Armada NZ

Monday 26th of July 2010

Just under two weeks ago the Armada Junior Freeski Slopestyle went down at Snow Park NZ. It was an incredibly successful day and everyone had a bunch of fun. Thanks to Snow Park NZ for hosting this event, all the other sponsors: POW Gloves, Bern Helmets, Rossignol Snowboards and Electric Visuals. Check this video put together by the crew at NZSkier.com 

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A big thanks to Neil from NZ Skier for coming up on the day, filming the event and putting together this edit. Check out more edits at www.nzskier.com.

Sunday 25th of July 2010

Tanner Hall is back! One of the founding members of Armada, Tanner Hall has influenced our sport more that anyone can understand. It's incredible seeing him back on skis after over a years hiatus and multiple knee surgeries. Keep charging buddy, you inspire us all!

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Wednesday 14th of July 2010

The Armada Junior Freeski Slopestyle went off with a Bang! yesterday with bright blue skies at Snow Park NZ.

The picture perfect snow conditions and purpose built terrain park beckoned a hoard of 45 junior freeskiers, eager to show their skill and style in the opening event of the NZ competition season.

      
Grommets hanging at the top. Credit: Camilla Stoddart

Podium regulars from Wanaka, Beau-James Wells, 14, and Jackson Wells, 12, took the top spots in the Junior and Youth boys divisions, respectively. Nine year old Manu Barnard, also of Wanaka, took out the Grommets division.

Beau-James Wells. Credit: Camilla Stoddart

In the girls divisions, Queenstown's Adie Lawrence,16, took out the top spot in the Juniors, while Olivia Jones, 11, of Wanaka and Maggie Little, nine, of Albert Town reigned supreme in the Youth and Grommets age divisions.

Girls Podium Adie Lawrence, Olivia Jones and Maggie Little . Credit: Bel Jones

"It was great to have Snow Park's triple line opened and to see the kids getting out there again," said Head Judge Dion Newport. "The lillypad feature was a big hit with the kids and the course had something for everyone."

Youngest Competitor Gustav Legnavsky with Dad Peter checking the action. Credit: Bel Jones

The event continues tomorrow with the Rossignol Snowboard Slopestyle.

The Snow Park Junior Slopestyle is part of the NZ National Points Tour (www.snowsports.co.nz) giving every rider the opportunity to score points towards becoming overall National Junior Champion. The event is also is also the first stop on the new Armada 'Rat Bag Tour'. More information on the Rat Bag Tour will be on the site very soon.

Check all the Results HERE.

Monday, 12th of July 2010

Armada Junior Slopestyle at Snow Park is tomorrow! Come check out the action and check out all the new Armada Skis. It is going to be a whole truckload of fun!

Thursday, 8th of July 2010

Attention everyone little and large (but especially the little ones)! The Snow Park Junior Slopestyle is fast approaching. The Armada Junior Freeski Slopestyle is on Tuesday the 13th of July and the Rossignol Junior Snowboard Slopestyle is on Wednesday the 14th of July, with the 15th as a contingency day. The Armada Junior Freeski Slopestyle is also the first stop of the "Armada Ratbag Tour"; due to hit the rest of New Zealand very soon.

New Zealand's top junior freeskiers and snowboarders will start their school holidays with a spectacle of talent and showmanship, when Snow Park NZ run their first ever 'Junior Slopestyle Open' on the 13th and 14th July.

The action will take place on Snow Park's slopestyle run with features especially sized to suit junior riders.

"There is a growing demand for more junior competitions so this year we decided to create our own freestyle slopestyle event," said Sam Lee, Snow Park NZ Operations Manager. "We value the future of freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitors and have designed a world class junior course and professionally run event."

July 13th will see the Armada Freeski Slopestyle event followed by the Rossignol Snowboard Slopestyle on July 14th.
The event will also give New Zealand's Junior World Championships Team an opportunity to hone their skills prior to the upcoming World Junior Championships Slopestyle, also held at Snow Park NZ in August.

The Snow Park Junior Slopestyle is part of the NZ National Points Tour (www.snowsports.co.nz) giving every rider the opportunity to score points towards becoming overall National Junior Champion. The event is also is also the first stop on the new Armada Ski's 'Rat Bag Tour' (www.armadanz.com).

OFFICIAL DATES: 13th July Armada Freeski Slopestyle, 14th July Rossignol Snowboard Slopestyle, 15th July Contingency Day.

AGE GROUPS (Date of birth is calculated from Jan 1): Grommets (9 and under= born 2001 or later), Youth (10 - 13 = born 2000 - 1997), Juniors (14 - 16 = born 1996 - 1994)

REGISTRATION: Entry Fee is $20 + $20 bib deposit.

ENTRY OPENING HOURS: Friday 9th - Sunday 11th. 9am-4pm.
�· Entries in person: Accepted at Snow Parks 'The Good's Retail' shop.
�· Entries by phone: Parent required to phone with valid credit card: 03 443 9991 (during registration hours 9-4).

FORMAT SCHEDULED: Training followed by a three run final.

MAXIMUM ENTRIES: 60 entries per day.

Entrants are required to provide identification proving their age and must also have a signed waiver to complete registration. The waiver and entry form will be supplied on registration.

Thursday, 24th of June 2010

The International Armada Family is a busy group of people undertaking a number of different trips and interesting projects. Here are some links to some of these unique undertakings by unique individuals that will keep you entertained and maybe even make you think a little bit.

To catch up with some of the Armada Team riders, view some of their videos and check out some articles, opinions and photos of theirs check out:

www.mikehornbeck.com 
www.freeride.se/jacobwester/ 
www.eliasambuehl.com/wordpress/

To check in on Tanner Hall's recovery from knee injury, check out: www.tannerhall.com

www.alpineinitiatives.org - this website depicts the altruistic projects undertaken by JP Auclair and friends whose goal it is to create "a catalyst for the mountain community to collaborate, contribute and initiate change in communities and environments worldwide." A charity well worth contributing to.

www.chrisoconnell.com will give you an insight into the ski industry from the perspective of Chris O'Connell, one of the most respected snow photographers in the industry.

And finally, a little bit of unique New Zealand perspectives and entertainment: 
www.flashmodern.com 
http://snow.co.nz/blogs/neilwilliman/

Monday, 7th of May, 2010

Hello all and welcome to the new Armada New Zealand website. Have a look around and enjoy!