Across the Board 30.05.08
Riding High on Slopes of Success
 The
British Snowboard Teams enjoyed amazing success and record
achievements throughout the season with numerous podium positions
gained by the cream of British Snowsport athletes.
World Cup Team
Far from being an easy season with injuries, gruelling travel
schedules across five continents and having to share World
Cup start sport, this young squad demonstrated true talent
and skill and have very bright futures in the Snowsport world.
The next two years are going to be a very exciting time with
the World Championships in 2009 and the Winter Olympics in
2010.
Queen of the Mountains - Zoë Gillings
Dan the Man - Dan Wakeham
On Form - Ben Kilner
Easy Rider - Sam Cullum
Angus Leith
Lesley McKenna
Free styling all the way
The British Snowboard Freestyle Team also displayed excellent
performances this year.
Dom Harington
Jack Shackelton
Kate Foster
Laura Berry
Billy Neilson
Development Snowboard Cross
The Development Snowboard Cross Team's season was hampered
due to an array of injuries, including tendon and ligament
damage, repeating dislocated shoulders and even broken pelvises.
Tim McGregor achieved some very promising results during
his first season competing on the British Team. Throughout
the Europa Cup tour, the rider gained strong results; however,
injury struck again which prevented him from competing at
The BRITS. Team member Mick Arrowsmith also showed tremendous
dedication throughout the season, training with a dislocated
shoulder. Both Matt Higgin and Tamsin Evans were both out
for most of the season with injuries. We wish them all a speedy
recovery.
Up and coming Boarders
The British Junior Team also brought in some brilliant results
throughout a tough season. From the 12 strong team Aimee Fuller,
Henry Shackelton and Ollie Jackson all performed to a high
standard. Team members Mark Raper and Sam Turnbull were also
selected for the World Junior Championships following on from
impressive displays of talent and skill.
We look forward to being back with you next season, keeping
you up to date about all the teams, key events of the season
and some more fantastic results.
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