6th Annual Beaver Valley Banked Slalom Saturday March 24, 2018 in Memory of Jackie Snarr

Ontario's largest snowboard gathering, the annual Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is THE end of the season snowboard event and bash you won't want to miss! Featuring a freeride format with categories for industry legends, bros, pros, and next gen shred kids. Supported by over 40 of snowboarding's leading brands with $5,000 in prizes. For 2018 the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is part of the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) Banked Slalom World Tour

The Banked Slalom finishes right in front of Beaver Valley's base lodge sun deck which hosts a huge apres celebration all afternoon featuring live band Foremast Jacks, MadJack beer garden, BBQ, Rider's Village, draw prizes and tons of shred fun!

Entry is open to all riders on first come first serve basis. Riders must pre-register. Last year's event sold out with 250 entries, so sign up early!

Entry Fee: $45

Lift Tickets: $45 (Can also be purchased at this special rate for Friends & Family)

All riders will need to complete an event waiver form on the event day. Riders age 18 and under require a parent or guardian to sign their event waiver. Riders require a helmet to participate.

This is a freeride (soft boots only) format event! The best of two runs counts. Race your bros in one of the following age categories:

Groms 14 and under

Young Guns: 15-19

Almost Washed: 20-29

Masters: 30-39

Legends: 40-49

Immortals: 50+

New this year: Free mini banked course for riders 10 and under, everyone must complete a waiver and register.

The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is a fundraising event in memory of Beaver Valley snowboarder Jackie Snarr. Proceeds of the event will be donated to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation specifically to the building fund for the new hospital in Markdale. Updates on the progress of the hospital can be viewed here http://www.gbhs.on.ca/news.php?pgid=12

Banked Slalom event guests not competing, are able purchase lift tickets and enjoy a day of riding Beaver Valley's famed hills and snowparks at the rate of $45 per ticket, which can be purchased at the Ticket Window. Beginners and mini-shreds can try the new mini banked course on Mad Dog between 11am & 1pm or take advantage of spring conditions on the magic carpet hill featuring terrain based learning features.

Event Format

The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is open to snowboarders only. The fastest rider to the bottom of the Banked Slalom course wins. Riders will be given 2 timed runs on the course and the best time will be used in the final results. Riders will be disqualified if gates are missed, so hiking up to pass a gate will be permitted. Riders must cross the finish on a flat base to record a finish time. Finish line ollies or tricks may results in a missed time and disqualification.

Awards will be provided to the top three times in each age category (for both men and women), as well as the overall fastest time of the day (for both male & female fastest) and the top three fastest Industry/Shop riders presented by Union Bindings.

Event Schedule

8am-10am Registration in the Cafe in Main Clubhouse * PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE - REG WILL CLOSE AT 10am TO GET THE START LIST TO THE TOP ON TIME

9:30am Course Inspection on True North

10:15am Riders Meeting at the top of the course True North

10:30am Banked Slalom Start (1st runs followed by 2nd runs)

Have fun riding Beaver Valley Park in between and after your runs!

11am-1pm Small Course for Mini Shredders

11:30am-1pm Cash BBQ on the North Deck Main Clubhouse

1pm-3:30pm Après featuring 'The Foremast Jacks' band presented by MadJack Beer Garden, Fundraising prize draws on North Deck of base lodge

2pm Fundraising Auction Closes

3pm Cage Keys can be attempted on the Deck by the Podium

3:30pm Awards & 50/50 Draw Ticket Winner Announced at the Podium