jamie anderosn was born on september 13, 1990 on the side of south lake tahoe, ca
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JAMIE ANDERSONPRO SNOWBOARDER
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What is Snowboarding About?
How you express yourself and creativity, and it is
really exercising
Snowboarding is just about being yourself and having a good time with friends
and family
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ER JAMIE ANDEROSN WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1990 on the side of
South Lake Tahoe , CA
Born and raised in Salt Lake Tahoe, California
Medal Count
Won a gold in the Olympics this year in slope style
3 time U.S Grand Prix gold medalist
2009-2011: 7 time Dew Tour gold medalist
2012 Canadian gold medalist
2011 New Zealand pen gold medalist
2013 World Cup at Copper Mountain Colo gold medalist
Family History
She was one out of 8 kids (5 sisters 2 brothers)
Joanie and Stacie (older
sisters) were her biggest
inspirations
Jamie Anderson`s
Family
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Ever since she can remember she`s been outside playing , building forts, sledding , hanging out at the lake , hiking and camping.
Yoga calms her down.
Training schedule
Yoga Running Practices snowboarding 1 day, then
skips the next day to go again She worked on her lower abs
History of Snowboarding
It was developed when Sherman Poppen tied 2 skis together.
Snowboarding is a type of sport done in only snow and winter months.
You use what looks like a longer version of a skateboard that is attached to your feet.
Snowboarding is definitely a fun and active sport.
How it is Judged It is only judged if you are in a tournament
but other wise it is not judged.
I t i s a l so about how you land and how much a i r you get .
Judges that judge snowboard ing have
to have a snowboard ing educat ion to
judge The overall impression judges evaluates the specific tricks
individually and as a sequence.
They give 1 point for every 1 foot of distance aboveThe jump
JUDGES GIVE SNOWBOARDERS POINTS FOR STYLE
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You can be any height to snowboard
Who can compete in snowboarding in the Olympics: Anyone who is qualified to be in the Olympics and is 15 or older
Half pipe is when you go get speed and then you jump off the half pipes.
Slope style is when you want to perform the most difficult tricks while getting the most air off the jumps.
Parallel Giant Slalom is an alpine snowboarding that you go as fast as you can and try to go threw the poles.
Snowboarding Events
Equipment Needed
Hat Goggles Bindings Jacket Gloves Board Boots Trousers
Jamie Anderson
Won 2 gold
medals in
the in 2014 Winter
Olympics