Alpine Snow TKO FIS Snowboard World Cup Invitation
Welcome / Introduction
We are delighted to announce the return of the Alpine Snow TKO FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup for 2024. We invite all international Snowboard teams to contest the event hosted at Craigleith Ski Club, in the town of Blue Mountain, Ontario February 13 - 17, 2024.
Canada Snowboard strives to be an active and respectful partner in reconciliation. This includes recognizing the Indigenous Peoples' past, present and future. The Alpine Snowboard World Cup will be hosted at Craigleith Ski Club which sits on the unceded ancestral lands and waterways of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee, and Wyandotte Peoples, within the territory covered by Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty 18. They, along with many other First Nations, have been the stewards of this land since time -immemorial and we are grateful to be able to gather, compete and play on this beautiful and diverse territory.
Featuring one individual start and one team event, do you have what it takes to stand atop the podium and claim the prestigious Alpine TKO Championship belt?
Craigleith Ski Club and the surrounding community are the home of Alpine snowboarding in Ontario and neighbours Blue Mountain Resort, which has hosted highly successful past World Cup events. The Club offers terrain perfectly suited to this snowboard discipline and with the course finishing right in front of the lodges at the base, provides the ultimate arena for spectators, supporters, family and friends to enjoy the thrilling, fast-paced head-to-head knockout action that only PGS can provide.
About Collingwood/ Craigleith
Craigleith Ski Club was founded in 1958 and has a warm and vibrant community. It is home to:
- 32 beautifully groomed trails
- Views of the beautiful Escarpment and Georgian Bay
- Six chairlifts
- Four Lodges - home to many great food options (breakfast through to après -ski) and a full service bar, fireplaces and a Starbucks Café
Schedule
Official Arrival Day - February 13th, 2024
Training - February 14th, 2024
PGS Qualifications and Finals - February 15th, 2024
PGS Team Event - February 16th, 2024
Official Departure Day - February 17th, 2024
Registration, Quotas and Fees
Registration for the World Cups will be done online through the FIS Registration and Entry system. They must be submitted by the National Sports Organizations.
Please ensure EVERYONE that will be attending is registered in the FIS registration for this event.
Deadline for entry:
Provisional entry: January 6, 2024
Final entries: February 5, 2024
Quotas:
FIS World Cup Quotas for entries will be used. Quotas will be based on the provisional entries. Details are below:
Team Leader:
Each nation is to assign a single “Team Leader” for the event. The team Leader will be the main contact person for the event, including accommodations, invoicing, payment, waivers etc.
Registration Fees:
PGS Individual Start:
A registration fee of 30 CHF will be charged for each athlete to register for the event. This includes access to the official training day, qualifications and finals.
PGS Team Event:
A registration fee of 30CHF per team member will be charged to participate in the team event. The selection for teams will happen at the TCM on February 15, 2023. Invoices will be sent out promptly following the TCM. Payment is expected prior to the competition on February 16, 2023.
Invoicing:
All invoices for this event will be created for the whole nation, as registered on the FIS online portal. If a change needs to be made to an invoice, please provide plenty of advance notice.
Please inform the OC by email (nycvarjbeyqphc@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) if any of the following information is required by February 5, 2024:
- Specific person invoice should be billed to
- Specific billing address needed on invoice
- If the bill needs to be split in any way
- Correct contact information will be needed for each individual invoice.
Deposit invoices will be sent after the provisional deadline has passed. This will be equal to 40% of the nation's total.
Following the final deadline, the final invoice will be sent. This will be for the remaining balance, based on final team registration
Payment:
Payment will be accepted via credit card or wire transfer. NO cash will be accepted.
If your nation plans to pay via wire transfer, please inform the OC (nycvarjbeyqphc@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) by February 5, 2024 so correct details can be sent for this process.
Prepayment before the nation's arrival is preferred and encouraged. Payment via credit card will be accepted onsite, but is discouraged.
Please note: Payment per individual person will NOT be accepted, invoices are created per nation. Please see invoicing details above.
Media:
Athletes/ team photographers, videographers and media attaches are required to contact our media/ press team (media@canadasnowboard.ca) in order to obtain the proper accreditation for the event.
Accommodation
Athlete accommodation will be provided at Blue Mountain Resort.
FIS rate accommodations are available from February 12th, 2024 - February 17th, 2024.
Accommodations need to be booked in the FIS online registration form. The OC uses the online submission to make all accommodation reservations. Ensure that the arrival/ departure dates, roommates etc. are correct online. The OC will only accept room changes, additions and cancelations done through the FIS portal. Please do not contact the host hotel as they will not be able to offer the same rates. All accommodations requirements and/or requests MUST be imputed into the FIS registration system by January 15, 2024.
Rates:
The following rates are for double rooms:
- 100 CHF per person/ per night incl. Breakfast & Dinner (for teams in accordance to FIS WC 5.3.5.1
- 120 CHF per person/ per night incl. Breakfast & Dinner (for additional support staff in accordance to FIS WC 5.3.3)
The following rates are for single rooms:
- Price will vary for single rooms requested. Please contact the OC (nycvarjbeyqphc@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) to request pricing details.
Please note: tourism fees of 2% will be added to all accommodation fees on the nation's invoices.
Hotel Check-In:
- A credit card will be required at hotel check in for incidentals/ damages
- The host hotel will charge the individual/ teams for all incidents and damages that may occur in your hotel room.
- The host hotel will charge the individual/ teams for early check-outs, if the hotel staff are not made aware of the date change at check-in
Note: the rates listed above are only offered until January 15, 2024, any reservations made after these dates are not guaranteed at the FIS rate. Please make sure all your accommodation planning is completed prior.
Meals:
Half board (breakfast and dinner) will be served by the OC each day. time and location will be dependent on the event schedule. Details will be shared with registered teams.
Lunch will be at the cost of the athlete, options will be available at the Venue.
Cancellations/ No-Show:
Cancelations of any accommodations MUST be done through the FIS online registration system. The OC does not accept any cancelation or changes via email.
Any bookings (athletes or support staff) that are canceled on or after February 5, 2024, are subject to cancelation fees. Cancelation charges will be billed directly to the nation and payment expected within 30 days.
All accommodation no-shows will be subject to cancelation fees, these will be billed directly to the nation and payment expected within 30 days.
Transportation
Teams are responsible for their own transportation to and from Blue Mountain Resort. The closest international airport is Toronto Pearson.
Once you arrive in Toronto, you can use the following addresses:
Craigleith Ski Club- Event Venue
164 Craigleith Rd
The Blue Mountains, ON
L9Y 0S4
Blue Mountain Resort - Host Hotel
156 Jozo Weider Blvd
The Blue Mountains, ON
L9Y 3Z2
Google Maps will help find anything needed in Toronto, download for offline use if needed.
Rental Vehicles:
We are happy to provide a discounted booking code for Avis and Budget car rentals. Use the following codes to receive up to 30% off. Please note: advanced reservation will be required.
AVIS - A005500
BUDGET - B033800
VISA
All traveling parties may need to have a valid Canadian Visa. The organizing committee will provide a specific visa invitation to the competitors. Please contact nycvarjbeyqphc@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn for invitation letters.
A table including the following information for all participants needs to be included with email:
- Last and first names
- Date of birth
- Function/position (athlete, coach, technician…)
- Passport country
- Passport number
- Passport expiration date
- FIS number (for athletes)
For more information about Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) click here.
Please notify the OC if your VISA is declined (nycvarjbeyqphc@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn).
Team Captain Meeting
Team Captains meetings will be held in person at Blue Mountain Resort. Schedule and meeting room to be confirmed.
Bibs
All competitors must wear assigned bibs during all scheduled training, competition and awards ceremonies. Bib distribution will take place at the first team captains meeting, which is to be held the day before official training.
Prize Money
Prize money will be paid in accordance to FIS Rule WC 2.4.1
The winners will receive their money via bank transfer.
Prize money will be transferred using the payment information in athletes' FIS profile. An email notification will be sent if additional or confirmation of information is required.
Failure to provide accurate banking information in the FIS Athlete Profile will result in non-payment. Please ensure accurate banking information is uploaded on the athletes FIS profile immediately following the competition.
Men’s PGS:
Womens PGS:
Team Event:
Anti-doping
Anti-doping control may be conducted for each discipline and gender, in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by FIS.
Medical
Each competitor must have his/her own medical Travel Insurance. The Organizing Committee, Craigleith Ski Club, Canadian Snowsports Association, FIS, Canada Snowboard, sponsors and suppliers decline any responsibility for accidents, damaged equipment, and second and third party claims during the event.
In the case of accidents on course during the event, medical personnel from the OC and Ski Patrol personnel will be responsible for any medical decision or evacuation to the local hospital in cooperation with the National Sport Associations’ medical personnel identified on the entry form.
A detailed medical plan is in place and medical staff will be present during all training and competition.
Regulations & Insurance
All athletes, officials and other members of their National Sport Association who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. The OC, Ontario Snowboard,Craigleith Ski Club, the Canadian Snowsports Association, FIS, Canada Snowboard, sponsors and suppliers, their agents, employees and volunteers, shall not be held responsible for any losses or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete, official or other person in conjunction with the organization or staging of the event. All participants are urged not to be negligent in safeguarding their personal belongings at all times. The aforementioned parties will take no responsibility for missing belongings.
Liability
All athletes, officials and other members of their National Sport Association who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. The Organizing Committee,sponsors, suppliers, their agents, employees, & volunteers, shall not be held responsible for any losses or injuries incurred or suffered by any athlete, official or other person in conjunction with the organization or staging of the event. All participants are urged not to be negligent in safeguarding their personal belongings at all times. The aforementioned parties will take no responsibility for missing belongings.
Equipment storage /Wax
Storage of equipment must be in team vehicles. Storing equipment in the hotel rooms, or in the waxing facility is not permitted.
Wax facilities will be available - more details to come
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