Kootenay Freestyle Classic, Panorama Mountain Resort February 21st – 23rd 2020 On behalf of Freestyle Panorama, Panorama Mountain Resort and the organizing committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to attend the Kootenay Freestyle Classic (KFC) to be held at Panorama Mountain Resort from February 22nd – 23rd. Training day is February 21st. This competition is open to all athletes between the ages of 6 – 18 holding a valid CanFree 2 license. We look forward to welcoming you and your families to Panorama Mountain Resort. For last-minute updates, please be sure to check our website at www.freestylepanorama.com. We look forward to seeing you in Panorama! Sincerely, Marla Heim President, Freestyle Panorama Ski Club KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 2 of 9 Event Organizing Committee Chairman: Marla Heim Chief of Competition: Richard Butland Chief of Course: Rob Brace Chief of Scoring: Brent Mallett Chief of Start: Rick Smith Event Registrar: Pamela MacDonald Head Judge: Ed MacDonald Race Secretary: Pam MacDonald Technical Delegate: Steve Elekes Volunteer Coordinator: Deb Dakin – [email protected] KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 3 of 9 Competition and Registration Office: Copper Crown Room The office will be open for registration and payment on Friday / Saturday / Sunday from 7:30am to 4:30 pm. Rules 1. This competition is sanctioned by the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association (CFSA). 2. This competition is being organized by Freestyle Panorama Ski Club & Panorama Mountain Resort 3. The competition will be held under FIS rules and regulations for Freestyle Skiing. 4. All competitors must possess a CFSA Competitor license valid in British Columbia. Athletes require a CanFree 2 license at minimum. Renew your CFSA membership online. 5. Athletes must pre-register for the event online prior to Sunday, February 16th. There will be a $10 late fee for athletes who do not register by this date. 6. Athlete bibs must be worn during all official training and competition. No exceptions. KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 4 of 9 Schedule Duration Start End What / Who Activity Location (hh:mm) Friday, February 21st - TRAINING 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4:00 Bibs & Waivers* Bib pickup, check-in Copper Crown Room 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 6:00 Slopestyle Unofficial training Horseshoe 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 3:00 Moguls Unofficial training** Rollercoaster Saturday, February 22nd - MOGULS 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM 2:00 Bibs & Waivers* Bib pickup, check-in Copper Crown Room 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 0:30 Volunteers & Officials Morning meeting Copper Crown Room Volunteers, Officials, Load Mile 1, Champagne - to 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM 0:30 Direct to Rollercoaster Coaches - load Rollercoaster Volunteers, Officials & 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 0:45 Course prep. Rollercoaster Coaches Top of mogul course (on 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM 0:15 Coaches Coaches meeting Rollercoaster) 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM 0:15 Female Athletes Women's inspection Rollercoaster 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1:00 Moguls Official Training - Women Rollercoaster Women's Competition 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 Moguls Rollercoaster (2 runs) Course prep. / Men's 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM 0:15 Volunteers, male athletes Rollercoaster inspection 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM 1:00 Moguls Offical Training - Men Rollercoaster Men's Competition 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM 2:00 Moguls Rollercoaster (2 runs) 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM 0:30 All Awards Ceremony Great Hall deck 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 3:00 All Banquet & Silent Auction Great Hall Sunday, February 23 - SLOPESTYLE 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 0:30 Volunteers & Officials Morning meeting Copper Crown Room Volunteers, Officials, 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM 0:15 Mile 1 chair to Horseshoe Direct to Horseshoe Coaches - load Volunteers, Officials & 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM 1:00 Course prep. Horseshoe Coaches Top of Slopestyle course 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM 0:15 Coaches Coaches meeting (Horseshoe) 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM 1:00 Slopestyle Official Training - Women Horseshoe Women's Competition 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 1:30 Slopestyle Horseshoe (2 runs) 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM 1:00 Slopestyle Offical Training - Men Horseshoe Men's Competition 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2:00 Slopestyle Horseshoe (2 runs) 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM 0:15 All Awards Ceremony Great Hall deck * Race office will be open Fri-Sun from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Waiver signing is restricted to the times shown above. ** Bibs are required for moguls course training. Schedule subject to change. Please check www.freestylepanorama.com for the latest updates KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 5 of 9 Athlete Registration Register online: https://freestylebc.ski/event/ . Entrants must complete the on-line entry form no later than 11:59pm February 18th, 2020. On-line registration is now closed. Please visit the race office located in the Copper Crown room for any last minute changes / additions. Late entries will be subject to a $10 late registration fee. Registration will be capped at 120 athletes for Moguls and 100 athletes for Slopestyle. Competitors will be registered on a first come, first served basis. Please print and complete the athlete bio form found on the last page of this invite. Please bring the completed form to the race office when you check in. Entry Fees One event: $60 Two events: $90 Late fee: $10 Mandatory bib deposit: $20 cash (refund upon return). Refund Policy: If the entire event is cancelled, $30CDN shall be refunded to each athlete registered for the event. An athlete shall receive a maximum refund of $30CDN per competition even if he/she is registered in more than one event that is cancelled. Injury Refund Policy: A registered athlete who withdraws from an 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. No refunds will be given without a written request received no later than 7 days after the completion of the last event day. KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 6 of 9 Liability and Accident Insurance • All competitors 19 years of age or older will be required to sign a waiver at the time of registration. All competitors under the age of 19 must have a team leader, parent or guardian authorized to sign a waiver. • All athletes, officials and other team members who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. • Volunteers, coaches and officials must be members of the CFSA. Please register online. Lift Tickets Competition day lift tickets are available at Guest Services in Ski Tip Lodge at 25% off the window rate. Please present your race bib to receive the discount. CanWest passes are accepted. Coaches‘ tickets are available in the Race Office at a rate of 1 complimentary pass per 10 athletes registered for race days only. Pizza and Ice Cream Sundae Party Banquet Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Banquet Location: Great Hall Cost: $25 Tickets for the Pizza and Ice Cream Sundae Party can be purchased at the competition office until noon on Saturday, February 22nd. Panorama Mountain Resort will be catering the event which will be held at the Great Hall. Silent Auction: Freestyle Panorama will be hosting a silent auction during the Banquet. KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 7 of 9 Volunteers As always, the success of this event depends on volunteers. If you are able to help out at this competition, please signup using the Signup Genius link found on our website (www.freestylepanorama.com). If you have any questions or would like clarification on any rolls, please email our Volunteer Coordinator Deb Dakin – [email protected]. Volunteers should sign in daily at the Comp office by 7:30am on training and competition days. Courtesy lift tickets and lunches will be provided to volunteers (volunteers working shifts longer in duration than 2.0 hrs are eligible for a complimentary lift pass). Thank you for your help! Contacts Event Questions: Marla Heim – [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Deb Dakin - [email protected] Accommodation For team lodging and lift tickets bookings, Contact Camille Dion at [email protected] or 1-250-341-3032. For individual lodging bookings, visit www.panoramaresort.com or call 1-800- 663-2929 using the promocode competitionwinter1920. KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 8 of 9 Travel Directions to Panorama Panorama is situated in BC’s Purcell Mountains, with alpine views to the Rocky Mountains. The nearest major city is Calgary, AB, just a 3½ hour drive away. Access from Calgary is west, via Highway 1 through the Banff and Kootenay National Parks, followed by a turn south on Highway 93 through to Radium and onwards to Invermere, BC. From Invermere, a gentle 20 minute drive rises into the Purcell Mountains and winds towards Panorama Mountain Resort. Air Access The nearest airports are: Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most common access point to Panorama. It's 311 km from Panorama through the world famous Banff and Kootenay National Parks. During the winter season we offer airport transfers from YYC. Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) is just 161 km from Panorama. Spokane International Airport (GEG) is 464 km from Panorama. Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, MT is 349 km from Panorama. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR RESORT KFC Invite: February 21 – 23, 2020 Page 9 of 9 Athlete Bio Name: Club: Current Sponsor: Dream Sponsor: Life goal: Claim to Fame: Crazy fact about your coach: If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be? Number 1 Bucket list item: Favorite trick: What else do you want the world to know about you? .