2nd Annual Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam

This year’s Annual Rail Jam in Squaw Valley is a memorial to Charles “Coogan” Kelly who was killed at a party last year in Reno, Nevada. The Lake Tahoe and Truckee snowboard communities lost a great snowboarder and an even greater citizen of the community.  Coogan was a successful competitor on the rail jam and snowboarding circuit in and around Tahoe.  In its second year, the Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam is a tribute to Coogan, a passionate snowboarder and friend. In his memory, SnowBomb will donate all competitor registration fees to the Coogan Kelly Foundation.  Read the press release below for more info…

The Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam is open to riders of all ages and talents and consists of both men’s and women’s ski and snowboard divisions. Registration is at 9 am, practice starts at 11 am, and the competition will begin at 1 pm. If time allows a special Best Trick Jam Session will follow the competition.

The Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam is free for spectators, as it is scheduled to take place on Searchlight (lower Exhibition) located near the base of the mountain. Entry fee for all riders is $10 and helmets are mandatory for all competitors. Athletes under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at registration to sign a liability release form.

The Coogan Kelly Foundation raises money for the Coogan Kelly Scholarship awarded each year to young aspiring snowboarders to help advance their careers. Contributions to the Coogan Kelly Foundation can be sent to: Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, c/o The Coogan Kelly Foundation, PO Box 366, Truckee, CA 96160.

More information on the Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam is available on snowbomb.com and squaw.com.