Burton European Open

Earlier this month I returned from the prestigeous Burton European Open, Laax, Switzerland, where I was competing in the Junior section. The weather was great and the slopestyle course was even better. We all had 3 runs, my first 2 were not so good as I fell on my cab 5's - had been landing them solid all practice!!! The pressure was on for my 3rd and final run - I nailed it with cab 5, straight air nose grab, back 3 and back 5 over the kickers - this was my safe run, shame I didn't get it earlier as wanted to go for my 7's but this got me on the podium so pretty stoked with 3rd place.

The second day was Halfpipe, not really my preferred discipline as I dont get to train in the pipe but thought I'd have a go just for fun. The weather was awful that day but managed to pull out some back to back 3's and 5's which was enough to get me on the podium for the 2nd time in 2nd place - even more stoked!

Me in Halfpipe!

Slopestyle podium winners Chloe my Roxy team mate on the left, Miyabi centre and me on the right.


Back at school now doing some GCSE work - Friday I'm heading off to the mountains again for the British Championships in Laax again. Can't wait for this trip as my Mum, Dad and little brother are all coming with me.

Roxy snow pro!

Me at the Roxy snow pro-gap jump

Last week I went out to Gerlos in Austra for the Roxy photo shoot! I flew out to Munich and was met by the German Roxy team manager, Nele. It was really lovely to meet lots of new people and see all my friends and also to stay in a ginormous chalet. We spent the last day of the photo shoot in Mayrhofen where the park was really cool! After a fun day of riding, we all went to the Roxy store and I had a moment of fame where I signed the Roxy store's wall! Stoked!

At the top of the course...

From Gerlos, we then travelled a 3 hour car journey to Saalbach-Hinterglem for my first ever Roxy snow pro! I was so excited to ride the course becasue it looked phenomenal and the jumps were the perfect size for me! The competition was so much fun and a great experience! It was great to ride with all the proffessionals in the semi finals becasue they were all amazing. I was especially happy when I heard my name being called out for the night final-I couldn't believe that I had qualified 9th.

Frontboard

It was really exciting to ride at night under the flood lights and overall I placed 9th. Well done to team mates Kjersti Buaas who rode great in the final and Aimee Fuller who came 3rd. It was such an awesome week and can't wait for the Burton European Open this week!

Me and Torah

Round up of 2011

So last year started out great with the Junior Burton European Open, coming 2nd in the slopestyle event - Super Stoked....come home to England, broke my shoulder on a rail at Castleford - Not so Stoked!!!!! Months out of action!!!

March-Had a trip to Laax to WATCH the Brits as I couldn't compete!!!! Still had fun though.

1st comp since my injury- Won Oakley Grom Games in Manchester..Yey :)

May - went to Kaurnatel for the Board Test, still recovering so was getting back into riding jumps, took it steady.

June - DC Jet Set at Castleford - won Overall Women, £500 money in the bank.
July - Won the FBBB Trickbusters in Milton Keynes - more cash £200..YES...
July - Won overall women at the Whitelines Rail Jam

Also in July I went to Les Deux Alpes with One Snowboarding to train with the GB Junior Team, then travelled with Aimee Fuller to Biarritz for the Roxy Surf Pro 2011, met up with all the Roxy UK Surf team and Lois Pendlebury who's the Roxy Pro Skateboarder.

Got sponsorship from Bliss by Level Gloves - Awesome.

September - Won Westbeach snowflex comp at Halifax - under 16's, first time I'd landed my 7 in a comp.
Also in September Won Overall Women at the British Indoor Snowtour rail Jam.

The day after the Snowtour event I competed for the first time after my injury in the Yorkshire Gymnastics Open - came 3rd on Beam and 4th Overall -super stoked as my shoulder has not got full mobility back which caused a slight problem in getting my gym fitness back.

October half-term went out to Hintertux to shred with my friend Rowan Coultas. Also in October travelled with the Roxy Future Team to Saas Fee - kicker and halfpipe training.

November & December - COLORADO..... had such a fun time there, went out with Roxy and met up with the GB Team. Really progressed my kicker riding. Breckenridge and Keystone kickers are super cool. Have loads of new tricks in the bag!

January 2012- Went on an epic trip to ride with my friend Rowan Coultas in Mayrhofen, so much powder it was unreal!!! Entered a Hotzone Rail Jam and won the womens.

Fun Times, Stay Safe, Katie O..xx

COLORADO!

Last week I travelled out on a 10 hour plane to the US for some training! I am staying in an appartment a walk away from the Breckenridge chairlifts with Aimee, Basa, Margot, Cheryl and Lesley!The first couple of days were super warm and bluebird and even though the jet lag was kicking in, we were all loving it.

Breckenridge!!!












It's always nice to have some fresh air...even at night time!!!

When the weather turned sour we entertained ourselves by buying a large sheet of paper and some children's crayons for less than a dollar and then me, Basa and Aimee drew the Roxy team. I think we should all become proffessional artists 'NOT!'

The weather is bluebird and warm again, so this week is going to be great!!!

CORNWALL!!!

Last week I went to Cornwall to camp in a tent with the family. The sun was shining and I had a great start to the week by getting an early birthday present-a Surfboard!!!

We were camping in a really warm and comfy tent. Here is a picture...

It was so cool to be able to cycle down to Constantine Bay and go surfing every day! The waves down there were sooooooooo good!!!

Me cycling to the beach!

Everyone about to go Surfing!

Me catching a wave...

We also cycled the Camel Trail which was really lovely...Then stopped off at Rick Stein's Fish and Chips....Yum Yum!!!!!

MY 14TH BIRTHDAY!!!

I was also lucky to spend my 14th Birthday down in Cornwall. I got some phenominal presents including....A Snorkel kit!!!

Everyone jumping...haha!!!

I had a Birthday meal at Pucelli's Italian Restaurant and I had an amazing Chocolate Birthday cake which my Dad accadently sat on when he was in the car! The Pudding Chef had to re-build it all... haahahhaa!!! Then to finish off the night, We all walked down to Mother Ivy's Bay and toasted marshmallows whilst watching the balls of lightning and shooting stars!!!

It was such a great week and I spent the last day Surfing with Jamie Nicholls, Sophie Nicholls, Mathias Weissenbacher and Rowan Coultas!!! :)

2 comps, cycling and a Big party!!!

So the first comp I did was at Milton Keynes for the FBBB trickbusters. It was such a fun competition and the set-up was great! The night consisted of a 1 hour warm up, a one hour jam and then the final which was a 'pull the trick out of a hat' fianl! The final was great as I learnt loads of new tricks I never even considered trying!!! After an eventful night, I walked out with £200 as I came 1st overall!

The 2nd comp was on Friday at Hemel for the Whitelines Rail Jam. The set-up here was also really good and it was great to see two decent jumps. It was a two hour jam and then a 40 minute jam session final. The final was mainly on the street rail and the gaspipe. I was pretty stoked to come 1st overall, winning £50 and a free subscription to Whitelines Magazine!!! Another fun night.

I also spent the day Cycling at Lady Bower Reservoir...

Me Cycling!!!

There was also a very tame sheep...

and it seemed to like my dad!!!

Me and the Family!!!

It took about 3 hours to cycle all the way around the Reservoir; but it was so much fun!!!








JAMIE'S 18TH BIRTHDAY PARTY...

This Saturday was my big cousin's Birthday party and it was soooooo much fun! Here are some pictures...

Jamie in the Red Bull DJ Jeep!!!

Me!!!

Jamie had built a sick mini ramp in the field...I think I need a little bit more practice at skateboarding, though!!!

It was great to see Lois again after meeting her in Biarritz and she is absalutely AMAZING on a skateboard!!! Thanks to Kat Miller for this photo!!!

There was also a Hog-Roast!!! Yum Yum!

Me and Sophie!

Me and Jamie!!!











Thanks again to Kat Miller for some of the pics and stay tuned for more blogs!!!

Week in Biarritz!!!

Last week I spent the week in Biarritz! It was a great experience and I met lots of new poeple. The weather was nearly always sunny so I came home with some major tan-lines! There was always a great atmosphere down at the beach and I was stoked to get a VIP pass.

It was also great to meet the UK Roxy surfers and Lois ( skateboarder) and we all stayed in a big typical french house...

I did some surfing and it was so much fun. On one of the days, Me , Aimee and Lesley went to a Surfboard factory and to the Roxy Eyewear office. I got some super cool sunglasses!






When the weather was bad, Me, Aimee, Lois, Michelle and Lesley went down to the main Roxy office. It was so BIG and it was great to see how everything gets done.

The last night was spent at the Roxy 20th Birthday Party. It was phenominal as you could get as much food as you want and my personal favourite was the fruit.

Here is a picture of the Uk Roxy team, Peony, Lois, Aimee, Holly, Sophie, Gaby and me...

The beach and Roxy tents...

It was great to hang out with someone my own age, Peony.






It was such a fun week and I hope I can go again!!! :)