PARA SNOWBOARD NEWS
Recapping the month in para-sport: November 2015
A recap of all major para-sport events that took place in November 2015.
Bunschoten honours Mentel-Spee with World Cup win
US riders also secure triple wins at the first World Cup in Landgraaf, the Netherlands, on Thursday (19 November).
Snowboarders complete 100 per cent record in Landgraaf
Dutch riders Chris Vos and Lisa Bunschoten and the USA’s Michael Minor make it two World Cup victories out of two in the Netherlands.
Dutch secure double gold at snowboard Europa Cup
World champion Chris Vos and Lisa Bunschoten win banked slalom at the season opening Europa Cup on home snow.
Snowboard stars to hit slopes in Landgraaf
Around 70 athletes from 17 countries, including world and Paralympic champions, will begin the season in the Netherlands from 18-20 November.
Mayrhofer raises expectations after world title win
The Austrian snowboard banked slalom world champion is now targeting a Paralympic medal.
New IPC Snowboard Media Guide now available
A new guide to the 2015-16 season, including athlete biographies, statistics and information about the sport has been published for the first time.
French reveal 2015-16 snow sport teams
Twelve skiers, snowboarders and Nordic skiers will compete during 2015-16, including at competitions on their home slopes.
What to watch: November 2015
Numerous regional Championships get underway in the final push for Rio 2016 qualification spots, as well as the start of the snow sport season.
Oostdijk ‘excited’ to be snowboard Race Director
Dutchman Martijn Oostdijk speaks about his expectations for the coming season.
Riders to watch in 2015-16 named
Sixteen Paralympic champions and World Championship medallists have been listed as Ones to Watch for the upcoming snowboard season.
Schultz: Being among the best does not come easy
Despite what many may think after an incredible debut season in snowboard, the USA’s Mike Schultz is working hard behind the scenes.
IPC Snowboard gets own website, Facebook and Twitter
In a further step forward in the development of snowboard, the sport now has its own website and social media profiles packed with news and information.
Vos prepared to ‘do everything’ to get on podium
Dutch double world champion eyes a medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Pozzerle sets high goals for new snowboard season
In February 2015 the Italian snowboarder won World Championships snowboard-cross gold, and now wants to finish on top of the World Cup standings.
Hosts wanted for snow sport Worlds
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard and IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon are looking for bidders for the 2019 and 2021 World Championships.