Kootenay Freestyle Classic (KFC), Panorama Mountain Resort - Freestyle BC

Kootenay Freestyle Classic (KFC), 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 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. We look forward to welcoming you and your
families to Panorama Mountain Resort.
Sincerely,
Marla Heim
President, Freestyle Panorama Ski Club

Event Organizing Committee

Chairman: Chris Mavin
Event Registrars: TBC
Chief of Competition: Chris Mavin
TD: TBC
Chief of Moguls: Richard Butland
Chief of Slopestyle: Richard Butland
Chief of Start- Moguls: TBC
Chief of Start- Slopestyle: TBC
Chief of Scoring: TBC
Volunteer Coordinator: Deb Dakin – info@freestylepanorama.com

Competition and Registration

Office: Earl Grey Room
The office will be open for registration and payment Friday and Saturday
7.30am to 12 noon.
Rules
1. This competition is sanctioned by the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association
(CFSA).
2. This competition is being organized by Freestyle Panorama & 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. Bibs must be returned to the race office at the conclusion of the
competition.

Schedule

                                 FRIDAY– March 15th
         KFC                     Moguls                    Training           10am – 1pm
         KFC                   Slopestyle                  Training             All Day
Slopestyle courses will be open to the public all day.

                              SATURDAY – March 16th
         KFC                   Slopestyle                  Training               All Day
         KFC                     Moguls                  Competition               9am
Slopestyle courses will be open to the public all day.

                                SUNDAY– March 17th
         KFC                   Slopestyle                Competition                9am

            Finalized event schedule to be determined at the first team leader’s meeting.

Day                        Time          Activity
                        10am – 1pm       Moguls training
Friday March 15
                         9am – 4pm       Slopestyle training*

                         9am – 4pm       Moguls Competition
Saturday March 16
                         9am – 4pm       Slopestyle training*

Sunday March 17          9am – 4pm       Slopestyle Competition
*Slopestyle course will be open to the public.

Athlete Registration

Register online: https://freestylebc.ski/event/ Entrants must complete the on-
              line entry form no later than 11:59pm February 16th.
 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.

                                  Entry Fees

   •   One event: $60
   •   Two events: $90

             Mandatory bib deposit: $20 cash (refund upon return)
Refund Policy: If the entire competition is cancelled, $30CDN shall be refunded
 to each athlete registered for that 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.

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. Register
online.

                                Lift Tickets

 Registered competitors are eligible to purchase discounted lift tickets, which
are for sale in the competition office daily. Multiple passes may be purchased.
         Passes for athletes are priced at 25% off the regular day rate.
   Registered volunteers will be issued a complimentary lift ticket each day.
    Coaches will be issued a complementary lift pass on a 1:10 ratio. Any
  additional lift passes may be purchased with 25% off the regular day rate.

Pizza Party

Banquet Date: Saturday, February 22nd.
Cost: $10 Tickets for the Pizza Party can be purchased at the competition office
until noon on Saturday 22nd. Panorama Mountain Resort will be catering for
the Pizza Party.
Silent Auction: Freestyle Panorama will be hosting a silent auction during the
Banquet.

                                Volunteers

 As always, the success of this event depends on volunteers. If you are able to
  help out at this competition, please email our Volunteer Coordinator Deb
 Dakin – info@freestylepanorama.com. 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. Thank you for your help!

                                  Contacts
Event Questions: Chris Mavin – headcoach@freestylepanorama.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Deb Dakin - info@freestylepanorama.com

Accommodation

Accommodation of all types can be booked directly with Panorama Mountain
 Resort https://www.panoramaresort.com/planning/lodging-at-panorama/

                                   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