Indianapolis, IN -Over the past decade, U.S. Snowboarding halfpipe riders have dominated international competition. U.S. Snowboarding Pro Halfpipe Team Coach Rick Bower, from Park City, Utah, was named 2011 Olympic Coach of the Year by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). “I feel this award speaks for the overall progress of the sport of halfpipe snowboarding … Continue reading U.S. Snowboarding’s Bower Named Olympic Coach of Year
Lac Beauport (QC), Canada – For the second straight year, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association will be supported by Energie Cardio, Quebec’s largest network of gym facilities. “As the leader in fitness in Quebec, we believe that our network can be very valuable for Freestyle’s elite athletes. We can ensure that they have access to … Continue reading Canadian Freestyle Renews Partnership with Energie Cardio
Kangwonland, Korea -A record number of U.S. World Cup events are on tap as the International Ski Federation (FIS) on Friday announced its 2013 World Cup ski and snowboarding event schedule. Seven experienced American resorts will play host to 33 World Cup competitions in alpine, freeskiing, freestyle and snowboarding. Many of the events will kickoff … Continue reading U.S. to Host 33 World Cups
Vancouver, Canada -Canadian ski cross star Julia Murray, who realized her dream of competing in her hometown Olympics in 2010 and went on to win a silver medal at the 2011 world championships, has decided to hang up her skis. The 23-year-old from Whistler, British Columbia, has bravely battled her way back from a long-term … Continue reading Canadian Ski Cross World Championship Silver Medalist Julia Murray Announces Retirement
Vancouver (BC), Canada – Mike Robertson of Canmore, Alberta, a member of the Canadian National Snowboardcross Team for five years, announced his retirement from the sport this week, along with national team riders François Boivin and Dan Csokonay. A cited nagging injuries in explaining their retirement. Robertson reached the peak of his career at the … Continue reading Canadian Team Members Retire from Snowboard Cross Following Injury
Whistler (BC), Canada -Ski cross racer Stanislas “Stan” Rey is taking his love of big air and tricks into a new career in freeskiing. The 2010 Canadian and Nor-Am ski cross champion, a member of the Canadian national team since 2010 and formerly an alpine skier, has decided to retire from ski racing. The 24-year-old, … Continue reading Ski Cross Racer Stan Rey to Pursue Freeskiing Career
Gangwon Province, Korea – Approximately 800 delegates representing 75 member National Ski Associations of the International Ski Federation (FIS) are scheduled to participate in the 48th International Ski Congress in Kangwonland, Gangwon Province (KOR) from May 27 to June 2 at the first FIS Congress to be held in Asia. Following the election of PyeongChang … Continue reading First FIS Congress in Asia to Take Place in Korea
