| You've always had a great time snowboarding, | | | | tricks that can easily be compared to what |
| and lately you have been thinking about entering a | | | | others are doing. |
| snowboard competition. Before you actually enter | | | | Make sure you own the type of equipment and |
| a competition, it is a good idea to understand | | | | apparel that is required for the snowboard |
| exactly what you are getting into. Here's few tips | | | | competition you wish to enter. As an example, |
| to help you prepare for your first entry into the | | | | just about any competition will require that you |
| world of snowboard competitions. | | | | wear a particular type of helmet. This is to ensure |
| First, look at the various levels of the competition. | | | | that all the contestants are adequately protected |
| Often, you will find the contests structured so | | | | for the type of tricks they are set to perform |
| that you may enter a section that is appropriate | | | | and be judged on. If you have any questions |
| for your level of expertise. A typical competition | | | | about what is considered appropriate clothing or |
| will include categories for beginners, intermediate | | | | equipment, ask the organizers of the event for |
| skill sets, and professional levels. Your style and | | | | specifics. |
| the execution will be key in helping you determine | | | | Once you have done your homework, be |
| which level is best suited for you. If at all possible, | | | | prepared to provide the information required to |
| attend a competition before actually entering, so | | | | successfully complete the application. Typically, |
| you can compare your skill level with those of | | | | you will need to supply your name, age, home |
| others. | | | | address, a contact phone number and the list of |
| Age is also a factor. Competitions may be geared | | | | tricks that you plan on performing. If you have |
| toward pre-teens, teens and young adults. Like | | | | watched the classifications closely, you will know |
| the skill levels, this allows persons to compete | | | | what type of tricks to include on your application. |
| against a group of people with whom you are | | | | This will speed up the process, as the organizers |
| likely to share common traits. Don't try to fudge, | | | | of the contest will not have to waste much time |
| thinking that older means better prizes or more | | | | deciding if your age and the tricks you have in |
| recognition. There is plenty of time to enter in | | | | mind are right for the section of the competition |
| another class as you get older. | | | | you wish to enter. |
| Pay close attention to the types of tricks that | | | | Snowboard competitions are not usually organized |
| you have become proficient with. Match them up | | | | along a first come first served basis. You will be |
| with what you see done with each category. This | | | | competing just to be accepted into the |
| does not mean that you can't include a trick or | | | | competition. By making sure you understand the |
| two that is a little out of the box; but you do | | | | nature of the competition, you greatly improve |
| want to make sure you give the judges plenty of | | | | your chances of being accepted. |