Sponsors: Oakley, Burton, Nike 6.0, Grenade Gloves, US Snowboard Team, Gatorade

Ellery Hollingsworth has stepped onto the professional snowboarding scene with no plans of going away anytime soon. Having just reached 18 years old, this tenacious and talented young lady from Connecticut was awarded the 2006 "Rookie of the Year" award by judges and event organizers of the 24th Annual US Open of Snowboarding Championships in Stratton, Vermont, for being the only female to earn final berths in the Quarterpipe, Superpipe, and Slopestyle events. First taught to snowboard by her two older brothers, Ellery now combines determination, natural athleticism, and a great sense of humor to make each day on the mountain productive, progressive, and fun. With her sights set on podium finishes and aspirations of competing in the 2010 Olympics, Ellery is a star on the brink of shining very brightly. When Ellery is not snowboarding you can find her jibbing handrails, playing with her dogs, or skateboarding.