Banked slalom snowboard race and fundraiser
Bucket Banked Slalom
Apr
13
Sat
Date & Time
Apr. 13, 2024
All day
This event has happened in the past.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
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 13 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 has raised over $30,000 for the H.O.P.E. Fund since its inception.
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 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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Apr
13
Sat
Banked slalom snowboard race and fundraiser
Bucket Banked Slalom
Date & Time
Apr. 13, 2024
All day
This event has happened in the past.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
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 13 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 has raised over $30,000 for the H.O.P.E. Fund since its inception.
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 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.
DONATE TO THE H.O.P.E. FUND
SIGN UP FOR EMAIL NEWS
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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Entry Fee: $50. The event will be capped at 275 people. Registration will close when the event reaches capacity, or on April 6 at 11:59pm.Note that registration last year reached capacity prior to the deadline.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration by emailingwpccevents@winterparkresort.com by April 10. No transfers after April 10.
Refunds are NOT available, under any circumstances.
*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.
Select overall category (Amateur, 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 -
Amateur Categories:
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Youth 12 & under Girls
Youth 12 & under Boys
Teen 13-17 Girls
Teen 13-17 Boys
18-29 Women
18-29 Men
30-44 Women
30-44 Men
45+ Women
45+ Men
Adaptive Women
Adaptive Men
Pro Women
Pro Men
Categories are based on the age of the competitor on the day of the event.
No category changes are permitted after registration closes.
EVENT RUN ORDER
Amateur Youth 12 & Under Girls
Amateur Youth 12 & Under Boys
Amateur Teen 13-17 Girls
Amateur Teen 13-17 Boys
Amateur 18-29 Women
Amateur 18-29 Men
Amateur 30-44 Women
Amateur 30-44 Men
Amateur 45+ Women
Amateur 45+ Men
Adaptive Women
Adaptive Men
Pro Women
Ben Lynch Memorial Run
Pro Men
Ride for Ben ‘train’ immediately following last rider. Open to everybody. -
Discounted event day lift tickets for competitors and family members must be purchased online in advanced.
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Competitor Lift Tickets: $75/person/day
Family Member Tickets: $104/person/day
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Course: Right side of Allan Phipps (in skills course area).
- The best of two runs will determine official results.
- Riders blowing-out, exiting the course, missing a gate, etc. will be considered DNF.
- 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 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.
NOTE: Failure to return your timing chip after your final run will result in a $150 fine. No exceptions.
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April12
5-7 pm - Early check-in, packet pick-up and silent auction at Powder Tools board shop in downtown Winter Park
April13
7:00-8:45 am - Check inTBD**You must check in Saturday morning to grab your timing chip**
8:45-9:45 am - Practice and inspection runs
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10:00 am - Riders meeting at the top of the course
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 First Creek).
2024 START LIST
April 14
The course will be open to the public
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2024 RACE 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.
More information coming soon!
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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.
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