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Finnish QKLS Rally 2020 is another event on the WSF Banked Slalom Tour!

After the successful Banked Slalom Tour organized by the Finnish Snowboard Association, it is now the third time for the Banked Slalom Finnish Championships – this time called QKLS Rally. As in recent years, the Finnish Championships of banked turns will be go down in the wonderful surroundings of Tahko from 3rd to the 4th of April 2020.

Spring is best when spent with your friends – and that is what the QKLS Rally is all about. Racing, self-defeat and meeting friends under the spring sun. The banked rally in recent springs has attracted everyone present with a smile on their faces and enthusiasm for riding the course, and this year is no exception.

There are different categories for everyone to compete against their friends. In addition to the open series, there are categories for both the juniors and the adaptive. As last year, the track is made with all the riders in mind, so everyone can put in their best riding in the game.

Don’t miss out on the fastest and most inspiring event of the Finnish spring. Welcome aboard!

QKLS Rally is sponsored by Burton Snowboards, Tahko, Tahko Chalet and SkiOne.fi

Follow the Finnish Snowboard Association on Instagram.
You can also post with following hashtags: #lumilautaliitto #qklsrally

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Hochkeil Banked Slalom 2020 is part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour!

We are happy to announce that the Hochkeil Banked Slalom 2020 is part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour 2019/20. It is also the first event on the WSF Banked Slalom Tour calendar, so you better save the date! As the organizers stated:

“January is dominated by the joy of snowboarding at our 100% natural snow area Hochkeil. We are looking forward to welcome a lot of riders and maybe another snowboard legend. This weekend, the banked slalom race is not just about speed, the average time and the funniest old-school rider are just as awarded as the winners of the “Snurfer Class” without bindings. Kids and Families are welcome! Beside the Banked race you will surely find time for a few runs in the fresh POW at Hochkeil. The Snowboardmuseum will have a special exhibition.”


Key facts:
Hochkeil Banked Slalom
When: Saturday January 11th 2020
Where: Hochkeil, Mühlbach am Hochkönig, Salzburg, Austria
Who: All Snowboarders – from kiddies to grandmas

Timetable:
Friday, January 10th
From 1 PM: Get together at Arthurhaus hotel
2.30 – 4 PM: Inspection at the Banked Course
5 PM: Presentation of the exhibition at Snowboardmuseum at Team-Hostel Hochkeilhaus

Saturday, January 11th
9 AM – 10.30 AM: Inspection and training on the Banked course
11 AM – 3.30 PM: Hochkeil Banked Slalom race
4.30 PM: victory ceremony
Aftershowparty by Sledgehammer Skibikes + Get together at Hochkeilhaus


Starting fees:
Kids up to 10 years: Euro 2,-
Youth up to 15 years: Euro 7,-
Adults 16 years and older: Euro 20,-
+5 Euro for last minute inscriptions on race day
special lift ticket fees for competitors – SuperSkiCard and SkiAmade tickets are valid at Hochkeil
special prices for stays at Hochkeilhaus.at
More info: www.hochkeil.at

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Shred Down Banked Slalom is back in Westendorf for 2020!

We are hyped to present you another banked slalom contest which is part of our WSF Banked Slalom Tour 2019/20. The legendary Shred Down Banked Slalom will go down in Westendorf on the 15th of March 2020. The event has a long tradition of 21 years so you can expect nothing else than epicness and good times.

Grown-ups, youngsters and kids of all ages and skills will gather again on a fun banked slalom course to get that contest feeling while having fun on the mountain. The smallest shredders are expected again to make the biggest show and showcase their talent at the 21st edition of Shred Down Banked Slalom.

Check out more info and get yourself a registration on the website www.shreddown.rocks.

Last year’s video:

Last year’s course:

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WSF Banked Slalom Tour is back for the 2019/20 season!

Time to build those banked turns again! The WSF Banked Slalom Tour is back this season with some fresh information for all events organizers and national associations.

What is the Banked Slalom Tour?
The WSF Banked Slalom Tour (BST) was launched in October 2014. The BST is an international tour to promote and celebrate the history of snowboarding. WSF Banked Slalom Tour concept offers a platform and a network within currently existing events and support to create new ones.

How to become part of the WSF Banked Slalom Tour?
WSF invites all national associations and event organizers that already have a banked slalom contest on their schedule to be part of the tour and fill out the attached application form to participate.
WSF also invites all of you to organize a Banked Slalom contest and get support from us on how to do it. We will give technical support to those who have never organized a Banked Slalom event, but WSF will also support the PR and communication activities of already scheduled events.

Please download the application form and check out the general information, event benefits and recommendations. Membership application is to be found here. Do not hesitate to contact us at: events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.
Please send the application form back to: events@worldsnowboardfederation.org
What are our goals with the WSF Banked Slalom Tour?
  • To expose the true  spirit of snowboarding to everyone
  • To offer National Snowboard Associations a new competitive format for their national tour and self promotion
  • To develop a WSF event that allows everyone to participate
  • To develop a low risk event
  • To develop Banked slalom courses that allow all levels of snowboarder to develop their skills

Which tools do we use to achieve the goals?

What is this year’s tour structure?

The vision is to create events which allow riders of all levels to participate. In order to bring more people into the sport, we decided to start with a very easy concept, combining athletic performance with fun.

There are many existing banked slalom events world wide. The WSF tour concept is to offer a platform and network within currently existing events, bringing more attention to banked slalom, as well as the individual events.

The podium winners (female and male) from all tour stops will participate in a ruffle. The ruffle will be conducted through online video at the end of the season (beginning of next season). Through the ruffle, grand prize will be an invitation to the Legendary Mount Baker Banked Slalom. Additional prizes will be given to ruffle participants, such as t-shirts and accessories.

What are the benefits for the event organizers?

  • Event profile on WSF home page
  • Right to use BST logo
  • Included in WSF BST Calendar and Flyer
  • PR communication for individual events, prior to and after the event
  • PR communication about the tour, including all events
  • Assistance in developing all aspects of each event and banked slalom in general after request
  • Networking platform for organizers to communicate regarding banked slalom events online meeting (one-two per year)
  • Prizes through the ruffle system
  • Possibility to work with Quattro media for a special deal – 2-3 internet videos 2-5 min. for internet distribution + TV integration in a 26 min. TV show (world wide distributed) for 1500,- (Media evaluation included)
Full Event Membership WSF:
  • Access to WSF Member Benefits Program
  • Full Member with participation and voting right (see appendix 1)
  • Inclusion in the WSF Calendars
  • Promotion of the events through the WSF Media Channels
  • Third limited liability through WSF (more info after request)
  • Excess to WSPL/WSF Rankings

Complete information are to be found in the official presentation.

If you have any questions just drop as an e-mail at: events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.

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Burning Boots Banked Slalom to take place 7th – 8th March 2020

Burning Boots Banked Slalom is back this season for another set of mayhem turns and good times. The event will take place at Munich’s home resort Brauneck (just 70 km from the city) from the 7th to the 8th March 2020.

The event is special not only because of the location close to the city of Munich, but also because of the number of grommets you meet at the start. There is a well-working cooperation with Snowboard Germany, BSV and the Shred Kids to support the next generation of snowboarders. This is a unique thing for a banked slalom which makes Burning Boots a speciality within the snowboard races in the area.

Last season saw the second edition of Burning Boots and there were already 120 riders from 10 different nationalities participating which took the event to the international level. More riders are expected at this year’s edition, so don’t hesitate and get more information on the official website.

The starting fees are: 20€ / adult and 10€ / kid (under 15 years of age). You can register here.

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Video from Burning Boots Banked Slalom 2019:

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2019 TREBLE CONE BANKED SLALOM

The Treble Cone Banked Slalom is a an epic event for snowboarders 18 years & over, on Saturday the 31st of August 2019.

HOW TO ENTER:
Competitors must be 18 years old and over to compete. Categories are Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male (35+) and Masters Female (35+).

To register online, visit https://www.treblecone.com/whats-happening/events/. In-person registration is available at the Treble Cone Town Office at 24 Dungarvon Street, Wanaka or on-mountain at Guest Services. For more information, email events@treblecone.com. Only 90 spaces available – registrations close 08:50 the morning of the event or when spaces are full.

ENTRY FEES & COMPETITOR PASSES:
Competition Entry – $40 Lift Pass – $100 Discounted passes are only available in person on the day. Please show your bib or registration confirmation at Guest Services to redeem.

SCHEDULE:
Bib Collection: 08:00-10:00, at the Snow Sports Meeting Area opposite Guest Services Course Inspection: 10:00-10:45 Race Start: 11:00 Competitor BBQ: 14:00 in Plaza Awards Ceremony: 15:00 in Plaza The Banked Slalom course will be located on Lower Gun Barrel (snow dependent). Each participant will be allowed 2 runs, with the final time taken from the fastest run.

Helmets compulsory. Safety induction to be signed at registration. Snowboarders only.

PRIZES:
– First Place: $500
– Second Place: $250
– Third Place: $100
Cash prizes are up for grabs for podium places in each category.

The overall first place male and female winner will each receive a new snowboard, courtesy of Jones.

The overall second place male and female winner will each receive a new pair of bindings, courtesy of NOW Bindings.

SPONSORS: NOW Bindings, MOA, POW, Jones, Treble Cone.

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Landing Snowboard Banked Slalom

This season snowboard lovers have an unmissable appointment, next March 23rd, on the slopes of Baqueira-Beret ski resort (Pyrenees). A date set for all fans of this sport, who will come during that weekend to the Valley of Aran, in search of the adrenaline and fun that brings riding a Banked Slalom circuit.

Landing Snowboard, pioneering company specialized in snowboarding and splitboarding with more than 15 years of experience in the industry, organizes for the first time in Spain a contest of the ‘Banked Slalom Tour’ of the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) in collaboration with Quiksilver. The Banked Slalom allows you to go back to the roots of this sport, experiencing a unique sensation of turning in snow, reminiscent of the sensation of turning in water and cement.

The company, founded by two professional riders, Igor Domínguez and Javi Guimont, promotes snowboarding as a vital experience that helps to connect with nature and disconnect from civilization. With this initiative, says Guimont;

We seek to give visibility to snowboarding in a fun and inclusive event for all ages and genders. We wanted all snowboarders to be able to participate since frequently in snowboard competitions the circuits are designed with technical difficulties for professionals’.

The most technical part, the construction of the circuit, which will be located in ‘Era Marmota Snowpark’, will be duty of the Stadium team of Baqeuira Beret, led by Quique Quintero and in collaboration with Oriol Rossell, the builder of Landing Snowboard. Both have extensive experience in construction, standing out for their quality and innovation and are recognized figures both in the Pyrenees and abroad.

On this occasion the challenge for Quintero and Rossell is to create a fun circuit for all levels of riding, as the event is planned for the enjoyment of all audiences. A total of 8 categories, 4 male and 4 female and distributed by age: Groms (< 12), Rookies (< 18), Seniors (< 40) and Legends (> 40).

Registration can be done online at the Landing Snowboardwebsite, and will cost 10€. The prizes of the competition are valued in more than 8000€ in snowboard gear and activities, in addition, the station will offer a special price in its forfaits for the participants.

During this day dedicated exclusively to snowboarding, a series of complementary activities have also been programmed for the event, as Cristina Monclús, Marketing Manager of Landing Snowboard explains: ‘We will have a Salomon board test and the screening of a of Quiksilver’s Shaka film starring the professional snowboarder, Mathieu Crépel, and produced and directed by Morgan Le Faucheur’.

For this first edition of Banked Slalom, Landing Snowboard has the support of sponsors such as: Quiksilver, Salomon Snowboards, San Miguel 0.0, Ajuntament Naut Aran, Val d’Aran, Baqueira – Beret and the World Snowboard Federation.

 

About Landing Snowboard

 Landing Snowboard is a snowboarding education project that was born in the glacier of Les Deux Alpes in 2004 and is currently based in Baqueira – Beret. Its founders, Igor Domínguez and Javi Guimont, are two professional snowboarders who have been involved in the teaching and development of this sport in Spain for over 20 years. Under the premise of living the mountain and snowboard in a more experiential way, looking for sensations that go beyond sliding on a board, they decide to launch a series of experiences ranging from snowboard and splitboard activities for all levels to specific freeride and freestyle activities, as well as a snowboard club for the youngest in the house: from 6 to 16 years.

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Zuoz Rocks Banked Slalom

THE WILD RIDE IN ZUOZ

The “Zuoz Rocks Banked Slalom 4 Charity” on February 16th stands for three things: action, a good time and a good cause. Whilst a good time filled with action doesn‘t need an explanation, here‘s some information on the event!

 

ACTION

Banked Slalom stands for the beginnings of snowboarding: a race against time, where participants have to complete a wild off-piste route. Back to the roots baby!

 

 

A GOOD CAUSE

You‘ll alway come down somehow, but can you get up too? The good cause part is about raising awareness at eye level. And the topic? Surprise Surprise: it’s Sexual Health! So it’s not just about being safe on the mountain, but also at the after party.

 

GOOD TIME

With GummiLove, a good time is guaranteed! To ensure this, there is a big party tent with the band KingZebra rocking it!

 

Programme

  • 09:00 – 12:00 o’clock start numbers issue at the start
  • 09.00 – 12.00 Training
  • 12.00 – 16.00 Race
  • 4:00 pm Ranking at the start
  • from 8.30 pm CONCERT Purtum from 8.30 pm with the legendary KingZebra

 More Information:

gummilove.com/zuoz-rocks-banked-slalom-16-februar/

www.kingzebra.ch

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GummiLove Banked Slalom Stoos – 16. March 2019

„Back to the roots“ that’s the spirit for this year’s fourth edition of GummiLove Banked Slalom Stoos. 110 contestants including snowboard legends such as Fredi Kalbermatten were chasing down one of the most spectacular runs in Switzerland last year.  But it is the fun and the love for snowboarding that come in a first place and what make this event to such a great occasion for all the lovers of the sport to come together and celebrate. After the continuing success of the previous years, Dani “Gummi” Rietmann from GummiLove and Beni Plüss from the hosting local Shredisfaction Snowpark are super stoked and convinced that this year is going to be another record-breaking edition. 
Also it is GummiLove’s 10-Year anniversary so it’s going to be a great party all day that will continue after the event, when the DJs of HIBOU are heating up the legendary Klingenkellerbar. You really shouldn’t miss out on this one!
 
If you’re not familiar with the resort yet, Stoos is located right in the heart of Switzerland and super easy to get to. Plus you get to ride the world’s steepest furnicular to get up there. Need anything more to get hyped? Guess not!
So safe your spot soon as the hosts are expecting even more registration whilst the capacity of contestants is limited. 
Programm
08:00 – 09:30 Registration at valley station “Schlattli”
09.00 – 10.45 Training
11.00 – 16.00 Race
16.15 – 16.45 Fakie Race (volontary)
17.00 Award Ceremony
20.00 – 04.00 Afterparty with HIBOU at Klingenkellerbar in Hotel Klingenstock Stoos
Prices of Registration incl. Ski pass:
CHF 50 Kids & Teens – 19 y.o. 
CHF 60 Adults
CHF 30 Registration w.o. Ski Pass
Important: You must arrive via funicular valley station “Schlattli” as the on-site registration and bib number distribution is located there. Like for registration: https://gummilove.com/banked-slalom-stoos-16-maerz/
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Audi Snowboard Series – Banked Slalom in Gstaad