Team SOBA

About Us.

A Short History Of SOBA

History Of SOBA

SOBA, the southern offroad boarding assocation was formed in 2000 along with the creation of the founding UK boarding assocations. The collection of UK assocations was created with a view to have a backbone of assocatations so the sport of mountain boarding could grow along with the ATBA.

Since then SOBA has gone from strength to strength. In this current 2006 season we have more fundays, freeriding, freestyle, boarding and general SOBA partying than ever.

What we plan for 2006.

We have planned several events over the 2006 season check out the events section on the site for up to date info, we hope to work together with members to enable as many team riders to get too comps this year and further their progression in ATB. We will be holding several BBQ evening sessions and organising a minibus for SWMBC. We aim to have the foam pit up and running by the end of Haredown's season. SOBA`s season will not be stopping there we plan to meet throughout winter for Wednesday evening sessions at the barn/foampit and trying out freeride spots. We have our fun weekend and we will be holding an end of season BBQ where we will be doing a prize giving to achievers within the team. please don't forget if you want to add anything to the 2006 calendar get in contact we are open to ideas.

Why are we doing what we are doing?

Our intention is to bring together the mountain boarding community to work alongside others to progress the sport in a positive manner, our Wednesday evening sessions are relaxed and enjoyable and the more experienced riders are on hand to give newcomers advice. Through riding with others it allows people to progress in a safe environment with plenty of ideas and suggestions. We are a non-profit club all money raised through soba goes back in through BBQ's, minibus and fuel for truck on Wednesdays etc.

We need your Help!

To enable us to run this club smoothly its important you come to us with any problems or concerns so that we can rectify and discuss things we take on board both positive and negative feedback if you feel we are doing something wrong then say so We are always looking for lifts as well so if your heading to a competition and you have spare seats do let your mates know remember it always helps with fuel costs as well

JOIN SOBA!

Why Join SOBA?

Membership- why join SOBA?

Well… in joining SOBA you instantly become a part of a wide range of mountainboarders, of all sizes, ages, and abilities. You receive a newsletter/ welcome letter giving you all the information you need for the year. This includes important boarding dates for your calendar, as well as your membership card and also information on the perks and major discounts of SOBA. Some of the dates planned for this seasons SOBA riders include ramp and rail sessions, the infamous SOBA fun weekend, SOBA night ride, also an exclusive day down on Little Hampton beach were you can try your hands at skim boarding, kayaking, kite body dragging, and much more has been planned. The small fees for joining SOBA are as followed:

Juniors: £6
Seniors: £12

Once joined you can instantly start reaping in the benefits from becoming a SOBA member with major riding discounts at Haredown, along with discounts on purchases at Airhead . To join SOBA you can pick up a form fromHaredown, or alternatively if you see any of us riding just ask and we can sort something out.

Riding- Once you have joined SOBA, a major perk is our SOBA Wednesday sessions at Haredown. On a Wednesday you can ride from 5-8ish with lifts to the top of the hill at only £5 for the evening. During these evenings we ride all we like. Sometimes we may also work on the tracks at Haredown and do the odd bit of perfecting, but this is completely voluntary. Plans are also being thought of for some free ride evenings off in the woods, but this still is to be confirmed.

Party- the SOBA network is full of helpful and out going people who are always happy to try and help with your problems and queries. We meet up once week for organized evenings but many of us board together other nights/ days as well. New members are always welcome and invited to any event we are holding. Just come and talk to us, We don’t bite…much.

Supporting the National Comps- The English National Mountain Boarding Competitions are held every year by ATBA-UK. They take place all of England at many different centers. They are broken down into 5 different rounds and each round includes one day of boarder-x racing and one day a freestyle competition, sometimes this can become slope style (see riding types for information on these events). The ATBA-UK is a non-profit making organisation that is growing every year in the increase in popularity of the beautiful sport that is mountain boarding. It is there to provide the recognized forum to represent and promote mountain boarding in the UK. It does this by putting our interests (the riders interests) first, it promotes safety within the sport, it helps sanction events, in some places provides training and also it communicates their actions and decisions to its members and also sources funding for all the above. It is a large part of the boarding community and holds these competitions incredibly well, supporting all riders and competitors, as well as organizing it all.

What you "get" when you join SOBA?

• Membership Card
• Cheaper Riding at Haredown
• Discount on goods purchased from Airhead.
• Lots of bruises
• and a great time...