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Shaun White’s Snow League introduces new team format in New Zealand event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:04 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Shaun White’s Snow League introduces new team format in New Zealand event

Summary

Shaun White’s Snow League will hold its inaugural event in New Zealand at Cardrona Alpine Resort next month. Teams from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and a mixed challengers team will compete in the World Challenge, a new format for the league that emphasizes team scoring. A key feature involves a 720-degree spin cap during semifinals, encouraging athletes to showcase creativity and style. Finals will revert to standard scoring formats. This innovative structure aims to reward all-around performances rather than excessive spinning, a development welcomed by participants touched by evolving competitive pressures in snow sports.

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By the Numbers

•Event takes place at Cardrona Alpine Resort in September.
•Teams will compete across four disciplines with 16 athletes total.
•Semifinals will include a cap on spin rotations to emphasize style.
•The finals will feature traditional head-to-head competitions.
•Format aims to simplify scoring for viewers and elevate creative performances.

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5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Shaun White’s Snow League Heads To New Zealand With A New Twist

What they're saying

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The Snow League, Shaun White’s winter sports league, will hold its first New Zealand event next month with a twist on ski and snowboard halfpipe competition: a spin cap.
— Yahoo Sports

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