What a sick day of riding at the 4th annual Beaver Valley Banked Slalom. Spring snow, bluebird day. Park firing top to bottom. Bands, BBQ and beers on the snow! And . . . oh yeah, the biggest Banked Slalom in Eastern Canada. It was one of the best yet! One hundred and seventy riders from mini-shreds to legends, from park rats to freeriders, from shop staff to past Olympians gathered to chase each other through the banks and to shred and enjoy all day!
Dave Amos droppin in
This year’s banked slalom offered up a new course down Beaver Valley’s “True North” run. Designed and built by Caleb Bosse, the course featured a fun flowing mix of banked turns, steep fall-aways, pump-able rollers and an optional finish booter. The course softened and the banks deepened as the day progressed making it even more fun to ride. Competitors continued to session the course long after the race had wrapped . . . it was that much fun!
The park was packed all day with cameras everywhere filling up memory cards for end of season edits. Those who made it over to Beaver Valley’s Avalanche Bowl were treated to the steepest spring snow riding in southern Ontario! By mid-afternoon the apres in front of the base lodge was pulsing with the on-snow BBQ and bar in full swing, kids mini-shred features being sessioned and “The Foremast Jacks” band kicking it up. By late afternoon awards time the apres was jammed! What an amazing end to an amazing day of snowboarding at Beaver Valley!
The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is also a charitable fundraiser for Rebecca’s Hope for Leukemia Research at the Princess Margaret Hospital in memory of legendary Beaver Valley snowboarder Jackie Snarr with over $34,000 raised as of this 4th annual Banked Slalom!
The fastest times were thrown down in the men’s 20-29 age category, led by Ryan Tryhane, just ahead of Tyler Jackson, Brad Martin and Michael Lambert, all within a second of each other. The fastest woman was Taylor Wilton followed by Elise Turner and Alana McCormick.
Fastest Riders: Taylor Wilton (left) and Ryan Tryhane
Legendary Lori Glazier, a past Olympic halfpipe contender took the Women’s “Legends” category with a time that bested the women in the next younger group. photo: travis tedford
Another Olympic halfpipe contender x 3, Brad Martin, scored third in the Men’s 20-29 “Almost Washed” category proving pipe riders are as fast as the best racers! Brad’s time stood up as the third fastest overall behind sbx-ers Ryan Tryhane and Tyler Jackson. Not bad for riding a powder board. photo: steve
Beaver Valley local Paul Chapman, a former World Overall Junior Champ back in the early ’90s when snowboarders competed in pipe, slopestyle and race, took the age 30-39 “Masters” category. Not far behind were a few other past champions and now Beaver Valley locals, Ryan Caesar in 3rd, Cory Hafemehl in 6th and Jesse Fulton in 8th. photo: steve
Another Beaver Valley local and street rider extraordinaire, Chris Fellner. photo: steve
Snowboard pioneer and legend Dennis Bannock. photo: travis tedford
Snowboard OG and now Beaver Valley local, Dave Wright took 3rd in the “Legends” category. photo: travis tedford
Internationally, the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is now recognized as one of eight major Banked Slalom snowboard events around the world that comprise the World Banked Slalom Tour.
Special thanks to all of the volunteer supporters of the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom: Tom and Lisa Elliott, Barb and Jeff Black, Tim Topornicki, Dave and Arlene Robertson, Steve Jarrett and Nancy Mills, Andrew Hauerbach, Carol Koven, Linda Baird and Sandy Atkin. Thanks to all of the Beaver Valley staff who helped organize the event, especially Caleb Bosse and the Beaver Valley Snow Parks crew, Tom and his race crew, Cheryl Crowther, Brenda O’Neill, Jess Weber, Shawn Letton, Kim Giffen, Chef Keith Hagedorn and team, Tom Cavers and team and Erika Forsek and Tim Oliver.
Thanks to all of the Banked Slalom sponsors who helped make it the end of season highlight snowboard event: Beaver Valley Ski Club, Beaver Valley Snow Parks, Union, 686, Capita, Ride, K2, Rome, Sandbox, Burton, Adidas, Holden, Nixon, Dragon, Skullcandy, Oakley, Billabong, Libtech, Electric, GNU, Zeal, Rip Curl, Dakine, Vans, Anon, VZ, Spy, Quiksilver, Roxy, Herschl, Coal, Saxx, My Package, Arbor, Beaver Wax, Snowboard Canada Magazine, BSP, PBR, Kawartha Metals, Birnie Electric, Casbah and Squire Johns.
Check the full results and tons of photos below.
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RESULTS – BEAVER VALLEY BANKED SLALOM
Girls 14 & Under “Groms” Run 1 Run 2
1. Mikayla Crawford 1.16.08 1.11.54
2. Sommer Gendron 1.15.22/DQ 1.11.65
3. Brenna O’Brien 1.17.36 1.14.22
4. Raili Price 1.17.36 1.14.51
5. Emily Meldrum 1.22.03 1.17.21
6. Aoife Murray 1.23.83 1.19.74
7. Oliva Meldrum 1.21.28/DQ 1.26.24
8. Lucy Woods 1.33.00 1.26.46
9. Abigail Taylor 3.56.23 4.22.03
Boys 14 & Under “Groms” Run 1 Run 2
1. Nathan Kosempel 1.09.34 1.08.18
2. Jesse Jarrett 1.10.47 1.08.75
3. Andrew Behan 1.11.70 1.10.75
4. Sam Koven 1.10.85 1.12.55
5. Thomas Panksep 1.15.70 1.11.27
6. Jeremy Larsen 1.14.32 1.12.06
7. Griffin Levy 1.17.66 1.15.24
8. Simon Woods 1.22.99 1.22.57
9. Lucas Droz 1.20.60/DQ 1.22.66
10. Quinn Taylor 1.25.39 1.25.30
11. Clive Huddlestone 1.45.22/DQ 1.45.93/DQ
12. Finn Murray 3.07.55/DQ 2.51.67/DQ
Girls 15-19 “Young Guns” Run 1 Run 2
1. Carolyn Black 1.10.28 1.10.79
2. Jasmine Baird 1.16.07 1.12.14
3. Katherine Lindsay 1.19.31 1.29.72
4. Jackie Carlson dns dns
Boys 15-19 “Young Guns” Run 1 Run 2
1. Michael Nazwaski 1.02.55 1.04.11
2. Sam Parker 1.05.38 dnf
3. Jeffrey Kupka 1.12.07 1.05.89
4. Jamie Behan 1.07.67 1.08.85
5. Nic Pavanel 1.13.26 1.10.45
6. Andrew Sammut 1.22.46 1.10.49
7. Keegan Ireland 1.12.58/DQ 1.10.52
8. Graeme Larsen 1.10.62 1.10.60
9. Ben Koven 1.11.20 1.10.67
10. Patrick Quesnel 1.12.67 1.11.35
11. Matthew Crawford 1.12.42 1.11.66
12. Edward Sine 1.12.08 1.12.38
13. Cole Hopkins 1.13.34 1.12.31
14. Graeme Edwards 1.13.92 1.13.32
15. Beck Newby 1.15.20 1.15.55
16. Sam Anderson 1.16.89 1.15.75
17. Cameron Maillette 1.18.36 1.18.98
18. Devan Spray 1.19.71 1.20.16
19. Dan Bubalo 1.10.51/DQ dns
20. Jason Dunbar dns dns
Women 20-29 “Almost Washed” Run 1 Run 2
1. Taylor Wilton 1.06.52 1.04.04
2. Ellise Turner 1.07.02 1.05.75
3. Alanna McCormick 1.06.58 1.15.13
4. Alicia Hall 1.16.31 1.14.94
5. Charlotte Batty 1.32.38 1.18.36
6. Brittany Choban dns 1.32.23
Men 20-29 “Almost Washed” Run 1 Run 2
1. Ryan Tryhane 0.58.85 1.00.75
2. Tyler Jackson 0.59.05 1.00.35
3. Brad Martin 0.59.45 1.03.30
4. Michael Lambert 1.00.37 1.01.59
5. Marcus Brown 1.01.73 1.04.35
6. Jordan Sullivan 1.01.79 1.03.52
7. Adam Carmichael 1.02.23 1.12.63/DQ
8. Josh Miller 1.02.50/DQ 1.02.66
9. Rich Evanoff 1.03.16 1.03.67
10. Aaron Wylie 1.03.21 1.06.68
11. Max Wharin 1.03.47 1.05.61
12. Jackson Zenert 1.04.54 1.03.88
13. Donald Turner 1.04.88 1.04.22
14. Stuart Reid 1.04.42 1.05.50
15. Andrew Weale 1.04.52 1.06.46
16. Daniel Stubbs 1.05.31 1.06.50/DQ
17. Connor Dudgeon 1.05.57 1.06.69
18. Chris Fellner 1.05.87 1.07.09
19. Alex Biggar 1.07.38 1.06.31
20. Sam Dano 1.08.44 1.06.48
21. Kevin Dyce 1.07.23 1.08.70
22. Ray Summerfield 1.07.36 1.07.63
23. Cameron Parkin 1.07.36 1.08.19
24. Andrew Roosenboom 1.09.43 1. 08.13
25. Andrew Atkin 1.08.17 1.09.71
26. Michael Lambert 1.09.61 1.08.43
27. Nicholas D’Amico 1.07.21/DQ 1.08.67
28. Vincent Oorlynck 1.08.75 1.33.05
29. Max Hill 1.08.96 1.09.46
30. Chris Cook 1.09.37 1.10.29
31. Zak Elik 1.09.71 1.13.45
32. Liam Robinson 1.09.66/DQ 1.10.64
33. Reid Robertson 1.10.80 1.12.50
34. John Blanchard 1.13.89 1.12.97
35. Bram Ratz 1.13.53 1.13.08
36. Matt Wilcox 1.14.72 1.13.29
37. Bones Court 1.13.42 1.14.59/DQ
38. Dan Beaver 1.13.91 1.14.27/DQ
39. Matthew Robb 1.14.01 dns
40. Daniel D’Amico 1.13.58/DQ 1.15.45
41. Dave Ellis 1.18.22 1.13.07/DQ
42. Benjamin Yim 1.18.94 dns
43. Charlie Pavanel 1.22.21 1.20.18
44. Brendan Essex 1.28.79 1.23.99
45. Keith Parker 1.35.20 dnf
Women 30-39 “Masters” Run 1 Run 2
1. Ansley Simpson 1.12.41 1.14.15
2. Meagan Broughton 1.17.57 1.22.88
3. Louise Van Beek Rogers 1.22.79 1.22.38
Men 30-39 “Masters” Run 1 Run 2
1. Paul Chapman 1.00.44 1.02.28
2. Chris Etsell 1.01.68 1.03.76
3. Ryan Caesar 1.01.98 1.04.17
4. Jeremy Shield 1.02.16 1.05.10
5. Alex Colvin 1.03.66 1.06.46
6. Cory Hafermehl 1.03.86 1.04.99
7. Dan Brandon 1.03.88 1.04.48
8. Jesse Fulton 1.04.34 1.06.24
9. David Offerski 1.04.41 1.06.66
10. Ed Whelan 1.04.43 1.06.96
11. Cam Farrell 1.05.80 1.05.34
12. Rob Whelan 1.05.44 1.06.30
13. Dave Amos 1.05.62 1.09.53
14. James De Caires 1.06.16 1.09.86
15. Mike Osachuk 1.06.17 1.12.02/DQ
16. Neil Darke 1.16.92 1.06.92
17.Michael Guilfoyle 1.07.07 1.08.56
18. Scott Dermott 1.07.29 1.11.90
19. Andrew Dietrich 1.04.13/DQ 1.07.31
20. Travis Tedford 1.07.78 1.12.95
21. Aaron DeVera 1.07.83 1.11.05
22. Dane Milligan 1.07.90 1.17.56/DQ
23. Andrew Skelhorn 1.10.46 1.08.22
24. Fenn Loucks 1.08.41 1.10.92
25. Jordi Burton 1.09.35 1.08.58
26. Will Johnson 1.15.35 1.09.40
27. Justin Lovell 1.10.02 1.12.52
28. Norman Javier 1.14.48/DQ 1.14.41
29. Martin Gouda 1.20.77/DQ 1.19.02
30. Ryan Tonegawa 1.22.00 1.21.63
31. Alex Ching 1.24.56 1.30.38
32. Adam Zigomanis 1.32.07 1.49.19
33. Luke Williams 1.07.53/DQ dns
33. Jason Herbert 1.11.50/DQ 1.10.72/DQ
35. Caleb Bosse dns dns
Women 40-49 “Legends” Run 1 Run 2
1. Lori Glazier 1.10.93 1.10.63
2. Nicola Lee 1.27.61 1.35.84
Men 40-49 “Legends” Run 1 Run 2
1. Chad Critchley 1.02.83 1.04.39
2. Cameron Jackson 1.04.09 1.07.61
3. Dave Wright 1.05.51 1.07.39
4. Dennis Bannock 1.01.99/DQ 1.05.52
5. Mark Watson 1.07.46 1.06.19
6. Jeff Geard 1.06.74 1.10.15
7. Adam Lowe 1.09.19 1.11.86
8. Fraser Lee 1.11.41 1.17.11
9. Michael Taylor 1.13.15 1.13.67
10. Jason MacFarlane 1.13.44 1.14.37
11. Bill Moffat 1.13.92 1.13.50/DQ
12. Tim Botha 1.16.22 1.17.38
13. Duncan Warrener 1.17.70 1.14.98/DQ
14. Joe Proctor 1.20.36 1.17.63/DQ
15. Tony Piller 1.20.99 1.22.36/DQ
16. Kelly Armstrong 1.23.85 1.21.41
7. Gregory Falconer dns dns
Women 50+ “Immortals” Run 1 Run 2
1. Techa van Leeuwen 1.17.29/DQ 1.17.12
2. Annie Hartviksen 1.22.46 1.37.01/DQ
Men 50+ “Immortals” Run 1 Run 2
1. Frank Larsen 1.09.60 1.16.29
2. Tom Elliott 1.10.86 1.12.55
3. Steve Jarrett 1.11.97 1.14.79
4. Jordan Kurtin 1.13.65 1.15.49
5. Richard Tryhane 1.14.31 1.15.49
6. Thomas Hinno 1.15.52 1.29.35
7. Don Kindness 1.15.65 1.18.55
8. Ted Tipping 1.16.31 1.21.70
9. Steve Nelson 1.22.59 1.35.52/DQ
11. Don Harris 1.17.46/DQ 1.27.54/DQ
11. Joe Lindsey dnf dnf
UNION BINDINGS – FASTEST SNOWBOARD INDUSTRY RIDER
1. Ryan Tryhane – Coach (0.58.85)
2. Jordan Sullivan – Park Staff (1.01.79)
3. Ryan Caesar – Resort Staff (1.01.98)
4. Jeremy Shield – Park Staff (1.02.16)
5. Adam Carmichael – Sales Rep (1.02.23)
Rider’s meeting
Andrew Snarr, forerunning the course in memory of his mother Jackie
Ryan Tryhane. photo: steve
Connor Dudgeon. photo:steve
Jesse Fulton. photo: steve
Cory Hafermehl. photo: steve
Mark Watson. photo: travis tedford
Eight year old Clive Huddlestone. photo: steve
Lucy Woods. photo: steve
Simon Woods. photo: steve
Dane Milligan. photo: steve
Mike Osachuk. photo: steve
Taylor Wilton. photo: steve
Adam Carmichael. photo: steve
Emily Meldrum. photo: steve
Jesse Jarrett – 2nd Boy’s “Groms”. photo: steve
Andrew Skelhorn. photo: steve
Jordan Sullivan – 2nd Union “Industry” rider. photo: steve
Ben Koven. photo: travis tedford
Will Johnson. photo: steve
Jordi Burton. photo: steve
Travis Tedford: photo: steve
Carolyn Black – 1st Girl’s “Young Guns”. photo: steve
Bill Moffat. photo: travis tedford
Sommer Gendron – 2nd Girl’s “Groms”. photo: steve
Nathan Kosempel – 1st Boy’s “Groms”. photo:steve
Andrew Weale. photo: steve
Tom Elliott – 2nd Men’s “Immortals”. photo: travis tedford
Michael Nazwaski – 1st Boy’s “Young Guns”. photo: steve
Patrick Quesnel. photo:steve
Michael Lambert. photo: steve
Liam Robinson. photo: steve
Jeremy Shield. photo: steve
Chris Etsell – 2nd Men’s “Masters”. photo: steve
Dave Amos. photo: steve
Chad Critchley – 1st Men’s “Legends”. photo: steve
Dan Brandon. photo: steve
Alex Colvin. photo: steve
Josh Miller. photo: steve
Tyler Jackson – 2nd “Almost Washed”. photo: steve
Nick D’Amico. photo: steve
Andrew Atkin. photo: steve
Aiofe Murray. photo: steve
Sam Koven. photo: steve
Six yr old Finn Murray. photo: steve
Frank Larsen – 1st Men’s “Immortals”. photo: travis tedford
Jason MacFarlane. photo: travis tedford
Jeffrey Kupka. photo: steve
Fraser Lee. photo: travis tedford
Michael Guilfoyle. photo: travis tedford
Matthew Robb. photo: steve
Raili Price. photo: steve
Richard Tryhane. photo: travis tedford
Tim Botha. photo: travis tedford
Griffin Levy. photo: travis tedford
Alana McCormick. photo: steve
Annie Hartviksen – 2nd Women’s “Immortals”. photo: travis tedford
Cam Jackson. photo: travis tedford
Jeremy Larsen. photo: steve
Lucas Droz. photo: steve
Mike Taylor. photo: steve
Reid Robertson. photo: steve
Mikayla Crawford – 1st Girl’s “Groms”. photo: steve
Andrew Behan – 3rd Boy’s Groms. photo: steve
Ted Tipping. photo: travis tedford
Don Harris. photo: travis tedford
Don Kindness. photo: travis tedford
Cam Farrell. photo: steve
Ansley Simpson – 1st Women’s “Masters”. photo: steve
John Blanchard. photo: steve
Olivia Meldrum. photo: steve
Steve Jarrett – 3rd Men’s “Immortals”. photo: travis tedford
Cam Parkin. photo: steve
Brittany Choban. photo: steve
Andrew Sammut. photo: steve
Thomas Panksep. photo: steve
Nic Pavanel. photo: steve
Elise Turner – 2nd Women’s “Almost Washed”. photo: steve
Ed Whelan. photo: travis tedford
Duncan Warrener. photo: travis tedford
Fenn Loucks. photo:steve
Jackson Zenert. photo: steve
Jasmine Baird. photo: steve
Jason Herbert. photo: steve
Joe Proctor. photo: travis tedford
Louise Van Beek Rogers. photo: steve
Marcus Brown. photo: steve
Martin Gouda. photo: steve
Matthew Crawford. photo: steve
Meagan Broughton. photo: steve
Stuart Reid. photo: steve
Aaron Devera. photo: steve
Bones Court. photo: steve
Beck Newby. photo: steve
Charlie Pavanel. photo: steve
Daniel D’Amico. photo: steve
Brad Martin. photo: steve
Ed Whelan. photo: steve
Jesse Jarrett. photo: steve
Six yr old Abigail Taylor. photo: steve
Lori Glazier. photo: steve
Steve Jarrett. photo: travis tedford
Katherine Lindsey. photo: steve
Donald Turner. photo: steve
The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom featured one of the biggest gatherings of Ontario snowboard pioneers, legends and pros including: Lori Glazier, Dennis Bannock, Todd Dekoker, Marchello Centurione, Steve Jarrett, Paul Chapman, Dave Wright, Jesse Fulton, Cam Jackson, Cory Hafermehl, Brad Martin, Ryan Caesar, Caleb Bosse, Bill Moffat, Dane Milligan, Mike Osachuk, Dave Amos, Andrew Skelhorn, Martin Gouda, Michael Lambert, Will Johnson and more
Girls “Groms” age 14 & Under podium (L-R): Brenna O’Brien – 3rd, Mikayla Crawford – 1st, Sommer Gendron – 2nd
Boy’s “Groms” age 14 & Under podium (L-R): Andrew Behan – 3rd, Nathan Kozempel – 1st, Jesse Jarrett – 2nd
Girl’s “Young Guns” age 15-19 podium (L-R): Katherine Lindsay – 3rd, Carolyn Black – 1st, Jasmine Baird – 2nd
Boy’s “Young Guns” age 15-19 podium (L-R): Jeffrey Kupka – 3rd, Michael Nazwaski – 1st, Sam Parker – 2nd
Women’s “Almost Washed” age 20-29 podium (L-R): Alanna McCormick – 3rd, Taylor Wilton – 1st, Ellise Turner – 2nd
Men’s “Almost Washed” age 20-29 podium (L-R): Brad Martin – 3rd, Ryan Tryhane – 1st, Tyler Jackson – 3rd
Women’s “Masters” age 30-39 podium (L-R): Louise Van Beek Rogers – 3rd, Ansley Simpson – 1st, Meagan Broughton – 2nd
Men’s “Masters” age 30-39 podium (L-R): Ryan Caesar – 3rd, Paul Chapman – 1st, Chris Etsell – 3rd
Women’s”Legends” age 40-49 (L-R): Lori Glazier – 1st, Nicola Lee – 2nd
Men’s “Legends” age 40-49 (L-R): Cameron Jackson – 2nd, Dave Wright – 3rd, Dennis Bannock – 4th, Chad Critchley – 1st
Women’s “Immortals” age 50+ (L-R): Techa van Leeuwen – 1st, Annie Hartviksen – 2nd
Men’s “Immortals” age 50+ (L-R): Steve Jarrett – 3rd, Frank Larsen – 1st, Tom Elliott – 3rd
