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Posted on Thursday September 3rd at 11:24 a.m.
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The Jam is a grass roots effort for kids of all ages to express their talent, gain contest experience,
have a good time, get some free grinds and walk away with a ton of free product for a day of snowboarding.
Volcom Events manager Robbie Warden explains "the goal of the series is to give something back to the kids.
Deviating from the established way snowboard contests are run, we came up with a fresh format. Instead o
having three rails in a row, we put them side by side to create a rail zone. This boosts the energy level and
fun nature of the contest because everyone is together, riding, hiking, and watching in a big snowboard
family group".
There are four divisions; 15 & under, 16 & over, Girls and Open (pro-am). The contest runs in a jam
format so there are no scheduled runs. You can hit each of the rails as many times as you want during
your 20 minute heat. The judges only care about tricks you pull, so you don't need to worry
about falling."
Volcom Snowboarder Will Jackways will on hand to shred with the kids and rock out all day. Will Jackways,
when asked about the event said "I've been involved since the first one at Snowpark, NZ a few years ago,
helping out and getting involved judging, commentating, riding and marshalling has been rad". "Like the whole
concept is all about the kids, even though the bigger kids are there too, everyone can get involved, parents as
well, all having fun. These days how often can you go to free comp, with free food and good times, stoke kids
out with heaps of free stuff, especially Volcom stuff kids love, it's good for snowboarding."
Sign up on the day, boarders under 18 need parents/guardian signature, you can download entry form HERE and print out and bring with you on the day.
For event information please Visit: www.mtruapehu.com, or you can contact event manager at