http://www.coaster-net.com/ The latest updates on COASTER-net.com! en-us Copyright (C) 2011 COASTER-net.com COASTER-net is in special need of YOU the fans. Do you wish you could work in the theme park industry but, do not have the means necessary to do so? Well you can come close by working for us!! We are HIRING for the summer season. We are in special need of Ride Gallery Authors and Special Project Managers. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1044-part-time-help-needed/ Thu, 16 May 2013 11:38:57 -0400 Stay Tuned here ALL day as we continue to bring you updates from Sandusky. We will be giving short reports and quotes from our team that is currently on site. Also a reminder that there will be a special episode of the SHQ Podcast from the park this evening with special guests! http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1043-gatekeeper-media-day-updates/ Thu, 09 May 2013 08:23:19 -0400 In partnership with Devin Olson Media, COASTER-net.com would like to announce our newest documentary in the From Dreams to Screams series--Outlaw Run at Silver Dollar City. Listen to the leaders of Herschend Family Entertainment, Silver Dollar City, and Rocky Mountain Coasters as they describe how they knew that now was the right time to build this unique, inverting wooden coaster. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1042-from-dreams-to-screams-outlaw-run-unveiled/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:14:05 -0400 It is finally time to reveal who has won the First Annual COASTER-net.com March Madness Bracket Challenge, and more importantly, which roller coasters YOU, the COASTER-net community, have voted as the very best of their kind. Over the last fourth months, several of you have voted in our poll, and then filled out brackets in an attempt to predict what the entire community has voted on as the best. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1041-coaster-champions/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:13:47 -0400 As we wait for the final production of our From Dreams to Screams: Outlaw Run documentary, produced and directed by Devin Olson of Devin Olson Media, and Founder of COASTER-net.com, we want to bring you a special feature that Devin has prepared just for you us here at COASTER-net that shows you some of the Behind the Scenes footage of our trip to Branson, MO and four-day recording was like. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1040-from-dreams-to-screams-behind-the-scenes/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:29:47 -0400 Happy Easter to all of you Coaster Fans! I just wanted to talk about a couple of things that will be going on here at COASTER-net in the next couple of months. 1. We really need some photo trip reports. Now that the parks are beginning to open for the new season, please snap some shots of some coasters and rides while you are out and post them in the trip report section of the forum. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1039-happy-easter/ Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:46:02 -0400 It's now February and the voting for the 1st annual COASTER-net.com Coaster Poll is moving along. Many of you want your voice to be heard in various awards polls, and this is your chance. Here at COASTER-net.com, we are doing our own roller coaster poll, but with a twist. The votes will be counted, and instead of simply revealing the winners, we will be having a "March Madness Bracket Challenge" where you, the voters, will try and predict what coasters the entire COASTER-net.com community has dubbed the best by filling out brackets much like you would for the NCAA Basketball Tournament. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1038-coaster-net-com-coaster-poll/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:11:24 -0500 Many of you know Zachary Fakterowitz from COASTER-net's Inversion Podcast, our Blogs, and our News, but did you also know that he attends IAPPA for us to get the inside scoop on everything going on in the industry? This year Zach got the opportunity to sit down with Gary Goddard of The Goddard Group. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1037-interview-with-garry-goddard-of-the-goddard-group/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:57:57 -0500 COASTER-net still has several positions open in our various writing departments. If you love to write and love roller coasters, then this just might be the perfect job for you. No matter what type of writing you like, we've got something for you--Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing, News and Journalism, Opinion and Persuasive Writing, Technical Writing (Instructions an Guides), and even opportunities for those interested in helping us re-write our guidebook to roller coasters and theme parks. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1035-coaster-net-job-fair-now-hiring/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:28:15 -0500 COASTER-net is beginning a Job Fair to fill vacancies in several of our writing departments. We are looking for THREE (3) writers for each of the following positions: News Writer Blogs and Editorial Writer Ride Gallery Author Park Gallery Author Other positions are also available, but we are focusing in on the writers at this time. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1034-job-fair/ Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:57:47 -0500 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the coaster community. This year, COASTER-net has a lot to be thankful for. We've got new partners, new staff, new members, and a lot of new roller coasters. One of the ways we like to express our gratitude around COASTER-net is with our Annual Golden Loop Awards where we nominate and vote for the people, topics, and contributors that we feel deserve an honorable mention. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1032-2012-golden-loop-award-winners/ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:12:50 -0500 COASTER-net is happy to announce a new member to our family. For years we've noticed how much our members and fans love Haunt events at their local parks and in their local communities, but we haven't had the ability to give coverage to these events. That all changes this year! http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1029-haunttour-net-goes-live/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:46:54 -0400 What could possibly be cooler than planning out your next major theme park road trip on a calendar that features that cool new ride you've been dying to get on? Pretty much nothing. Well we're giving you the chance to do just that with our new 2013 COASTER-net Coaster Calendar. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1028-introducing-the-2013-coaster-net-coaster-calendar/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:06:29 -0400 August is a pretty big month for us here at COASTER-net. For one thing, its our birthday and we've just turned 14! For another thing, its the peak of the season and everyone is excited about what's new in their park and what might be coming next year. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1027-august-contest-update/ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:42:06 -0400 It may be the heart of the coaster season, but we're already thinking about our official 2013 COASTER-net Calendar, and we want to give you a chance to be in it! Right now, in our Official Contests forum, we're inviting everyone to submit up to three of their favorite theme park pictures that they've taken for a chance to be featured in our upcoming calendar. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1026-coaster-calendar-cover-contest-c-4/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:32:38 -0400 Our very own Carsten Anderson has been documenting the 2012 Cedar Point season via camera, and has brought us over 200 new pictures from all over the park! Special focus was given to Cedar Point's Luminosity: Light the Sky night time spectacular. Also in this photo update are pre-construction pictures of markers around the park for the alleged 2013 Wing Rider coaster. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1025-big-new-cp-photo-update/ Sun, 01 Jul 2012 21:26:34 -0400 Here it is July 1, and that means the end of our June Coaster Quiz. A big congratulations go out to our four participants who got perfect scores last month: Mike Strobel, eddie200330, Danny Miller, and Texas Cyclone. Of that group, Mike was the first to get all 8 correct and has won $5 in credit towards anything in the C-net Gear Store! http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1024-july-coaster-quiz/ Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:20:30 -0400 For anyone who's been around the site for any number of years, you are probably familiar with the name Devin Olson, better known to some of you as blastcoaster87 from his years of activity on the forums and his many YouTube videos. Devin has announced that he is stepping down from his role as President of COASTER-net and turning those responsibilities over to Matthew Rydzik (CoasterBGW) and Daniel Westfall. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1023-coaster-net-announces-change-in-leadership/ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:43:20 -0400 Well its a new month, and that means a new Coaster Quiz! But before I get to that, we at COASTER-net want to send a huge congratulations to last months winner krosscoasters! Not only was he our winner last month, but he actually successfully answered all eight questions correctly, when twenty-one other coaster enthusiasts could not. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1022-june-coaster-quiz/ Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:35:37 -0400 Amusement park season is here and summer is right on its heels, so that means its time for a Coaster Draft! Signups have begun and will remain open until midnight EST on Saturday, June 2. There's room for everyone in this contest, so go sign up today! Also, this year's draft has an added twist. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1021-coaster-draft-signups-open/ Mon, 28 May 2012 21:55:29 -0400 It’s been some time since COASTER-net held its last contest, so it’s about time we started another, and this time we’re bringing you something all new to try. This contest will not only test your writing skills, but also your knowledge and research abilities. Most of you have likely flipped through our Ride and Park Galleries from time to time, reading up on the history of your favorite or local park, checking out the coasters at your next destination, or just gaining some knowledge from the extensive research put together. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1020-gallery-article-contest/ Sat, 26 May 2012 22:22:39 -0400 Alright everybody, we are half way through the month of May and we still do not have perfect score on this month's coaster quiz. Last month, MorganFan aced the quiz with a perfect 8/8 and Mike Strobel was just one off with 7/8 correct. Right now our leader is eddie200330 with 7/8 and seven people have completed the quiz. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1019-may-coaster-quiz/ Sat, 12 May 2012 21:20:13 -0400 First order of business, we are clearing our Women's Fitted Tees to make way for new products. This is the last chance to get our signature "Quit Dreaming, Start Screaming" T-shirts in women's sizes and we currently have them on clearance for just $4.99! We currently still have all sizes available (s - 2xl), but supplies are limited so order yours now before they run out. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1018-store-changes-to-include-new-apparel-options/ Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:50:57 -0400 Our very own Devin Olson recently made it out to Dorney Park to take some photos of its latest addition for the 2012 season, Stinger. Head on over to the Ride Gallery page for this coaster to check out the new photos and learn a bit about the coaster and its history! http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1017-new-stinger-photos/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:49:25 -0400 Theme Park Coaster Club, COASTER-Net and Theme Park Universe are participating in the “Coasting For Kids” event, benefiting Give Kids The World. Your pledge will help provide these special families with a cost-free magical vacation to Give Kids The World, where the families enjoy their own fun times at Central Florida’s attractions. http://www.coaster-net.com/site-news/1016-coasting-for-kids-2012/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:43:26 -0400