all SCUK Members a special 20% discount this coming weekend 4/5 June. That's 20% on their summer stock, 20% on their 2011/12 winter stock and also 20% on anything already in their sale.Freeze Pro ....

Volkl Snowboards Mountain Cleaning Day in Westendorf (25/05/2011 16:26:00)

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Win some Demon Blur Goggles from XtremeStyleSports (26/05/2011 10:04:03)

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100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games first dual sanctioned TTR/FIS

New Zealand is once again leading the way in the evolution of competitive snow sports with the announcement that August?s 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games will feature dual sanctioning between TTR (Ticket to Ride) and FIS (Federation International de Ski) for snowboard events and FIS and AFP (....

SCUK Scottish Bash... probably

Due to popular demand, SCUK will be organising a Scottish Bash at SNO!zone Scotland. A fairly relaxed event is planned and just a chance for anybody to come along and meet other SCUK Members and get their shred on with a bit of freestyle thrown in for good measure.All details to be confirmed, ....

VIDEO: Stubai Spring Sessions (27/05/2011 11:33:54)

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Park plan for Chatham leg of Southern Freestyle Series

This coming Saturday (4th June) is the second leg of the Southern Freestyle Series, so it's about time we put the official slope plan out there.The Chatham crew also have some extra prizes for the Chatham leg from Ride, Capita, Union and Collosal!

Born Extreme Never Summer demo boards available! (27/05/2011 11:36:03)

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ALL FOR ONE at Hemel on 9th July

If you're into your snowboarding this is one event you won't want to miss. In partnership with FBBB, we're holding the "ALL FOR ONE" snowboard show during the day, followed and the "ALL FOR ONE" freestyle comp in the evening. All to celebrate Jake Terry becoming a teenager!

Westbeach Airtime Episode 5, A slush fest in Avoriaz (27/05/2011 16:11:30)

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SnowDome Park Plans (27/05/2011 11:38:53)

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Treble Cone ranked as top New Zealand/Australian ski area

Treble Cone near Lake Wanaka has ranked first in a survey out today by Australian magazine, Your Money, to find the best value ski area throughout Australia and New Zealand. Comparing 11 major resorts in Australia and New Zealand, including packages and prices for peak season dates in July and ....

Bank Holiday 2 for 1 at Hemel

The Snow Centre's new Monday 2 for 1 on all Recreational Lift Passes is available this Bank Holiday Monday, 30th May, 10am - 5pm! Come down with a friend and receive two Recreational Lift Passes for the price of one and then why not relax in The Edge and enjoy two for the price of one on all ....

North Somerset ski slope plans are building momentum

Plans for the UK's longest indoor real snow ski slope to be built in Weston-super-Mare have been submitted to North Somerset Council.Consultants GVA held a public exhibition earlier this month in the seaside resort on behalf of LeisureDome UK Ltd for people to have their say on its plans to ....

Russell and Harington confirmed as guest coaches for WAOTP

We've confirmed SNO!zone team riders Dom Harington and Jonny Russell as guest riders to assist our regional team of pros and experienced coaches on Saturday for Who's Afraid of the Park. Limited spaces are available on special how-to sessions with the boys, email claire.dewar@snozoneuk.com before ....

SCUK Spring Bash review

On Saturday 14th May shredders flocked in their droves to the mecca of snowboarding that is The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead for the SCUK Spring Bash. There were fully grown shreds and groms alike tearing up the awesome all-day park setup that Hemel?s shaping team, the DWA (Diggers with Attitude),..

SnowDome park plans for Saturday and next Tuesday

Here are the Tamworth SnowDome parks for this Saturday and next Tuesday. Remember The SnowDome have some great SCUK offers at the moment.

30% off Coupon Code for Anon Sunglasses until 6th June 2011

SCUK's official store partner Boardwise are offering 30% off ANON sunglasses until the 6th June using this code:ANONAMOOSEBuy here from BoardwiseDiscount is applied at checkout.

Katie Blundell's 2010/11 Season Edit! (24/05/2011 10:49:09)

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Peak Leader camp details

If you've ever wanted to get yourself qualified as a snowboard instructor, then you could do worse than have a look at what www.peakleaders.com have to offer. We've added all their course dates to the SCUK Camp Calendar.The more observant amongst you will notice that Peak Leaders are also a ....

Ladies' Night at The Snow Centre

Funky shoes, free drinks, glamorous snow and lots of personal attention from our fantastic ski instructors while toning your legs ? Tuesday Night is Ladies' Night at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.Ladies' night will be on every Tuesday from 7.30pm ? 9pm. For only £32 (£22 for members), ....

Garmin announces 2011 champions

Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation celebrates its second successful winter season in snowsports and announces the skiers and snowboarders that travelled the fastest, highest and furthest travelled in 2011. Garmin Oregon 450This year test centres were equipped with Garmin?s GPS ....

Tomorrow's Snowbombing park at Chill Factore

Tomorrow night sees the UK's first ever on snow based Snowbombing event take place at Chill Factore. The event kicks off at 7pm with some slope side action followed by an after party until 2am with Snowbombing finest DJs, including the Urban Knights and Doorly. The whole of the main slope is ....

Permanent freestyle features at Chill Factore

Staring on Monday 23rd May the Chill Factore shaping team will start putting out permanent freestyle features for the summer months! The rookie to intermediate features will be positioned towards the top of the main slope and will be available all day every day! So if you fancy a quick shred ....

Who's Afraid of the Park?! (19/05/2011 14:46:11)

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Jake Terry 2nd in Belgium

Another road trip on Saturday, this time to Ice Mountain, Komen, Belgium, for the O'Neill Crazy Dayzz. Great comp with around 70-80 competitors, Jake was in a tough category under 16's and had his work cut out to impress the judges. He struggled to find the speed for the kicker, (the snow was ....

Cab Five and GONEboarding Competition! (20/05/2011 11:12:04)

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The North Face Zipper Act launches – photo competition! (20/05/2011 11:16:26)

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Southern hemisphere?s 2011 season starts early

The 2001 ski season began three weeks ahead of the official season start date at Perisher in Australia on Friday, 20th May, after an early snowfall accumulation of 30cm last week was followed by a week of cold temperatures allowing the country?s largest ski area to carry out extensive snowmaking on ..

TUI teams raise over £9200 at Skiathon for Disability Snowsport UK

The Disability Snowsport (DSUK) Skiathon returned for its 3rd year at ski centres across the UK on Tuesday, 17 May. The challenge, dubbed ?666 the number of the piste? was to ski or board 666 runs in 6 hours with a team of 6 people. TUI ? the company which owns several leading UK ski tour ....

Nate and Seb Kern Breck 2011 (20/05/2011 16:39:36)

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Salomon Snowboards UK on Vimeo! (20/05/2011 12:54:10)

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Official photos from the SCUK Spring Bash

Here's a select few shots from our official SCUK Spring Bash photographer, Charlie Eddington. The rest are on Facebook, so get tagging.Pocket enjoying the 1968 SnurferRhiannon, BS boardslide with MaverixJacks on the public kicker..

Every Third Thursday Board Games (19/05/2011 17:10:44)

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Paris’ biggest snow, skate, surf shop opens (19/05/2011 10:12:17)

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Argentina Snowboard Instructor Course, Bariloche & Cerro Cathedral, Argentina

Event Date: 30/07/2011 00:00:00

New Zealand Snowboard Instructor Course, Queenstown, New Zealand

Event Date: 06/07/2011 00:00:00

ESPN announce it will expand X Games (18/05/2011 12:26:03)

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SCUK Spring Bash jam shots

Here's a few shots from during the evening jam session of the SCUK Spring Bash taken by Harry Pilling.Dunx on his '68 SnurferJake TerryAlise Balode wins an Imperium snowboard, courtesy of 2SeasonsGeorge wins an Imperium snowboard, courtesy of ....

Tamworth park plans. (17/05/2011 16:53:34)

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Five festivals, four friends and one Golden Ticket

We're giving one Relentless Energy community member and 3 of their lucky friends the chance to win the ticket of a lifetime, giving you weekend access to Relentless NASS, Lovebox, Relentless Boardmasters, Reading or Leeds and Relentless Freeze festivals, with Snowboard Club UK as partners. ....

New hope for Rossendale

[From Lancashire Telegraph]Bosses at Rossendale Council are ?very confident? that Ski Rossendale will reopen by September.Council chiefs said that they had received two viable tenders to take off the running of the Haslingden Old Road venue in Rawtenstall.The facility closed in March when ..

Massive expansion plan for Swiss resorts

A massive 140 million Swiss Franc ($160/£100m) development installing 18 new ski lifts between two famous Swiss resorts to create one of the country?s and the world?s biggest ski areas has been announced.The plan to link Andermatt and Sedrun?s skiing will be carried forward by the Scandinavian ....

Becky Menday receives Sport Aid award

Friday 13th can be considered as an unlucky date by many, but for me Friday 13th proved to be a very lucky day. I was invited to attend a very posh lunch at Eaton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake in Windsor. This is the upcoming venue for the kayaking and rowing events in the Olympic and ....

Springbreak Snowbards: Handmade Wooden Snowboards by Corey Smith (12/05/2011 09:45:54)

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Lake Tahoe's 22ft halfpipe now open

Lake Tahoe?s only 22-foot halfpipe is now open to the general public at Squaw Valley USA. Located in Mainline off the Siberia chairlift, the 22-foot superpipe was built by Snow Park Technologies (SPT), who are well known for their work in the X-Games and the Dew Tour. The superpipe, which stands ....

Plans revealed for Weston-super-Mare Leisuredome

Plans for the UK's longest indoor real snow ski slope have been unveiled in Weston-super-Mare.If the plans by developers LeisureDome are approved, the £50m snow centre would be the first in the South West.The 210-metre slope at Locking Parklands would be 40 metres longer than the one in ....

No Fear Extreme Energy on the lookout for unsigned talent (13/05/2011 09:34:34)

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Video: Monster Energy Spring Classics at Snowpark Kaunertal (13/05/2011 11:59:42)

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Video: Monster Energy Spring Classics at Snowpark Kaunertal (13/05/2011 12:00:00)

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The parks for the SCUK Spring Bash

You'll find the plans on SCUK Spring Bash page, but here are some shots from the slope for tonight's freestyle session.For the Spring Bash tomorrow, the huge kicker will be replaced with something a bit more mellow. We also hope to move The SCUK Box down to the bottom.Maverix will be ....

Who's Afraid of the Park? Tour 2011

SNO!zone's finest sponsored riders and coaches are on tour to teach you how to throw down some rad tricks and play in the park like you've been at it for years. You'll be surprised what you can do in a few hours!We're taking things back to basics, "Freestyle for Dummies" style, offering ....

TheAirBag.net snow and dirt

The AirBAg.net goes skis and snowboards on Friday and then bikes on Saturday. Snowy!Friday sees us return to Chill Factore in Manchester. We will be out from 6:30 pm until 11:00pm. The word on the street is this session is booking up fast so booking in advance as advisable! This can be done by ....

More snowboard coaching sessions on SCUK Spring Bash

Due to a lack of demand from skiers this year and a massive increase in requests from snowboarders, the two Definition ski sessions planned for the SCUK Spring Bash will now run as combined ski/snowboard sessions. There will be a Definition coach on the session for both skiers (if we get any) and ....

Summer opening hours at Hemel

It's sad, but true. Unfortunately there just aren't enough people like us who love snowsports so much that they want to come all the time, regardless of the season. Which makes it very difficult for us to keep our slopes open early in the morning, till late at night. So Monday to Friday, we now ....

Facebook, Twitter and new competitions? (11/05/2011 09:57:50)

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Major artificial surface slope opens in Israel

One of the world?s biggest artificial surface snow slopes, Ski Gilboa, has opened in Israel.The complex includes 9,500 square metres of Playgrass which covers a 280m long year round main slope with a 45m vertical. In addition there?s an 80 metre long teaching slope. The slope material has ....

May Skiathon at SNO!zones for DSUK charity

Tuesday May 17th 2011 is the date of Disability Snowsport UK?s (DSUK) third National Skiathon. Skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in teams of 6, alongside the British Disabled Ski team, and an exciting collection of Britain?s top freestylers and celebrities (to ....

Public exhibition for Leisuredome, Weston-super-Mare

Leisuredome will be holding a public exhibition on 12th May, 2pm to 8pm, at Weston-super-Mare Football Club, Woodspring Stadium, Winterstoke Road.The exhibition will present to the public the latest designs for the proposed leisure development as well as providing the opportunity to answer any ....

New Chatham rail ready for Southern Freestyle Series

Alex Spence from Chatham sent us these sweet pics of their new rail. As you can see it's a double kink and can be used both ways around. This is replacing their old double kink that has seen better days and will become something else.The new rail will be beautified slightly for the Southern ....

SnOasis not just waiting on newts

Groundworks on the giant SnOasis indoor snow centre at Great Blakenham, near Ipswich in Suffolk, England, which were due to finally get underway earlier this spring have been delayed while developer Onslow Suffolk Ltd awaits an official licence to relocate up to 1,000 protected newts from the site...

1 day kicker coaching session with Definition, SNO!zone Milton Keynes

Event Date: 15/05/2011 00:00:00

SCUK planned downtime today

The SCUK web servers need to be rebooted today. It is scheduled for 5pm and should be complete within 10 minutes.

Castleford park for SNO!down

Here's the SNO!zone Castleford park for this Saturday's SNO!down event.

New slope for Snow World Zoetermeer

SnowWorld Zoetemeer in the Netherlands has received the go-ahead from the local Zoetermeer council to move ahead with its planned fourth indoor snow slope.The new slope was presented to the full council by the new slope?s architects to a reportedly enthusiastic response. The slope will be 300 ..

Summer Freestyle Camp in Argentina, Bariloche, Argentina

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The Oakley Grom Games 2011

On May 28th, the Oakley Grom Games is set to make its mighty return to Manchester's Chill Factore with fun jam sessions, an invitational showdown, cash prizes, exclusive merchandise and the renowned Red Bull after party. Last year was a huge success with British skiers and snowboarders travelling ....

Change of location for the Board Test Whitelines Rail Jam

The traditional site for the Whitelines Rail Jam planned for the Board Test is no longer available (snowboarders take second place to cows in Austria!) so the event is being moved. It will now take place up on the mountain, next to the Glacier Restaurant at the earlier time of 3pm.SCUK will be ....

Tonton Holland wins the Eddie “Wall” Ride Euro Invitational (06/05/2011 11:22:03)

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SnowDome Members rates for SCUK Members until end of June

SCUK members can now experience the great value of SnowDome Members summer rates until 30th June 2011.That means you can ride any 3 hours for only £19 adults or £13 juniors. This deal also includes the twice weekly ramp nights with their dedicated full slope freestyle set-up with no lessons and ..

Price changes at Hemel

Hemel have launched new prices starting tomorrow. Friday freestyle sessions are now: Adults 2hrs £29 or 4hrs £39, Juniors 2hrs £20 or 4hrs £30.This doesn't affect the pricing for the SCUK Spring Bash on Saturday 14th May for SCUK Members.

Casabalanca slope seeks support

The Casablanca Indoor Snow Centre west of Antwerp in Belgium is campaigning to be allowed to complete renovations of the slope, which is one of the oldest in the world.Work on the new slope began last year after all permits were obtained, but ground to a halt following public objections to the ....

Weekly snow report - what's still open

Approximately 50 ski areas still open in 9 countries in Northern Hemisphere.50 ? 70cm of new snow in past week for still-open resorts in Western North America.Skiing under Midnight Sun season approaching with 24 hour daylight at Riksgransen.No skiing yet in Southern Hemisphere.18cm of new ....

Video: Burn Snowpark Rally 2011 (04/05/2011 14:21:16)

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The Streets to headline Freeze on Saturday 29th October

Early Bird Tickets now on sale at www.thefreezefestival.com The Streets, in their final year as a band, will headline the Relentless Energy Drink Freeze Festival 2011. This performance is likely to be the last London festival the band will ever play. The Streets, lead by Mike Skinner, brought ..

Blackpool indoor snow centre plans to be finalised by 2012

The latest proposals for an indoor snow centre for Blackpool in Northwest England will be published in 2012, Greenbank Partnerships, the company behind the proposal have told the area?s council. They say an interim document will be published in the near future however.The company says they are ..

Maverix Snow Camp comes to Manchester's Chill Factore (03/05/2011 16:59:51)

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First US indoor slope back on the cards

The long-planned and actually built first indoor snow centre in North America looks set to finally move towards opening following the reaching of an agreement that allows the stalled complex to be taken over by Canadian mall developer Triple Five, which runs several of the continent?s biggest ....

TheAirBag.net back on the road

www.theAirBag.net is back on the hot roads this weekend after getting far too over excited about two people I have never met getting married. And there was a royal wedding as well apparently. This week we are doing some midweek sessions and hitting up SNO!zone Milton Keynes on Wednesday night and ....

Performance riding tips and tricks with Definition, SNO!zone Scotland (Braehead)

Event Date: 21/05/2011 00:00:00

2 day freestyle coaching course with Definition, SNO!zone Milton Keynes

Event Date: 14/05/2011 00:00:00

Win a Bataleon board! (27/04/2011 09:07:03)

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Maverix camps hit up Les 2 Alpes for some summer shred

Westbeach has hooked up to sponsor the Maverix Coaching camps out in Les 2 Alpes this summer! From the 26th of June to the 6th of August you can choose whether you want to lord it up luxury chalet stylee or make your own tea in self catered accommodation. You get expert coaching from the ....

MAVERIX COACHING CAMPS HIT UP LES 2 ALPES FOR SOME SUMMER SHRED (27/04/2011 15:45:42)

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Park set-up Tamworth. (27/04/2011 16:54:04)

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A right royal day for freestyle at Hemel

Want to enjoy the extra bank holiday by doing something exciting and different? How about freestyle skiing or snowboarding? Friday 29th April is the perfect opportunity to try your hand at freestyle. 45 minute Rookie Rail or Kicker Taster Sessions run throughout the day (9am ? 5pm) for only £....

Braehead park for this week's Spring Fling

Here's the SNO!zone Scotland park for this Thursday and Friday. Project Friday is the Spring Fling.

Scotland update - One More Weekend

Cairngorm have done it again and kept things going until Easter weekend... just. Only the Ptarmigan bowl remains for list access skiing following a fast thaw in the Ciste basin. What?s left is the park with a couple of kickers, a hip and some rails as well as some good beginner intermediate ....

Royal kicker at Hemel

Sneak peak for Hemel's Royal offering tonight. This still isn't the "NEW FEATURE" mentioned on the park plan, but we have worked out what that is now, we're just keeping it secret too.&copy; Salomon UK

Scottish Update 28th April

And so it end?s after another very respectable winter season in Scotland. While there?s always the possibility of snow any time of the year up here, it?s unlikely the lifts will be turning again until the Autumn. Over 370,000 people made the trip to the Scottish resorts this year and some were ....

Royal Hemel park for this week

Here's The Snow Centre, Hemel park for this Friday. Although we don't know exactly what the "NEW FEATURE" is, we have seen some of the work that's gone in to it and it looks sweet. A bit cryptic I know!

20 Snow-Camp Young People gain Level 1 Ski Instructor Certificates!

?A fantastic and beneficial project that just keeps getting better? - Martin Bell (British Olympic Skier).Youth charity Snow-Camp has just returned from their latest adventure in the French Alps, but this time with 20 young people having been recognised as trained ski instructors. For the ....

James Stentiford at the Verbier Xtreme! (28/04/2011 09:56:37)

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20 Snow-Camp Young People gain Level 1 Ski/Snowboard Instructor Certificates!

Reserve your SCUK Spring Bash freestyle coaching sessions

You can now reserve a morning and afternoon freestyle coaching session at the SCUK Spring Bash with Maverix and Definition.Reserve your place now!We have 12 snowboard sessions with Maverix, plus 12 snowboard sessions with Definition, so that's 144 snowboard places available. For the skiers, ..

The Whitelines boardtest rail jam

Anybody heading out to the board test in a few weeks might well be interested in the Whitelines Boardtest Rail Jam on Sunday 8th.