Ladies Shred Day Goes Global; Riders Uniting Around the World to Get Girls on Board
Summary
We use the best teaching techniques and leverage off the girls energy and camaraderie to help them succeed. Minneapolis, MN, November 12, 2009 --( Head organizer, Kassandra Cassily, who is a certified snowboard instructor, started the event last season in an attempt to boost female representation on the slopes.The event invites women of all ages and all skill levels to participate, providing free female-friendly lessons, discounted lift-tickets and rentals, and the opportunity to meet other riders and learn more about snowboarding.The boys push me, but when a girl does a sick trick I feel much more motivated to do it myself.” To date, events are confirmed in Germany, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington and Colorado, with more countries and cities in the works.The event invites women of all ages and all skill levels to participate, providing free female-friendly lessons, discounted lift-tickets and rentals, and the opportunity to meet other riders and learn more about snowboarding.“In this male dominated industry, its So refreshing to find a group of girls to shred with.The boys push me, but when a girl does a sick trick I feel much more motivated to do it myself.”To date, events are confirmed in Germany, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington and Colorado, with more countries and cities in the works.