March 4 - 6, 2022 Slopestyle & Moguls - Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders Club Competition - Freestyle Alberta

Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders Club Competition
               March 4 - 6, 2022
                       Slopestyle & Moguls

On behalf of the Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders and our organizing committee,
it is our pleasure to invite you to attend our Club Competition which will be
held March 4th to 6th, 2022.

Please see the enclosed information regarding registration, lift tickets,
banquet, as well as a provisional event schedule. Registration is on a first
come first serve basis so please sign up soon to ensure your spot.
Registration will be capped at 100 athletes and the deadline to register is
February 21, 2022.

We also recommend that you book accommodations ASAP (see discounted
rates at the end of the invitation). Coaches can check in at our registration
table in the chalet to complete your registration.

We look forward to welcoming you to Tawatinaw Valley and wish you the
best of luck.

Sincerely Yours,
TVFR Event Organizing Committee

EVENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
TD - Earl Siegle
Chief of Comp - Bob Christian
Chief of Slope - TBD
Chief of Moguls - Brian Chorney
Chief of Scoring - Lori Latreille/Jen Miller
Chief of Judging - Gill Latrielle
Event Coordinator - Tara Jardine (email: registrar.tvfr@gmail.com)
Volunteer Coordinator - Andrea Kocher (email: volunteer.tvfr@gmail.com)

COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Friday, March 4th: Training Day (Times are Tentative)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm      Registration in race office – Brown wood building south of
                       the main chalet. Look for the registration signs
10:00 am – 12:30pm     Slopestyle/Mogul Training – must have qualified air coach
                       on jump site and bibs required
1:30 pm – 4:00pm       Slopestyle/Mogul Training – must have qualified air coach
                       on jump site and bibs required
4:30 pm                Team Leaders’ meeting in race office

Saturday March 5th EVENT: Moguls (Times are Tentative)
8:00 am – 9:30 am        Registration in race office
8:45 am – 9:00 am        Course Inspection
9:00 am – 9:45 am        Official Mogul Training
10:00 am – 4:00 pm       Mogul Competition Runs 1 & 2
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm        Slopestyle/Mogul Training – must have qualified air
                         coach on jump site and bibs required
4:00 pm                  Team Leaders’ Meeting in Race Office
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm        Banquet, Silent Auction & Awards at Westlock Memorial Hall

Sunday March 6th EVENT: Slopestyle (Times are Tentative)
8:00 am – 9:30 am        Registration in race office
8:45 am – 9:00 am        Course Inspection
9:00 am – 9:45 am        Official Slopestyle Training
10:00 am – 3:00 pm       Slopestyle Competition Runs 1 & 2
3:30 pm                  Awards On Snow

Registration: Registration deadline is Monday, February 21, 2022. To register, please
use the following link https://snowreg.com/#!/events/club-comp-tawatinaw-ssm-march-4-
6. Athletes will be registered on a first come first serve basis. Please register early to
avoid disappointment. Coaches should ensure that all athletes registering for the event
can safely ski the venues.

Entry Fees: $120.00 per athlete covers both events. Club field size will be limited to 100
athletes. All athletes must register to compete in both moguls and slopestyle events.

Payment: Athletes are required to pay online at https://snowreg.com/#!/events/club-
comp-tawatinaw-ssm-march-4-6 at the time of registration. Athletes are responsible for
THEIR OWN registration.

Rules: This event is sanctioned by Freestyle Canada and organized by the Tawatinaw
Valley Freeriders Ski Club in partnership with Freestyle Alberta. The competition is
comprised of two events - club moguls and club slopestyle. All athletes must have a FC
Certified coach present with Aerial Passport readily available to present to the event
jury. Qualification is required for all inverted maneuvers. All athletes must have an active
Club Athlete Membership.

Aerial Qualifications: All athletes must have up to date aerial qualifications for jumps
they are performing in all disciplines. The technical delegate will verify a random
selection of athletes' 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 Passport held by coach/athlete
• completed & signed qualification forms
• CFSA qualification databank

Age Categories: Athlete’s age for the purpose of categories is determined by their age
on January 1, 2022. Medals will be awarded for U10, U12, U14, U16 age categories.
Underage athletes will compete in the U10 category.
 • U10: 8 & 9 years of age as of January 1st, 2022
 • U12: 10 & 11 years of age as of January 1st, 2022
 • U14: 12 & 13 years of age as of January 1st, 2022
 • U16: 14 & 15 years of age as of January 1st, 2022

Athlete FC License / Membership: All athletes must have a valid Freestyle Canada
number to compete.club level membership is required.

Bibs: New for this year, Freestyle Alberta Bib must be purchased in advance to club
competition athletes. Athletes will be able to keep their bibs and will be used for the
remainder of the season. The price of the bib is $35 + GST. Bibs can be purchased at
the following link:

Lift Tickets: Lift tickets can be purchased at the hill. Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill will be
offering one free coach lift ticket for every ten athlete tickets purchased. Lift tickets are
$20 for students and $25 for adults. It is encouraged that teams contact Tawatinaw
Valley Ski Hill at 780-698-2212 to pre book.

Banquet: Saturday March 5th
The banquet will be held at the Westlock Memorial Hall, located at 106 Street & 99
Avenue, Westlock, Alberta. Banquet ticket prices: $25 per person, children 4 years and
under – free. We will be hosting a cash bar with wine, coolers and beer. Doors open at
6:00 with dinner at 6:30 PM. We will be following the REP program as outlined by
Alberta Health Services. Proof of vaccination (QR code) or negative PCR test with ID
will be required. Awards for Saturday’s events follow dinner. There will also be a silent
auction, with payment accepted by cash or cheque only.

Banquet Tickets can be purchased via https://snowreg.com/#!/events/club-comp-
tawatinaw-ssm-march-4-6/store

Bios: Please submit completed athlete bios at time of registration. The Athlete Bio
Sheet is included at the end of the invitation.

Volunteers: Without volunteers, we cannot run a successful event. We always
welcome help from parents of other clubs. If you would like to help, please sign up here:

2022 TVFR Mogul/Slopestyle Comp

If you have any questions about volunteer positions or would like a job description,
e-mail our Volunteer Coordinator - Andrea Kocher (email: volunteer.tvfr@gmail.com) or
our event coordinator - Tara.Jardine (email:registrar.tvfr@gmail.com).

Event Cancellation: Please contact collin@freestylealberta.ski for refund policy.

Injury Refund: Please contact collin@freestylealberta.ski for refund policy.

Liability and Accident Insurance: All athletes, officials and other members who attend
and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. Competitors are required to
have his/her own medical and life insurance and a valid competitor license. The
organizing committee, Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders, Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill, the
Alberta Freestyle Skiing Association, and the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association shall
not be responsible for accidents, injuries, damaged equipment or third-party claims
arising from training or competition during the event.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Chalet: The chalet cafeteria offers a daily breakfast and lunch menu (8:30am 4:00pm).
Please note: The chalet follows the REP program. Proof of Vaccination or Negative
PCR test is required to enter the chalet. Debit/credit can be used for purchases from
the ski hill, but there is no ATM on site. Bagged lunches are permitted, however due to
limited seating Tawatinaw Valley Ski Hill asks that bags, gear, etc not be left at tables
for an extended period of time. Please have cash or cheque available to pay for any
other purchases from TVFR (ie. raffle tickets, swag, and silent auction items).

Note: Cellular service is limited and wifi is not available at the chalet.

For general information about the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club, please visit:
www.tawatinawvalley.ca, email: guestservices@tv4s.ca, or phone
780-698-2212.

Accommodations:

Westlock Inn, 10411-100 Street, 1-780-349-4483/1-888-768-9959,
www.westlockinn.com
Rates: $99.95 Please use Reference# 040322 Tawatinaw Valley Freeriders

Ramada, 11311-100 Street, 1-780-349-2245/1-800-854-9517,
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/ramada/westlock-alberta/ramada-
westlock/overview

Quality Inn & Suites, 10520-100 Street, 1-780-349-4102/1-877-424-6423.
https://www.choicehotels.com/alberta/westlock/quality-inn-hotels/cna95

Personal Athlete Bio

Name:____________________________________Bib #:_____________

Nickname:___________________________________________________

Hometown:____________________________________________________

Team:_______________________________________________________

Coached by:___________________________________________________

Sponsors or family cheering you on: _______________________________

____________________________________________________________

Favorite pastime or hidden talents outside of skiing: ___________________

____________________________________________________________

Favorite trick:________________________________________________

Best ski advice you were ever given: _______________________________

____________________________________________________________

What is the personal motto that you live your life by:__________________

____________________________________________________________

What will you most be remembered for:_____________________________

____________________________________________________________

One secret that no one knows about you: ___________________________

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