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