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When:
March 12-22

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Weekend Hours: 10am - 6pm

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Meltdown Snowboard Shop
659 King St. West
Kitchener, Ontario
519.744.7787

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Chill Series Video:

Chicopee Chill Series February 26, 2009

Chicopee Chill Series March 5, 2009

Chill Series Report: Week Three

The Chicopee Chill Series got back on track last Thursday despite Mother Nature’s best efforts to ruin it once again. The high winds did put a damper on the comp as it shifted the series focus from big air to rails only.

This wintery night saw half the amount of competitors, but poor visibility didn’t stop these riders from showing off their skills! The Botterman brothers busted out the one-arm-buddy-spin on the box, Max Moffatt was stomping his 450’s, Landon Jones and his oh-so-smooth style, and we can’t forget Development Team Rider Maxine who had the eye of the tiger as she participated in her first Chill Series comp.

In the end it was Evan MacIntyre, Max Moffatt, Landon Jones and Dan Elgar were the top point achievers in their respected devisions and an ‘electrifying’ Stuwart Dow took home the peer voted ‘Rider of the Night’ prize.

Congrats to everyone for making it through the night! Hopefully Mother Nature will bring us some good weather for next week’s crowd-pleasing Big Air.

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Chill Series Standings:

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Chill Series Video:

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No photos due to weather conditions

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SoHo Sneaker Shop
108 King St. North
Waterloo, On
519-880-2700
www.sohosneakershop.com

Chill Series Report: Week Two

Week two of the Chill Series took place last Thursday which drew more competitors than opening night. The juniors and intermediates stole the show in this rail only session.

With the wind blowing and the thermometer well below zero Big Air was out of the question. This opened up a whole new game where we saw the juniors and intermediates throw down unbelievable rail runs.

I’m not sure if it’s their Frosted Flakes for breakfast or their rubbery skeletons that allow these kids to maneuver their bodies in crazy ways, but it was amazing to watch and they definitely stole the spotlight from the seniors.

Max Moffat was the story of the night, twisting and spinning on the rails in ways that would make Tanner Hall jealous.

Daniel Gilbota and Landon Jones put together solid runs and were strong contenders for top point achievers at the end of the night. In the end, Max’s 450s off the rails were just too smooth to ignore, and he was voted the “Rider of the Night” by his peers.

Congratulation to Max and all the riders who threw down. We look forward to watching these juniors and intermediates hold it down in next week’s Big Air!

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Chill Series Standings:

View the official Chicopee Chill Series Week Two Results

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We were lucky enough to score an exclusive video interview with Mike Green, Risk Management Coordinator for Chicopee and finally put the Chicopee park rumours to rest. Meltdown also reveals delicious secrets we’ve been longing to hear!

Video Length: 5min 45sec

Video Summary:

Finding Mike Green at Chicopee is like playing a game of hot-potato. Mike can be seen bouncing all over the hill ensuring the park is maintained and everyone is safe. Well instead of tossing Mike to the next person, I held on for as long as I could. I managed to squeeze a few minutes out of him to finally squash some park rumours and also reveal future development plans.

Chicopee shook things up this year, and it was for the better. Mike Green has become the new Risk Management Coordinator where, amongst other ‘fun safety duties’, he is in charge of park development. One of the first things he did after stepping into the new role was hire Jeremy Shield, Certified Park Designer. Why it took so long for someone to finally step in and make a decision like this is beyond me, but it happened, and only good things have come from it.

I asked Mike a number of questions to finally reveal the truth about the Chicopee park. Here’s the truth behind the nagging rumours:

1. Q: Is the park moving its location to another run or another part of the hill?
A: No. This is an open discussion that’s on the table, but nothing will happen in the near future.

2. Q: Is there going to be a beginner’s park?
A: Yes. The beginner’s park will be installed and opened within a week. It will be located on Rabbit’s Foot.

3. Q: Is the park going to change features every month?
A: Yes. Each month the features will be rotated and swapped to keep the park fresh. The ‘C box’ is a feature that will soon be swapped in.

4. Q: Is there going to be any new features built and added this year?
A: Yes. A wall ride is being priced out. If the price is approved, it will be installed by mid-February. It would be located at the bottom of the jump line.

5. Q: What’s the deal with the Ride-On rails and will there ever be Gap-On rails?
A: Yes. Once the beginner’s park is installed, the main park will transition into a more advanced park. This will include handrail angled rails and gap-ons. This will happen as early as mid-February.

I hope this finally puts to rest the Chicopee park rumours that have been circulating for the past number of years. I for one would like to applaud Mike Green and Chicopee for the pro-active stance they’ve taken towards park development this season. What Mike has accomplished thus far is a giant leap in the right direction. Being a park rider, I’m excited to see the changes and upgrades over the next few years.

Meltdown Snowboard Shop’s goal is to push, promote and grow the sport of snowboarding within the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Meltdown will actively pursue the opportunities in park development and progression with Chicopee.

I would like to thank Chicopee and Mike Green for the exclusive interview.

For more information on Jeremy Shield, Certified Park Designer please visit his website: The Easy Riders (http://www.theeasyriders.ca/)

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Chill Series Report:

Chicopee kicked off their 2009 Chill Series last Thursday and Meltdown’s bringing you all the action. Check back every week for news recaps, photos, videos, standings and more!

Opening night saw 32 competitors spread across four divisions; Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors and Program Riders. One by one the skiers and snowboarders dropped in, in hopes to impress the judges.

In the end it came down to six riders, one of whom would be crowned ‘rider of the night’. Juniors Adam and Eric Botterman stood alongside intermediates Daniel Gilbota, Max Moffatt and seniors Nicholas Patano and Kyle Boegel. It was a very close decision between Danny G and Nick P. When it was all said and done, Nicholas Patano was the one who went home with a brand new pair of Electric Goggles.

We’ll see you all again next Thursday, and if you wish to get a little more practice in, come out and ride with the Meltdown Army every Sunday from noon till 3pm at Chicopee. Ride and film with Meltdown Snowboard Shop’s own local pro team and pick up some new tips and tricks along the way!

If you’re not already a Meltdown Army member you can join now and become a part of Ontario’s fastest growing snowboard team. Receive VIP event invites, special promotions and member discounts. Join the Meltdown Army now!

Chill Series Standings:

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Photos courtesy of Scott Trepanier Photography.

Kevin Konings takes home $1,000 as he edges out Eric Brown and Joel Dalacker at Meltdown’s First Annual Showdown at the Shop.

Hundreds of spectators witnessed snowboard history as Meltdown Snowboard Shop hosted Kitchener-Waterloo’s very first professional snowboard rail competition. Crowds enjoyed free chili, a live DJ and a ton of free giveaways as they watched Ontario’s best battle-it-out on two thirty-foot pro rails for $1,000 in cold hard cash.

Riders were divided up into four heats. The top two riders from each heat moved on to the finals. While there was no woman’s division, Meltdown invited three of Ontario’s best women snowboarders to showcase the sport and promote female participation.

Two of the women are Kitchener locals, Jenna Blasman sponsored by Burton, Nomis and Von Zipper, and Meltdown’s own team rider Diana Sandru sponsored by Forum, Dialogue and Meltdown. Again and again these women threw down amazing runs as their local crowed cheered them on.

The finals saw a very close race between three participants. Eric Brown earned his spot in top three early in the game by stomping numerous switch tricks. Joel Dalacker’s crazy spins on the kinked rail got the crowd roaring and impressed the judges. Kevin Konings rode consistently in the finals to earn him one of the top three spots. With only a couple minutes to go each rider attempted bigger and better tricks. In the end, it was Kevin’s perfect last run which edged him into first place. Joel and Eric didn’t go home empty handed, they both received Texas Mickeys of Jack Daniels for breaking into the top three!

The First Annual Showdown at the Shop was a great success, and Meltdown would like to thank and congratulate all the riders, event staff and sponsors who helped make history. Special thanks go out to Forum Snowboards for their support and sponsorship.

Meltdown Snowboard Shop’s goal is to not only offer quality snowboard brands but to push, promote and grow the sport of snowboarding within the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Meltdown is a strong supporter of the local community and a proud sponsor of local athletes, events, entertainers, and the arts.

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Photos courtesy of Scott Trepanier Photography.