Banked slalom snowboard race and fundraiser
Bucket Banked Slalom
Apr
8
Sat
Date & Time
Apr. 8, 2023
All day
This event has happened in the past.
The Bucket Banked is a banked slalom snowboard race and fundraiser held in the memory and spirit of Grand County local and Winter Park Competition Center alum, Ben Lynch. Join us April 8 for the banked slalom snowboard event and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the Grand Foundation’s H.O.P.E. Fund (Healing Opportunities through Prevention Efforts). The H.O.P.E. Fund is dedicated to supporting and expanding Grand County mental health advocacy and services, substance abuse prevention and recovery services, and access to outdoor recreation as a protective factor to support mental and physical well-being. Through event entries, silent auction, and donation match from Winter Park, the event raised nearly $16,000 for the H.O.P.E. Fund in 2022.
What is a banked slalom race? A banked slalom is a snowboard race held on a curvy course, with tight banked turns. One racer runs the course at a time, and each racer gets two runs. Best of two is the time used for final results.
Click the link below to register to race!
Click on each tab below to view details on the race categories, lift ticket info, event schedule, awards & prizes, and sponsorship/silent auction. Viewing on mobile? Use the dropdown to select and view all content.
Apr
8
Sat
Banked slalom snowboard race and fundraiser
Bucket Banked Slalom
Date & Time
Apr. 8, 2023
All day
This event has happened in the past.
The Bucket Banked is a banked slalom snowboard race and fundraiser held in the memory and spirit of Grand County local and Winter Park Competition Center alum, Ben Lynch. Join us April 8 for the banked slalom snowboard event and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the Grand Foundation’s H.O.P.E. Fund (Healing Opportunities through Prevention Efforts). The H.O.P.E. Fund is dedicated to supporting and expanding Grand County mental health advocacy and services, substance abuse prevention and recovery services, and access to outdoor recreation as a protective factor to support mental and physical well-being. Through event entries, silent auction, and donation match from Winter Park, the event raised nearly $16,000 for the H.O.P.E. Fund in 2022.
What is a banked slalom race? A banked slalom is a snowboard race held on a curvy course, with tight banked turns. One racer runs the course at a time, and each racer gets two runs. Best of two is the time used for final results.
Click the link below to register to race!
Click on each tab below to view details on the race categories, lift ticket info, event schedule, awards & prizes, and sponsorship/silent auction. Viewing on mobile? Use the dropdown to select and view all content.
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Registration IS closed!
Entry Fee: $40. The event will be capped at 250 people. Registration will close when the event reaches capacity, or on April 5.
Note that registration last year reached capacity prior to the deadline.
*For competitors under age 18, a parent/guardian must create the account. When prompted to designate a “customer” during checkout, the competitor’s name and information must be entered for the waiver to be signed correctly.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Select overall category (Amateur, Open/Pro, or Adaptive). When checking out, you will be prompted to add the customer name (competitor), date of birth, and gender. Competitors will be sorted into the appropriate gender/age categories based on this information. Visit the Categories tab to review event categories.
For questions about registration, email wpccevents@winterparkresort.com or call (970)-726-1590 -
13 & under Girls
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13 & under Boys
14-17 Girls
14-17 Boys
18+ Amateur Women
18+ Amateur Men
Open Women
Open Men
Adaptive Women
Adaptive Men
Categories are based on the age of the competitor on the day of the event.
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Discounted event day lift tickets for competitors and family members must be purchased online in advanced.
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Competitor Lift Tickets: $69/person/day
Family Member Tickets: $84/person/day
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Course: Left side of Allan Phipps (across from Dark Territory).
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- The best of two runs will determine official results.
- Riders blowing-out, exiting the course, missing a gate, etc. will be considered DNF. In other words, do not re-enter the course in an attempt to finish. This will reduce possible overtaking mid-course.
- No re-runs unless deemed appropriate by the jury.
- Riders MUST be present at the start time posted for their runs. No-shows or late-to-the-gate will get DNS for that run.
- Practice – one practice/inspection run is provided. During your training run, bibs will be marked with a red marker by the starter.
- Riders must successfully complete each gate. Missed gates result in disqualification (DQ). No challenging gate judges’ calls.
- Riders may not change categories after the registration deadline.
- Hard boots are not allowed.
- Helmets are mandatory for competitors and must be worn at all times while on course.
- Open Class podium prize money will be donated, in winners’ names, to the H.O.P.E fund. -
April 7
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5-8 pm - Early check-in, packet pick-up and silent auction at Powder Tools board shop in downtown Winter Park
April 8
7:00-8:45 am - Check in
8:45-9:45 am - Practice and inspection runs
10:00 am - Riders meeting
10:15 am - Race start
4:00 pm - Silent auction closes
4:30 pm - Awards at the Village Stage at the base of Winter Park (near Showcase).
April 9
Course will be open to the public -
2024 RESULTS
Side Bet Board – Bet your friends and put it in writing on the side-bet board located at packet pick-up.Prizes: Swag prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each category.
Open Classes podium winners will have donations to the H.O.P.E. Fund made by Winter Park Resort in their names as follows:1st - $500 donation
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2nd - $350 donation
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We are seeking sponsors to provide in-kind product for key podium prizes, swag for raffle, and cash sponsorships to offset event production expense and help maximize our donation to the Grand Foundation. Sponsors may also designate a specific cash amount to be allocated directly to donation.
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Check out the sponsorship and silent auction packet to learn more about how you can support this event! -
Through event entries, silent auction, and donation match from Winter Park Resort, the event raised nearly $16,000 for the Grand Foundation’s H.O.P.E. Fund.
Since then, the H.O.P.E. Fund has launched several initiatives to support mental health and substance abuse recovery in Grand County.
In September 2022, a new website dedicated to mental health resources was launched, and includes crisis service information, provider directory, and resources for patients and providers: www.buildinghopegrand.com.
In November 2022, the Grand Foundation secured an office space in Winter Park to be made available at low/no cost to mental health providers to increase available providers in the county and accessibility of services.
A grant program was initiated to support counselors maintain their practice through support for continuing education, facilitation of community support/education programs, etc.
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Become a Bucket Banked Volunteer!
Volunteer opportunities will be posted on the Competition Center Sign Up Genius page no later than March 10th.
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