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Butter Bean Memorial Rail Jam

COMPETITOR INFO  

BUTTER BEAN MEMORIAL RAIL JAM  

CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT  

SATURDAY 20TH JULY 2024  

EVENT DESCRIPTION 

Friends of Sam and lovers of the mountain all get together to host a super fun, casual and inclusive rail jam on Saturday 20th JulyThe rail Jam is a memorial event for Sam Finnemore, who was an inspiring young snowboarder and part of Cardrona Whanau. The Rail Jam kicks off late morning on rail features set up by our Cardrona Park Crew. The features are installed to encourage riders of all ages and abilities to "give it a go" and showcase their skills and style. The BBRJ is noisy and fun, and thanks to Burton, K2 and Line Skis, Volcom, Skull candy and Pit Viper eyewear there is a ton of swag given out to riders who step up or throw down.  

 EVENT FORMAT 

The set-up will have side by side rail features, similar to Stag Lane. The day kicks off with practice in the morning before it get seriously not so serious as the jam progresses and the MC hypes up the crowd and swag prizes are tossed out. On the day skiing and snowboarding are the winners and everyone else gets to enjoy a fun day with friends on the mountain plus snacks from Jack Links and Fizzy water thanks to Vista. 

 HOW TO ENTER 

Enter on the day just by dropping into the courseEntry is free; however, all competitors must have a valid lift pass to compete. Helmets are mandatory for all events at Cardrona and Treble Cone. The Butter Bean memorial competitors dont need to wear competition bibs as stand out performances are called out over the mic and riders receive prizes and awards throughout the event. 

EVENT SCHEDULE 

10am Course open and the jam begins 

12:30pm BBQ Lunch, more riding or just chill out 

2pm  Pack up and live music in the courtyard 

 AWARDS & RESULTS 

Awards will be given throughout the event (Swag Toss) for skiers/boarders who were slaying it during the day.   The event centres around the rail features and everyone is encouraged to mob around the features and get amongst the action on the day. 

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