SNOWBOARDING

BACKGROUND

• Started in 1956 by skate and surf enthusiasts
• First snowboard on the market was created in 1960
• 1983- less than 10% of U.S ski areas allowed Snowboarding
• 3.3 million people snowboard at this time
• Expected to surpass skiing in popularity by 2015

TYPES OF SNOWBOARDING

• Cruising
• Freestyle
• Powder riding
• Racing
• Backcountry

SNOWBOARDING ROLE MODEL

• Shaun white was born on September 3rd 1986
• Started snowboarding at the age of six
• Signed his first sponsorship at age 7 with Burton snowboards
• Two-time Olympic gold medalist.
• Has also won multiple Summer and Winter X Games medals.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF SNOWBOARDING

• Is an Aerobic Exercise
• Snowboarding Exercises Major Muscle Groups
• Improves Flexibility

MENTAL BENEFITS OF SNOWBOARDING

• Snowboarding Releases Endorphins
• Reduces anxiety

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED

• Hemel hempstead
• Milton Keynes

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