With a strong showing this season, competing on the USSA Revolution Tour and Nor-Am circuit, Derek DiCastro jumped to third in the US junior national rankings earning him a spot on the US SBX squad headed to Junior Worlds in Cardrona, New Zealand this coming August.
Derek's first full year on the SBX circuit paid off as his results progressed along with his experience. Starting with a 17th place finish at Copper Mt in February, he followed it up with a 10th in Boreal, CA and a 5th at Mt Hood Meadows in March. Right on the heels of the Rev Tour, he raced in two Nor-Ams on the same Mt Hood course garnering a 6th and a 10th place finish against a strong international field.
The Revolution Tour, which is the premier snowboard event series showcasing up and coming US talent, can serve as a stepping stone for junior riders as well as a place for veterans to gain much needed training and race experience. Derek's results this season placed him in 7th overall. It was this result combined with his Nor-Ams that put him in the topr three for junior boardercrossers.
Along with his inclusion on the US Junior Worlds Team, Derek will also be invited to be a member of Project Gold. Camp being held in Mammoth Mt., CA this coming May. Project Gold is a USSA program that identifies the best junior talent in each discipline and invites them to train with US Team coaches and athletes
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