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New Community - MySnowParks

J Dogg — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:05:52 -0500

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Now it is possible to find and compare snowparks from all over the world. Mysnowparks.com is an international community for all snowpark people. The website is based on user input and all resort and park information can be updated by registered user to help keeping everything up-to-date. Each park is mapped graphically and users can change the map as the park changes during the season.

So finally you don’t have to base your decision on where to go on old pictures from rarely-updated resort websites and on rumors of which parks that are sick at the moment. Mysnowparks.com is even more since it brings the whole world based around freestyle skiing and snowboarding together in one community. In addition to personal skier and snowboarder profiles it is possible for Manufacturers, Camps, Magazines, Film Companies, Events and Shops to create a customized profile and take part in the community. Mysnowparks.com is packed with useful features.

Users rate each park in different categories (kickers, halfpipe, ect.) and it is therefore easy to find the highest rated Top Parks in each country. It is also possible for users to register themselves in resort calendars. This means you can always get a list of users (people, events, camps, ect.) who are going to be in a certain resort at the same time as yourself.

Mysnowparks.com has just opened so be among the first to join and help the community grow.

www.mysnowparks.com

Armadageddon at Snow Park NZ - RESULTS

J Dogg — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:55:36 -0400

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No-fear freestyle action was on display at Snow Park NZ today for the annual Armadageddon slopestyle extravaganza.

Jossi Wells from Wanaka took the title of Best Open Male, winning a 50 cc miniature motorbike, he pulled a flawless switch 270 on to the rail and rodeoed (inverted spin) off the end. Second place male went to Jonas Marcinko from USA.

Kim Lamarre from Canada dazzled the judges with a rare smooth spin on to the high box and claimed the Best Open Female category. Closely behind on the scoreboard Ella Spittle from Dunedin claimed second place.

Jossi Wells boosting off the rail.

The sun glimmered all day on the primed slopestyle course which included: three kickers 40, 50 and 60ft, a downward rail over wooden stairs and a 6ft elevated rail. The field were going all-out to impress the judges gaining some huge air off the kickers, somersaults over the stairs and triple spins off the rails.

Jake McCleary New Zealand professional skier and Head Judge was in awe of the tricks and jumps performed today, “Some of the competitors really were pushing the boundaries of freestyle skiing today, with the Kiwi competitors hotly challenging the internationals for the podium positions,” he said.

Each competitor completed three runs with best-scored run taken. Skiers were judged on style and difficulty of the tricks they pulled off on the rails and jumps.

The Groms field put on an impressive show of talent during their competition yesterday with a good turn out of 32 competitors. Younger brother of today’s winner Jossi, Byron Wells (15) from Wanaka took the title of Best Male Grom for the 16 and under age group. Mikey Austin (13) from Wanaka claimed top honours of Best Female Grom 16 and under and Ryan Read (11) from Auckland won the category for Best Grom aged 12 and under.

Following the prize giving, two world movie premieres will be screened in the Woolshed Restaurant and Bar. Believe and Yeah Dude both display amazing ski footage from around the world, with Tanner Hall starring in Believe. The after-party kicks off tonight with Jagermeister creating an ice sculpture and ice luge to get the party underway. DJ’s will be spinning the tunes into the night.

Armadageddon is supported by Armada, Joystick, Destyn Via, Leedom, Rojo, POW, Jagermeister, McGregor’s Bakery and V. For further information, snow reports and web cams, visit www.snowparknz.com

Armadageddon at Snow Park NZ

J Dogg — Sun, 9 Sep 2007 23:05:27 -0400

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Southern Hemisphere snow sports athletes will descend to Snow Park NZ on Friday and Saturday (14/15 September) for Armadageddon, the ski slopestyle extravaganza.

Now in its fourth year, the competition has been recognised as one of the top ski events in New Zealand with a diverse mix of seriousness, competition, fun, frolics, and world movie premieres.

Snow Park NZ’s terrain park crew designed the slopestyle courses, unique to the Armadageddon competition with a different course set for the Groms (under 16) and the Open sections.

Event organiser Jason Woolf encourages all skiers and age groups to join in the fun, “There is a great atmosphere on the mountain throughout the two days, heaps of camaraderie amongst the competitors and everyone is rewarded for their efforts” he said.

Chris O’Connell on the C-Box at Snow Park NZ. Photo: Armada

Skiers will be judged on style and difficulty of the tricks they pull off on the rails and jumps, it guarantees to be an entertaining spectacle for the crowds. Athletes will be vying for a great pool of prizes including a DVD Player, telescope, radio controlled car, MP3 Players, Armada clothing and heaps more.

Prize Giving will be held at the end of each day of competition in the Woolshed, followed by the screening of two world movie premiers on the Saturday afternoon. Believe and Yeah Dude both display amazing ski footage from around the world, with Tanner Hall starring in Believe.

The after-party kicks off on Saturday evening with Jagermeister creating an ice sculpture and ice luge to get the party underway. DJ’s will be spinning the tunes into the night.

The Groms Slopestyle is on Friday 14th September and the Open on Saturday 15th September. Early registration is available at Canteen in Lake Wanaka on Thursday evening (6pm-9pm) and on the morning of the events from 8.00-9.00am. The action will get underway at 10.30am on Friday and 10.00am on Saturday.

Armadaggeddon is supported by Armada, Joystick, Leedom, Jagermeister, McGregor’s Bakery, V, and 42 Below. For further information, snow reports and web cams, visit www.snowparknz.com