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South Lake Tahoe's Sho Kashima named to 2015 US Freestyle Moguls Team

Sho Kashima of South Lake Tahoe has spent the off-season recovering from injuries and is preparing for the 2015 US Freestyle Moguls team.

The team was named this week in advance of the Dec. 13 FIS Freestyle World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland. Kashima, who skis for Heavenly, expects to be able to join the team mid-season. According to his Facebook and Instagram pages he is working hard on rehabilitation.

Heavenly's Sho Kashima Named to 2015 Freestyle Skiing Team

South Lake Tahoe's Sho Kashima was named to the 2015 U.S. Freestyle Skiing Team Tuesday. Kashima, who has called Heavenly Valley his home since 4 years old, made the "A" men's team.

Here is Kashima's record provided by the USSA:
WORLD CHAMPONSHIPS
Teams: 2007, 2009, 2011

6th, MO, Inawashiro, JPN, 2009

7th, DM, Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 2007

10th, DM, Inawashiro, JPN, 2009

18th, DM, Deer Valley, UT, 2011

30th, MO, Madonna di Campiglio, ITA, 2007

WORLD CUP (highlights)
Three top-10 finishes in 2014
With only five starts in the 2013 season, earned three top-ten results

Road to Sochi: South Lake Tahoe's Kashima 6th in Deer Valley World Cup

Sho Kashima of South Lake Tahoe finished in 6th place at the Visa Freestyle International FIS World Cup at Deer Valley on Saturday. After advancing to the advanced to the superfinal, but he lost control for just a second before the bottom air.

Heavenly hosts Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships

Event Date: 
March 29, 2013 (All day)

From March 29-31, 2013, Heavenly Mountain Resort will be buzzing with excitement as Olympic hopefuls take to the California side of the resort to compete in moguls, aerials and dual moguls. The Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships will return to Heavenly’s famous Gunbarrel run, as U.S. team athletes come together for the final event of the season to battle it out for the title of U.S. Champion. Leading the team are Olympic and World Champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT), and hometown hero Sho Kashima (South Lake Tahoe, CA).

Barton Health continues work with top U.S. athletes at Lake Tahoe center

Barton’s Tahoe Center for Orthopedics has partnered with the world’s top winter snow sports athletes for 2013 as part of its “Heal Like a Champion” advertising campaign, showcasing United States Ski, Snowboard and Free Skiing (USSA) champions, TCO patients and Lake Tahoe locals, Daron Rahlves, Marco Sullivan, Sho Kashima and Elena Hight.

Designed with the athlete in mind, the campaign highlights world class athletes who have chosen the TCO orthopedic care team to get them back into competition safely and quickly.

Kashima back in action

Sho Kashima is picking up right where he left off. Well almost, in his opinion.In his first race back since knee surgery, the Heavenly skier placed fourth on a steep dual moguls course Sunday in...

Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial fundraiser to benefit Heavenly Foundation teams

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the Eric Nageotte-Lowe Memorial Fundraiser to celebrate the life of former South Lake Tahoe resident and Heavenly Freestyle Team member, Eric Nageotte-Lowe this Saturday, Jan. 26, from 5pm to 8pm at the Himmel Haus, 2819 Saddle Rd. across from Heavenly Mountain’s California base area.

“While Eric was a great skier,” said his coach Jere Crawford, “he was an even better person.”

Baker claims coveted Nor Am spot

Seems like there might be another Koshima to keep an eye on in the not-so-distant future. Yamato Kashima, younger brother of U.S. moguls skier Sho Kashima, and teammate Taryn Baker competed against...

Kashima captures A Team status

Moguls are tough on the knees, and Sho Kashima knows that better than most.After two season-ending knee surgeries, the South Tahoe moguls pro also knows exactly what it takes to get back on the ...

Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13

Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.

Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe highlights 2012-2013 ski and board season

With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.

Heavenly to host U.S. Freestyle Championships through 2014

Heavenly Mountain Resort will host the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The two-year deal brings the women’s and men’s moguls, aerials and dual moguls back to South Lake Tahoe for the second time. Heavenly also hosted the U.S. Freestyle Championships in 2004, as well as FIS World Cup Freestyle events in 1999 and 2000.

Proud to Say: Sho Kashima nothing but positive about future

South Lake Tahoe's Sho Kashima raced through the most of the course fine, while competing in Calgary during the World Cup freestyle final. As he approached the second jump, though, he stopped at th...

Kashima finishes third in France

MERIBEL, France (TDT) - American skier Sho Kashima defeated compatriot Jeremy Cota in the consolation run to take third place of the World Cup Freestyle skiing last week. Mikael Kingsbury of Can...

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