With 250 riders entered, the 2017 Beaver Valley Banked Slalom capped off the season as Ontario’s largest snowboard gathering, attracting the best park, pipe, race and freeriders, from the newest generation to the legends and champions of old.

 

The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is the one annual event that brings together the whole snowboarding community for a fun “bragging rights” chase through the banked course as well as to shred some final park laps, ending with a massive afternoon apres! The Foremast Jacks band were back by popular demand to reprise their live music performance of last year to rock the deck party! Big thanks to Madjack Beer for supporting event!

A new addition this year was a classic spring snow “pond skim” in front of the base lodge deck during the afternoon. It provided some extracurricular fun for a number of banked slalom shredders and plenty of entertainment for onlookers, some of whom got as wet as the pond riders thanks to some well executed pond carves (Nick Marshall and Joel Dalacker!)

This year’s banked course was one of the more challenging and fun to date but still yielded fast times despite softening spring snow conditions. The fastest overall men’s and women’s riders were last year’s champs, boardercrosser’s Ryan Tryhane and Tayler Wilton who also won their 20-29 “Washed Up” age categories. They took home massive jugs of Beaver Valley maple syrup and some new gear for their victories.

 

As part of the WSF World Snowboard Banked Tour, the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom’s top three fastest men and women will be entered in the Tour’s lottery to score spots in the 2018 Legendary Mt Banked Banked Slalom, to be announced later this year. Congrats to this year’s fastest at BV: Men – 1. Ryan Tryhane; 2. Kenny Riedman; 3. Michael Nazwaski. Women – 1. Tayler Wilton; 2. Hannah Kilmer-Choi; 3. Stephanie Angeja.

 

Local shop staff and snowboard reps also battled for the coveted “Union Bindings Faster Industry Rider” award. This year it was Endeavor/Electric/Rip Curl rep Lee Jack scoring the fastest lap followed by Capita/Union/Dragon rep Connor Dudgeon and Sanction shop’s Travis Tedford!

 

The famed Beaver Valley Snow Parks were in great spring snow conditions with multiple jump lines and tons of rail, jib, transition and box set-ups! Big thanks to Caleb Bosse and the BV Snow Parks crews for the amazing work on the parks and banked slalom course!

One of the best things about the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is all of the charitable funds it raises for Rebecca’s Hope Leukemia Research at Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre in memory Beaver Valley snowboarder Jackie Snarr. This year’s Banked Slalom raised over $16,000, adding to the over $47,650 raised by previous year’s events! 

Thanks to all of the BV Banked Slalom sponsors: Madjack; Ski Big 3 – Lake Louise/Sunshine/Norquay; Kawartha Metals; Union; Capita; Vans; Burton; 686; Ride; Arbor; Zeal; K2; Dragon; Coal; ThirtyTwo; Beaver Wax; Sandbox, Squire Johns, Beaver Valley Ski Club and its members.

Thanks to the dozens of Beaver Valley member volunteers for their efforts in helping to organize the Banked Slalom, in particular Barb Black and family, Steve Jarrett and family, Arlene and Dave Roberston. And thank-you to all of the Beaver Valley staff for all of their time and behind the scenes work to make the Banked Slalom such a tremendous success.

Check out the VIDEO HERE

For Instagram pics of the Banked Slalom follow @BeaverValley.SnowParks.

 

Banked Slalom Podium Results by age category as follows. For Full Results click here.

GROMS 14 & UNDER GIRLS

1. Hannah Kilmer-Choi, Alpine Club
2. Mikayla Crawford, Beaver Valley
3. Brenna O’Brien

GROMS 14 & UNDER BOYS

1. Cameron Spalding, Pine Valley Projects
2. Liam Denney, Mt St Louis
3. Griffin Levy, Beaver Valley

YOUNG GUNS WOMEN 15-19

1. Isabella Ottino
2. Katie Speiss

YOUNG GUN MEN 15-19

1. Michael Nazwaski, Beaver Valley
2. Ryan Lalonde
3. Riley Howell, Milton Heights Glen Eden

ALMOST WASHED UP WOMEN 20-29

1. Tayler Wilton
2. Stephanie Angeja, Milton Heights Glen Eden
3. Katie Shultz

ALMOST WASHED UP MEN 20-29

1. Ryan Tryhane, Caledon
2. Kenny Riedmann, Caledon
3. Rich Evanoff, Brimacombe

MASTERS WOMEN 30-39

1. Erika Langman, Blue Mountain
2. Meghan Loney, Bue Mountain
3. Marie-Michele Pethick

MASTERS MEN 30-39

1. David Offierski
2. Brad Martin
3. Ryan Caesar, Beaver Valley

LEGENDS WOMEN 40-49

1. Aexis Ginn
2. Elaine Kilmer-Choi, Apine Club

LEGENDS MEN 40-49

1. Chad Critchley, Devils Glen
2. Brandon Hune
3. Andrew Pethick

IMMORTALS WOMEN

1. Linda Leistner, Alpine Club
2. Techa Van Leeuwen, Beaver Valley
3. Annie Hartviksen, Beaver Valley

IMMORTALS MEN

1. Robert Lalonde
2. Dennis McGuinness
3. Steve Jarrett, Beaver Valley

 

 

SCHEDULE & INFO

 

PRESS RELEASE:

BEAVER VALLEY BANKED SLALOM MARCH 25 2017

ONE OF CANADA’S COOLEST CONTESTS!

Beaver Valley, Ontario, Canada (written: March 17, 2017) – Building on four successful years as one of Canada’s largest annual snowboard gatherings, the 2017 edition of the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom promises to be the best yet!

While it may be one of the leading North American stops on the World Banked Slalom Tour, the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is a laid back, super cool contest that celebrates snowboard culture like few others while raising thousands of dollars for Leukemia Research in memory of Beaver Valley snowboarder Jackie Snarr.

The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is truly one of the only events in Canada where you will find shred “legends” from park, pipe, boardercross and race riding together and alongside the best “groms” and industry icons.

Where a shred legend will kick your ass riding a 20 year old retro board.

And where staff from your local shop compete against staff from your local park.

Where the rider drinking a “Mad Jack” beer next to you on the deck at the afternoon apres might be the Team Manager of one of the biggest companies in snowboarding.

Where kids compete against their dads and moms.

Where the “ski” racks at the base lodge are 100% filled with snowboards!

Where there are more people riding Beaver Valley’s awesome park runs than it’s groomed trails.

Where the afternoon bbq, beers and bands are more important than the awards ceremony!

You can expect something new and cool every year at the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom.This year look for a fun Hip Jump session, Burton Riglet Park for the mini-shreds, Carve of Day contest, Puddle Jump and Jibs galore in the Park! Live bands on the snow featuring the “Foremast Jacks”!

There are tons of charity prize draws supported by the leading brands in snowboarding including Capita, Union, Vans, 686, Arbor, Burton, Ride, K2, Zeal, Dragon, VZ, ThirtyTwo, Beaver Wax and more!

Plus special accolades for the top shop and industry rep riders courtesy of “Union Bindings”. And coveted jugs of Beaver Valley maple syrup for all podium winners sponsored by “Kawartha Metals”!

No wonder the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom sells out every year with 250 riders! Register online now HERE before it’s too late!

Don’t miss this chance to shred spring snow at one of Ontario’s best parks and biggest Banked Slalom!

Click here to check out the 2016 Beaver Valley Banked Slalom photos gallery and results.

The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is a freeride (soft boots only) event with categories for all ages. Entry is open to riders on a first come basis. The best of two runs counts.

Stayed tuned for event updates @beavervalley.snowparks on Instagram.

For media inquiries please email: events@beavervalley.ca

Beaver Valley – “Where Adventure Lives!” – is one of Ontario, Canada’s premier family-based snowboard and ski clubs featuring the most diverse terrain in the region including extensive snow parks, legendary steeps and moguls; back bowls; terrain-based learning areas; progressive programs for snowboard, freestyle ski and race; a wide variety of winter recreational activities; and award-winning food and après!

 

 

 

 

 

The final qualifying event of the Burton Qualifiers amateur snowboard tour just took place across the border at Beaver Valley, Ontario. True to form, this stop brought the region’s hungriest riders together, all in the hopes of earning a piece of the tour’s $20k prize purse, and landing a spot to compete in the finals.

The course was a mix of standard and creative features, with traditional park fixings like a down rail and gap-out flat-down rail on top of a dual-level bowl arrangement. Riders could gap out of the transition of the top bowl to a rail or barrel bonk, and then cruise into the stunt ditch below where unlimited options awaited. The ingredients were there for any type of riding, and the riders cooked up every flavor imaginable over the course of the day.

It started with the 15 & Under division, and this clearly wasn’t their first rodeo. Jesse Jarret led the pack, tossing burly maneuvers down the rails and going hard on the lower section for a solid 1st place finish and $300. Coltan Eckert followed up with a barrage of consistent, stylish and technical tricks across the course, taking home 2nd and $200. Third place and a check for $100 went to Liam Brearly, who’s seasoned competitive skills proved useful in a consistent flow across the whole course.

The open division fired off in true Qualifiers fashion, with the first ten minutes involving an onslaught of chaos and impressive showings of tech rail skills. Riders were hell-bent on sending every trick in the book down the rails, but the judges decided to switch it up again and close off the top section of the course and focus on the bowl. In the end, the clear winner was Joel Dalacker, who claimed dominance on every feature with clean style and a wide variety of tricks across the map. He walked away in 1st place, $800 richer (in U.S. dollars at that, hello exchange rate!) Danny Glibota slid in for 2nd with unique style and proper execution – two high priorities for the judges – and walked away with $400. The highly contested 3rd place spot and a check for $200 went to Ian MacGregor.

As the fifth qualifying stop along the tour, this was the last chance for riders to earn a spot in the finals event at Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. While the top three in each division won cash prizes, the top six all locked in spots at the finals. For full tour info and finals event details head to BurtonQualifiers.com. VIDEO

RESULTS (Top six in each category qualify for the Series Final)

 

15 & Under:  1. Jesse Jarrett;  2. Coltan Eckert;  3. Liam Brearley;  4. Wiliam Buffey;  5. Connor Sniatenchuk;  6. Brett Weber

 

Open:  1. Joel Dalacker;  2. Danny Glibota;  3. Ian MacGregor;  4. Adam Camron;  5. Mike Rotsaert;  6. Lukas Schlums

One of North America’s most popular snowboard event tours, the “Burton Qualfiers” returns to Beaver Valley this Saturday February 4.

The Burton Qualifiers is a fun, open jam format event dedicated to showcasing the most progressive up-and-coming riders at the most innovative snow parks.

One of six stops on the 2017 Burton Qualifiers tour, Beaver Valley is the only stop in Canada! It’s also the last stop before the tour finals at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, USA.

Look for another exciting, custom park set-up from the Beaver Valley Snow Parks crew lead by Caleb Bosse featuring a multitude of rails, jibs and transitions with multiple approaches.

Last year’s Burton Qualifiers event at Beaver Valley was a sell-out event, so make sure to arrive early this Saturday to sign up. There is no advance registration and there is a cap of 100 riders. Registration is free and runs from 9:00-11:00am in the Silver Creek room in the Beaver Valley base lodge.

There are two rider divisions: 15 & Under ($600 prize money) and Open ($1,400 prize money).

Each division will compete in its own one hour session with riders taking as many runs as they like. Scoring will be based on trick execution and style. Riders should focus on not only landing their most difficult tricks but doing so with style! Judges will notice if you huck, come off a rail early or miss your grab, so focus on execution and style to stand out from the crowd!

The top six from each division will qualify for the $10,000 tour finals at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania.

Check out the videos from last year’s Burton Qualifiers at Beaver Valley by cicking here!  ( embed link: http://beavervalley.ca/discover-the-club/snow-parks/snow-parks-gallery/ )

Here’s the contest schedule:

9:00am -11:00am  Registration

11:00am -12:00pm  Open Practice

12:30pm – 1:30pm  15 & Under Division

2:00pm – 3:00pm  Open Division

3:30pm – 4:00pm  Awards