Welcome / Introduction
Mont-Sainte-Anne will have the honor of hosting the Snowboard Cross FIS World Cup Bataille Royale, March 24-26, 2023 and you're invited. No need to bring a sword or an armour, just your eagerness to win. This event will feature two individual World Cup starts, and only the fastest and most fearless cross the line first.
The decision to hold the SBX World Cup at Mont-Sainte-Anne is a perfect fit. Mont-Sainte-Anne is the ultimate playground for the sport and the perfect place to celebrate it. The Quebec region has positioned itself internationally as a destination of choice for sporting events, and hosting the Bataille Royale Snowboard Cross World Cup proves this very well. Brace yourself for a very challenging SBX course.
The host hotel for this event is the Delta by Marriott, Mont Sainte-Anne, Resort & Convention Center. Which features a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool and Aqua Nordik Center. Rooms at the host hotel are incredibly limited so please book your accommodation as soon as possible.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yqbdm-delta-hotels-mont-sainte-anne-resort-and-convention-center/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
About Mont-Saint-Anne
Mont-Sainte-Anne is located within the Côte-de-Beaupré region, which boasts its legendary snow quantities! Beaupré is a ville in the Canadian province of Quebec, located in La Côte-de-Beaupré Regional County Municipality. The town is along the Saint Lawrence River and Route 138 at the mouth of the Sainte-Anne-du-Nord Riviere. Mont-Sainte-Anne, the highest skiing resort in the eastern part of Canada. Mount-Sainte-Anne has 221.5 hectares of skiing area, with 71 designated ski hills.
Schedule
Tuesday March 21 - Official Arrival
Wednesday March 22 - General Inspection & Course Test
Thursday March 23 - SBX Training
Friday March 24 - SBX Qualifications
Saturday March 25 - SBX Training & SBX Finals 1
Sunday March 26 - SBX Training & SBX Finals 2
Monday March 27 - Official Departure Day
For a more detailed schedule click HERE.
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 keep your FIS online registration as up to date as possible as this is what the organizing committee uses for most current information for
Deadline for entry:
Provisional entry: 12.02.2022
Final entries: 14.03.2023
Quotas:
FIS World Cup Quotas for entries will be used. Quotas will be based on the provisional entries. Details are below:
- FIS Quota Descriptions: https://assets.fis-ski.com/image/upload/v1656331033/fis-prod/assets/Description_FSSBFK_Quotas.pdf
- Snowboard Quota Calculation: https://assets.fis-ski.com/image/upload/v1666609815/fis-prod/assets/1st_calculation_Alpine_SB_SBX_Qutoas_2023_24.10.2022.pdf
Registration Fees:
A registration fee of 120 CHF will be charged for each athlete to register for the event. This includes access to all official training days, qualifications and finals.
Payment:
Payment will be processed pre-event with credit card or wire transfer. No cash will be accepted.
A deposit invoice will be sent to all nations after the provisional entry.
After the final entry date the invoice will be updated and reminder of payment will be due before arrival.
Payment via credit card will be accepted onsite, but is discouraged.
The organizing committee invoices the full nation - we ask that all requests to have invoices split up per person are done in advance be emailing ongnvyyr.eblnyr@pfs.pn
Accommodation
Athlete accommodation will be provided at the Delta Hotels, Mont Sainte-Anne, Resort & Convention Center in Beaupré, Quebec
FIS rate accommodations are available from March 21st, 2023 to March 27th, 2023.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yqbdm-delta-hotels-mont-sainte-anne-resort-and-convention-center/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
Rates:
The following rates are for double shared rooms:
- 80 CHF per person/ per night incl. Breakfast & Dinner (for teams)
- 110 CHF per person/ per night incl. Breakfast & Dinner (for additional support staff outside in accordance FIS WC 2.2.1)
Rooms are limited, so book quickly!
*3.5% tourist tax to be paid on all accommodations, this will be charged to the individual nations.
*Prices will be higher than listed above for nations requesting single rooms
*Failure to make any changes or cancel accommodation booking less than 10 days prior to official arrival will result in a cancellation fee
*A credit card will be required at 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.
*Any parking fees will be charged to the individual/ teams
Meals:
Half board (breakfast and dinner) will be arranged by the LOC 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 Mont-Sainte-Anne.
Booking:
Accommodations need to be booked in the FIS online registration form. Please do not contact the host hotel as they will not be able to offer the same rates. Please keep the FIS registration as up to date, failure to do so could result in cancellation or change penalties.
Transportation
Teams are responsible for their own transportation to and from Beaupré, Quebec. The closest international airport is, Québec City Jean Lesagne International Airport - YQB, but you may also choose to fly to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport - YUL, as it is a larger airport with more flight options.
Once you have arrived in Québec, you can use the following address.
Mont-Sainte Anne - Hoste Venue
2000 Bd du Beau Pré, Beaupré, QC G0A 1E0
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Mont-Sainte Anne, Resort and Convention Center - Host Hotel
500 Bd du Beau Pré, Beaupré, QC G0A 1E0
Google Maps will help find anything needed in Beaupré, download for offline use if needed.
Each nation will be responsible for their own transportation to Beaupré, Quebec. The following taxi services offer pick-up at the Québec City Airport and local transportation while in Beaupré.
Beaupre Express Taxi
Taxi Ste-Anne-Mont Ste-Anne
To get to Beaupré, QC, the following service(s) are available. These are just some examples, there may be more options.
VISA
All traveling parties may need to have a valid Canadian Visa. The organizing committee will provide a specific visa invitation to the competitors if required. Please contact ongnvyyr.eblnyr@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.
Team Captain Meeting
Team Captains meetings will be held in person at the Delta Mont Sainte-Anne. 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.
Equipment Storage/Wax
Wax facilities will be available - more details to come
The competitors, coaches and officials must store their snowboards, wax and waxing tools in the area provided by the hotel or team vehicles. Snowboards will not be permitted in your hotel room.
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 your FIS profile. An email notification will be sent if additional or confirmation of information is required?
Please make sure your banking information is up to date on your FIS profile to ensure a timely transfer.
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, Mont-Sainte-Anne, 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.
COVID-19 Information
All current Canada, Quebec Health and FIS COVID rules and regulations will be followed. Updates will be sent to registered
nations if necessary.
https://www.quebec.ca/en/health
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, Quebec Snowboard, Mont-Saint-Anne, 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.
More information
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