Canada Post Freestyle Frenzy Tour Canadian Selections December 15 - 18, 2011 Apex Mountain Resort, BC

Dear Freestyle Family and Friends:

On behalf of the Apex Freestyle Ski Club and the Organizing Committee for the Canadian Selections, it is our pleasure to invite you to attend the Mogul Competition at Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada on the 17th and 18th of December, 2011.

Attached, please find registration information, the event schedule, and information regarding accommodations and lift tickets. Athletes must register online before December 1st at www.apexfreestyle.com and then complete their registration and payment when they arrive at the event.

We look forward to your attendance and wish you the best of luck!

Sincerely,

Todd Finlayson Event Manager

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Event Manager: Todd Finlayson, 250-490-6207, [email protected] Event Secretary: Jenny Albrechtson, [email protected] Event Registrar: Michelle Little, 360-417-1301, [email protected] Chief of Competition: Glenn Spence, 250-490-5371, [email protected] Chief of Moguls: Brian Spence, 250-490-7927, [email protected] Media: Ronda Barzilay, 250-878-4252, [email protected] TD: tba - check website at www.apexfreestyle.com/events Chief of Scoring: tba - check website at www.apexfreestyle.com/events

VOLUNTEERS The success of these events depends on volunteers. If you feel you can help us out volunteering, please contact Marnie Todd at [email protected]. Marnie has an active list and can add your name to one of the following areas: registration (thursday), course prep/work (all days) and timing/dual boards (sat and sun). A limited number of volunteer lift tickets will be available to those who sign up. Thank you!

ENTRY AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION ○ All athletes must register online (before Dec 1st) at www.apexfreestyle.com/events ○ Athletes must have current CFSA Membership and License. ○ Registration fees are to be paid at event competition office with cash or cheque. ○ Bib deposit fees must be paid with separate cash or cheque.

Please note, there is only one cash machine at the resort. It is best to bring cash or cheque to the resort with you.

REGISTRATION COST ○ $150 for one event, $175 for both events

BIB DEPOSIT ○ $30 per athlete (cash or cheque payable to Apex Freestyle Club) ○ Athletes must wear bib during training and competition. Athletes not wearing appropriate bib may be disqualified. ○ Bibs must be returned to the race office, in good condition, after the event to receive deposit back.

COMPETITION OFFICE The competition office will be located in the Brown Bag lunch room on the lower level of the Gunbarrel building, but will move to the venue during competition.

LIFT TICKETS AT APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT Apex Mountain Resort offers reduced ticket prices to athletes. To purchase tickets: ○ Athletes must purchase tickets at resort ticket booth ○ Athletes must show/wear their bib ○ MC/Visa accepted ○ Ticket office opens at 8am daily ○ Registered athletes will receive a 25% discount for lift pass or the respective reciprocal season pass discounts to their home mountain (need to show your home mountain season pass).

Complimentary lift tickets for coaching staff, judges, media, officials and volunteers are available at the Race Office each day.

BASIC EVENT PROGRAM The event is comprised of two single moguls events for both men and women. The event will take place on Kristi’s Run - named for local Olympian and current National Team athlete Kristi Richards. Athletes will access the course from the t-bar. Athletes must ride t-bar to the top (do not eject early). Athletes who unload early risk disqualification from the event. Spectators and media are encouraged to watch these young athletes. Medal ceremonies will take place at the end of each competition.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS Apex Mountain Resort is located in the Okanagan Region of BC. For maps and directions to the resort, please visit http://www.apexresort.com/gettinghere/directions.php

Apex Mountain Resort offers a variety of quality accommodation with something to fit every budget! All accommodation is within snowballs throw off the village and runs. There are two restaurants at the ski hill and a small market and liquor store. The mountain also houses one of the best ski shops in BC.

APEX ACCOMMODATIONS http://www.stayatapex.com/ Toll Free: 1-866-273-9737

APEX MOUNTAIN INN http://www.apexmountaininn.com/ Toll Free: 1-800-387-2739 Value Season Standard Double Room: $115 - $135/night

SNOWRIDGE CONDO (5 bedroom) Contact: [email protected]

STAY AT APEX http://www.stayatapex.com/

WHITETAIL CHALET http://whitetailchalet.bcresorts.com/ Phone: 1-250-460-0975

For hotels and motels in Penticton (30 minute drive from Apex) please visit: http://www.tourismpenticton.com/penticton%2Daccommodations/hotelsmotelsresorts.aspx

SHUTTLES AND TRANSPORTATION Ambrosia Tours, provides shuttle services between downtown Penticton and Kelowna International Airport four times per day. Contact 250.492.1095 or [email protected]

RULES This competition is sanctioned by the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association. This competition is being organized by the Apex Freestyle Club. The competition will be held under FIS rules and regulations for freestyle skiing.

STATEMENT OF LIABILITY All athletes, officials and other members of their National Association who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. Apex Freestyle Club (organizing committee), Apex Mountain Resort, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, sponsors and suppliers, their agents, employees and volunteers shall not be held responsible for any losses or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete, official or other person in conjunction with the organization or staging of the event. All participants are urged not to be negligent in safeguarding their personal belongings at all times. The aforementioned parties will take no responsibility for missing belongings.

REFUND POLICY In the event of a cancellation of an event due to weather conditions, athletes scheduled to participate in that event shall be refunded 30% of their total entry fee.

Injury Refund Policy: A paid registered athlete who withdraws from the event before the generation of the start list will receive a refund of 50% of their entry fee. Athletes that appear on the official start list for an event will not be given a refund.

Canada Post Freestyle Frenzy Tour Canadian Selections at Apex Mountain Resort Note: schedule changes will be posted at the competition office each day. DATE DISCIPLINE ACTIVITY LOCATION Thursday Dec 15 8 a.m. - Noon All Comp Office Open/Registration Brown Bag Lunch Room 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All Resort Ticket Office Open Lift Ticket Office 8 a.m. Volunteers, Coaches, Athletes Course prep/chop Brown Bag Lunch Room 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Moguls Official Training Kristi’s Run 2:30 p.m. Officials Team Leaders Meeting Judge’s Stand - Mogul Site Friday Dec 16 8 a. - 3 p.m. All Comp Office Open/Registration Brown Bag Lunch Room 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All Resort Ticket Office Open.m Lift Ticket Office 8 a.m. Volunteers, Coaches, Athletes Course prep/chop Brown Bag Lunch Room 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Moguls Official Training Kristi’s Run 2:30 p.m. Officials Team Leaders Meeting Judge’s Stand - Mogul Site Saturday Dec 17 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Competition Office Open* Brown Bag Lunch Room* 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All Resort Ticket Office Open Lift Ticket Office 8 a.m. Volunteers, Coaches Course prep/chop Brown Bag Lunch Room 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Moguls Official Training Kristi’s Run 10:30 a.m. Moguls Qualification Round Kristi’s Run 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Moguls Official Training Kristi’s Run 1:45 p.m. Moguls Finals Kristi’s Run 3:30 p.m. Officials Team Leaders Meeting Judge’s Stand - Mogul Site 4:15 p.m. Moguls Awards Ceremony Gunbarrel Podium Sunday Dec 18 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Competition Office Open* Brown Bag Lunch Room* 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All Resort Ticket Office Open Lift Ticket Office 8 a.m. Volunteers, Coaches Course prep/chop Brown Bag Lunch Room 9:15 a.m. - 10 :15a.m. Moguls Official Training Kristi’s Run 10:30 a.m. Moguls Qualification Round Kristi’s Run 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Moguls Official Training Kristi’s Run 1:45 p.m. Moguls Finals Kristi’s Run 3:30p.m. Dual Moguls Awards Ceremony Gunbarrel Podium *Competition office will relocate to the event venue during competition

BIB #: ______to be completed by office.

Canadian Selections - Athlete Bio

Please complete this bio and submit to race office at registration. Provide as much information as possible. Announcers will use this information when introducing each competitor.

First Name:

Last Name:

Nickname:

Team:

Competes in: Single Moguls

Dual Moguls

Previous Best Results:

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