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SHRED KIDS are here for the 2019/20 season!

Have you heard of SHRED KIDS yet? It Germany’s biggest snowboard project for kids and juniors. The goal of the project is simple: to take the kids riding and share the stoke for snowboarding with them. 9 places around Germany will host weekly coaching sessions with professional coaches for kids between 5 and 13 years of age.

The locations are: Oberwiesenthal, Lenggries, Sudelfeld, Garmisch, Feldberg, Großer Arber, Geisskopf, Nesselwang, Munich. More info about the locations and dates can be found here.

One test day is free of charge for every child. You can register here.
The kids only have to have the first experience with snowboarding and be able to ride a T-bar lift alone.

Besides coaching sessions, there will also be 2 festivals and 4 camps taking place. For more info check out the website and facebook page.

Calendar:

SHRED KIDS CAMP GARMISCH 02. – 05.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, DE

KIDS SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL 18./19.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Geisskopf, DE

KIDS SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL 25./26.01.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Nesselwang, DE

SHRED KIDS CAMP SUDELFELD 15./16.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Sudelfeld, DE

SHRED KIDS FREESTYLE WEEKEND STEINPLATTE 15./16.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Steinplatte, AT

SHRED KIDS FREESTYLE CAMP LENGGRIES 24. – 27.02.2020
Nachwuchscamp
Lenggries, DE

For those seeking even more info there is a brochure with detailed information.
The project is made possible thanks to the suppost of: K2 Snowboarding, Blue Tomato, Snowboard Bayern, Snowboard Germany, Dein Winter Dein Sport, Skilehrerverband Deutschland.
Source: Pleasuremag.com
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Jan Lohynsky appointed WSF Communication Officer

The World Snowboard Federation announces an addition to the team. After a hiring process over the summer months, Jan Lohynsky was appointed WSF Communication Officer to join Anna Negri, WSF General Secretary in helping to fulfill the federation’s goals.

Jan Lohynsky comes from Prague, Czech Republic, but is based in Innsbruck, Austria, where the WSF also officialy resides. Jan has a strong background in snowboarding as he competed in the World Rookie Tour and later on in both national and international contests. He studies and works in the field of communication for years now and is thus newly an appropriate part of the WSF.

For anything regarding communication & PR, do not hesitate to contact Jan at: communication@worldsnowboardfederation.org.

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World Rookie Rank – 2019/20 season

We are happy to present the World Rookie Rank for the 2019/20 season! In the following article we answer to the questions which may arise. In the meantime, the youngsters may strap in!

What is the WSF World Rookie Rank?

  • The World Rookie Rank is a classification for riders 18 and under through the WSF and the WSPL
  • Through a partnership with WSF and the World Rookie Tour, results from the WRR will qualify athletes for the World Rookie Finals
  • Selected winners of various WRT events will also compete in the finals of the World Rookie Tour
  • Winners of the World Rookie Finals will be awarded with the title of World Rookie Champion

Athletes are then offered a unique opportunity to enter the world of professional snowboarding through various filming and events invitations reserved exclusively for World Rookie Champions. This gives the young riders an amazing platform to develop their future snowboarding careers.

The average of the best 3 results generate the overall rider’s points in the World Rookie Rank and World Grom Rank used as one of the qualification criteria for the 2020 World Rookie Finals.

Only the best rookies in the world will be granted access to the World Rookie Tour big final: the “World Rookie Finals” in Kitzsteinhorn at Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria.

What are the goals of World Rookie Rank & World Rookie Tour?

  • Serve each nation with a true World Rookie Rank that will grow participation in the events
  • Develop momentum and brand loyalty with WSF to then build and support WSF Mission and Values
  • Partnering with the already established WRT and Yeti brand builds on strengths and already existing network
  • Through qualifying events WSF can help to populate the WRT finals and create a new revenue stream in partnership with WRT
  • Promote inclusion for non-FIS aged event schedule via the WSPL through the WSF for a nominal fee
  • Qualification pathway to World Rookie Finals

What are the benefits of the WSF World Rookie Rank?

  • Incorporate existing WRT to raise event value
  • Qualify to higher level events through regional WSF/WRR competitions
  • Build a global network of events and riders
  • More than 1000 riders out of 30 Nations on the rank in the 2018/19 season
  • Focus on age appropriate in line with WSF Mission and Vison
  • Provide access to WSPL for non-FIS events
  • Offer national young riders more opportunities to qualify for the World Rookie Finals

What are the requirements for the WSF World Rookie Rank?

  • Nations pay WSF for WRR events on the WSPL
    Both Regional or National Level is possible – see WSPL Requirements for Regional and National Level Events
    $50 per event and discipline
    Examples:
    Slopestyle – Rookie + Grom – Male + Female Results – $50
    Slopestyle + Halfpipe – Rookie + Grom – Male + Female Results – $100
  • Results have to be submitted not later than 48 hours after the event in this provided Results Template
    (the year of birth of athletes is necessary)
  • Only WSF Members (nations or events) can apply for World Rookie Rank

What are the qualifying criteria for the World Rookie Snowboard Finals?

Ages:

  • Rookies (boys and girls) born from the 1st of January 2002 to the 31st of December 2004
  • Groms (boys and girls) born from the the 1st of January 2005 and younger

WSF Members:
Riders must be from WSF member nations to be considered.

Qualification – World Rookie Final:

  • Top 20 riders of the World Rookie Rank (top 20 male, top 20 female) + the top 10 riders from the Grom rank by the of March 25th 2020 will qualify.
  • The top 3 riders, both male and female / Rookie and Grom, from the previous international stops are already qualified to the World Rookie Finals. (see WRT Calendar)
  • Additional WSF Member Criteria. – 2 Rookies Men, 2 Rookie Girl, 1 GromMan, 1 Grom Girl.

To sum it up, this platform is and will be without a doubt one of the key platforms for the young up-and-coming riders and generally the well-being of the snowboarding world which relies on those youngsters!

See or download the relevant Powerpoint presentation here.

You can SUBMIT A SINGLE EVENT USING THIS FORM.
To submit more events at once USE THIS MULTI EVENT FORM. Please send the form then back to events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.
Make sure to always include the year of birth of the competitors (not the full date).

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at events@worldsnowboardfederation.org.

 

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New cooperation with actionsportsJOB.com!

We are happy to announce a new partnership with a platform actionsportsJOB.com, which connects companies in the action sports industry with job and internship seekers. The snowboard industry itself is a specific area, which requires concrete experiences and skills when it comes to jobs, so we are happy there is such platform and even more happy that we can now be part of it!

As the founders say: “All action sports demand similar qualities of their employees, so the creation of an all-encompassing platform for both industry jobs and job seekers is a no-brainer. ActionsportsJOB.com serves all fields of employment within action sports; so no matter if you’re a brand looking for a senior manager or student looking for an internship we can help.”

You can now find the ActionsportsJOB.com section within the World Snowboard Federation website. Check it out here!

You can also follow ActionsportsJOB.com on Facebook.

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Report: Treble Cone Banked Slalom 2019

One of the first Banked Slalom contests of this season went down on the last day of August in New Zealand’s Treble Cone resort. This year’s Treble Cone Banked Slalom counted an impressive number of 83 competitors. The organization of the event was complimented by amazing bluebird weather to create a festive atmosphere and fun event that was described by competitors and staff as the best Banked Slalom in recent memory!

Treble Cone’s Banked Slalom is recognised by the press as New Zealand’s most iconic snowboard race and has been a traditional event at Treble Cone for over 16 years.

This year the event was sponsored by: Moa Beer, Jones Snowboards, Now Bindings and POW.

Full results can be viewed here.

Official video:

For further info about the event & potential cooperation you can contact: Jo Lynch at jo@treblecone.com or Alejandro Cuba at c.alejandro91@gmail.com.

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FIS and WSF announce unification of competitive FreestyeSnowboarding

The International Ski Federation (FIS) and the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) have reached an historic agreement regarding the global unification of competitive snowboarding and the future custodianship of the World Snowboard Points List (WSPL).

The agreement outlines significant opportunity and defines the responsibilities for the Snowboard competition pathway from grassroots to the Olympic Winter Games.

The World Snowboard Points List (WSPL) is recognised as the most comprehensive and authentic ranking of international snowboard athletes in the events of Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle. Custodianship of the WSPL will transfer to FIS immediately to ensure continued viability of the WSPL and provide certainty to athletes and National Associations for its future.

In addition to the WSPL, discussions are underway for further harmonisation, including event calendars and sanctioning. Both FIS and WSF recognise that their respective membership bases are largely the same and have a similar focus, facilitating the first steps of unification. Both share the objective of ensuring that the most important interests are those of the athletes, nations, events and sport as a whole, with each party contributing its unique strengths.

FIS recognises the legacy of WSF’s rich collection of digital history of Snowboarding and as the authority for the development of amateur snowboarding and development of young riders through grassroots programmes, events and other activities. These responsibilities will be detailed in a service agreement between the two bodies.

Meanwhile, WSF agrees that Snowboarding will benefit from FIS’ status as the unique, representative governing body, providing athletes with a clear international pathway to the Olympics. There will be ongoing collaboration between WSF and FIS where the breadth of opinions can be brought together to focus on strengthening the sport.

A joint FIS and WSF Working Group will oversee the transition and provide information on progress that follows the below key principles agreed by FIS and WSF.

Under the custodianship of FIS, the WSPL will be overseen by a classification advisory group, comprising sport experts, that will be responsible for the inclusion and the weighting of events in the WSPL,

The development activities carried out by the WSF, funded in part through this new arrangement, will be structured in collaboration with the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle, Freeski Youth and Children’s Sub-Committee.

 

Dean Gosper, FIS Council Member and Chair of the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle, Freeski Committee commented; “Unification ensures an unambiguous pathway for athletes and Nations.  The collaboration in reaching this historic outcome provides the foundations for the vision behind the Agreement.  I commend all involved who persistently returned to what is best for the sport and its athletes, not just organisations.  Our responsibilities have not changed, but our tools to implement focused programmes for competition and grassroots Snowboard have.”

Satu Järvelä, World Snowboard Federation President; “I am thankful for everyone’s efforts to help to get to this point. This unique collaboration helps the WSF to continue to be able to provide resources for all nations to help promote the sport of snowboarding as a healthy activity for everybody.  We will still be dedicated to all nations both governed and independent, and as well to the independent events and support the sport through a more unified platform. The care and upkeep of the WSPL is supported now in FIS through the snowboard nations and allows the WSF to focus helping to grow up the next generation of riders.”

 

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About the World Snowboard Federation

The World Snowboard Federation (WSF) is the international organization exclusively working to develop the sport of snowboarding at all levels. Program areas include: Halfpipe, Big Air and Slopestyle competitions, Banked Slalom, Para-Snowboard, judge and shapers, education and certification, Events, Riders and snowboard activities for riders of every age.  The WSF represents a network of National Snowboard Associations (NSAs), Events and Riders, who work together at a worldwide level to promote the development of snowboarding. NSA members can find a source of inspiration and support from the WSF for the activities they are conducting within their nations and by working towards the same goal: progression of snowboarding from the ground up. Amateur and Pro Riders alike need to be members of the WSF to support the sport of snowboarding and enjoy the advantages of being a WSF Member. For more information, please visit www.worldsnowboardfederation.org

 

About FIS

FIS is the governing body for international skiing and snowboarding, founded in 1924during the first Olympic Games in Chamonix, France. Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIS manages the Olympic disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiingand Snowboarding, including setting the international competition rules. Through its 131 member nations, more than 7’500 FIS ski and snowboard competitions are staged annually. Specific initiatives are undertaken by FIS to promote snow activities as a healthy leisure recreation, notably for the young. For more information, please visit www.fis-ski.com.

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Submit your event dates for the global event schedule!

WORLD SNOWBOARDING is the sport´s global ranking and calendaring platform for all things freestyle snowboarding. Riders, event organizers, National Associations, industry and media utilize the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPLs), the global event schedule, as well as the information services and sports database. Worldsnowboarding.org is the home for all freestyle snowboarding events and athletes.

Please confirm your event dates for the global event schedule on worldsnowboarding.org

  • If your event is already listed, please review if your dates and info are being displayed correctly. For updated information please email us events@worldsnowboardfederation.org
  • If your event is not listed yet, please submit your event dates to us and we will update the calendar in no time

Single Event Submission – SUBMIT YOUR EVENT ONLINE HERE!

Multiple Events/Series/Nations (for organizers to register more than 2 events, e.g. Nations that want to submit their national events, an organizer that hosts an event series … ): SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS USING THE MULTI EVENT FORM – DOWNLOAD HERE!

The World Snowboarding event schedule is open to all events regardless of their affiliation with a national or international governing body! Events can submit their event dates for the seasons: 2018/19 – 2019/20 – 2020/21. Submitting event dates for up to two years in advance will help build a planning schedule.

Competition results from each event on the World Snowboarding event schedule will be included in the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPL). The WSPL´s are the World Rankings of freestyle snowboarding and are widely used for seeding, team selections, athlete entry, national quotas, performance tracking and LTAD programs.

The WSPLs
The WSPLs for Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Big Air are the only worldwide accepted, fair and transparent universal ranking system for freestyle snowboarding. All Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air event results are included, regardless of the event’s affiliation, national organization, host or promoter.

The event application is open and World Snowboarding will regularly update the event calendar throughout the following months, in order to guarantee the best planning for all event organisers, riders, national snowboard federations and sponsors. For all events that will be submitted from now on, no service fee will be charged until 15.10.2018: in particular, the service fees for all different levels of events will be announced on Monday, 1st October 2018. 

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The first snowboarding competition took place in Bamyan – Afghanistan!

The first snowboarding competition, sponsored by Afghanistan Snowboarding FederationAfghanistan Winter Sport Assiation & Etisalat Network Company, took place in Bamyan province. It was the first Alpine snowboarding competition and it was a great success.

Afghanistan official athletes participated. In the finals, among 15 snowboarders, Mr. Nizaruddin got the first place. The competition was one-week long, called winter sport week, where athletes from Bamyan province participated as well!

Follow Afghanistan Snowboard Federation on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/ASF.AFGHANISTAN.snowboarding.Fed
https://www.instagram.com/afghanistansnowboarding
https://Twitter.com/AfghanistanSnowboard
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kv_DNXFpGc&feature=youtu.be
https://vk.com/club161591474

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IMPORTANT CHANGES ON THE 2017 WORLD SNOWBOARDING POINTS LISTS!

Dear Nation representatives, World Snowboard Tour informs you on very important changes on the World Snowboarding Points Lists (WSPLs) and the World Snowboard Tour (WST) platform hosting the WSPLs. Every national association, event organizer, coach and rider is directly affected by this.

The WSPLs for Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Big Air are the only worldwide accepted rankings in freestyle snowboarding. They are utilized by Nations, FIS, IOC, event organizers, coaches and riders for: event seeding, event entry, national & Olympic qualification spots, performance tracking and talent scouting.

Results from every rider and every event worldwide (FIS and Independent) have been included into the WSPLs since 2012 to provide the base structure for the freestyle snowboard sport. TTR/WST have financed this effort entirely out of their operating budget. The time has come now that every stakeholder contributes to the financing of the WSPLs and joins the WST as an affiliated event or rider.

From January 1st 2017 onward, any event and rider that is not WST affiliated will be excluded from the World Snowboarding Points Lists and the World Snowboard Tour Platform! 

We kindly ask YOU – as the Nations – to forward this information and invite the riders and events of your country to join the WST, keep their benefits and secure the sports structure for freestyle snowboarding.

For further information, please read on the below passages about: 

1. The official statement from TTR Pro Snowboarding regarding the changes on the World Snowboard Tour platform and the WSPLs.

2. The Rider License Bulk Registration through the National Association

For any questions feel free to contact us at:
media@worldsnowboardtour.com
events@worldsnowboardtour.com
riders@worldsnowboardtour.com

www.worldsnowboardtour.com

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Audi Quattro Winter Games NZ

The 5th edition of the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ will be held from 25 August – 10 September 2017, a move which will see the event begin a week later and run a week longer than in previous years.

The move has been strongly endorsed by Queenstown and Wanaka ski areas and the tourism and accommodation sectors. Consultation with both domestic and international coaches has also been very positive. The new dates will also work better with Australian calendaring which will hopefully assist teams with their travel budgets.

2017 Provisional Schedule – Cardrona
Sat 26 – Wed 30th Aug: Slopestyle (FIS WC & WST Int)
Sat 2nd – Wed 6th Sept: Halfpipe (FIS WC & WST Int)
Thurs 7th – Mon 11th Sept: Big Air (FIS WC & WST Int)
*All event windows include a weather day

The full Winter Games NZ schedule for all sports can be downloaded here or check out our website at www.wintergamesnz.kiwi