Burton Unveils 2010 U.S. Snowboard Team Uniforms

Burton has unveiled the 2010 U.S. Snowboard Team Uniforms and I must say they are pretty unexpected and pretty awesome at the same time. Well done...

"What's also brilliant is the technology infused in these two street wear-like pieces of apparel. Both the pants and jacket are made of waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex for maximum on-snow performance. We're not sure the chenille crest adds any superhero powers, but it sure looks nice. " Via.

*Previously: Olympic Skateboarding?

Singapore to host the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010

My apologies for this being a bit late, but if you have not heard already I wanted to post to let know that Singapore has been selected to host the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010! The youth games with run opposite of the regular games which means that these will be Summer Games, while Vancouver host the "regular" Winter Games in 2010. Congrats to Singapore, I'm looking forward to seeing what this step forward means to the Olympic movement.

From the IOC:

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that Singapore will host the first Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010. The result was unveiled by the IOC President, Jacques Rogge, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. Singapore beat Moscow in the final by 53 votes to 44.

The 105 IOC members entitled to vote(1) had cast their votes by post over the last few weeks. The sealed envelope with the name of the winning city was delivered to the IOC President during the announcement ceremony by the independent and certified notary who oversaw the process to guarantee confidentiality.

“This is a key moment for the Olympic Movement”, said Rogge to the journalists present in Lausanne. “Singapore has put together a very exciting project. Hosting the Youth Olympic Games for the first time is a great responsibility, and I have every confidence in the team in Singapore. I have no doubt that their professionalism and enthusiasm will be instrumental in the staging of successful Youth Olympic Games in 2010”, he continued.

“The Youth Olympic Games are the flagship of the IOC’s determination to reach out to young people. These Games will not only be about competition. They will also be the platform through which youngsters will learn about the Olympic values and the benefits of sport, and will share their experiences with other communities around the globe. We are looking forward to joining in the celebration in Singapore in 2010”, Rogge added.

The IOC President thanked Moscow for its excellent efforts and the quality of its candidature. He also hoped that today’s disappointment would not discourage it from bidding again.

Rogge also paid tribute to the other seven Candidate Cities which took part in a candidature process that started in August 2007: Athens (Greece), Bangkok (Thailand), Debrecen (Hungary), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Moscow (Russian Federation), Poznan (Poland), Singapore (Singapore) and Turin (Italy).

Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Bid Unveils Website, Logo

From GamesBids.com:

Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Youth and Sports Teo Ser Luck unveiled the tagline, logo, official website and video of Singapore’s bid for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday at the Singapore Sports School. He said, “the tagline “Blazing the Trail” is about Singapore blazing the trail in making investments to youth and sports. It also conveys the country’s can-do spirit, passion and determination to bid for the Games.

The official logo for the bid is the national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim, to reflect the country’s quest for fresh ideas, progress and excellence in all aspects of life.

An official video that highlights the best of Singapore will also be presented to the International Olympic Committee which can be viewed on the official website www.singapore2010.sg and You Tube.

The video highlights the magic of the country, showcasing its beauty, vibrancy and diversity while capturing the energy and passion of its youth, according to Singapore 2010.

The core of Singapore’s bid is the celebration of the Olympic values - excellence, friendship and respect through the bid. Singapore 2010 said it hopes to inspire true sportsmanship among youths and promote understanding and harmony among communities and with other nations.

Teo Ser Luck said it was a challenge to actually put together an international event in such a short time, but said it is a challenge for all the other cities.

He said, “Singapore has a proven track record to turn around many international events – IOC Session, the IMF – so I believe it is a challenge, but it is also our advantage”.

Ng Ser Miang, Executive Board Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said, “the Prime Minister has given a very strong endorsement for Singapore to bid. And I think the different government agencies and the whole sports fraternity are also behind the bid, so there is a lot of input that makes this a very strong bid”.

Here is a promo video put together by the bidding organization: