March 2002 and 3, 23, when the season was nearing the end. "Freerun Park Masters 24" was held at Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture for two days.
Photo & Reported by ALI
Freerun PARK MASTERS 2002
in GALA YUZAWA
2002 year 3 month 23 day (Saturday) · 24 date (day)
Niigata Prefecture, GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort North Area
March 2002 and 3, 23, when the season was nearing the end. "Freerun Park Masters 24" was held at Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture for two days.A total of 2 general snowboarders, male and female, participated in this event, which will be held for the second time, by looking at the application guidelines in the magazine and on the Internet.For the camp course, the entire north area of Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort was used, and a park section was created for this day so that campers can enjoy at various levels from advanced to beginners.The coaches are 2002 professional riders who are currently active in competitions.In addition to camps, kids camps, contests by camp participants, test rides by manufacturers, demonstrations by professional snowboarders big kickers, and much more.Let's take a look at the situation !!
PARK MASTERS 2002 COACH
From the left of the photo
・ Mr. Imai, Vice President of Freerun, who was in charge of MC as in last year.The event was lively with a heated microphone performance.
・ Digger team “SKY'S THE LIMIT” led by Hiroshi Sakuma, who produces the terrain park at Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort.The course was designed so that campers could improve while having fun, and despite the harsh conditions with little snow, they made the best park.
・ 14 students from the Snowboard Business Department of Tokyo Announce Gakuin, which was the key to the success of this event, not only as an assistant to SKY'S THE LIMIT, but also as an assistant for event management and coaching.
Park camp with the best parks and the strongest coaches! -Part 1-
On Saturday, March 3, light snow was scattered in the north area of the Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort from the morning, and the camp started in a little chilly weather.It was divided into three classes, expert, middle and entry, by self-reporting in advance, and the course was designed to suit each class, and 23 coaches started teaching immediately.The campers were divided into 3 to 14 people by class in consideration of being able to listen to a lot of advice with a small number of people.The advanced class is Junji Kobayashi and Hiroaki Yoneda, the intermediate class is Yoshiaki Oka and Jun Tazawa “JT”, Takaoki Hashimoto and Shingo Dobashi, Takeyuki Tajima and Shinya Nakagawa, and the beginner class is Shingo Kono and Taizo Onishi. , Ryoichi Komatsu, Katsushi Matsui, and Chikako Fushimi were divided into three groups.The camper naturally looks serious because he can hear professional advice that is rarely heard.As expected, the advanced class showed stable riding one after another.The two coaches also said, "I'm surprised at the high level."Over time, the campers and coaches gradually came to terms with each other, making it a fun camp while avoiding chats.
March 3 (Sun) The weather forecast on the previous day should have been rain or snow, but when I came to the Gala Yuzawa ski resort, it was a dopecan!In this weather that no one expected, the coaches and staff, led by the campers, will be excited.After a brief explanation, the camp started immediately.Yesterday, the campers who got used to the kicker improved steadily at an amazing speed.The entry-class camper, who couldn't even fly straight yesterday, has improved enough to grab on the second day.Not only the entry class but also campers in other classes were taught by professionals that by properly acquiring the basics, the variation of techniques will expand and you will be able to fly beautifully, and you have definitely improved your level. ..I think the campers really enjoyed being able to improve with professional advice and interacting with professionals who they don't usually talk to.
KIDS CAMP-Free camp for energetic kids! ――――
Kids who seriously listen to the advice of coach Yuko Yoshida.It seems that everyone wants to get better quickly and can't help it.
A free kids camp for elementary and junior high school students was held for about 1 hours from 2:8 pm on the first day of the event.Eight kids participated mainly in elementary school.Items are a mini kicker and a box.We wanted kids to know more about the fun of snowboarding and enjoy it, so it was done with a light scent to play with professionals rather than a full-scale camp.It was Yuko Yoshida who served as a coach this year as well as last year.The scary kids who gathered mainly in elementary school seemed to be a little nervous at the first one, but after slipping once and getting used to it, the mini kickers and boxes in front of them one after another Challenge.Really kids?Show off one after another high-level slip that makes you want to doubt.Yuko Yoshida was also surprised at the level.With the coach's advice, the level went up, and in the end, most kids were sure to make up.I'm really overwhelmed by the speed at which kids improve.I'm sure these kids will lead the snowboarding scene in the future.Seeing the kids who really enjoy skiing, I felt like we were once again taught the fun of snowboarding.
From the left of the photo
・ Ryoichi Komatsu, who can't be surprised to see high-level kids, "Everyone is good. I wonder if there will be children who will become professionals in the future?"
・ Is it tired to stand hard with a small body?Take a break with the support of the student assistant at Announce Gakuin.
・ Look!This costume that I can't think of as a kids.Full make-up surprised the coaches and parents around him.
・ I'm wearing it firmly in the middle.It's very funny to see her hands stretched out and balanced.A smile was spilled on everyone who was looking at me.
・ Applause for the beautifully decided indie grab.
Park camp with the best parks and the strongest coaches! -Part 2-
-A total of 48 contestants who take full advantage of the lecture the day before-
On the afternoon of March 3, a total of 24 people, 42 boys and 6 girls, participated in the contest, picking up applicants from experts and middle class campers. (Left photo) This is the Super Broadway course that was the venue for this battle.Each section has been reshaped and re-maintained before the contest.This time is a one-run battle. It seemed that he was nervous because of the pressure of not having a second time, but the tension was much loosened in the public practice, and he was more than capable in the actual performance.Rather than winning or losing, it seems that the desire to have everyone see their abilities is stronger, and even if they fail, they will smile at such a cozy contest.The judges this time were Hiroaki Yoneda, Taizo Onishi, and Shingo Kono. All three were surprised at the high level, such as "I'm good" and "I can't see it as an amateur".Unfortunately, the weather collapsed and light snow was scattered, but everyone enjoyed it so much that they didn't mind the weather.
Expert class boys
1st place Ikuhito Wakabayashi
2nd place Shigeki Kotano
3rd place Yusaku Horii
Middle class boys
1st place Kazuo Watanabe
2nd place Takafumi Abe
3rd place Akira Onozuka
Expert, middle class women's synthesis
1st place Sanka Tateishi
2nd place Akie Shinoshima
3rd place Megumi Tanioka
We're doing it this year too!Big lottery !!
The last big lottery on both days!Great chance to win boards, boots, bindings, clothing, apparel, accessories and all kinds of products!Because of that, the camper's eyes are full of expectations.I'm staring at the headquarters tent with a throbbing look.This year, a lottery will be held for general snowboarders who participated in the test drive event.This is also thanks to the manufacturers who supported us.In the end, most campers were hit by some product in two days.Participants in the event "Freerun Park Master 2 in GALA YUZAWA", where you can enjoy camping, you can fly well without knowing it by coaching from a professional snowboarder, and you can finally get the product and get a triple profit. The event ended with great satisfaction.We are planning to have more fun events next year, so please join us.
From the left of the photo
・ NFA Beanie !! The orange that is perfect for girls looks happy.
・ Snowboard hits and guts pose!I will do my best to ride this next term!And that.
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Demonstration at a big kicker by a professional snowboarder
Demonstrations by professional snowboarders that started exactly at 12:900 pm on both days.What kind of technique will pop out using the big kicker and quarter?Many galleries were gathered around to see the demos of professional snowboarders at a glance.The first person to jump out was Katsushi Matsui (VIRUS SNOW). Make 540 beautifully and cheer from the gallery.Kento Shibuya (ROSSIGNOL) turned 540, and Yoshiaki Matsuda (SALOMON) challenged Rodeo & Cork 2 many times.Chikako Fushimi (K5) was also the only female to fly the kicker and liven up the gallery.In the XNUMXm high quarter, Kanehisa Katatsuki (TORQREX) was a hand plant, and Punch-kun, Yasushi Hasegawa (FORUM) and Yoshiaki Oka (BURTON) fascinated the gallery with tall air.The gallery seemed quite excited to see the professional snowboarders making a number of tricks.Perhaps inspired by the pros, everyone in the afternoon camp seemed to be quite enthusiastic.
Professional snowboarders who participated in this demonstration (respect omitted) / Taizo Onishi (SALOMON), Yoshiaki Oka (BURTON), Kanehisa Katatsuki (TORQREX), Ryoichi Komatsu (NITRO), Ken Shibuya (ROSSIGNOL), Daisuke Suzuki (ROSSIGNOL), Mayuko Sekiguchi (TORQREX), Takeyuki Tajima (NITRO), Shinya Nakagawa (K2), Yuko Nakatogawa (NITRO), Yasushi Nakayama (K2), Yasushi Hasegawa “Punch” Yasushi (FORUM), Chikako Fushimi Child (K2), Katsushi Matsui (VIRUS SNOW), Yoshiaki Matsuda (SALOMON), Takashi Minamiura (HEAD), Yusuke Yamauchi (SALOMON), Kosuke Wakisaka (RICE28).
Chance to check out the 02/03 model of Ki brand!
A state of the test drive event that was a great success. The eyes of general snowboarders are shining because the 02/03 model snowboard can be tested.The manufacturer seems to be very happy to see such a figure.
During the event, 12 popular snowboard makers will hold a test drive event for the 02/03 model on both sides of the headquarters.On the right side of the headquarters are SALOMON, FLOW, FORUM, JEENYUS, NITRO, SIMS, and TENGU, for a total of 7 brands.A total of 2 brands, OPTION, K5, HEAD, DICE, and SNOWBOARD KLINIK, were lined up on the left side of the headquarters.It was a great success on both days because we could test drive and try on so many brands.Especially on the second day, it was fine and there were enough people in each booth to line up from the morning.The manufacturers were also politely serving each of the general snowboarders who took the test drive.
HEAD /Yoko Miyake's signature model "yo del sol", whose big success at the Olympic Games is new to her memory, is gaining popularity!The situation that I was always on a test drive continued all day.
NITRO /This time, NITRO SNOWBOARD is used by Ryoichi Komatsu and Takeyuki Tajima who worked as coaches.The model with the highest test drive rate was SUPER NATURALS.
DICE /DICE, which is also used by Hiroshi Sakuma, the captain of SKY'S THE LIMIT.It seems that there were many test mirrors with mirror lenses, probably because there were many sunny days this year.New goggles with new anti-fog features were also popular.
K2 /The K2 booth has been popular with the signature models of Ville Iri Luoma and Travis Parker, and the popular model Dark Star since last year.
OPTION /Many general snowboarders rush to test drive the signature model of Yoni Makinen who won the SlopeStyle !!
FLOW /FLOW BINDING featuring a binding equipped with the original system. From the 02/03 season, a new board will be released.
SALOMON /SALOMON, which has many top professional snowboarders including Daniel Franck, had the largest number of snowboards on display this time.Also, it is enough to bring PP1 (snow deck) and a special rail.
SALOMON RAIL /A dedicated rail brought by SALOMON for PP3.Many people, from general snowboarders who came to test drive to manufacturers, enjoyed it.But what I enjoyed most was the SALOMON staff.
SNOWBOARD KLINIK /A snowboard clinic that provided waxing and tune-up for free.There was a long line on both days, as the board that had stopped slipping due to spring snow was revived splendidly.The professional snowboarder who participated as a coach also said that the board runs surprisingly well!
FORUM /In addition to the signature of BJ Linus who came to Japan at the time of SlopeStyle, Peter Line, JP Walker's signature model, etc. are lined up.The booth is full of FORUM fans !!
JEENYUS /JEENYUS SNOWBOARD made by Kevin Jones Tara Dakides couple.The cute logo mark is especially eye-catching for female snowboarders.
SIMS ・ TENGU /Goggles brand TENGU booth that participated as last year.Shingo Dobashi and Taizo Onishi who participated as coaches are also favorite. The 02/03 model is full of colors. The unique shape of TENGU is still alive.
Snowboard maker sponsorship (test drive event held)
Salomon & TaylorMade Co., Ltd., Hasco Enterprise Co., Ltd., USP Japan Co., Ltd., PIAA Co., Ltd., K2 Japan Co., Ltd., Maneuver Line Co., Ltd., Shrilo Trading Company Limited, Yamamoto Kogaku Co., Ltd., REALIZE INC
