Newsletter 1 - 23/12/2009
Welcome to the ATBA-UK Newsletter.
And Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
International Series 2010
The big news for this edition is about the 2010 International Series. Not only has the Series been made international to attract more riders from all over the world, but we've got the dates arranged as early as we could to give everyone plenty of notice. Get them in your diary!
- Round 1 - 1st and 2nd of May.
- Round 2 - 29th and 30th May.
- Downhill Championship - 12th and 13th June
- Round 3 - 31st July and 1st August.
- Round 4 - 28th and 29th August.
Downhill Championship
Yes, that's right. The ATBA-UK are planning a Downhill Event for all you downhillers and freeriders. The all-new ATBA-UK Downhill Championship will take place in June and will involve riders giving it their all to get their best time down a track that will push all their skills to the limit. Not only does the hill look awesome but the campsite is pretty special too. We're going there in January with a riding and pruning crew to lay out the track. We'll let you know how we get on.
Photo by Danellie for Remolition
Freestyle Judging
We've been working with some top freestylers to update the way judging works at ATBA-UK Freestyle Competitions for 2010. We're sure the improvements will be welcomed by the riders and the spectators. If you're interested in volunteering to become a freestyle judge please email the ATBA-UK at info@atbauk.org with your details and we'll
Photo by Dean Smith
Discount for a major extreme sports show in 2010
The ATBA-UK are in discussions with a large extreme sports show to be held in London. X in the City will take place in October 2010, and will feature all kinds of exciting sports. "X in the City is an entirely new way to experience extreme, urban and adrenaline sports. Part stunning spectacle, part hands on experience, XTC brings an adrenaline rush to the heart of the city." Part of the deal includes 10% discounted entrance for ATBA members! Watch the XTC video
Court Farm
Raph La Roche, ATBA-UK chairman, is going to be taking over the running of Court Farm Mountainboard Centre from April next year and to celebrate Court Farm's 10th Anniversary is holding the 'IRONSIDES COURT FARM 10th Anniversary RE OPENING WEEKEND' from Friday 2nd April to Monday 5th April 2010.
Raph said, "TEAM IRONSIDE is taking over Court Farm MBC. C`mon you riders ! Yes the rumour's are true we're moving to Hereford in March to start making our mark at the Centre. We hope to see as many of you there as possible. More details will follow soon along with a new web-site. If you have any questions please contact Raph and Lorna. Most of you have our numbers or contact us via face book. Its Court farms 10th Anniversary so we're gonna make it a good one. See you on the hill, Raph, Lorna and Rachel." Check it out on Facebook.
We're so happy that Raph & Lorna are going to have a centre to run and we expect great things! Everyone at the ATBA-UK wishes them every success.
Spiked
Spiked magazine, which you may have seen at some of this years comps, has progressed to the next level and will now be the only Multi Extreme Sports Magazine for sale on the shelves alongside other major magazines. Find out more from the Spiked website and subscribe to make sure you get your copy.
Tell the World
You can help promote mountainboarding by downloading the Flyer, and printing a few copies to pin up on your School/College/University noticeboard, or hand them out to anyone and everyone.
Be part of the ATBA-UK, be part of mountainboarding
Part of our mission is to reach as many mountainboarders as possible so please encourage your mates to sign up to the newsletter or you can join our group on Facebook. Either way we can keep you up-to-date on everything that's happening in the UK mountain boarding scene.
Membership forms for 2010 will be available on the website soon.
Your Riders Rep's
Woodie Wright and Harry Jessop are the ATBA-UK Riders Representatives. Their job is to take the riders points-of-views to the ATBA-UK, so if there is anything you'd like to say, suggestions to make, ideas to share, please email them at ridersrep@atbauk.org
In the not-to-distant-future...
More exciting developments in the pipeline for 2010:
- The ATBA-UK will be visiting centres soon to check them out for the International Series.
- The Downhill Championship Track will be laid out.
- Membership Forms will be available on the website.
Have an awesome Christmas and New year :0)
Cheers
The ATBA-UK
