Every year at Georgian College, Ski Resort Operations students put on a contest. The name of this contest is Jibfest. Jibfest is Ontario's original rail-jam, and has been running since 2003. Jibfest is a completely student run event. The students are in charge of planning and organization, marketing, coarse design and construction, staffing, getting snow, etc.
The main draw to the athletes and spectators is that this contest happens months before first snowfall. Pre-season itches are something every skier and snowboarder has to deal with, and this contest presents the opportunity to scratch the itch.
In years past the design of the course has been relatively simple. Good. But simple. Going back 2 years the design was short and low, a drop in to a single down rail. Last year we organized 2 boxes to be brought in from MSLM (Mount St. Louis Moonstone), and a wider and taller course was erected.
Both of these competitions were a hit, but this year, we think we can do better. Planning is currently under way with talk of a wall-ride being involved as well as both a rail and a box for variety, all on top of artificial stairs made from hay and plywood.
Last year there was a few booths, but this year we plan on getting word out there and convincing more vendors to come and participate in the event. Along with the Vendors we will be offering food tents, and a complimentary tuning/de-tuning and wax station.
The turn out for last years event was good but again, we can do better. We will be advertising earlier than ever before and on more levels. Incentives to come out will still include product giveaways and a good show to boot, as well as the after party which is a lot of fun.
There is still talks of what else will be new this year. But i will guarantee that it will be greater than last years already impressive competition.
The main draw to the athletes and spectators is that this contest happens months before first snowfall. Pre-season itches are something every skier and snowboarder has to deal with, and this contest presents the opportunity to scratch the itch.
In years past the design of the course has been relatively simple. Good. But simple. Going back 2 years the design was short and low, a drop in to a single down rail. Last year we organized 2 boxes to be brought in from MSLM (Mount St. Louis Moonstone), and a wider and taller course was erected.
Both of these competitions were a hit, but this year, we think we can do better. Planning is currently under way with talk of a wall-ride being involved as well as both a rail and a box for variety, all on top of artificial stairs made from hay and plywood.
Last year there was a few booths, but this year we plan on getting word out there and convincing more vendors to come and participate in the event. Along with the Vendors we will be offering food tents, and a complimentary tuning/de-tuning and wax station.
The turn out for last years event was good but again, we can do better. We will be advertising earlier than ever before and on more levels. Incentives to come out will still include product giveaways and a good show to boot, as well as the after party which is a lot of fun.
There is still talks of what else will be new this year. But i will guarantee that it will be greater than last years already impressive competition.
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Hey, I work on a blog covering everything that's going on in Canadian snowboarding, who could I get in contact with to get some photos or results from this year's jibfest?
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