Our Values
We believe every rider should focus on learning, having fun, and promoting positive vibes such as:
Encourage your team, friends, and all other riders to do their best
Push yourself to learn new things every day
Help other kids to learn and keep an eye out for little ones
Work hard, have fun, be kind!
You can find the team at Hyland Hills Ski & Snowboard Area on most days, unless they’re riding at a local USASA Snowboard competition.
Ride with us!
Weekly Riding Sessions!
The BENT OXEN team plans to ride together on as many weeknights as we can squeeze in. We published a schedule that we plan to stick to as often as possible. Tom and John O’Neill have volunteered to help the kids learn new tricks whether that is riding big park or learning to link turns on the bunny hill.
If you are interested in riding with our team, check out the weekly practice schedule with the link below.
USASA Snowboard Competitions
We have a bunch of riders on our team that love to compete in the local USASA Snowboarding Competitions. Coach Tom also has earned his USASA Coaching Certificate this year so he can provide guidance and support at the races and contests. If you are up for getting involved with the competitive side of the sport, join the BENT OXEN team at the local events.
We’ve published a schedule of the events we plan to participate in and there are plenty more in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Click the link below to learn more about the USASA events.
SHRED TOUR
This season we hope to check-out a variety of ski areas around Minnesota. If you are up to take a little drive on Saturdays, join us for the BENT OXEN Minnesota SHRED TOUR. We will work on getting group rates at the ski areas if we can find enough families to join.
Check out preliminary schedule and learn more about all the neat resorts we plan to explore with the link below.
BENT OXEN strives to be inclusive - We hope that all of our riders feel a sense of belonging. Whether they are competing at a national level or just learning, every rider should feel respected, valued, and a part of the team.
OUR TEAM IS KIND - We love to bring kindness and positive vibes to the hill. Our team is friendly, generous, and considerate to each other and everyone at the hill.
NEVER A SHORTAGE OF EFFORT - We work hard to be the best riders we can be. We put in the laps, try scary things, and bring the effort every day.
WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN - We love snowboarding and hanging out with our friends. It’s not all about competitions, above all it’s about having fun.
We would love it if you would consider joining our crew.
Sign-up by clicking the link below!
The BENT OXEN snowboard team is so grateful for the support of Donek Snowboards, a custom snowboard & ski manufacturing company based out of Colorado that has been handcrafting the best boards and skis in the world since 1987. Seamus, Cian, and Carrick are honored to be Donek ambassadors representing the brand through their competitive riding in the USASA