How to Run a Snowboard / Freestyle Event in Colorado

Running a snowboard event in Colorado? Here's how to plan it, pick a format and run it on Colorado Under Par, start to finish.

What it looks like

Colorado snowboard and freestyle events happen at ski area terrain parks from December through April, with groms, teens and adults entering amateur contests by age and ability.

Formats

Halfpipe

Riders drop into an U-shaped snow pipe and do tricks off each wall.

Slopestyle

Riders take a course of jumps and rails, doing a trick on each feature.

Big Air

Riders hit one large jump and perform their best trick.

Snowboard Cross

Four to six riders race side by side through a course of banks, rollers and jumps.

Banked Slalom

Riders race one at a time through a course of banked turns between gates.

Rail Jam / Jib

Riders session a set of rails and boxes for a timed jam, landing as many tricks as they can.

Knuckle Huck

Riders launch tricks off the rounded knuckle at the top of a jump landing instead of the jump itself.

Best Trick Jam

Riders get a set time to land their best trick on the main feature, and judges score style. High energy and fun to watch.

Sponsor a Rail

Businesses sponsor a rail, box or jump with a banner and a named best trick award. Clear visibility for local shops.

Shredder of the Year Plaque

A wooden plaque or old board trophy gets each year's top rider's name added. Pose winners with it at the base for a classic photo.

Build it

In the Organizer Dashboard, click Create event and pick snowboard and your format. Every tab, word and Start here guide then follows your sport.

Registration

Choose your team size and divisions, like beginner, intermediate and advanced. In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like snowboard or skis.

Results

Open Scores and results. Your sport starts set up with rounds and judges per round. Send each judge their phone link, no login needed. With three or more judges you can drop the high and low score. Tick Post results to show places by level.

Event day

Riders check in for bibs, inspect and practice the course, compete in heats or jam sessions while judges score, then podium awards close the day.

Fun ideas

Make it memorable. Three ideas people love. Best Trick Jam. Riders get a set time to land their best trick on the main feature, and judges score style. High energy and fun to watch. Sponsor a Rail. Businesses sponsor a rail, box or jump with a banner and a named best trick award. Clear visibility for local shops. Shredder of the Year Plaque. A wooden plaque or old board trophy gets each year's top rider's name added. Pose winners with it at the base for a classic photo.

Tip

One tip for first-timers: work closely with the ski area's park crew on the course and timing, and have a clear plan for weather delays and course repairs. Building is free, then 1% per paid order plus card processing, paid to your own Stripe account. Stuck? Ask Caddie or search Need help in your dashboard. Start at coloradounderpar.com/sell-tickets.