Big White Racers BC Ski Cross Championships
February 23rd - 24th
TELUS Park will be the place to be to check out all the high-speed action, with racers of all ages duking it out for the top spot on the podium. If you would like to try your luck at Ski Cross, have a look at the information below;
Categories Men/Ladies - U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, Masters (19+) (ages as of Dec 31/12); classes may be merged within gender or age
Race Format February 23rd - Course inspection, training and timed qualification runs
February 24th - Athletes racing in heats
Entry Fee $79 per athlete for two day event
Awards Will be held Sunday February 24th in the Village Centre Mall at 3:00pm
Registration to register, please see the following link; https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=4169
For any Registration questions, please contact Dianne@bigwhiteracers.com
Schedule
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Friday, February 21, 2013 |
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10:30 - 11:55 a.m. |
Register with race office; fill out Big White waiver; pick up bibs for training |
White Crystal Inn Conference Rm. |
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1:00 p.m. |
Ski Cross Course opens for inspection and training |
Ski Cross Course at TELUS Park (off of Sundance Run) |
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3:00 p.m. |
Ski Cross Course closed |
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7:30 p.m.
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Coaches’ Meeting (safety rules, race overview, bib pickup for Sat.) |
White Crystal Inn Conference Rm. |
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Saturday, February 22, 2013 |
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Location |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Continue with registration/waivers and remaining bib pick up |
White Crystal Inn Conference Rm. |
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9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Coaches and racers meeting at the start |
Ski Cross Course at TELUS Park (off of Sundance Run) |
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9:20 a.m. -11:50 a.m. |
Inspection and training, starting with individuals then increasing to 2’s, 3’s and 4’s |
Ski Cross Course at TELUS Park (off of Sundance Run)
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12:30 p.m. |
Timed run in bib order; two runs, best time used – HAND IN BIBS AT FINISH PLEASE! |
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5:00 p.m.
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Coaches’ Meeting (safety rules, race overview, bib pickup) |
White Crystal Inn Conference Rm. |
- Heats for Sunday are based on the results from Saturday
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Sunday, February 23, 2013 |
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Location |
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8:00 – 8:30 |
Remaining bib pick up; printed ladders available |
White Crystal Conference Rm. |
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8:30 |
Ladders posted at the Start |
Ski Cross Course at TELUS Park (off of Sundance Run) |
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8:45 – 9:00 |
Mandatory Inspection open at the Start |
Ski Cross Course at TELUS Park (off of Sundance Run) |
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9:00 - 11:00 |
Training – 2’s, 3’s 4’s |
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11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. |
Coaches and skiers meeting at start |
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11:30 a.m. |
Heats begin (4’s) |
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3:00 p.m. |
Awards |
Village Centre Mall (building with Clock Tower) |
Clothing requirements Must wear a loose, 2 piece suit with at least 4 cm/1.5 inches of loose fabric at the thigh and 3 cm/1.25 inches at the bicep; downhill racings suits are not allowed!
Helmets are mandatory, helmet cams and mounts are not allowed during racing. Back protectors and mouth guards are recommended
Training: There will be closed training on Friday, February 22nd, beginning at noon. You must register in person at the race office, and sign all waivers before you can train. Training bibs must be worn.
For athletes & coaches Canadian athletes must be a current member with a registered club in the appropriate category of membership for the level of the competition. Canadian coaches must be current members with a registered club, have the appropriate level of CSCF certification for the level of athlete under their care, and be current & in good standing with CSCF. All athletes must be represented by a coach or accredited guardian who can access & are insured to enter the course.
Foreign athletes & coaches Athletes from the USA are insured by their USSA membership to participate in Alpine Canada sanctioned events with confirmation from their association. US coaches registered with USSA are insured by their USSA membership to participate in Alpine Canada sanctioned events. All athletes must be represented by a coach or accredited guardian who can access & are insured to enter the course.
