Beaver Valley Banked Slalom
Saturday March 23, 2024
In Memory of Jackie Snarr. In support of the Markdale Hospital & the Dillon Ojo Foundation.
Sponsored by:
Beaver Valley Ski Club, Beaver Valley Snow Parks, Vans, So Hip, Union, Ontario Excavation, Ontario Snowboard, Kawartha Metals, 365 Sports, Park Sign
Supported by:
K2, Salomon, Burton, 686, Dragon, Volcom, Air Blaster, Oakley, The North Face, Thirty Two, Arbor, Gnu, Lib Tech, DWD, King Snow, Air Hole, Anon, Beaver Wax, Bent Metal, Coal, Crab Grab, Dakine, Deeluxe, Dope, Electric, Fix, Flow, Herschel, Jones, Never Summer, Nidecker, Nitro, Now, O'Neill, Public, Rip Curl, Salmon Arms, Sandbox, Smith, Spy, Squire John's, Pro-tec, Stance, Stinky, Yes, Chapman's, Georgian Bay Chair Co
The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is back! Supporting both the Markdale Hospital and the Dillon Ojo Foundation, this BVSC signature event is a snowboard community must attend! Ontario's annual end of season snowboard gathering! Featuring one of Canada's largest banked slalom courses, along with all day park laps, the Vans So Hip "Best Method" contest, Pro-Am Rail Jam, Super Groms kids course, $20,000 in draw prizes, party decks, BBQs, après bevies, live music & more!
A dedicated Super Grom course for kids 12 & under! The new Super Grom banked course will run right next to the main course. All Super Grom entries will receive 1 timed run, a rider swag bag and free ice cream courtesy of Chapman's. Over $5,000 in bib draw prizes, along with the chance for the fastest riders to stand on the podium and hoist the Super Grom trophy!
More Ways to Win over $20,000 of prizes!
Donate To Win:
Unfortunately, not everyone can attend the best snowboard event of the season, but that doesn't mean you can't still support the Markdale Hospital, Dillon Ojo Foundation, and the Beaver Valley Banked Slalom event!
Purchase the $20 "Donate to Win" ticket option to support the event and you will receive 1 entry into a draw for an All Inclusive trip for 2 to Los Cabos, Mexico! Valued at over $5000 USD!
50/50, Prize Cage and Silent Auction are all back!
*Event participants and spectators will be able to purchase 50/50 tickets, Prize Cage keys and Silent Auction items day of event at the Club.
* Must be present to win 50/50 and Prize Cage.
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
All riders will need to complete an event waiver form on the event day. Riders under the age of 18 require a parent or guardian to sign their event waiver. HELMETS MANDATORY!
Main Course Entry Fee: $55
Super Grom Entry Fee: $25
Lift Tickets: $60 (Available for pre purchase or @ the Ticket Window on event day)
* ALL SALES FINAL. No refunds or cancellations.
Categories - SOFT BOOTS ONLY!
Super Groms Female & Male categories, 1 RUN (START ORDER):
Super Groms: 6 & Under
Super Groms: 7 - 9
Super Groms: 10 - 12
Main Course Female & Male Categories, best of 2 RUNS counts (START ORDER):
Immortals: 50+
Legends: 40 - 49
Masters: 30 - 39
Almost Washed: 20 - 29
Young Guns: 13 - 19
Banked Event Format:
The Beaver Valley Banked Slalom is snowboarders only event. The fastest rider to the bottom of the Banked Slalom course wins their age category. Riders in the Super Grom categories will be given 1 timed run. Rides in the Main Course categories 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 men & women) and the Union Binding Awards for the top three fastest Industry Rep/Shop riders.
Event Schedule:
8:00am - 9:30am Bib Pickup & Waivers in the North Tent, Main Clubhouse
*PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE* - REG WILL CLOSE PROMPLTY AT 9:30am
9:00am Main Course inspection on Bear Trap
9:00am Super Groms course inspection on Bear Trap
10:00am Main Course & Super Groms riders meeting at the top of the courses
10:15am Super Groms Race Start 1 RUN
BIB ORDER WILL BE FOLLOWED. 1 RUN FOR SUPER GROMS, female categories followed by male categories
- Super Groms 6 & U, Super Groms 7 - 9, Super Groms 10 - 12
10:15am Main Course Race Start 2 RUNS
BIB ORDER WILL BE FOLLOWED. 1st run followed by 2nd run, female categories followed by male categories
- Immortals: 50+, Legends: 40 - 49, Masters: 30 - 39, Almost Washed: 20 - 29, Young Guns: 13 - 19,
Have fun riding Beaver Valley Park in between and after your runs!
11:00am Silent Auction , Prize Cage, 50/50 sales open
11:00am - 3:00pm BBQs & Bars open on Clubhouse Main Deck
12:30pm Super Groms Podium outside on the Main Deck
1:30pm - 4:00pm Live Music all afternoon in the North Tent
Afternoon (time TBD) Vans So Hip "Best Method" Contest & Pro-Am Rail Jam
3:00pm Start trying your Prize Cage Key, 50/50 sales close
3:30pm Silent Auction close & settle up
3:45pm 50/50 Winner and Donate to Win Los Cabos Trip Draw
Following wrap up of 2nd runs (4:00pm ish) Main Course Podium & Awards
Check out the national coverage of last year’s Beaver Valley Banked Slalom by King Snow Magazine:
Check out the national coverage of last year’s Beaver Valley Banked Slalom by King Snow Magazine: https://kingsnowboard.com/blogs/news/beaver-valley-banked-slalom-2023-recap-video-gallery