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New park locations for 09/10 are in the works!!!!
The Snowboard Comp Team will be taking advantage of the newly revised park locations for 09/10. The new park terrain for this year will include jibs only trails as well as a newly located competition slopestyle terrain park in the Sunbowl area. The Slopestyle Park as well as the competition ½ Pipe will now be located on the Sunriser Supertrail, the site of the US Open Snowboard Championships! The ½ Pipe is scheduled to be open by MLK weekend or sooner if conditions permit. Athletes can now take full runs in the sun bowl with uninterupted park features. Additional parks slated for this season are: the Learning Progression Parks, the Parkway and Tyrolliene; Beeline and Betwixt will host designated rail parks; a competition Boarder Cross course will be located on East Byrnside; and there will be a lengthy jib park on Lower Middlebrook.
Snowboard Comp Teams
For athletes ready to take their riding to the next level, these programs offer lots of options to get them there!
Southern Vermont Series (Ages 8+) 8:30 am - 2:30 pm: For the strong riders who would like to develop their skills and compete at local events. This program focuses on developing overall riding as well as all aspects of the competitive skills: Half Pipe, Slope Style, Giant Slalom and Boarder Cross. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete at local USASA Southern Vermont Series events. I
In session from 8:30 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:30, ALL WEEKENDS from November 28 to March 28, as well as Winter Break (December 26-January 3), Martin Luther King Day (January 18th) and President's Week (February 15-19),
USSA Series (Ages 15+) 8:30 am - 2:30 pm: For the expert riders who are committed to competing in the Southern Vermont Snowboard Series. The Team will develop the skills needed to compete in Half Pipe, Slope Style, Giant Slalom and Boarder Cross. Competition coaching is provided at all USASA Southern Vermont Series events, as well as selected USSA Regional Events (i.e. Race for the Cup, Eastern Regionals, Eastern Grand Prix). Members are also able to attend Friday coaching sessions throughout the season.
In session from 8:30 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:30, FRIDAY* to SUNDAY from November 28 to March 28, as well as Winter Break (December 26-January 3), Martin Luther King Day (January 18th) and President's Week (February 15-19). (*Program does not meet 12/25/09. Non-holiday Friday coaching starts at 9:00)
Snowboard Comp. Alpine Training Mornings (Ages 8+) 8:30 to 11:30:
Join the Stratton Snowboard Competition Team for the morning Alpine Race/Gate Training.
In session from 8:30 to 11:30 ALL WEEKENDS from November 28 to March 28, as well as Winter Break (December 26-January 3), Martin Luther King Day (January 18th) and President's Week (February 15-19),
Competitions: The team will have coaches at the Southern Vermont USASA Snowboard Series for Slalom, Giant Slalom, Half Pipe, Slope Style, and Bordercross competitions. Below is a link to the USASA Snowboard Series Schedule:
USASA Schedule
