The Shakedown Original Snowboard Games is a rider-driven snowboard event whose primary goal is to promote snowboarding. Its unique competition format makes the event a laid-back festive gathering that is appreciated by athletes and the fans.
Description
Since its inception in 2002, Shakedown events have drawn in thousands of fans and athletes worldwide. As of 2010, this snowboarding event has multiplied. In fact, the Shakedown started exporting its concept to the United States in 2010/2011 and to Europe in 2011.
At the Shakedown, athletes will take part in a slopestyle competition that demands a mastery of two different disciplines: the big air and the rail setup, which features multiple options revealed only on the first day of competition. Though fans revel in the unveiling of the Shakedown’s best-kept secret, it is also highly anticipated by participants, who must adapt their strategies accordingly.
Athletes have a set time frame in which to perform their judged runs and must announce them before they are carried out in front of the industry players and audience members. There is no pre-determined order. Riders perform when they feel ready. Prize money is awarded to the top athletes.
History
Shakedown
2015 : Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur, Avila section), April 4, 2015 2014 : Ride Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 4–5, 2014 2013 : Ride Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 5–6, 2013 2012: Ride Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), March 30–31, 2012 2011: Ride Shakedown Europe (Germany, Garmisch-Partenkirchen), March 11–12, 2011 USA (Washington, near Seattle, The Summit at Snoqualmie), March 18–19, 2011 Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 1–2, 2011 2010: Ride Shakedown USA (Washington, near Seattle, The Summit at Snoqualmie), March 12–13, 2010 Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 2–3, 2010 2009: Ride Shakedown (Change in title sponsor) Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 3–4, 2009
Empire Shakedown
2008: Empire Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 4–5, 2008 2007: Empire Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 6–7, 2007 2006: Empire Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), March 24–25, 2006 2005: Empire Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), March 26, 2005 2004: Empire Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), April 3, 2004 2003: Empire Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), March 22, 2003 2002: Empire Shakedown Canada (QC, Mont Saint-Sauveur), March 23, 2002
References
1.) http://illicoweb.videotron.com/illicoweb/chaines/Ride-Shakedown/62864/RIDE-Shakedown-10-ans-plus-tard
2.) https://www.cyberpresse.ca/sports/ski-et-surf/201104/03/01-4386008-ride-shakedown-un-3e-titre-pour-sebastien-toutant.php
3.) http://www.snowboardquebec.com/news/2011/ride-shakedown-st-sauveur-2011-informations/
4.) http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000114710/news/ride-shakedown-coming-to-seattle/
External links Official Website Canadian Version USA Version