In alpine snowboarding, there’s nothing better than a beautiful, long, well-groomed run. When I’m home, I make it to the First Tracks and train with Tremblant’s team. Days like these are priceless! 

Bio
	Born	October 8,1984
	Sport	Alpine snowboard
	Performances	Ariane got the 3rd position in the parallel GS snowboard World Cup in Sochi, Russia. With this result, her best to date, Ariane's name is added on the list of potential medal winners for the Sochi Winter Olympic Games to take place in Russia next year. As a member of the Canadian National Team, she races on the World Cup circuit since 2009. She holds the Canadian Champion title in Slalom and the 2011 Nor-Am Cup title.

Objective

Finish in the top 16 in World Cup for the 2012-2013 season. Climb on the podium on the World Cup circuit and take part in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Other interests

In addition to training on a full-time basis, Ariane graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from the University of Montreal in 2008. She has been working as a nutritionist on the Vivaï Expert in Nutrition team. She wants to encourage athletes and active people to opt for a healthier diet to reach their full potential and achieve their objectives. During her free time, she also practices other sports such as cycling, kiteboarding, yoga, tennis and running.

Ariane Lavigne’s Career Highlights

• 1 podium in World Cup
• 15 podiums in Nor-Am and Canadian Championship races

At April 5, 2013

2013

• 2^nd position in the parallel SL snowboard Canadian Championships at Le Relais, Qc
• 3^rd position in the parallel GS snowboard World Cup
  in Sochi, Russia
• 5^th position in the parallel GS snowboard World Cup
  in La Molina, Spain

2011

• 2011 Nor-Am Cup Champion
• 2011 Slalom Canadian Champion
• 32^nd in the 2011 World Cup Overall rankings
• Best World Cup result: 18

View Ariane's results since 2004