Testimonials
Sarah Conrad - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Recent competition highlights:
3rd - 2009 World Cup Halfpipe Finals, Italy
4th - 2009 World Cup Halfpipe, Stoneham Que
1st - 2009 Canadian National Halfpipe Championships
3rd - 2009 Roxy Chicken Jam - California, USA
Sarah Conrad I: 2006 Olympic Games, Torino Italy
Sarah started snowboarding at Martock with her twin brother, after hanging up the skis in 1998. She began competing the next season quickly moving from provincial to development to national teams, Sarah has represented Canada in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympic Games for freestyle snowboarding. From local events to the Winter X Games, snowboarding has given Sarah the opportunity to travel and compete across the globe and she is now interested in channeling some of that motivation towards coaching. As a national team athlete for 8 years(and counting), Sarah is well versed in the importance of nutrition, physical fitness, mental training, travel and sponsorship. After having the opportunity to work with 11 different coaches in her career, Sarah hopes to use her experiences and knowledge to adapt her coaching style to each athlete.
For more info on Sarah, check out www.sarahconrad.com
Kristin d’Eon - Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia
Recent competition highlights:
1st - 2008 NorAm Cup, Mtn Norquay Que
15th - 2009 Europa Cup, SVK
2007-2009 World Cup Starts
2007 Nova Scotia Provincial Alpine Champion
3rd - 2006 Nor-Am, Mt. Blanc, Quebec
"Nova Scotia is not known for its large ski hills, but somehow we have produced two Olympic athletes, Sarah Conrad and Trevor Andrews, along with three National Development athletes, including myself. Snowboard Nova Scotia has enabled each and every one of us to accomplish our dreams and goals. Whether they were financially assisting me to go to the Canadian Nationals or nominating me for Athlete of the Year, the efforts from these amazing volunteers have brought my career to the next level. From my very first snowboard competition, Snowboard Nova Scotia has been a huge supporter of my athletic endeavours. The association recognized my potential as a young athlete and provided me with every opportunity to achieve my goals. I have been a member of Snowboard Nova Scotia for 8 years. Snowboard Nova Scotia has been very supportive from when I was fourteen years old entering my first competition, to becoming a member of the Alpine National Development Group. I have competed at one World Cup, five National Championships and four Provincial Championships. I won two Provincial Championships and was the first snowboard racer from Nova Scotia to reach the podium at an international event. Without Snowboard Nova Scotia, none of this would be have been possible."
Recent competition highlights:
1st - 2008 NorAm Cup, Mtn Norquay Que
15th - 2009 Europa Cup, SVK
2007-2009 World Cup Starts
2007 Nova Scotia Provincial Alpine Champion
3rd - 2006 Nor-Am, Mt. Blanc, Quebec
"Nova Scotia is not known for its large ski hills, but somehow we have produced two Olympic athletes, Sarah Conrad and Trevor Andrews, along with three National Development athletes, including myself. Snowboard Nova Scotia has enabled each and every one of us to accomplish our dreams and goals. Whether they were financially assisting me to go to the Canadian Nationals or nominating me for Athlete of the Year, the efforts from these amazing volunteers have brought my career to the next level. From my very first snowboard competition, Snowboard Nova Scotia has been a huge supporter of my athletic endeavours. The association recognized my potential as a young athlete and provided me with every opportunity to achieve my goals. I have been a member of Snowboard Nova Scotia for 8 years. Snowboard Nova Scotia has been very supportive from when I was fourteen years old entering my first competition, to becoming a member of the Alpine National Development Group. I have competed at one World Cup, five National Championships and four Provincial Championships. I won two Provincial Championships and was the first snowboard racer from Nova Scotia to reach the podium at an international event. Without Snowboard Nova Scotia, none of this would be have been possible."
Alex Duckworth - Kingsburg, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
Recent competition highlights:
2nd - 2009 Canadian Halfpipe Championships
5th - 2009 Grand Prix, Halfpipe - Boreal, California
10th - 2009 World Cup Halfpipe, Stoneham Que
1st - 2007 Canadian Slopestyle Championships
1st - 2007 Canada Winter Games Halfpipe, Whitehorse Yukon
"Snowboard Nova Scotia has played a key role in my success as an athlete. Their assistance has provided me with the opportunity to compete locally, nationally, and internationally. The local competition series offers an ideal atmosphere for beginner competition and welcomes anyone who is willing to try. This really allowed me to establish a strong base as a competitor for my future endeavours. The Snowboard Nova Scotia also encouraged me to travel beyond Provincial Competition to the Nor-Am series nationwide. Being a member of a provincial organization like Snowboard Nova Scotia, has enabled me to qualify for Provincial and National carding as a well as a position on the National Development Team. Snowboard Nova Scota continues to provide me with a team and coach while competing in the Canadian Open Tour (Nor-Ams and Nationals). Without a provincial sport organization, a sport isn’t recognized by Sport Canada and therefore does not provide local athletes with the support to meet his or her potential."
Recent competition highlights:
2nd - 2009 Canadian Halfpipe Championships
5th - 2009 Grand Prix, Halfpipe - Boreal, California
10th - 2009 World Cup Halfpipe, Stoneham Que
1st - 2007 Canadian Slopestyle Championships
1st - 2007 Canada Winter Games Halfpipe, Whitehorse Yukon
"Snowboard Nova Scotia has played a key role in my success as an athlete. Their assistance has provided me with the opportunity to compete locally, nationally, and internationally. The local competition series offers an ideal atmosphere for beginner competition and welcomes anyone who is willing to try. This really allowed me to establish a strong base as a competitor for my future endeavours. The Snowboard Nova Scotia also encouraged me to travel beyond Provincial Competition to the Nor-Am series nationwide. Being a member of a provincial organization like Snowboard Nova Scotia, has enabled me to qualify for Provincial and National carding as a well as a position on the National Development Team. Snowboard Nova Scota continues to provide me with a team and coach while competing in the Canadian Open Tour (Nor-Ams and Nationals). Without a provincial sport organization, a sport isn’t recognized by Sport Canada and therefore does not provide local athletes with the support to meet his or her potential."