British Snowboard Champion 2004/05
Silver Olympic Passport Holder 2005/06
Podum Position (3rd) British Championships 2005/06
Podum Position (2nd) British Championships 2006/07
Podum Position (3rd) British Championships 2007/08
Represented Great Britain in the World Championships.

Biography

Steven is currently working on his biography, telling his story of how became interested in Snowboarding - read the story so far >

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Despite efforts to receive guidance and direction from the various Snowsport organisations, none were forthcoming. However, Lesley McKenna, having had similar difficulties gaining assistance from Snowsport organisations, also proved invaluable help in planning and developing my portfolio. Upon completion I sent the portfolio plus a request for financial assistance to all the local companies in Aviemore. Bruce Crawford from Snowsport Scotland also received this but when I finally made contact after numerous attempts I received no financial assistance.

I made my way to the Three Valleys, Courchevel after receiving sponsorship of £250.00 from the Old Bridge Inn, a board from Rossignol and an offer of accommodation from friends. I tried to enter every race possible to raise my profile. However, my first week proved exceptionally difficult in terms of having to hitchhike lifts or walk up and down the mountain, handing round my CV’s and portfolio and found employment as a kitchen porter working 17 hour shifts etc., thus giving me little time to practice or train. This, as well as having had a bad starting number, a rutted course with everyone else having gone down, affected my performance in my first major competition, the Swatch World Cup in Meribel. Frustrated, I had no option but to ask my works Manager to change to night shift to enable me more time on the snow for training and also the chance to have, on occasion, three to four hours sleep and some times none at all. I frequently had to contact and place a tremendous burden on my parents for financial support. Eventually I received further sponsorship of £500 from David Cameron, Upland Developments. more>

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