The North Face Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships at RED Mountain Resort

Jan 12, 2012

ROSSLAND, B.C. – RED Mountain Resort is pleased to host over 160 athletes from around the world to compete in the Junior portion of The North Face Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships.  With athletes from the United States, New Zealand and more regionally Western Canada, competitors have come to aspire for the top title of the Canadian Open Freeskiing Champion. 

“Support from the freeskiing community has been strong and with the inclusion in the International Freeskiing Association’s Junior National Event, RED’s event continues to build on the freeskiing enthusiasm.  The event continues to grow with sponsorship and athletes alike” noted Erik Kalacis, RED Mountain Resort’s General Manager. 

“With a variety of challenging snow conditions in the southern USA, RED is offering some great conditions; 100% of RED’s terrain is open and we’re seeing a number of athletes coming here from Colorado, California and Utah to gain points in the new Junior National Series we’re now a part of.”  noted Mika Hakkola, RED Mountain Resort’s Marketing and Communications Manager.

Over the next three days, The North Face Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships will see 2 days of qualifying with finals on Saturday, January 14^th.  The Senior portion of  The North Face Canadian Open will start on January 18th.   

For more information on The North Face Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships go to: www.canadianopenfreeskiing.com. 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012

Athlete Check-In & Inspection Day

8:00am - 4:00pm Athlete Check-In and pre-paid lift ticket pick-up oConference Room, 2nd Floor of Base Lodge oEvent pass provides early lift access and is valid for Thursday, Friday & Saturday only- please don’t lose it! oA lift ticket or season pass must accompany athlete pass oExtra lift and dinner tickets can be purchased

12:00 - 3:00pm Venue Inspection & Training STRONGLY RECOMMENDED – limit training to two runs to help preserve the course for competition day

5:30pm MANDATORY ATHLETE/COACH meeting Sourdough Alley Cafeteria, Base Lodge oHead Judge to review course oStart order for both Qualifier days issued

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012

7 – 11yrs & 12 – 14yrs Qualifier - Link’s Line & Papoose Bowl

7:00am Silverlode & Motherlode open for Athletes & Coaches

7:30 - 8:30am Venue Inspection

8:30 - 9:30am Competition begins oPlease be ready for competition at 8:30am at the top of

5:30pm Athlete meeting for results of Day 1 Qualifier & discuss Day 2 Qualifier at Sourdough Alley Cafeteria, Base Lodge

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012

15 – 18yrs Qualifier - Link’s Line

7:00am Silverlode & Motherlode open for Athletes & Coaches

7:30 - 8:30am Venue Inspection

8:30 - 9:30am Competition begins oPlease be ready for competition at 8:30am at the top of Links Line

5:30pm Athlete meeting for Day 2 results and Saturday’s start order oSourdough Alley Cafeteria, Base Lodge oAll athletes required at this meeting oStart order for Finals issued

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012

Finals (all age categories) - Link’s Line Sunday, Jan 15th is a weather day and would follow this schedule if necessary

7:00am Silverlode & Motherlode open for Athletes & Coaches

7:30 – 8:30am Venue Inspection

8:30 - 9:30am Competition begins oPlease be ready for competition at 8:30am at the top of Links Line

5:00pm Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Sourdough Alley Cafeteria, Baselodg

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