IFSA 2* Freeride Event - Whitefish Mountain Resort

WHITEFISH FREERIDE COMPETITION

2024 WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT 1FSA JUNIOR 2* REGIONAL

All U12 Competitors will be a one-day event on Friday, inclusive of check in, inspection, and awards.

U15 (12-14) and U19 (15-18) age divisions will compete in a two-day event Saturday and Sunday.

Full details below.

All participants and coaches must have a current IFSA junior membership to compete, and coaches must be certified with the IFSA to coach.

Schedule is subject to change. IFSA website and STACK TEAM APP have the most up to date schedule and event information.

Friday, January 10
Venue – To Be Announced

U12 – Inspection, Competition, Awards

• 8:00 -9:00 U12 Check In.
  Mt. Jackson Room – Base Lodge 3rd Floor – 1015 Glades Drive
  Discounted Lift Tickets available at 8:30 at the Base Lodge Ticket Office.
• 9:15 Load Chair 6 and Chair 1 to access venue for U12 Competitors and U12 Coaches Only. Must have Bib or Coaching Credential.
• 9:30 -10:30 U12 Inspection
• 10:45 U12 Competitor Meeting at Finish
• 11:15 Competition Starts for U12
• 4:00 Awards (U12 Only)
  Events Office in Upper Village - 3915 Big Mountain Road

U19 – Registration/Check In & Inspection Only

• 9:00 – 10:00 U15 and U19 Check In
  Mt. Jackson Room – Base Lodge 3rd Floor – 1015 Glades Drive
• 1:30 Inspection for U15 and U19 Divisions – 1 Run Only
• 4:30 Mandatory Coaches and Certified Parent Coaches Only Meeting
  Events Office in Upper Village - 3915 Big Mountain Road

Saturday, January 11
Venue – To Be Announced

Registration, Inspection and Competition for U15 and U19 Divisions.

• 8:00 – 8:45 Check In (U15 and U19 Only)
  Mt. Jackson Room – Base Lodge 3rd Floor – 1015 Glades Drive
  Discounted Lift Tickets available at 8:30 at the Base Lodge Ticket Office.
• 8:15 Early Load for Organization and Judges
• 8:20 Load Chair 6 and Chair 1 to access venue for U15 and U19 Competitors and Coaches Only.
• 8:30 Volunteer Meeting - Mt. Jackson Room – Base Lodge 3rd Floor – 1015 Glades Dr.
• 9:00 – 10:00 Inspection for U15 and U19 Divisions
• 10:30 – 3:00 Day 1 Competition (Category order decided based on conditions).
• 2:00 Day 2 Venue open for inspection (if different from Day 1 Venue / deemed safe and possible)
• 4:30 (or 90 minutes after last competitor)
  Competitor Meeting– Outside of Base Lodge / Base of Chair 10 – 1015 Glades DriveDay 1 Results, Cut (if necessary), Day 2 Start List, Sunday Venue Map Finalized
  

Sunday, January 12
Venue – To Be Announced

Competition and Awards for U15 and U19 Divisions.

• 8:15 Early Load for Organization and Judges.
• 8:20 Early Load for Competitors (Chair 6 at 8:20, Chair 1 at 8:30)
• 9:00 – 10:00 Inspection U15 and U19 Divisions
• 10:30 – 3:00 Day 2 Competition for U15 and U19 Divisions.
• 4:45 Awards – U15 and U19. Base Lodge Patio – 1015 Glades Drive
  

REGISTRATION & FEES

• U12 Athletes - $70
• 12-14 and 15-18 Athletes - $140

Event Lift Ticket - $55 – Available to registered athletes and coaches only. See below details.

LODGING
Those visiting for the event are eligible for a lodging discount HERE.

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ATTENTION ATHLETES AND PARENTS

• --Review the IFSA Series Handbook and Policies.
• --Back Protectors and helmets are MANDATORY for an athlete's competition run(s)
• --Please review our Venue Inspection & Terrain Enhancement Protocol.
• --Please review the 2023 IFSA Junior Series Changes prior to registering for this event.
• --It is MANDATORY for athlete competitors to have a CERTIFIED IFSA COACH with a current IFSA Coach Membership
  

ATTENTION COACHES

Coaches who HAVE NOT registered will not be granted ticketing benefits or access to the venue. Please help keep events running smoothly by completing registration through the IFSA registration site.

• It is mandatory for coaches to also register for any IFSA Junior events they plan to attend. There is no registration fee, however registration is compulsory if coaches plan to attend.
• It is mandatory for coaches to have an active IFSA Coach Membership and hold current L100 or L200 certification.

Coaches will ONLY qualify for tickets and venue access by completing event registration through the IFSA registration site. You must be a currently certified IFSA Coach with a 2024 IFSA Coach Membership and registered on Live Heats.

• 1 Athlete: No ticket
• 2-4 Athletes: 1 Free Coach ticket
• 5-10 Athletes: 2 Free Coach tickets
• 11-15 Athletes: 3 Free Coach tickets
• 16+ Athletes: At Event Host’s discretion

CANCELLATION POLICY

• If a rider requests a refund more than two weeks prior to the event date, a full refund (minus transaction fees) will be issued.
• If the event should be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances on event day, no refund will be issued to help cover the administrative costs of event setup and compensating the judges and employees required to be on the hill.
• It is at the sole discretion of the Event Organizer, and not the IFSA, when and under what circumstances a refund will be issued. To request a cancellation or refund, you must contact the Event Organizer.

VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to help with this event! Ski Ninjas, Score Runners, Crowd Control and Equipment Tear Down. Please go to our if interested.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

REGISTRATION

What do I do after I register?
Please double check your entry, make sure it is right. You will be emailed a confirmation/receipt from IFSA.

I need to make a change to my registration!
Changing your category at registration is not an option. If the information provided is incorrect (you want to change divisions, for instance) you must re-register for the event with the correct information (name, date, age, gender, category, etc). This will require you to pay for a second entry while the refund is being processed. Please allow up to two weeks for a refund of the incorrect entry to be processed. To request the refund, you must follow refund request steps listed above by the cutoff date for your event.

What are my responsibilities as a competitor?
Events are a group effort. It requires timeliness and accountability of not only the event staff, but of each and every competitor. There are many details each person is responsible for in order for us all to have a fun day on the snow. Making sure your information is accurate, you are on time and prepared for each event is required.

DAY OF EVENT

What are my transport options getting to the event and around the village?
The SNOW Bus will also operate between Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Resort. A shuttle will operate in the upper village areas, and all parking lots will be open through the event. Please obey all parking signage and park as per normal.

Where do I Check-In?
Mandatory check-in at the BASE LODGE - 3RD FLOOR MT. JACKSON ROOM (1015 Glades Drive, Whitefish, MT 59937) to confirm your spot, get some Monster, snag some stickers, and be an awesome competitor. See schedule above.

Where can I find results?
Results are available at the Awards Ceremony and are available at or on the IFSA site.

Can I volunteer for this event?
If you are interested in volunteering for this or other events at Whitefish Mountain Resort, please see our for more information. You get a lift ticket for your help!

TICKET INFORMATION

Do WMR Employees / families receive a discount?
Not for this event, sorry.

Can I transfer my entry to my friend if I can’t make it to the event?
No. See refund information above. New registrations must be completed by the competitor / guardian.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

Host or Publisher Whitefish Mountain Resort