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

Kooteney Freestyle Classic (KFC), Panorama Mountain Resort
                  March 16th – 17th 2019

On behalf of Freestyle Panorama, Panorama Mountain Resort and the
organizing committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to attend the Kooteney
Freestyle Classic to be held at Panorama Mountain Resort from March 16th –
17th. Training day is March 15th. 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,
George Wadsworth
President PMFC

Event Organizing Committee

Chairman: George Wadsworth
Event Registrars: TBC
Chief of Competition: Richard Butland
TD: David Pernitsky
Chief of Moguls: Steve Elekes
Chief of Slopestyle: Steve Elekes
Chief of Start- Moguls: TBC
Chief of Start- Slopestyle: TBC
Chief of Scoring: TBC
Volunteer Coordinator: TBC

Competition and Registration

Office Copper Crown Room
The office will be open for registration and payment: • Thursday evening 7pm
to 9pm. • Friday/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, March 10,
2019. 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.

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.

Athlete Registration

Register online: https://freestylebc.ski/event/ entrants must complete the on-
            line entry form no later than 11:59pm March 10, 2019.
 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 whole 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.

Banquet

Banquet Date: Saturday, March 15th 2019.
Cost: $25 Tickets for the banquet can be purchased at the competition office
until noon on Saturday 16th. Panorama Mountain Resort will be catering for the
Banquet. The menu will be posted in the comp office.
Silent Auction: Panorama Mountain freeride Club 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
 richdvbutland@gmail.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@pmfc.car@pmfc.ca
Volunteer Coordinator: richdvbutland@gmail.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