The ‘McNab Junior Development Team’ is made up of a small group of riders that have been chosen due to their training commitment, their unrivalled enthusiasm, their great attitudes towards others and their exceptional abilities within their chosen disciplines.

At the 2009 British Snowboard Championships the McNab Junior Team once again rode away with numerous medals and British titles.

Here you can read and learn from the up and coming leaders of tomorrow!

Katie joined our team having been selected at the McNab Junior Development Camps, summer 2007. Katie at only 9 years old was out performing most of the other training camp members and is a welcome addition to our team. Katie has an amazing ability and a great attitude and we look forwards to watching her progress over the coming years. A definite 'watch this space!



Name: Katie Ormerod

D.O.B: 25 August 1997

From: Brighouse , West Yorkshire

When and where did you start snowboarding?
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 2003

What’s the thing you like most about snowboarding?
Going abroad to different countries

What’s your favourite type of riding (kickers, pipe, rails or freeriding)?
Freestyle – Rails and Kickers

If you have any ambitions in snowboarding, what are they?
To be a Pro Snowboarder and to have fun

Who do you admire most in snowboarding at the moment (maybe your favourite rider)?
Jamie Nicholls , Damian Doyle

Over the last year or so where has snowboarding taken you to and which was your favourite place?
Laax , Le Deux Alpes , Andorra, Laax is my favourite place but I love riding with my friends at Castleford and Halifax

Can you remember your best ever day snowboarding (maybe a day you landed a new trick or somewhere you went that had amazing conditions)?
Riding the Slopestyle course at the Brits in Laax

Other than snowboarding what other things do you do in your spare time?
Gymnastics, Skateboarding and Horse riding

Have you entered any competitions recently and if so how did you get on?
Brits 2007 
Four gold medals in Women’s Kids - boarder X, Big Air,1/2 Pipe & Big Air
Westbeach Snowflex Tour 2007
Warmwell- 1st place U16, Halifax 2nd place U16
13 Comp Milton Keynes- 1st place U16
Aim Series 2006   Six - 1st places, Two - 2nd places in Women’s Kids


Cody has been with the McNab Snowboard team for many years and has proven himself in competitions and at McNab Junior development camps year after year. At only 14 Cody was already snapping at the heels of the best British Pro riders in all catagories. Cody is definitely one to watch, this boy will go far!

Check out Cody's 'how to fs board slide' in our 'Info and advice' section on this web site.



Name: Cody Daniel Hierons

D.O.B: 18:8:1993

From: Chatham, Kent

When and where did you start snowboarding?
Started in January 2002 at Chatham Ski Slope on my Dad's 40th birthday when I was nine and a half.
       
What’s the thing you like most about snowboarding?
The adrenaline rush!   

What’s your favourite type of riding (kickers, pipe, rails or freeriding)?
Anything and everything, I just love to ride!   

If you have any ambitions in snowboarding, what are they?
To ride until I'm ninety! I would also like to take part in the Olympics.   

Who do you admire most in snowboarding at the moment (maybe your favourite rider)?
Dom Harrington and Danny Kass.

Over the last year or so where has snowboarding taken you to and which was your favourite place?
The Brits and the Burton European Open in Laax Switzerland.   

Can you remember your best ever day snowboarding (maybe a day you landed a new trick or somewhere you went that had amazing conditions)?
The Animal Slopestyle Championships at Chatham in Sept 2007.   

Other than snowboarding what other things do you do in your spare time?
Nintendo Wii, Basketball and drawing, especially graffiti!   

Have you entered any competitions recently and if so how did you get on?
British Snow Tour  - 2nd place in big air and slope style.   

Is there anything else you would like to add to your profile?
Thanks to everyone and all the sponsors that have helped me so far with my snowboarding.