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It will happen in Canada. There is no interest in North America unfortunately. Therefore they will fund the popular sports.

JJA is the best Snowboader that Canada has produced, there are 4 qualifier races for the olympics in SBX, JJA has not raced in SBX since 2009 . The schedule would suggest that JJA could only do 2, the last two races conflict with his Apline Races. He should of retired at the end of the last olympics. Give the up and commers the experience they will need at the World Cup level.

Weather he earned his World Cup starts or not, he should have let the next Development Team member have the first two World Cup spots.

http://www.bluemountainworldcup.ca/ If you get a chance, this will be the event to watch at BLUE. Check it out.:)

Great stuff keep it going Pierce. Just read on the www we lost 3 more guys on the Canadian Team, 2 concussions and one broken ankle. rough sport.. Get well soon:(

Just wondering what has happened to the USA alpine team. If you go to the USSA website they are not even mentioned. Anyone have any answers?

SBX ATHLETES INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JANUARY WORLD CUP December 20, 2011 SBX ATHLETES INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JANUARY WORLD CUPS In accordance with the 2011-2012 Selection Protocol for SBX World Cups, the athletes listed below have been invited to represent Canada at the Bad Gastein, AUT and Veysonnaz, SUI World Cups in the SBX discipline. Men -Dan Csokonay (Calgary, AB) -Robert Fagan (Squamish, BC) -Kevin Hill (Vernon, BC) -Chris Robanske (Calgary, AB) -Matt Tunniclife (Vancouver, BC) -Pierce Smith (Caledon, ON) Women -Carle Brenneman (Whistler, BC) -Michelle Brodeur (Calgary, AB) -Dominique Maltais (Petite-Riviere-St Francois, QC) -Maelle Ricker (Squamish, BC)

Congrats to Chris Robanske Team Canada on his first WC podium.

ATHLETES INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DECEMBER WORLD CUPS In accordance with the 2011-2012 Canada ~ Snowboard Selection Protocol for Alpine Events , the athletes listed below have been invited to represent Canada at the Carezza and Telluride World Cups in the Alpine discipline. Men -Jasey-Jay Anderson (Lac-Supérieur, QC) -Matthew Carter (Maryhill, ON) -Darren Gardner (Burlington, ON) -Michael Lambert (Toronto, ON) - Matthew Morison (Kelowna, BC) -Alternate: Rich Evanoff (Pickering, ON) -Steve Barlow (Courtics, QC) Women -Caroline Calve (Lachine, QC) -Ariane Lavigne (Lac Superieur, QC) -Marianne Leeson (Burlington, ON) -Ekaterina Zavialova (Calgary, AB) In accordance with the 2011-2012 Canada ~ Snowboard Selection Protocol for SBX Events , the athletes listed below have been invited to represent Canada at the Telluride World Cups in the SBX discipline. Men -Dan Csokonay (Calgary, AB) -Robert Fagan (Squamish, BC) -Kevin Hill (Vernon, BC) -Robert Ritchie (Edmonton, AB) -Chris Robanske (Calgary, AB) -Matt Tunniclife (Vancouver, BC) -Alternate: Pierce Smith (Caledon, ON) Women -Carle Brenneman (Whistler, BC) -Michelle Brodeur (Calgary, AB) -Dominique Maltais (Petite-Riviere-St Francois, QC) -Maelle Ricker (Squamish, BC)

I have to say that if dual format is confusing, then 3 courses has got to be a nightmare for the public. I agree with Ladia, its hard enough to set courses in a dual. Good luck with that.

:):D:biggthump That is great news, I can't wait to see it. I saw A WC at Stoneham and it was alot of fun, but I really think that with a great finish area down by the Village at Blue. It will be awsome. Last years SX was. Good luck to your son we will be watching.

Lets hope they can make it work. And its finaly nice to see that the Development members on The Canadian Snowboard Team are starting to get some recognition from CSF on there website.

Ok Found it. If you go to fis website click on snowboard, then fis world cup, scole to bottom of page to FIS World Cup Calendar. You will see what I am talking about. It does say subject to bid. The date they have picked is the week after the SX / WC ,but the same week as the US Nationals at Canyons. So lets hope they can make it work some how.

FIS World Cup Calendar 2011-2012 Not sure if this came through, but if you go to fis website calender for snowboarding, it shows that it is subject to bid on the pdf.

I have heard through the grape vien that there is a possibilty of a WC in Boarder-cross at Blue Mountain Ontario, Canada. Does anyone know if that is true. :)

News Releases from CSF Mike Robertson to join coaching staff at Evolve Aug. 14, 2011 OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALLIST TO JOIN SBX COACHING TEAM AT EVOLVE SBX Olympic Silver Medallist Mike Robertson is to join brother Adam with the Evolve Ski & Snowboard Club, giving their Performance team the strongest coaching team in the country Mike will focus on coaching athletes in the Evolve Ski & Snowboard Club Performance Snowboardcross program, helping Canada’s next generation of SBX riders to reach their dreams in the sport. Mike will join his brother Adam Robertson who has led many of the current National Team members to where they are now. This Evolve team has a great combination of competitive experience and coaching background. The Evolve team also has it’s own full time SBX track at the Lake Louise Ski Area, which will give its high performance athletes all the training tools they require to succeed at the highest level. At the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Mike claimed the silver medal in Snowboardcross. Showing great dedication to the sport and pushing through many injuries in his career, Mike achieved a career best result by claiming the silver medal. Mike’s superior technical skills and mental toughness allowed him to succeed on this important day. Mike ran into injury troubles and sustained a concussion on the World Cup circuit, following the Olympics, that sidelined him for the 2010/2011 season. Mike is taking another year off competitive SBX on his road to recovery and he believes coaching would be a great way to give back to the sport that has given him so much. For more information on the team please visit: www.eveolvessx.com. Or alternatively contact Adam Robertson at (403) 991-6747, arobertson@evolvessx.com.

Thats awsome. The hard booters need more events at the Olympics. I also heard that next year in BX they will be doing more 6 man heats, thinking they might head that way for Olympics. They are also thinking of team events with 2men relay. They have had a few already over the last couple of years, and the riders seem to like it.

I can tell you that I was there in the finish area watch these guys come over the final jump and it was very intense watching as most of them were in servival mode. they had to be 15 to 20 feet in the air and traveling anywhere from 90-120ft distance. The guys on skiis had a better chance but the snowboarders had a hard time with it.

Thanks Rob I didn't relize Simon was the Development Coach. I didnt relize he was certified. And yes I would agree that Pierre is the best SBX rider today. Watch for Kevin Hill in the future, if he stays healthy, he could be in that league as well.

I understand they have 3 Coaches on the National Team, I was not sure if they have a National D Coach

Question Is Adam now the Development Coach for the National Team. If not do they even have one?

I'm afraid it is so, SBX is more exciting and pure racing. Every year you see more Alpiners making the switch. I only hope it starts getting the same kind of money behind it like BA and HP. ;)

Congratulations to Kevin Hill a top 4 finish. He's the hottest rider on the Canadian SBX Team.

I can't understand why Holland wouldn't be there. I no he dosn't need the money, but you would think that the Crystal Globe might mean something to him.

Very disappointing to see only 36 men and 18 women at this event for BX. I know that there are a few athletes injuried, but there are some top Americans and Europeans that should have been at this event.