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Queenstown snowsport areas The Remarkables and Coronet Peak
have set up a specialist 'youth action' snowsports department for
freestyle enthusiasts.
Sales and marketing manager David Ovendale told Natives that the
terrain park developments at The Remarkables over the past five
years had led to a park-life culture that was great for young people
and needed supporting.
"This position has grown from the success of terrain park programmes
at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. This year the beginner park
at The Remarkables will double in size and there will be improvements
to the already world class FIS-standard halfpipe. Having a dedicated
person will increase the interest, growth and fun factor in this
area".
The man for the job is professional snowboarder, 28 year old Deni
Bevin. Born and raised in the Southern Lakes region, Deni has been
a professional athlete and coach for the past 10 years.
During that time he has represented New Zealand
as a national snowboarding champion, competed in World Cup events,
been ranked among the top 40 male halfpipe athletes in the world
and coached in NZ and Canada.
"Primary areas of focus for me will be staging solid events,
managing and coordinating the Parklife Team and developing the youth/freestyle
culture."
Sub-contracted from 'Gifted' a progressive Queenstown design, production
and apparel company, Deni plans to incorporate the Gifted family
expertise into his new position.
"We are working at the cutting edge of the freestyle market
and together I believe we can lift an already strong youth focus
to the very top level."
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