Welcome to the ATBA-UK Newsletter.
International Series 2010 - Centres Announced
- Round 1 will be held at The Edge Mountainboard Centre, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6PP on the 1st and 2nd May
- Round 2 will be held at IRONSIDES Court Farm Mountainboard Centre, Tillington Herefordshire HR4 8LG on the 29th and 30th May.
- Round 3 will be held at Haredown Mountainboard Centre, Droke Farm, East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0JQ on 31st July and 1st August.
- Round 4 will be held at Hales Superbole, Harthill, Cheshire, CH3 9LQ, on the 28th and 29th August.
Downhill Championship
Fancy a challenge? The guys at SurfingDirt certainly do. They've ridden the DH course at Cheddar and loved it. Let's face it, everyone loves downhill.
And we've got more video for you to have a look at. If that doesn't whet your appetite for this track, well, we'll just have to work harder.
If you want a track-side seat to watch the action, volunteer to be a marshal.
"What's on", I hear you cry.
Well, now you can find out by checking our new What's On guide to mountainboarding in the UK. And if you've got a comp, get-together or big freeride meet, let us know and we'll add it.
Going vertical
Ride The Hill Vert Jam is going off again this year at XBP in Surrey on Sunday 18th April. Hosted by the BFC and Remolition. Find out more on Facebook.
Also, check the RTH Big Ramp Tour and see where the boys are gonna be over the summer.
Team Challenge
We want more team entering the comps this year, so whether there are three of you or ten of you, whether you ride for a sponsor or with your university club, whether you are all Under 14's or from different categories, you'll want to be competing in the Team Challenge.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
No more one-man timed descents for qualifying in BoarderX comps, oh no, that's for Downhill. It's all about qualifying races this year. Now everyone gets to race!
For freestyle, you'll be doing all your jumps in your category so you don't get cold and bored waiting ages for your turn. And you'll have better judging going on.
If you're interested in becoming a Freestyle Judge, or you've got any questions about these changes, email us at join@atbauk.org
Centre of gravity
It's that time of year, when the birds start singing, flowers start growing and mountainboard centres open for the season ahead. Have a look for your nearest Mountainboard Centre with our handy Centres Map, or be adventurous and visit a centre you've never been to before.
Become a Mountainboard Instructor
Ivyleaf Mountainboard Centre are doing ATBA-UK Instructor Training on the 17th and 18th April. Free camping available. Find out more at ivyleafmountainboarding.co.uk
World Mountainboard Day
All the mountainboarders all over the world all riding on the same day, the 19th June. Join in.
Personal Insurance
Personal Insurance cover for mountainboarding is just a good idea. You can get it from SportsCoverDirect.
This months link into the world of mountainboarding is...
The Mountain Board Diary from North East of England. Cheb and his partner in crime, Martyn, have been enjoying the hell out of mountainboarding and blogging about it since Nov '09.
Watch these...
Thought we'd show you the BFC's "Something Else" video, a documentary about some of the people involved in promoting the sport of mountain boarding.
... and some videos from Round 1 of the ATBA-UK competitions back in 2004. Watch the BoarderX and some Freestyle.
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.
ATBA-UK Online Shop
You can now buy Official ATBA-UK Merchandise from the ATBA-UK Online Shop. We have t-shirts, hats, hoodies and lots of other stuff for you to show off to you friends.
Tell the World
You can help promote mountainboarding by downloading this Flyer, and printing a few copies to pin up on your School/College/University noticeboard, or hand them out to anyone and everyone.
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 goings-on coming your way soon:
- International Series 2010 centres to be announced. It's coming...
- More Videos
