COMPS
COMPETITION DAY DETAILS AT BOTTOM. ALSO SEE THE RULES
OVERVIEW
Riders compete in four events — banked slalom (BS), boardercross (SBX), slopestyle (SS), and half pipe (HP). Riders do not need to have any previous competition experience. Comps are held twice each season — banked slalom and boardercross are held on the same day. Boardercross brackets are established based on banked slalom times and the top two riders from each heat continue on to the next race until the final four have competed. Slopestyle comps are usually early and mid-season. Halfpipe comps are usually late in the season depending on weather and when the halfpipe is built.
BANKED SLALOM
This is a race on a winding course filled with whoops, rollers, kickers, and banked turns. Your score is based on how fast you can make it to the end.
BOARDERCROSS
Four competitors race on the banked slalom course together. The goal is to be the first to finish. The top two riders from each heat advance based on their finish place until the finals are complete.
SLOPESTYLE
Riders snowboard down a course with a variety of obstacles including rails, jumps and other terrain park features. Tricks fall mainly into three categories: spins, grinds, and grabs. No flips allowed.
HALFPIPE
Snowboarding meets skateboarding in this event. Boarders begin at the summit of the halfpipe and perform a series of tricks and jumps as they traverse its length. Rather than being a timed event, competitors are given a score based upon the variety and complexity of tricks attempted, how well they were executed, their use of the half-pipe and the height of their jumps.
SCORING
Riders are scored individually by a team of judges at each comp. Scores count toward their individual placement and toward their team score if their school has three or more riders in either or both of the girls and boys divisions. Medals are awarded individually and for each girls and boys team per school. Riders qualify for state comps based on scores during season comps. They might quality for one or all four events. Riders new to competition will be scored for simply riding the course in any event and it's better to ride and get a score than to not ride for your school!
STATE
State comps take place over five days the second week of March. One day for each event plus a day to practice before it starts. State comps will be held at Meadows. Practice is Tuesday with comps Wednesday through Saturday and awards Saturday night for all individuals and teams. Riders might qualify for one or all events. Two alternates for each event are also named and may be called to compete. These comps do happen during school days and it's up to riders and their families if they choose to miss school and compete. It's early in the spring semester and most all team members choose to participate in the state comps. Room and board and transportation for state events is not included in season fees.
COMP DAYS
6 AM Bus boards at 6am
6:15 AM Bus Departs
9:00 Be Ready
3:00 PM Bus Loads to Depart Meadows
5:00 PM Bus Returns Grant High School on NE 36th.
If you cannot attend a practice or competition OR plan to participate but have your own ride, OR are running late, TEAMSNAP Coach before the bus is scheduled to depart.
You’ll be expected to sign in when boarding the bus and have confirmed transportation home from Grant after practice and competitions. Return to the lodge/bus by the time coaches ask. TEAMSNAP if you will be late boarding the bus or late to a comp. Running late means you will still make it in time to board the bus.
HOW IT GOES
SENIORS Seniors know the ropes and have experience to be team leaders. Please lead by example to support the success of your team. Doing so means being on time, following coach instructions, working as a team, cheering on your teammates and speaking up if you see an injury.
GEAR UP Most riders will begin getting geared up once we are close to the mountain, but there is also time once we get there to get ready in the lodge.
MEET UP Our team will meet along the right hand/north side of the exterior ticket window. This is where we will meet before every practice and competition. Depending on the scheduled competition some coaches may need to head to the course early for set up. The remaining coaches will meet as usual. Riders will be grouped with coaches as they arrive and take a warm up run while heading toward the competition area(Easy Rider Lift)
PRACTICE RUNS Practice runs start between 9:15 - 9:30
COMP
Riders will compete in order of their bib number, which is organized by schools.
Each rider will get 2 runs at Banked Slalom, Slopestyle, and Half-pipe. Boardercross is a bracketed event based of results in Banked Slalom. The top 64 boys and top 32 girls from Banked Slalom 1 or 2 qualify to compete in Boardercross.
Riders are strongly encouraged to hang out at the competition to support our team before and between their competition runs.
Riders can practice with a coach if available and are expected to stay near the Easy Rider chair, checking in with the coaches at the top of course each lap.
There will be no accomodation/make ups for missed runs. Riders need to be present to get their contest run.
Most competitions will wrap up around 2.
Some comps move quicker than others, offering time to free ride in the afternoon
The bus will leave Meadows at 3 unless more time is needed to complete a competition.