Kenneth made it in France

from Kenneth Carson’s Blog, Philippine Snowboard Team

I got a chance to meet Team Japan tonight and was able to communicate with them much easier than anyone else in the past two days (THANK YOU Sanchez-Sensei and Masuyama-Sensei). Judging by the point numbers on the roster, there are some killer racers here. At least a quarter of the racers are well beyond the 50pt. minimum for World Cup entry. None of that is in my head, I know what I’m here for, and I want to take it. A very good friend reminded me that when it comes time to step in the gates, the guys next to you are just as nerve-racked as you are. When I keep that mindset locked in, I can look down my race line and everything else disappears…

Tomorrow is our official Inspection / Practice day. We aren’t allowed on the course until 230pm, with inspections first followed by an hour of full-speed practice. Tonight, my little seafood couscous dinner will be followed by a huge helping of race waxing, edge tuning / sharpening, and sleep.  >>>READ HIS BLOG HERE>>>

Fil-Am Snowboarder Kenenth Carson ready for 1st FIS competition

From Kenneth Carson’s Blog

Photo by KCRA

I’m going into next week with VERY mixed feelings. It’s my first time traveling overseas. It’s my first time attempting to take on an international field of competitors. I’m traveling alone. I’ve learned about 17 French words. What’s really in store out there?

With only a day left before I leave, I also note the brighter side. I may be traveling alone, but I’ve got all of my reservations laid out and printed. The mountain in France is at an equivalent elevation to our mountains here in Tahoe. I’m READY. My new board is READY. My mind is READY. The European teams want these points, but I want them more. The Philippines team has been working hard all over the globe to make this year historical, and it’s my time to contribute.  >>>READ KENNETH CARSON’S BLOG>>>

Winter Olympics a possibility for snowboarder

What makes the story even more intriguing is that Carson won’t compete for the USA team. His dad is a citizen of the Phillipines so through a loophole in the rules, he’ll be a representative of that country.

“This past season was my best, placing first in all of my amateur regional events as well as taking home silver from the USASA Nationals in Colorado,” he added.  “With my acceptance onto the Philippines National Team, I was invited to participate in the FIS World Cup for my discipline. The next stop is in Colorado in December, followed by stops in Sweden, Austria, and Switzerland to name a few.” READ FULL ARTICLE>>>