Women’s snowboarding – some experiences and perceptions of competition

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ID11436632
AutoresMari Kristin Sisjord (0000-0001-6971-7155, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, autor correspondente)
Ano2013
Volume32
Fascículo5
Páginas507-523
Data de publicação2013-12-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoLeisure Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0261-4367 • E-ISSN: 1466-4496
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02614367.2012.685334
OpenAlexW1979876254
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas29

This article focuses on female snowboarders’ experiences with, and perceptions of, snowboard competitions. The article is based on a study conducted at an international women’s snowboard camp. The purpose of the camp was to discuss strategies for promoting females’ participation in the snowboard organisations and in snowboard competition. Interviews were held with eight participants aged 18–31 years. Most of the participants had been previously involved in competition. Their experience had been both negative and positive. Most of the participants perceived snowboard facilities (Big air and Half-pipe) as being too large for females and a possible constraint on participation. Moreover, the study’s findings reveal ideas concerning alternative competition formats as well as arguments for ‘women-only’ sessions as a feasible way to reach more female snowboarders, to provide skill enhancement, and to increase participation in the competitions. The findings are discussed in light of the development of snowboarding and Bourdieu’s theoretical framework

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