2007 News Archive
16/11/07
Alberta Snowboard Judges Clinic
Event Info
Alberta Snowboard Judges Clinic
$50.00 registration fee (refundable if you judge and event)
Hosted by Steve, Matt, Sandy and Johnoel
Time and Place
Start Time: Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10:00am
End Time: Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 2:00pm
Location: Calgary Downtown Association Boardroom. (7th floor Landcaster Building on Stephen Ave Mall.)
302 8th Ave. SW Unit 720 Calgary, AB
Contact Info
Phone: 807.0433
Email: macd@telus.net
Sign up on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7329740915.
Two day clinic for new and returning snowboard judges or anyone who wants to learn how the sport is judged (parents, coaches welcome). Learn the fundamentals of judging halfpipe, slopestyle, big Air and rails as we. Recieve new certification or upgrade old. All are welcome.
Requirements to judge on snow events:
Must snowboard (2 years min), have a good working knowledge of freestyle snowboarding, cannot have sons / daughters / choached kids in the event.
16/11/07
2007 Burton Canadian Open Snowboarding Championships Cancelled
BURLINGTON, VT (November 14, 2007) – Burton Snowboards and CODA’s Canada Olympic Park today announced that they have decided to cancel the upcoming Canadian Open Snowboarding Championships due to recent above-freezing temperatures. After careful consideration, all parties agreed that current snow conditions prevent the construction of world-class halfpipe and slopestyle venues, which are required for a Burton Open Snowboarding Championship event.
“Our first goal with any Global Open Series event is to provide riders with the best halfpipe and slopestyle competitions possible,” said Burton Events Director Liam Griffin. “Of course, we’re disappointed that we can’t hold the Canadian Open this year. But we’re also very happy about the excitement this new edition to the Burton Global Open Series generated – both from riders and sponsors. Support from the resort, the industry, the athletes and everybody involved has been huge since we started working on the event.”
The inaugural Burton Canadian Open was scheduled to take place from December 3-9, 2007 at CODA’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Staff there were also disappointed that this world-class event is unable to go forward this year. "Unfortunately Mother Nature has not been cooperating with us the last few weeks, to allow us the necessary seven to 10 days of freezing temperatures to ensure the best possible conditions for the athletes," said Jim Younker, acting president, CODA. "The future of this event here in Calgary is very exciting, and a great addition to our international sports calendar that we host here at Canada Olympic Park."
Top riders from over ten different countries were confirmed to compete, including current Burton Global Open Series point leaders Mason Aguirre (USA) and Elizabeth Beerman (USA) as well as four of the top five current Swatch Ticket To Ride Tour male and female current point leaders.
Seasoned pros like Louie Vito (USA), Jussi Oksanen (FIN), Andy Finch (USA), Scotty Lago (USA), Kelly Clark (USA) and Jamie Anderson (USA) all had committed to compete at the event. Canadians Leanne Pelosi, Dustin Craven, Crispin Lipscomb, TJ Schneider, Brad Martin, Sarah Conrad were also very much looking forward to the first Burton Global Open competition on their home turf.
With the cancellation of the Canadian Open, the Burton European Open (BEO) is now the next event in the Burton Global Open Series. Taking place in LAAX, Switzerland from January 11-18, the European Open offers riders a generous prize purse of US $125,000, important points towards the male and female 2008 Burton Global Open Series Championship titles and points towards the Swatch TTR (Ticket to Ride) World Tour Ranking.
For more information on the Burton Global Open Series, head to opensnowboarding.com.
8/11/07
2007/2008 Events Calendar
A full list of 2007/2008 events is available here (pdf).
We also keep an up to date calendar on our site here.
6/11/07
Apples and Oranges Premier!
Date: November 8th
Time: Doors at 6:30 Vids at 7:30
Venue: Plaza Theater (Kensington)
Tickets available at Mission Skate Shop
Archived News
25/10/07
Officials Training for the 07/08 snowboard season!
Level 2 Nov. 12 - 7pm – 10pm $25 (Plus ASA membership if you are not one yet)
Level 1 Nov. 13 - 7pm – 10pm $15 (Plus ASA membership if you are not one yet)
Training is for anyone wishing to hold a “chief of” position.
Training will take place at the Bob Niven Training Centre (BNTC) in the Board Room.
To Register go to www.csf.ca/en/dev/events/ and click on the course you wish to take.
If you have any questions please contact Cathy at the office at (403)247-5609 or albertasnowboarding@coda.ca
15/10/07
Casino Volunteers Still Needed!
We are still looking for a few more people to help out with the upcoming Casino on Nov 1 & 2
Casino funds help us to provide all the snowboarding events that you (as the athlete) or your child (as the parent) competes in.
Please contact Cathy at the ASA Office if you are able to help out! 247-560911/10/07
Officials Training for the 07/08 snowboard season!
Level 2 Nov. 12 - 7pm – 10pm
Level 1 Nov. 13 - 7pm – 10pm
Training will take place at the Bob Niven Training Centre (BNTC) in the Board Room.
Please contact the office if you would like to sign up for this!
247-5609 or albertasnowboarding@coda.ca
05/10/07
Office will be Closed
Please note the office will be closed the following dates:
- Friday October 5
- Monday October 8 (Thanksgiving)
- Tuesday October 16 – Thursday October 18
If you need assistance during these times please contact Chris Brodeur, President at 208-534
02/10/07
Snowboard FIS Race Secretary & Timing and Tabulation Officials
The Alberta Snowboarding Association is looking for energetic volunteers willing to make a long term commitment to competitive snowboarding. The Association is looking for volunteers to train into the above two positions. Training will likely entail expense paid travel to shadow skilled officials currently filling these roles.
This is a part time mostly evening and weekend commitment for a well organized, calm under pressure individual with good computer skills. Once trained you will be a key element in the running of successful competitive snowboarding events. Although it is a volunteer position an honorarium is paid for these important positions and travel to, and accommodation at the event site is also paid.
To enquire or apply please contact Cathy at the Alberta Snowboarding Association office at (403) 247-5609 or albertasnowboarding@coda.ca or Jeff Wittstock or Chris Brodeur – contact information available from the ASA office.
20/09/07
Please be advised the 2007/2008 CWSAA Passes are now available for pick up
In order to pick up your Pass you must present the following:
- Proof of Alberta residency which is an Alberta Health Care Card
- Proof of being in a High Performance ASA Approved Club. A letter from the coach or receipt of dues paid to club.
- 07/08 ASA membership paid and 07/08 FIS license paid. (If this has not been done be prepared to pay when picking up the pass)
- A cheque made to the ASA in the amount of $480 ($452.83 + GST)
- 2 photos measuring 1x1 to be used on you pass
Athletes as well as a parent or guardian if the athlete is less than 18 years of age must be present when picking up the pass.
Pass Pick Up Hours:
Monday September 24 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday September 25 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday September 26 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Monday October 1 4:30pm – 6:30pm
*Additional times may be added*
**If these times do not work for you please contact the office to make alternate arrangements.**
11/09/07
Final CWSAA Pass Names
| Men's SBX | HOLDEN | Jake | ARNDT | Andy | PASUTTO | Justin | CSOKONAY | Dan | ROBANSKE | Christopher | RONSKY | Davis | HUNTER | David | FEARN | Brenden | RONSKY | Taylor | Women's SBX | BRODEUR | Michelle | COWAN | Ziggy | HUNTER | Sarah | IREDALE | Amy | BROWNE | Victoria | Men's Halfpipe | WHITE | Peter | ANDERSON | Jed | ESHLEMAN | Marc | PATYCHUK | Michael | PHILLIPS | Jordan | LAJEUNESSE | Nash | CROWSHAW | Mitch | BALHARRY | Robby | WHITE | Charles | THOMAS | Kyle | Women's Halfpipe | STANGELAND | Breanna | KUBIK | Alexandra | COWLING | Taryn | MORIN | Kelsey | SHANAHAN | Lauren | Men's Alpine | HAINES | Daniel | ROHM | Curt | Women's Alipne | BISHOP | Megan | SEABROOKE | Paige | Coaches | ROBERTSON | Adam | BALLARD | Mark | STASTOOK | Mike | ANDERSON | Jared |
28/07/07
Office Is Closed
The office will be closed from August 2 – 12.
If it is an emergency you can call Chris Brodeur at 208-5341.
13/07/07
CWSAA Pass Recipients
This is a preliminary list barring any appeals or refusals or addition passes granted
Men's SBX
| HOLDEN | Jake |
| ARNDT | Andy |
| PASUTTO | Justin |
| CSOKONAY | Dan |
| ROBANSKE | Christopher |
| RONSKY | Davis |
| HUNTER | David |
| FEARN | Brenden |
Women's SBX
| BRODEUR | Michelle |
| COWAN | Ziggy |
| HUNTER | Sarah |
| IREDALE | Amy |
| BROWNE | Victoria |
Men's Halfpipe
| WHITE | Peter |
| WALLACE | Matthew |
| ANDERSON | Jed |
| ESHLEMAN | Marc |
| PATYCHUK | Michael |
| PHILLIPS | Jordan |
| LAJEUNESSE | Nash |
| CROWSHAW | Mitch |
| WALLACE | Stuart |
Women's Halfpipe
| STANGELAND | Breanna |
| KUBIK | Alexandra |
| COWLING | Taryn |
| MORIN | Kelsey |
| SHANAHAN | Lauren |
Men's Alpine
| RATCLIFFE | Cody |
| WATT | Dillon |
| HAINES | Daniel |
Women's Alpine
| BISHOP | Megan |
Coaches
| LEISHMAN | Sarah |
| BALLARD | Mark |
| STASTOOK | Mike |
| RidersonBoard | ANDERSON Jared |
13/07/07
NEW THIS SEASON!
FIS & CAIP now purchased on-line on the CSF website. www.csf.ca. You must re-new your ASA membership before you can log on at CSF.
Please contact Cathy at the office albertasnowboarding@coda.ca or 403.247.5609 for more information!
The office is no longer accepting FIS & CAIP forms over the phone, through the mail or by fax.
14/06/07
Year End BBQ...RSVP!
The first annual season wrap up party will be held june 23rd at Edworthy Park
View the the full invitation with details
Please RSVP by June 18th! (Note: we need 40 people for the BBQ to go ahead)
18/05/07
Annual General Meeting of the general membership
Attention All Alberta Snowboarding Association Members
Notice is herby given that the Annual General Meeting of the general membership of the Alberta Snowboarding Association will be held at the COP Olympic Hall of Fame at 6:30pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 for the following purposes:
- To receive and approve the Presidents report for the 2006 – 2007 year
- To receive and approve the financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2007
- To appoint the auditor for the 2007 – 2008 financial review
- To elect directors for the 2007 – 2008 year
- To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Members of record will be entitled to vote at the meeting.
Proxies:
Each instrument appointing a proxy holder must be received by the Association via personal delivery or mail and received at the ASA office prior to Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 4:30pm.
Instrument appointing a proxy holder must received by the association, individually on a one per envelope basis.
15/05/07
1st Annual Season Wrap Up Party!
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS! The Alberta Snowboarding Association would like to announce its 1st Annual Season Wrap Up Party!
Saturday June 23 at Edworthy Park on Picnic Site #2
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Come and enjoy a BBQ and activities with your fellow riders
More Details to Come!
07/05/07
COP Hall of Fame is looking for snowboard related items
Attention all snowboarders, both current and past competitors. Here is an opportunity to have some of YOU on display!
The COP Hall of Fame is looking for snowboard related items, both old and new for displays that they are currently creating. For more information please see the attached letter.
More information available in this letter
30/03/07
2007 Junior World Championships
The following Alberta Athletes have been invited to represent Canada in the 2007 Junior World Championships in Bad Gastien, Austria April 10-14, 2007
- Paige Seabrooke
- Ziggy Cowan
- Michelle Brodeur
- Sarah Hunter
- Amy Iredale
- Marianne Leeson
- Cody Ratcliffe
- Jake Holden
- Dan Csokonay
- Chris Robansky
- Justin Pasutto
- Davis Ronsky
26/03/07
Canadian National Finals Results
Congratulations to all of the athletes that participated in the Canadian National Finals. To view official results please go to the following link:
19/03/07
Final Revised Nationals Selections List
19/03/07
Volunteers Needed
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
MARCH 19 – 25, 2007
Sunshine Village, Banff
Please contact Cathy at the Alberta Snowboarding Association albertasnowboarding@coda.ca
The Alberta Snowboarding Association Board of Directors has reviewed the Halfpipe Selections. In response to members concerns, we have found that the originally published selections list did not correspond with policy. The revised selection list is available below.
The Board sincerely apologizes for the error.
Please see attached letter for additional details.
Revised Halfpipe Selections14/03/07
Event Cancellation!
Please note that the Alpine Race to be held at COP on March 18 has been cancelled.
12/03/07
2007 Nationals Selections
Full List of Selected Athletes (PDF)
Athletes MUST email the ASA office at albertasnowboarding@coda.ca no later than March 14, 2007 4:00pm to accept their spot and make their payment.
Registration fees are as follows:
- Alpine - $90 per race day
- Halfpipe - $90
- Slopestyle - $90
- Snowboardcross Senior - $90
- Snowboardcross Junior - $60
Cash, cheque, Visa, and MasterCard will be accepted as payment.
Athletes who fail to accept their position and make full payment will lose their spot. This spot will be allocated to the next alternate on the list.
Alternate athletes will be notified of open positions as soon as they become available.
Appeals will only be accepted by the ASA Board of Directors from athletes that can demonstrate their FIS ranking is higher than that of a selected athlete. Appeals must be sent to albertasnowboarding@coda.ca no later than March 12, 2007 8:00pm.
08/03/07
Nationals Selection Policy to Include NorAm at COP
In response to the freestyle community, the ASA Board has voted to amend the Nationals Selection Policy to include this weekend's NorAm at COP. The Nationals Selections will be published by Monday March 12.
06/03/07
Alberta’s Athlete Selection 2007
The announcement for Alberta’s athlete selection to the 2007 Canadian National Snowboard Championships has been deferred to Monday March 12, 2007 due to the Freestyle NorAm at COP this upcoming weekend. Please stay posted for the announcement.
06/03/07
RBC Riders at Nakiska March 17th
The next RBC Riders event will be held on Saturday March 17th at Nakiska.
Registration between 8:00 am and 9:00 am at the Legacy Room (probably extended)
Training will begin at 10:00 am
Race will begin at 10:30 am
Still only $5.00 bucks to enter
New prizes.
Following day March 18th at Castle Mountain - same schedule as Nakiska.
For more information please contact Michael Gray at (403) 560-7062
06/03/07
PSL at Canada Olympic Park
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Note: If there are less than 30 competitors for this event it will be cancelled. Registration deadline is March 12, 2007 at 5:00 PM
Registration: 8:30am – 9:30am Event Office in the ZIP Line Trailer at the base of the East Side Runner Lift
Race Start: 10:30am
Format: Non-FIS timed event
Awards: 30 minutes after the event
Cost: $30
Bib Deposit: $20 cash or credit card
Must have a current ASA Membership
Helmets mandatory
Pre-Registration by email to albertasnowboarding@coda.ca Payable at Registration desk on event day
Lift Ticket: $16 for competition and training. Purchased at the COP Ticket Counter
Training: Open training available on March 16 on the East Pitch from 1-5pm
Parents Please Note: Any athletes being checked in by Coaches need to have an “Acknowledgement of Risk†signed by the parents and presented by the Coach.
05/03/07
Canada Winter Games Results
A big CONGRATULATIONS goes out to Team Alberta during the Canada Winter Games being held in Whitehorse, Yukon. Below are the results from the Halfpipe events in both men’s & women’s and the Giant Slalom in both men’s & women’s. All of the athletes that participated in this years games should be very proud of themselves for such a wonderful showing!
Giant Slalom
| Women | |
| Paige Seabrooke | 5th Overall |
| Men | |
| Daniel Haines | Gold |
| Curt Rohm | Silver |
Halfpipe
| Women | |
| Breanna Stangeland | Silver |
| Taryn Cowling | 5th Overall |
| Men | |
| Peter White | Gold |
| Matt Wallace | Silver |
28/02/07
The World is Coming, Are You?
Top International Snowboarders In Town for Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup
World Champions. 2010 Olympic Winter Games hopefuls. They're all coming to lay it down at the Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup at CODA's Canada Olympic Park on March 2-3rd featuring two TELUS Halfpipe competitions presented by SportChek.
WHAT: Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup Halfpipe Competition
WHO: More than 80 of the World's top Halfpipe riders from 16 countries, including:
- Brad Martin (CAN) – 3rd place, 2007 Nokia Snowboard FIS World Championship
- Sarah Conrad (CAN) – 2nd place, 2007 Burton European Open HP
- Korath Wright (CAN) – Calgarian, 3rd Place, 2006 World Cup HP (Whistler)
- Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) – 1st place, 2007 World Cup HP (Bardonecchia)
- Ryo Aono (JPN) – 1st overall, 2007 Nokia Snowboard World Cup HP
- Manuela Pesko (SUI) – 2007 Nokia Snowboard FIS World Championship HP
WHERE: CODA's Canada Olympic Park
WHEN:
- Friday, March 2nd TELUS Halfpipe
- 8:30AM – 11:30AM Women's Qualifications
- 11:30AM – 3:30PM Men's Qualifications
- 7:00PM – 9:00 PM Finals training and FINALS
- Saturday, March 3rd TELUS Halfpipe
- 8:30AM – 11:30AM Women's Qualifications
- 11:30AM – 3:30PM Men's Qualifications
- 7:00PM – 9:00 PM Finals training and FINALS
- Saturday, March 3rd RBC Riders
- 9:00AM – 12:00 PM Registration, Olympic Hall of Fame Museum
- 1:00PM – 5:00 PM Event and Awards Ceremony
- Friday January 12, 2007 at the ASA Office from 1:00-4:00pm
- Saturday January 13, 2007 at the Event Office from 8:00-9:00am
- Sunday January 14, 2007 at the Event Office from 8:00-9:00am
- January 7, 2007
- Where: CODA Executive Board Room, COP
- When: 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Cost: $30
- January 8, 2007
- Where: CODA Executive Board Room, COP
- When: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
- Cost: $30
- When: January 6 and 7, 2007
- Where: Bob Niven Training Center Board Room, COP
- Time: January 6 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
- January 7 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Cost: $50
In conjunction with the Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup event, the CSF will be hosting an RBC Riders event on Saturday, March 3rd. RBC Riders introduces young participants to competitive snowboarding through a Snowboardcross-type event, with features on the course designed to facilitate the development of the "ABC" fundamentals of snowboarding skills: Agility, Balance, and Coordination of jumping and turning.
About the Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup The Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup is produced by the Canadian Snowboard Federation (CSF). A second Canadian stop on the World Cup tour will be in Stoneham, Québec from March 15-18th for the Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup Finals. In addition to the World Cup competitions, the CSF also produces the Canadian Open Snowboard Tour presented by TELUS and the Honda Canadian Snowboard Nationals each winter. For event details: www.snowboardworldcup.ca
About the Canadian Snowboard Federation
The Canadian Snowboard Federation is the national governing body for snowboarding in Canada. It is the provider of programs and support services, based on established principles of long term athlete development, for all levels of snowboarding ability and is committed to excellence at all levels of competition. For more information, visit www.csf.ca.
For more information, please contact:
Betsy Cooper
Communications Manager
Canadian Snowboard Federation
778-329-7389 (office)
778-229-4947 (mobile)
betsy@csf.ca (email)
21/02/07
SBX at Nakiska
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Registration: 8:30am – 9:30am Nakiska Day Lodge
Race Start: 10:30am
Format: LCQ
Awards:30 minutes after the event
Cost:
$30Bib Deposit: $20 cash or credit card Must have a current ASA Competitive Membership
Helmets mandatory
Pre-Registration by email to albertasnowboarding@coda.ca Payable at Registration desk on event day.
Lift Ticket: 20% off at Nakiska Ticket Counter
15/02/07
RSS Feed Change and Widget Update
ASA has changed the address of it's current RSS feed to allow for better site integration. The Mac widget has also been updated to accept the new feed and display short news summaries.
Please update both your RSS feed and widget as the old ones will no longer display current news. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are happy to say that you can now expect regular news updates via the RSS feed and Widget.
Learn more about RSS feeds and Widgets...
16/02/07
New Rates For CAIP Insurance
Effective Monday February 19, 2007 new rates for CAIP insurance. Forms submitted on or after this date must use the new form which you can find here or on the Members page.
15/02/07
RSS Feed Change and Widget Update
ASA has changed the address of it's current RSS feed to allow for better site integration. The Mac widget has also been updated to accept the new feed and display short news summaries.
Please update both your RSS feed and widget as the old ones will no longer display current news. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are happy to say that you can now expect regular news updates via the RSS feed and Widget.
Learn more about RSS feeds and Widgets...
14/02/07
SBX Event Cancellation
SBX Feb 17-18, 2007 has been cancelled. Please keep a look out for new events that are being planned.
07/01/07
ASA Provincial Series-Freestyle--January 13 and 14
The first ASA Provincial Series event in Alberta for the 2007 season will be held at COP on January 13 and 14. The Freestyle event consists of a Halfpipe on Saturday and a Slopestyle on Sunday. This event is open to ASA Comptitive members or other Provincial Snowboard Association Competitive members. This is one of the events needed to for those athletes wishing to qualify to the Canadian Snowboard Nationals.
To register, please visit www.sporg.com
If you don't register online, please contact the office at AlbertaSnowboarding@coda.ca or 403.247.5609 to register.
Registration times on-site are as follows:
Any athletes who register after Friday will start at the bottom of the Start List in their respective age category.
Freestyle Event Notice05/01/07
Officials Training Clinic--January 7 or January 8
The ASA will be holding two sessions of their annual Officials Training Course.
Please note that anyone interested in volunteering at the Halfpipe World Cup being held at COP in March and anyone interested in holding a "Chief" position (this includes Chief of Competition, Chief of Course, Chief of Pipe, Chief of Gates, and Chief of Finish) MUST take the course.
Please contact the ASA Office at AlbertaSnowboarding@coda.ca
or 403.247.5609 to register. Registration space is limited.
05/01/07
Judges Training Clinic--January 6 and 7
The ASA will be holding the annual Judges Training Clinic on January 6 and 7, 2007. The ASA Judges Training Clinic is required for anyone already certified as or interested in becoming a Provincially sanctioned judge. Coaches are also invited to attend the course. This course will teach you the basics of Freestyle Snowboard Judging, including Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Rails. The course will be taught by four of Alberta's FIS Level Judges.
Please contact the ASA Office at AlbertaSnowboarding@coda.ca or 403.247.5609 to register. Registration space is limited.
01/12/06
New ASA Site Launches
Here it is. A new look, a few new features and more features to come in the future.