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 fourth edition of the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup double header in Calgary, Alberta - A city that sure knows a thing or two about Rodeo’s.
The 2024 Snow Rodeo is scheduled to take place February 8th to 11th and is set to ignite the city as a true festival of Snowboarding. Part of Canada Snowboards’ the 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 2024.
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
- June tends to be the rainiest month, and January tends to be the coldest. Calgary weather follows no rules, though
- On summer solstice, Calgary gets almost 17 hours of sunlight. Yay!
- On winter solstice, Calgary gets a little less than 8 hours of sunlight. Boo!
- Calgary’s altitude of 3,800 feet is downright lofty- well above (pun intended) the Canadian average
- The Chinook winds can raise the temperature by as much as 20 degrees in a matter of hours
Schedule
Halfpipe:
- Official Arrival Day - February 5th, 2024
- Training - February 6th, 2024
- Training - February 7th, 2024
- Training - February 8th, 2024
- Qualification - - February 9th, 2024
- Finals - February 10th, 2024
- Weather Day - February 11, 2024
- Official Departure Day - February 12th, 2024
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 10, 2023
- Final entries: January 29, 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 (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.
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 (fabjebqrb@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) if any of the following information is required by January 29, 2024.
- Specific person invoice should be billed to
- Specific billing address needed on invoice
- If the bill needs to be split in any way (ie. halfpipe and slopestyle teams need separate invoices, etc).
- 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 (fabjebqrb@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) by January 29, 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 (zrqvn@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) in order to obtain the proper accreditation for the event.
Accomodation
Athlete accommodation will be provided at the Hyatt Regency Calgary in Downtown Calgary.
FIS rate accommodations are available from February 5th, 2024 - February 12th, 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 cancellations 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 1, 2024.
Rates:
The following rates are for double rooms:
- 80 CHF per person/ per night incl. Breakfast & Dinner (for teams in accordance to FIS WC 2.2.1.1
- 110 CHF per person/ per night incl. Breakfast & Dinner (for additional support staff in accordance to FIS WC 2.2.1.3)
The following rates are for single rooms:
- Price will vary for single rooms requested. Please contact the OC (fabjebqrb@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) to request pricing details.
Please note: tourism fees of 7% 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 1st, 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 Winsport.
Cancellations/ No-Show:
Cancellations of any accommodations MUST be done through the FIS online registration system. The OC does not accept any cancellation or changes via email.
Any bookings (athletes or support staff) that are canceled on or after January 29th, 2024, are subject to cancellation fees. Cancellation charges will be billed directly to the nation and payment expected within 30 days.
All accommodation no-shows will be subject to cancellation 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 Calgary. The Calgary international airport will be the best place to fly in/out of.
Once you arrive in Calgary, you can use the following addresses:
Winsport - Host Venue
88 Canada Olympic Rd SW
Calgary, AB
T3B 5R5
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Host Hotel
700 Centre St S
Calgary, AB
T2G 5P6
Google Maps will help find anything needed in Calgary, 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
Public Transportation:
There are a variety of public transportation options throughout the city to help you get around Calgary. Please take a look at the links below to help get the most out of your Calgary experience!
Calgary Transit
CTS Transportation
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 fabjebqrb@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 email the OC (fabjebqrb@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn) should your VISA be declined.
Team Captain Meeting
Team Captains meetings will be held in person at the Hyatt Regency Calgary.
First Halfpipe TCM – February 6th at the Hyatt Hotel
First Slopestyle TCM – February 7th at the Hyatt Hotel
More detailed schedule can be found HERE
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 Prize Money Breakdown - (Halfpipe)
Women’s Prize Money Breakdown - (Halfpipe)
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, Winsport, 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, Alberta Snowboard, Winsport, 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
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.
Wax facilities will be available at the host hotel, the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Calgary. More details will be sent to registered nations.
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