The relationship between the IOC, FIS, and snowboarding industry has always been difficult, but it just got worse.
Tag: Events
Snowboarding Olympic Qualification via FIS Rules Approved by IOC Proves Yet Another Frustrating Blow to the Industry
Surf Round-up: Kelly Slater Wins Epic Billabong Pro Tahiti at Teahupo’o; Quiksilver Pro NYC Change of Plans Due to Irene Damage at Long Beach
Slater moves into the number one ranking again on the ASP World Tour thanks to Teahupo’o, but Irene takes its toll on what was to be an epic surf event for NYC.
Label Networks to Present at MAGIC: Youth Culture Fashion Lifestyle Trends: Influences from Music, Sports, Streets, Technology
2 highly-anticipated presentations at MAGIC! Free for attendees, but come early as we tend to pack the 300-max capacity room fast.
China Round-up: CHIC Launches New Streetwear and Denim Trade Show in Beijing; ASP of Surfing Launches First China Event Swatch Girls Pro
Streetwear, denim, action sports lifestyle continues to move headlong into China.
Nike U.S. Open of Surfing Wraps-up with Kelly Slater and Sally Fitzgibbons Claiming First Places
500,000 people descended on Huntington Beach, CA last weekend for the finals of mainland America’s biggest surfing competition.
Motocross Freestyle Packs In Fans As Top Global Riders Perform Amazing Feats in X Games 17
Once shunned as un-motocross-like, the freestyle event at X Games is now one of its biggest draws. Here’s why.
Dramatic Clutch Run Boosts Shaun White to Gold in X Games Skateboard Vert
Highlight of X Games 17 comes from a dramatic showdown during Skateboard Vert competition with Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Shaun White, and Bucky Lasek proving why
this sport is a favorite among youth culture.
Billabong’s Deisgn for Humanity Event Brings Music, Sports, and Cause-Related Fundraising Together Topped-off with an Epic, 70’s Inspired Beach Culture Runway Fashion Show
Fast becoming a must-see event at the NY Street backlot at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, scores of industry players, fashionistas, musicians, and athletes gathered for a good cause.
Olympics Are Probably Moaning as ESPN X Games Announces New Expansion Now With 6 Events Globally
While the question continues to rage on, “what is action sports these days?” the X Games continues its global domination.
Fuel TV Executive Vice President CJ Oliveras Departs–How This Effects Action Sports
A pillar in the action sports community, Oliveras’ decision marks a change on the horizon.