MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO GETS HIS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON AT ANAHEIM 1

The AMA Supercross season was kicked-off by with a convincing win by The Sports Syndicate's and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto. As the gates dropped on the Supercross class main event, Villopoto took over the top spot on the first lap before going wire-to-wire for his 10th career win in the class. “This is a nice way to start out the season,” said Villopoto. “Starting out this way makes things much easier. I hope I can start putting together some more wins and a championship this year.” The evening was a truly dominant one for the entire Kawasaki organization as the brand led every lap of the main events in both the Supercross and Supercross Lites classes. Villopoto's next race will be in Phoenix, AZ on 1/15/11.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND IN EPISODE THREE OF A HIS VIDEO SERIES TITLED "DROPPIN IN WITH CHAS"

The Sports Syndicate's Chas Guldemond has emerged as one of snowboarding’s most prolific journeymen, from first tracks to first place finishes. A new webisode series, “Droppin In With Chas” will to document in detail his travels and contests for the 2010/2011 season. This third episode follows Chas and friends for some laps on Keystone’s jump line and then to Breckenridge for the first stop of the Winter Dew tour. Watch the third episode of “Droppin In With Chas” here or online at fresh.snowboardermag.com.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER MARK MCMORRIS EARNS SECOND PLACE AT THE ONEILL EVOLUTION SLOPESTYLE

The Sport's Syndicate newest snowboarder Mark McMorris sat on the top of the podium in second place following the finals at the Oneill Evolution Slopestyle. McMorris nearly didn’t make it onto the podium with a massive fall after landing his Cab Double Cork 1260 Nose on his first run. “To get knocked out one run and then land the next run was like a dream come true,” said Mark. “I didn’t even know what i was doing. My head was mad spinning. I was knocked out. I didn’t even know if I should drop. Then it was my turn and I just dropped. That was the best choice I’ve ever made. I’m so happy right now to be okay and be on the podium.” To see photos and watch video from the event online visit snowboarding.transworld.net.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND LEAPS INTO VICTORY AT THE 4STAR RELENTLESS BIGAIR STUTTGART

The city of Stuttgart, Germany saw a fantastic snowboard event at the 4Star Relentless BIGAIR Stuttgart. Nearly 7000 spectators turned up to watch the international line-up competing for the $50.000 USD prize purse. The Sports Syndicate's Chas Guldemond, took the top spot on the podium and earned himself 500 TTR Ranking points. Chas Guldemond’s winning run consisted of a Double Cork 1080 stiffy over the kicker and a stylish gap-to-backside boardslide on the staircase. “I am stoked to be here in Germany. I hope the TTR continues this event, because I really like this progressive format and good event setup. I am really looking forward to go to the BEO in Laax and continue my TTR Tour” he said with a smile. He is eager for a comeback on the Swatch TTR Tour from the 2009/10 season where he finished in World No.2 in the World Tour Ranking. To watch video from the event online visit www.freestylemagazine.ch

MNSS SNOWBOARDERS TORSTEIN HORGMO, MARK MCMORRIS, AND CHAS GULDEMOND SWEEP BRECKENRIDGE DEW TOUR SLOPESTYLE

The Sports Syndicate’s Torstein Horgmo, Mark McMorris and Chas Guldemond swept the men’s snowboard slopestyle competition at the first stop of the Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge, CO. Torstein’s first place run included a switch frontside double cork 10, a switch backside 9 and a front ten double cork. His highly technical run impressed the fans and judges alike. Mark is a seventeen-year-old Canadian rider who began working with The Sports Syndicate in the off-season. The Dew Tour was his debut in a major U.S. competition. He seemed to have the course on lock and stepped it up in the adverse weather conditions. His smooth double backflips and double corks resonated with the judges and gave him an impressive second place finish. Chas, in his typical solid style launched massive backside 10’s with lofty airs and spins to claim the third place position. Be on the lookout for Torstein, Mark and Chas at the next Dew Tour stop in Killington, VT from January 20-23, 2011 as well as Winter X Games 14 in Aspen, CO from January 27-30, 2011.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND IN EPISODE TWO OF A HIS VIDEO SERIES TITLED "DROPPIN IN WITH CHAS"

The Sports Syndicate's Chas Guldemond has emerged as one of snowboarding’s most prolific journeymen, from first tracks to first place finishes. A new webisode series, “Droppin In With Chas” will to document in detail his travels and contests for the 2010/2011 season. This second episode follows Chas as he gets his feet under him through the beginning of his season in Summit Country, Colorado.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER MARK MCMORRIS JOINS THE RED BULL SNOWBOARDING FAMILY

A pretty significant birthday present arrived early this year for The Sports Syndicate's Mark McMorris. Just a few weeks shy of turning 17, Mark received his Red Bull helmet when he officially became a part of the team. At only 16-years-old Mark has already accomplished what many pro snowboarders twice his age can only dream about. Currently sitting in 6th place on the TTR circuit after an incredible 2009/2010 season in which he climbed to the top step at the Quebec stop of the Empire Shakedown, took 3rd place at the 5-Star TTR Billabong Ante Up event in Whistler, and 5th at the infamous Oakley Arctic Challenge, Mark is letting the snowboard world know that he is here to stay. Mark had this to say, “I'm very excited to be a part of the worlds best energy drink sponsor, Red Bull! It's been a life long goal of mine and to finally say I'm team member’s with the best athletes in the world feels amazing!" Mark also proudly rides for Burton, Oakley and The Source Boardshop.