Snow Rodeo 2025 Invitation

Welcome / Introduction

Yee-haw partner! The Snow Rodeo is back; bigger and better than ever. You are invited to don your cowboy hat and saddle up for the fifth edition of the FIS Snowboard Slopestyle World Cup and the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup double header in Calgary, Alberta - A city that sure knows a thing or two about Rodeos.

The 2025 Snow Rodeo is scheduled to take place February 19th to 22nd and is set to ignite the city as a true festival of Snowboarding. Part of Canada Snowboard’s "Shred The North" World Cup Series, the event proudly returns to Winsport, Canada Olympic Park's world-class competition venue.

We look forward to welcoming you to Calgary for The Snow Rodeo 2025.

About Calgary

Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the center of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earned it the nickname “Cowtown,” evident in the Calgary Stampede, its massive July rodeo and festival that grew out of the farming exhibitions once presented here.

The Calgary Stampede features the largest rodeo in the world.
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Calgary was a bone-chilling -45°C.
The median age in Calgary is a sprightly 36 years, making it a very young city.
Almost a quarter of Calgary’s population is foreign-born.
Calgary is Canada’s sunniest city, with 333 average sunshine days per year.
On summer solstice, Calgary gets almost 17 hours of sunlight; on winter solstice, less than 8 hours.
Calgary’s altitude of 3,800 feet is lofty—well above the Canadian average.
The Chinook winds can raise the temperature by as much as 20 degrees in a matter of hours.

Visit Calgary

Schedule

Halfpipe

Official Arrival Day - February 16, 2025
Training - February 17 & 18, 2025
Qualification - February 19, 2025
Finals - February 21, 2025
Weather Day - February 22, 2025
Official Departure Day - February 23, 2025

Slopestyle

Official Arrival Day - February 17, 2025
Training - February 18 & 19, 2025
Qualifications Men - February 20, 2025
Qualifications Women - February 21, 2025
Finals Women & Men - February 22, 2025
Official Departure Day - February 23, 2025

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 ensure EVERYONE that will be attending is registered in the FIS registration for this event.

Deadline for entry:

Provisional entry: December 21, 2024

Final entries: February 7, 2025

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/f/252177/x/bd88d3ae5b/calculation-sb-park-pipe-qutoas-2025.pdf

Team Leader:

Each nation is to assign a single “Team Leader” for the event (a different team lead can be assigned for Halfpipe and Slopestyle). The team Leader will be the main contact person for the event, including accommodations, invoicing, payment, waivers etc.

Registration Fees:

Halfpipe:

A registration fee of 200 CHF will be charged for each athlete to register for the event. This includes access to all official training days, qualifications and finals.

Slopestyle:

A registration fee of 200 CHF will be charged for each athlete to register for the event. This includes access to all official training days, qualifications and finals.

Please note that athletes participating in both Halfpipe and Slopestyle will be charged one registration fee of 200 CHF. This includes access to official training days, qualifications and finals for both Halfpipe and Slopestyle.

Invoicing and Payment

All invoices for this event will be created for the entire nation, as registered on the FIS online portal. Please inform the OC (Organizing Committee) by email at fabjebqrb@pfs.pn by February 9, 2025, if:

A specific invoice recipient is required.
A specific billing address is needed.
Invoices need to be split (e.g., Halfpipe and Slopestyle teams).

Deposit invoices: Equal to 40% of the nation’s total, sent after the provisional deadline.
Final invoices: Sent after the final entry deadline, reflecting the remaining balance.

Payment Methods:

Accepted via credit card or wire transfer. No cash payments.
Prepayment is encouraged.
If planning to use wire transfer, email the OC by February 9, 2025, for details.

Note: Payment for individual persons will not be accepted; invoices are created per nation.

Media Accreditation

All athletes, team photographers, videographers, and media attaches must contact the media team at zrqvn@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn for proper accreditation. Accreditation is required to access event areas.

Accommodation

Athlete accommodations will be provided at the ALT Hotel University District, Calgary. FIS rate accommodations are available from February 16, 2025, to February 23, 2025. All bookings and changes must be made via the FIS online registration system by January 3, 2025.

Double rooms: 80 CHF per person per night (includes breakfast and dinner).
Additional staff: 110 CHF per person per night (includes breakfast and dinner).
Single rooms: Rates vary; contact the OC for details.

Notes:

Tourism fees of 7% will be added to all accommodation fees.
Changes, additions, or cancellations must be made via the FIS portal.
Reservations after January 3, 2025, are not guaranteed the FIS rate.

Hotel Check-In: A credit card is required for incidentals or damages. Early check-outs without notice may incur charges.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner are included. Lunch is at the athlete’s expense, with options available at Winsport.

Transportation

Teams are responsible for their own transportation to and from Calgary. Use the following addresses for navigation:

Winsport - Host Venue: 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T3B 5R5
ALT Hotel University District: 482 Mclaurin St, NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 6K3

Rental Vehicles: Discounted booking codes are available:

AVIS - A005500
BUDGET - B033800

Public Transportation: Options are available via Calgary Transit.

Registration Office / Athletes Lounge

The registration office is located in the Violet Room at the ALT Hotel. Detailed operating hours will be sent to registered nations.

The athletes lounge is located at the bobsled start area at Winsport. More details will be provided closer to the event.

VISA Information

All attendees may require a valid Canadian Visa. Contact fabjebqrb@pfs.pn for visa invitation letters.

Required information:

Full name
Date of birth
Function/position (athlete, coach, etc.)
Passport country, number, and expiration date
FIS number (for athletes)

For information about Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), click HERE.

Team Captain Meetings

Team Captains Meetings will be held in person at the ALT Hotel Calgary:

First Halfpipe TCM: February 16, 2025
First Slopestyle TCM: February 17, 2025

For a more detailed schedule, click HERE.

Bibs

All competitors must wear assigned bibs during all scheduled training, competition, and awards ceremonies. Bibs will be distributed at the first Team Captains Meeting held before official training begins.

Prize Money

Prize money will be awarded in accordance with FIS Rule WC 2.4.1. Payments will be made via bank transfer using the information in the athletes' FIS profiles.

Important: Ensure accurate banking information is uploaded to the FIS Athlete Profile immediately following the competition. Failure to do so will result in non-payment.

Men’s and Women’s Prize Money Breakdown:

Halfpipe: Distribution based on placements.
Slopestyle: Distribution based on placements.

Anti-Doping

Anti-doping control may be conducted for each discipline and gender, in compliance with FIS rules and regulations. For more information, click HERE.

Medical

Each competitor must have their own medical travel insurance. The Organizing Committee, Winsport, Canadian Snowsports Association, FIS, Canada Snowboard, sponsors, and suppliers are not responsible for accidents, damaged equipment, or third-party claims during the event.

In the case of accidents on the course, medical personnel from the OC and Ski Patrol will handle medical decisions and evacuations in coordination with the National Sport Associations’ medical personnel listed on the entry form.

A detailed medical plan is in place, and medical staff will be present during all training and competition sessions.

Regulations & Insurance

All participants, including athletes, officials, and other members of their National Sport Association, attend and participate in the event at their own risk. The OC, Alberta Snowboard, Winsport, the Canadian Snowsports Association, FIS, Canada Snowboard, sponsors, and suppliers are not responsible for any losses or injuries incurred during the event.

Participants are urged to safeguard their personal belongings, as the aforementioned parties will not be held responsible for missing items.

Equipment Storage & Waxing

Competitors, coaches, and officials must store their snowboards, wax, and waxing tools in designated areas provided by the hotel or team vehicles. Snowboards are not permitted in hotel rooms.

Wax facilities will be available at the host hotel (ALT Hotel Calgary). More details will be provided to registered nations.