GENERAL RULES 2017/2018 Canada Cup Presented by Toyo

2017/2018 Canada Cup presented by Toyo Tires Canyon Ski Resort, Red Deer, Alberta February 15-18, 2018 Freestyle Alberta and Freestyle Canada are pleased to invite eligible athletes to the Canada Cup MO & DM Competition on February 15-18, 2018 at Canyon Ski Resort in Red Deer, Alberta. This competition will be the second stop on the Canada Cup andis valued for Canada Cup points and TOYO CUP rankings. Medal ceremonies will take place at the end of each competition. GENERAL RULES • The event is sanctioned and organized by Freestyle Canada in partnership with Alberta Freestyle and Central Alberta Ski Club • Rules are based on a combination of FIS Rules and Regulations, and Canada Cup Freestyle Competition Guidelines. • All athletes must have a Freestyle Canada Air 4B certified coach present. • Athlete Air qualification is required for all inverted maneuvers in accordance with the Freestyle Canada’s athlete invert qualification rules. • All coaches, volunteers and officials much have a Freestyle Canada License. COMPETITION DATES: THURSDAY February 15, 2018 Unofficial Training FRIDAY February 16, 2018 Official Training SATURDAY February 17, 2018 Single Moguls SUNDAY February 18, 2018 Dual Moguls Please refer to the attached detailed schedule. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the schedule. FREESTYLECANADA.SKI LOCATION: Canyon ski resort is just outside Red Deer Alberta- on hour and half south from Edmonton airport and 2 hours north from Calgary Airport. 38433 Range Road 264A, Red Deer County, AB T4E 0Z1 Phone #: (403) 346-5588 Google Map to Canyon ski resort ATHLETES: Please PARK in the upper parking lot and ski down to Main Lodge. There is an ATHLETE Room on the Main Floor for you to leave bags, change, etc. It is a short drive to top of hill so you may drop off athletes in lower parking lot and park up top. MEMBERSHIP LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Canadian Athletes are required to have a minimum of a Can Free 4 FIS Canada license or Can Free 4 FIS International license. FC Membership International athletes must have FIS license. EVENT FORMATS Maximum athletes to register is 90; 45 spots for men and 45 spots for women. Any unused spots will move to the other gender. 80 spots for Canada, 10 spots for Foreign athletes if needed. Moguls: Qualifications: Best of two runs Final: 1 run. Top 40% from qualification move to Finals, minimum of 6 athletes and a maximum of 20 athletes. * Finals field size will be determined at the first team leaders meeting Duals: Qualifications: One run Final: Up to top 32 seeded from qualification. FREESTYLECANADA.SKI * Number of rounds will be determined by the Organizing Committee at the first team leaders meeting. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY As per the Cnaada Cup Guidelines, athletes must be: ● A current FC license CanFree 3 or 4 (http://www.freestylecanada.ski/en/membership/) ● Supervised by a CanFree Air 4 Certified coach ● Approved by your Provincial Association AERIAL QUALIFICATIONS All athletes must have up-to-date aerial qualifications for jumps they are performing in all disciplines. The FC Technical Delegate will verify a random selection of athlete’s qualifications during the Team Leaders meeting the day before each event with the coach of the athlete. Verification of qualification will be accepted from any of the following sources: ● Signed Aerial Passports held by coach/athlete ● Completed and signed qualification forms ● FC qualification databank REGISTRATION: Follow this link to register for the event. REGISTRATION LINK Registration Fees (per participant) $200.00 for one day of competition, or $225.00 for two days. A refundable bib deposit of $20 CA will be required at check in. Registration Timelines: The Priority registration policy for Canada Cup has been created to ensure PSO & HPAD athletes have an opportunity to register and secure a spot at these events FREESTYLECANADA.SKI • Priority Registration (PSO & National Team) CLOSES Jan 15, 2018 • All registration closes Feb 5, 2018 • Wait list can be kept if registration is full. If spots open, athletes will be notified • Athletes can register up to the day before the event if there are spots open. • If open spots remain, eligible athletes can register up until Team Captains meeting the day before the event. BIBS: Coaches will receive athlete bibs upon completion of waivers and bios and collection of $20CA for each of their athletes. Bibs must be worn properly for training and competition, not wearing the bib properly may result in disqualification. If a bib is lost or forgotten there will be a $20.00 replacement fee. If an athlete forgets a bib and can bring the bib the next day it will be an additional $20.00 deposit. If an athlete needs to replace their bib, they must ensure the on- site registration staff updates their entry information. Bibs must be returned to the registration office, in good condition, after the event to receive the deposit back. LIFT TICKETS: Lift tickets will be available for purchase each day of training and competition at Guest Services with presentation of competitor bib. Each competitor is responsible for the purchase of his or her own lift ticket for each day of the event. Canyon Ski Resort offers reduced ticket prices to athletes. • Ticket office opens at 8 am daily • Cost of Competitor Lift Ticket is $24.99 • lift tickets for registered coaching staff, $0 • Lift Tickets for judges, media, officials and volunteers are available at the Race Desk each day, but are limited in numbers. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: FREESTYLECANADA.SKI All registration questions or communications should be sent to: Event Registrar – Susan Moffatt, [email protected] • Chief of Competition – Jared Sayers, [email protected] • Chief of Course - Cam Jenkins, [email protected] • TD - Guy Andre • Chief of Scoring – Jodi Neish, [email protected] • Head Judge – Jay Henitiuk VOLUNTEERS: The success of these events depends on volunteers. If you feel you can help us out volunteering, please go to the following link: VOLUNTEER HERE It has an active list and you can add your name to one of the following areas: Registration (Thursday), Course prep/work (all days), Timing and many jobs that help to run a seamless competition. Limited number of volunteer lift tickets will be available to those who sign up. Thank you! RACE DESK: South Room upstairs in Main Lodge. Accessible from the bottom parking lot. All participants must check in at the Race Desk to confirm participation in the event. REFUNDS: Once an athlete is confirmed on a start list, refunds will not be issued. In the case of an injury the coach or parent must notify the registration desk, to inform that an athlete is injured and unable to ski before the Team Captains meeting the day before the competition day. Athletes are entitled to partial refunds of up to 50% per event. Requests for refunds for other extraordinary circumstances shall be considered only at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. If an event is cancelled due to weather or exceptional circumstances no refunds will be provided. (The organizing committee has already incurred all costs for the event). Please see the Can Freestyle Competition Guide for Rules and Procedures. FREESTYLECANADA.SKI LIABILITY & ACCIDENT INSURANCE: All athletes, officials and other members of the regions who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. Every competitor is required to have his/her own medical and life insurance that is adequate and covers the maneuvers being performed in training and competition, as well as a valid FC Membership. The Organizing Committee, Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, Alberta Freestyle Skiing Association, Canyon Ski Resort and the Canadian Snowsports Association shall not be responsible for accidents, damaged or lost equipment and belongings and/or second or third party claims during the staging of the event. All participants are urged to protect and safeguard their personal belongings at all times. ACCOMMODATION: Radisson Hotel Red Deer 6500 67 street, Red Deer, AB T4P 1A2 403-342-6567 Have a virtual tour at Radisson Red Deer! Block name: Freestyle - Canada Cup MO Competition Standard King - $119 (+tax) Standard 2 Queen - $119 (+tax) Family Suite – $184 (+tax) Our Hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast buffet, served in the morning between 5:30am – 10am in the restaurant for all hotel guests and WIFI is also complimentary for all hotel guest. Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner along with room service option. For a great way to unwind for the day, guests have access to our swimming pool, hot tub and fitness Centre. 10 km from Canyon Ski Area. FREESTYLECANADA.SKI SCHEDULE: The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the schedule of events from those stated in the program. Any changes will be posted at the Race Office each day or emailed out. DATE ACTIVITY LOCATION Thursday Feb 15 8 am - 12 pm Registration Race Desk Open South Room- upstairs in DayLodge 9:00 am Moguls Unofficial Training CheckMate 2:30 pm - After Officials Team Leaders South Room- upstairs in Training Meeting Day Lodge Friday Feb 16 8 am - 12 pm Registration Race Desk Open South Room- upstairs in Day Lodge 8:30 am Volunteers & Course prep/chop Check Mate Coaches 9:45 am – 10 am Moguls Course Inspection Check Mate 10 am – 12 pm Moguls Official Training Check Mate 12 pm - 12:30 pm Moguls Course Maintenance Check Mate 12:30 - 2:30 pm Moguls Official Training Check Mate 3:30 pm Officials Team Leaders South Room- upstairs in Meeting Day Lodge Saturday Feb 17 7:30 am –

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