1. Snowboard Slopestyle

2. Table of Contents Introduction Characteristics of Slopestyle Rules
Physical
Physiological
Psychological
Environment
Equipment
Olympic Standards
Men’s Slopestyle Athletes in 2018 Olympics
Physical Demands on the Athletes
Fitness
Coordination
Spatial Awareness
Summary of Slopestyle Snowboarding

3. Introduction
Slopestyle Snowboarding is a very young and upcoming sport that has only participated in the Olympics twice, first time back in Sochi Slopestyle can cause a lot of wear and tear on the muscles of the competitors as they are constantly in the air or landing from high up heights. Slopestyle snowboarding was very popular in the X games, which led to the inclusion of the sport in the 2014 and 2018 Olympic games.

4. Characteristics of Slopestyle

5. Characteristics of Slopestyle
Slopestyle became Olympic events at Sochi 2014.
Athletes take turns to go down a course including of obstacles such as rails, jumps, and various other park features.
Points are recorded for originality, amplitude, and the execution of the tricks.

6. Rules
Riders will make their way down a course consisting of rails/ramps, as well as three jumps.
Judges score from several factors which include: Amplitude, Difficulty, Execution, Variety and Progression.

8. Physical
Snowboarding requires both muscle strength and technique to remain balanced and perform consistently run after run.
Slopestyle demands a strong abdomen and powerful legs. Proper conditioning and a good exercise routine will result in improved stamina and reduce fatigue.

9. Physiological
Vasoconstriction and increases in respiration rate and blood pressure.
Metabolic rate can be 10-15% higher than for sports performed at lower altitudes.
Immune function and impact iron status and vitamin D levels can also reduce because of the extreme environment.
Because Snowboarding is placed cool climates and higher altitude,
Due greater energy demands on an athletes body.

10. Psychological
The emotional challenge can be very high especially when athletes try new skills.
Proper mental recovery time on daily basis is essential.

11. Environmental
Weather ( Wind, Rain, Snow flurry’s) can be a huge influence on whether or not a Snowboarder can complete his run at its full potential, since half of the time the athlete is performing tricks in the air

12. Equipment Equipment Reason for use Price Snowboard
Board that athletes stand on that slides them down the hill.
$100-$1500
Bindings
Separate component from the board that tightly secures the boot in place.
$70-$300
Boots
Transfer energy into the board, provide protection and warmth.
$50-$400

13. OLYMPIC STANDARDS

14. Olympic Standards Steps To Getting to Olympics How to get There?
Must learn how to Snowboard Slopestyle and compete within competitions internationally
Step 2.
Must Compete within your own country to determine who is the best in the Nation
Step 3.
Depending on how many allocation spots your country has decides how many go to the Olympics
Step 4.
You are talented enough to attend and represent your country at the Olympics if you have passed the other steps

15. Olympic Standards
To Medal in Snowboard Slopestyle the athlete must finish with at least bare minimum 80 points which is the average of getting the bronze medal
Mark McMorris holds the all time world record with a score of back in 2013 in Aspen
The Olympic record for highest score is held by American Sage Kostenburg at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi

17. Olympic Standards
To be the best in the world, you would first have to beat the best in the world. At this moment in time Red Gerard is the best in the world at this event after as he was the Gold Medalist at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

18. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

19. Physical Demands on the Athlete
Avoiding excess weight loss especially loss of lean muscle mass
Dietary intake key nutritional goal is required (Carbohydrates)
Ankle joint and ligament are often injured from performing carving
Rear legs are getting significant pressure as athletes landing on snow
As they performing at a high altitude
Carbohydrates- greater dependence on glycogen stores in cool climate

20. Fitness
Slopestyle athlete put a lot of focus on their lower-body when it comes to their fitness exercises.
Exercises for snowboarders include jump squats, walking lunges and stationary cycling.
These drills help build endurance, leg strength and explosive power which are crucial elements for olympic snowboarders.

21. Coordination
‘Dry-land training’ enables athletes to train aspects of aerial jumps at high volume in low-risk training environments such as trampoline.

22. Spatial Awareness
Athletes need to be aware of rails and ramps as they are performing skills.

23. Summary of Slopestyle Snowboarding
Very Modern sport, first appeared in the Olympics only Four years ago
Very Popular sport started in the X games
Can be a very physically demanding sport as every landing can affect your muscles and joints
Weather can highly influence the results of the competition
Equipment for this sport can range to be very expensive
Very exciting competition that became very popular at this years Olympics in Pyeongchang

24. References
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