Dear Athletes, Coached, Officials and Parents,
WELCOME!
On behalf of the Apex Freestyle Ski Club and the Organizing Committee for the 2015 FIS FREESTYLE NORAM CUP, it is our pleasure to invite you to attend the FIS Freestyle NorAm Cup Mogul and Dual Mogul events at Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada on the 22th through 25th of January, 2015.
Following are the event details and registration information. Athletes must REGISTER ONLINE by January 5th, 2015.
We look forward to your attendance and wish you the best of luck!
Best Regards,
Brian Spence - Event Chair
Apex Mountain Resort
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Event Chair - Brian Spence - [email protected] - 1-250-490-7927
Race Secretary - Berva Kuroda - [email protected] - 1-250-490-1769
Athlete Registrar - Gayle Finlayson - [email protected] - 1-250-488-9525
Chief of Competition - Brian Spence - [email protected] - 1-250-490-7927
Chief of Course - Adam Todd - [email protected] - 1-250-506-0499
ENTRY & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- All athletes must REGISTER ONLINE before January 5th, 2015 6:00pm Pacific Standard Time with the Apex Freestyle Club
- Athletes must have current FIS registration and provide verification
- Registration fees are to be paid online via PayPal, cash or cheque
- Please note that there may be office handling fees applied to event registrations.
- If choosing to pay by cheque, please bring it with you when you finalize your registration at Apex Mountain.
- Bib deposit fees MUST BE PAID WITH CASH - Bring cash with you as the onsite ATM can be unreliable. Please note, there is only one cash machine at the resort.
- Coaches and/or Team Leaders must provide a TEAM LIST to include all attending coaches, technical support and athletes to the organizing committee at [email protected] by Monday, January 5th, 2015 at 6:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
- Waivers must be signed at the office.
- If under the age of 19 a parent or guardian must sign for the individual.
REGISTRATION COST
- Registration Fee: $245.00 CAN ($150 for first event - $95 additional for second event)
BIB DEPOSIT
- $20 per athlete CASH ONLY - Bring cash with you, the ATM can be unreliable.
- Athletes must wear bib during training and competition. Athletes not wearing appropriate bib may be disqualified.
- Bibs must be returned to race office, in good condition, after the event to receive deposit back.
COMPETITION OFFICE
The competition office will be located in the Brown Bag lunchroom on the lower level of the Gunbarrel building.
LIFT TICKETS AT APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT
Apex Mountain Resort offers reduced ticket prices to athletes. To purchase tickets:
- Athletes must purchase tickets at resort ticket booth
- Athletes must show/wear their bib
- MC/Visa accepted
- Ticket office opens at 8am daily
- Registered athletes will receive a 25% discount for lift pass or the respective reciprocal season pass discounts to their home mountain (need to show your home mountain season pass)
- Complimentary lift tickets for coaching staff, judges, media, officials and volunteers are available at the Race Office each day
BASIC EVENT PROGRAM
- Athletes will compete in two NorAm events on Kristi’s Run located within walking distance of the Apex village
- Athletes will access the venue from the t-bar
- Athletes must ride t-bar to the top
- Athletes who unload early risk disqualification
- Spectators and media are encouraged to watch these young athletes on their way to become Olympians
- Medal ceremonies will take place at the end of each competition in front of the Gunbarrel Saloon
- Wednesday, January 21st
- Travel/Arrival
- Thursday, January 22nd
- Registration Brown bag lunch room 8-12pm
- Thursday, January 22nd
- Training/1st Team Captains Meeting
- Friday, January 23rd
- Training
- Saturday, January 24th
- Mogul Competition
- Sunday, January 25th
- Dual Moguls Competition
ATHLETE'S MENU
We are pleased to present two meal plans to our training and competing athletes during their stay at Apex Mountain. Individuals and groups are welcome to order from our partnering restaurants; The Edge Bistro and The Gunbarrel Saloon.
Please review their menu's below and contact them directly for your order.
The Edge Bistro
The Gunbarrel Saloon
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Apex Mountain Resort is located in the Okanagan Region of British Columbia, just 30 minutes from the city of Penticton. If traveling by car from the US, please confirm border crossing locations and hours (not all have 24 hr access) and passport requirements.
For maps and directions to the resort, please visit the Apex Mountain Resort DIRECTIONS page or use our map tool on the right side of this page.
We are proud to announce our 2015 Hotel Sponsor with special pricing for the Noram Cup! The Penticton Lakeside Resort is an easy 30 minute drive to the ski hill, located on the shores of Okanagan Lake, close to nearby shopping in downtown Penticton.
Contact us now for rates as low as $85.00 per night. Tell them you're with the Apex Freestyle Club.
Penticton Lakeside Resort is a full service hotel in Penticton that offers luxurious amenities, clean, spacious rooms with balconies, and spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and mountains. We offer a number of dining options including the Hooded Merganser Bar, Grill & Marina, the Bufflehead Pasta and Tapas Room or the Barking Parrot Lounge - all offering apres ski food temptations that will satisfy all palates. Room accommodations include Standard Rooms, Business Class Rooms, Executive Suites, Jet-Tub Suites, Penthouse Suite and Pet Friendly Rooms & Suites.
The Resort is at the foot of Main Street and includes a Casino, relax in the indoor pool or soak in the jacuzzi after a day on the slopes, Discovery Gift Shop, fitness club, and hair salon with shopping at the doorstep.
Apex Mountain Resort offers a variety of quality accommodation with something to fit every budget! All accommodation is within snowballs throw off the village and runs. There are two restaurants at the ski hill and a small market and liquor store. The mountain also houses one of the best ski shops in BC.
APEX ACCOMMODATIONS Toll Free: 1-866-237-9737
APEX MOUNTAIN INN & APEX MOUNTAIN LODGE Toll Free: 1-800-387-2739
In addition to the hotel rooms in our Larger Apex Mountain Inn, check out our new 4 bedroom suite and great "team accommodation" in the Apex Mountain Lodge.
SNOWRIDGE CONDO (5 bedroom)
Contact: [email protected]
APEX WHITETAIL CHALET Toll Free: 1-888-699-APEX
(Can sleep up to 42 people in separate units)
TOURISM PENTICTON Toll free: 1-800-663-5052
Hotels and motels in Penticton (30 minute drive from Apex)
RULES
The Organizing Committee will host the event in accordance with the International Freestyle Ski Competition Rules (I.C.R.) of the FIS, the FIS Continental Cup Rules and operated in accordance with the NorAm Standard Operating Procedures.
TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING
All coaches must attend the 1st Team Captains meeting on Thursday, January 22nd, at the Brown Bag Lunch Room.. This meeting will take place at approximately 2:30pm or 30 minutes after training. Please confirm meeting time with Chief of Competition or Race Secretary.
SCORING AND RESULTS
Start lists will be computer generated . Results will be posted soon.
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
All athletes, officials and other members of their National Association who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. Apex Freestyle Club (organizing committee), Apex Mountain Resort, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, 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.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Every competitor must have his/her own medical insurance in accordance with FIS ICR Rule 204.2. The Organizing Committee, Sponsors, Suppliers, Apex Mountain Resort, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, Canadian Snowsports Association and the FIS decline any responsibility for accidents, damaged equipment and second and third party claims during the event.
ACCIDENT PROTOCOL
In the case of accidents on courses during the event, medical personnel from the Organizing Committee and Ski Patrol personnel will be responsible for any medical decision or evacuation to the local hospital in co-operation with the National Associations’ medical personnel identified on the entry form.
STATEMENT OF MEDICAL PLAN
Copies of the Event Medical Plan are available at the Race Office or upon request.