SSWSC young snowboarders took the snowboard cross by storm at Copper Mountain, January 31-February 2. The course was short, fast, and technical. The start was manageable and fun, keeping athletes neck and neck through the first turn. This tight pinch point often decided the race—unless athletes fought hard from the back to find a good line and make a pass.
The final rollers highlighted technical riding. Athletes who stayed in contact with the snow carried speed to the finish, while getting launched into the air meant losing valuable momentum. All in all, it was a short, fast course that was just as exciting as it was frustrating, pushing athletes to stay composed under pressure.
Twenty-nine athletes from four snowboard programs competed throughout the weekend. SSWSC Snowboard had the largest presence, with a volunteer commenting, “SSWSC always shows up and dominates this weekend. It’s so fun to witness.
SSWSC Snowboard’s final medal count was 13 golds, 11 silvers, and 7 bronzes.
DAY1 Results: FULL RESULTS LINK
Ruggie Boy:
1st – Harry Coates
2nd – Theo Matuga
Ruggie Girl
1st – Ellie Bennett
Grommet Boy:
1st – Madden Matuga
2nd – Jack Mora Bernat
Grommet Girl:
2nd – Murphy Chamberlain
3rd – Lilly Rising
Menehune Girl:
2nd – Brooklyn Einfeld
Menehune Boy:
1st – Adam Lilly
2nd – Crosby Van Ness
Breaker Boy:
3rd – Phineas Walters
Breaker Girl
1st – Maddie Colon
Trying out race boards for the first time: Chase Demos, Maddie Colon, Summit Lynch
DAY 2 Results: FULL RESULTS
Ruggie Boy:
3. Landon Kulberg
Ruggie Girl:
1st – Ellie Bennett
Grommet Boy:
1st – Madden Matuga
2nd – Jack Mora Bernat
Grommet Girl:
2nd – Murphy Chamberlain
3rd – Lilly Rising
Menehune Boy: – Steamboat Podium Sweep!!
1st – Adam Lilly
2nd – Crosby Van Ness
3rd – Chase Demos
Menehune Girl:
1st – Amelia Bennett
2nd – Brooklyn Einfeld
Breaker Boy:
2nd – Phineas Walters
DAY 3 Results: FULL RESULTS
Ruggie Girl:
1st – Ellie Bennett
Ruggie Boy:
3rd – Theo Matuga
Grommet Girl:
2nd – Lilly Rising
Grommet Boy:
1st – Madden Matuga
Menehune Girl:
1st – Amelia Bennett
Menehune Boy:
1st – Adam Lilly
2nd – Crosby Van Ness
Breaker Boy:
3rd – Summit Lynch
Photos by Coach Maddie Davis:
- Steamboat takes every spot on the podium. 1. Adam Lilly 2. Crosby Van Ness 3. Chase Demos
- Landon Kulberg with his 3rd place medal and his stuffed animal “Sugar”
- Maddie Colon with her 1st place medal
- Madden and Theo Matuga with a chill hangout spot in-between races
