Team Members

Simon Bonenfant
SBX

Full name	Simon Bonenfant
Date of birth	August 19, 1982
Age (as of January 1, 2010)	27
Birthplace (Birth)	Montréal, QC
Hometown (Grew-up)	Montreal, QC / Mont-Tremblant, QC
Residence (Currently reside)	Montréal, QC
Snowboard/Ski Club	Canada~Snowboard
Current coach	Marcel Mathieu, Rene Brunner
Training center	High Performance
Board Company you ride on	Oxess
Stance on board	Regular
Boots company	Burton
Personal website	N/A
Nickname	Requin blanc (White shark)
Years on National team	3
Language you speak	French / English

RESULTS
>> FIS World Cup
>> FIS Nor-Am Cup

Why and how did you start snowboarding?

It’s a choice I made when I was ten years old. Nothing in particular. A new challenge.

What is your first memory of snowboarding?

Getting off the lift...

Why is snowboarding so much fun to you?

When you’re there, it’s just amazing. Just doing the turns in the morning on freshlygroomed runs or in the powder snow. It’s a feeling of freedom.

Who has had the most influence on your snowboarding career and why?

Family, friends, coach. People who have a direct relationship with me.

What is the most memorable moment you had in your career?

The podium I had in Japan already some years ago. Nomination to the national team.

What do you do in the summer?

Training and I spend time with my friends and family.

How would you describe your style of snowboarding?

Intense and fluid

What was your first job?

Ice cream and cookie shop when I was 15.

What was your first car?

Subaru Justy. Loved that car. Ask any of my friends for memories...

What is your highest level of education?

High School

Do you play a musical instrument?

Guitar, kind of…

What’s on your Ipod right now?

Dave Matthew, Van Morrison, Talib, Kweli, Pearl Jam, Bob Marley

Favourite musical type?

Any kind, Reggae is on top though

Favourite band of all time?

Bob Marley and the Wailer’s

Favourite movie of all time?

Star Wars

Favourite food/meal?

Poutine

Favourite book/reading material of all time?

San Antonio

Favourite World Cup region/location to compete?

Japan

Favourite travel/touristic destination?

The Laurentides

Who’s your snowboarding hero/favourite snowboarder?

Travis Rice

Who’s your hero (actor, athlete, etc)?

Lebron James

Do you have any hobbies?

Rafting, Kayaking, Climbing, Hiking, Chess, Sailing