Melissa Albom - Snowboarder
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Meet Snowboarder Melissa Albom
Bigger, higher, faster - 11 year old Melissa Albom loves snowboarding! Strap a board to her feet and Melissa is happy. Her happiness resonates in her riding. She is a two times New Zealand jr. national snowboard champion and was the youngest person on the National Development Snowboard squad when she was selected at age 10.
The Northern and Southern hemispheres' 2009 winters were great seasons with a tough end for Melissa. She accomplished a few major goals, competing in her first international competition (US Burton Open Jr. Jam), landing a 540 in the pipe, getting her name carved on the Quest Banked Slalom trophy as winner in the 16 and under category and landing a 40 foot jump. Sadly, she also had her first ambulance ride and missed the 2009 NZ nationals.
**Update: Due to injury sustained in a fall in Sept 2009, Melissa has been pulled from competitive snowboarding for one year. She is recovering nicely and can't wait to get back on the snow.
Melissa Albom
NZSBU- New Zealand National Youth Snowboard Team Member
2010 New Zealand Jr. National Snowboard Halfpipe Champion - Youth Girls
2008 New Zealand Jr. National Snowboard Overall Champion - Girls 12 and Under
Outstanding Snowboarder of 2008 - Northern Snow Sports
2007 New Zealand Jr. National Snowboard Overall Champion - Grom Girls
Melissa Albom's 2009 Snowboard Video
This is a summary video of Melissa's season. A big lesson for us is to get video all season long, rather than waiting for the competitions. Video includes last year's Burton Open Jr. Jam.
Melissa Having Fun
at Snow Park in New Zealand
2009 Snowboarding Results - Thirteen Competions, 11 Medals
A good year
1st - Quest LibTech Banked Slalom, Junior Girls 16 and Under, Coronet Peak, NZ, Sept 12, 2009
2nd - Tararua Slopestyle Series, Junior Girls 16 and Under, The Remarkables, NZ, Sept 5, 2009
3rd - Tararua Slopestyle Series, Junior Girls 16 and Under, The Remarkables, NZ, July 25, 2009
1st - Slopestyle - Mini Shred, Girls 12 and Under, The Remarkables, NZ, July 18, 2009
1st - Kids Cup Slopestyle, Shredder Girls (10-12) - Cardrona, NZ, July 11, 2009
14th - Burton US Open Jr. Jam - girls 13 and under, Stratton, VT, USA, Mar 22, 2009 (field of 35 girls)
4th - Maverick's Superpipe Challenge - Open Women Snowboarders, Steamboats Springs, CO, USA Mar 14, 2009
1st - GS - USASA Rocky Mountain Region, Menehune Girls- Steamboat Springs, CO, USA, Mar 8, 2009
1st - Slalom - USASA Rocky Mountain Region, Menehune Girls - Steamboat Springs, CO, USA, Mar 8, 2009
2nd - GS - USASA Rocky Mountain Region, Menehune Girls - Copper Mountain, CO, USA, Mar 1, 2009
2nd - Slalom- USASA Rocky Mountain Region, Menehune Girls - Copper Mountain, CO, USA, Mar 1, 2009
2nd - Slopestyle - USASA Rocky Mountain Region, Menehune Girls - Copper Mountain, CO, USA, Feb 22, 2009
2nd - Halfpipe - USASA Rocky Mountain Region, Menehune Girls (10/11) - Copper Mountain, CO, USA, Feb 21, 2009
A Big Thank You To Melissa's Sponsors
You Can Help Melissa
Make your Amazon purchases from this page
Melissa needs to raise some money so she can attend the Burton Open Jr. Jam. All she asks, is that if you are in the market for anything from Amazon, why not purchase it here, as then the proceeds from the purchases will go towards Melissa's snowboarding.
Get Ready For A Day On The Snow
Keep Safe and Warm
From head to toe, Melissa wears Burton Gear. Currently she is in an XL Girls pants and an XS women's coat (to fit over her body armour.) Melissa rides on a Burton Feel Good 130.
Melissa Competes in USASA at Copper Mountain
Melissa's Favorite Snowboard Videos
Melissa picked out her favorite snowboard videos at Amazon. Click on any video below for more information on it, to see other videos or to purchase.
Who is Your Favorite Snowboarder from the Videos?
(Everyone can vote here)
Meeting the Pros and Hiking the Pipe
So Many People to Meet!
Aside from the actual competition, the Burton Open is full of fun! Here is a photo of Melissa with one of the world's top snowboarders, Keir Dillon. The second photo is her hiking the pipe at Jr. Jam practice.
Melissa - Ouch!
Not Melissa's favorite video!
Melissa walked away from this. Two weeks later she took a fall which sent her off the mountain in an ambulance. She will fully recover, but it ended her season and she missed the 2009 New Zealand Jr. Nationals, and the 2010 Northern Hemisphere season.
Melissa Volunteers at New Zealand Jr. Nationals
A big thank you to Tania at Snow Sport New Zealand for arranging for Melissa to volunteer at the Nationals, as she could not compete with her injury. Tania arranged for Melissa to have a Skidoo take her to and from the events.
Always Wear a Helmet!
Melissa's recent head injury prevented her from riding in the 2009 New Zealand Jr. Nationals and the 2010 seasons, both northern and southern hemisphers. Without a helmet, it would have been much worse.
R.E.D Mutiny Snowboard Helmet Black Large
Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)
This is the helmet Melissa wears, although hers is white. It's special features include:
* NEW Injected ABS shell
* Hidden Integrated Rider controlled Venting
* Two-Position, Removable Goggle Clip
* Removable Ear Pads
* CE1077 Certified
North Harbour News - May 2009
Here you will find the most current media article as well as the first one written on Melissa in 2007. Click Here to see more news articles on Melissa or her sister.
Curl Magazine - Jul/aug 2007
Busking Helps to Raise Funds
Melissa also helps out in her fund raising efforts. When we are up on the North Island Melissa has been seen busking or making sausages. Should you spot her, please help support her. Busking photo was taken last year.
Books Melissa Enjoys
If Melisas's not engaged in some sport, you will generally find her tucked away in a corner riveted by a good book. Here are a few of her favourite books:
Want to Shred With Melissa
If you are planning a trip downunder, please consider getting your tickets here, as it will not cost you anymore, but will help Melissa.
Melissa's Little Sister Skies - She's Also a National Champion!
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Adinantiquejewelry Aug 29, 2011 @ 1:31 am | delete
- Always nice to see and hear about new talents.
I wish her al the best in life and sports.
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Timewarp
Jul 19, 2011 @ 1:42 am | delete
- Talented kid!
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boutiqueshops
Jul 18, 2011 @ 11:48 pm | delete
- Sooo cool, Melissa! I became totally addicted to snowboarding during the last Winter Olympics. Uhm... and I've gotten VERY good at watching. ;)
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AddaptAbilities
Jul 18, 2011 @ 11:08 pm | delete
- Wow, what an accomplished young woman. I've never even tried snowboarding!
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stargazer00
Jul 18, 2011 @ 3:31 pm | delete
- You have some talented girls! Loved seeing all the pictures.
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karmicchristian
Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
- Best wishes for the champions! Wonderfully showcased. :)
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Susan52
Jul 18, 2011 @ 6:50 am | delete
- Melissa looks soooo happy to be doing what she's doing. This is such a fun page to read!
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Maddy Barrett
Jun 28, 2011 @ 9:31 pm | delete
- Hey Melissa! It's Maddy Barret, 2011 US Open Junior Jam winner! I noticed you were here in 2009, my Brother (Tanner Barrett) won the Junior Jam that year. Did you have a good year this year? I noticed you were injured in 2010. Have a fantastic year this year! I still have another year in the junior jam, but hope to beat my 26th place in the seniors next year. Will I see you there?
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Junevaa
Jun 25, 2011 @ 10:15 pm | delete
- I like yours, Pls mine too!
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WordCustard
Jan 29, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
- Melissa, you're a star! You'll be inspiring girls everywhere to give snowboarding a go.
I don't know how I missed this lens but am now here to lensroll it to my Tips for Female Snowboarding Beginners. It would take a lot of work to be as awesome as you are but maybe some women out there who think they can't do it will take a look at your story and at least give it a go.
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