ALL IFSA FREERIDE EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
We encourage you to check back often for updates, schedule changes, registration dates, etc. Additional information will be added as soon as our Event Organizing partner provides information to the IFSA Administrative Team. 

ATTENTION COACHES

Coaches who HAVE NOT registered will not be granted ticketing benefits
or access to the event or venue. Please help keep events running smoothly by completing registration on The Driven. 

• It is mandatory for coaches to also register on The Driven 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.
• If you are unsure on your certification status, Contact Us.
• Registration for most events closes one week prior to the event itself - please plan accordingly! 

ATTENTION ATHLETES AND PARENTS

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

 
Competition Schedule

THURSDAY, MARCH 16th, 2023

Check-in Day (Blackcomb Day Lodge Guest Relations)

8:00am-10:00am

Requested Discounted Lift Ticket Collection

(Due to volume please only come during this time if you have requested discounted lift tickets)

10:00am-4:00pm

Bib Pickup – Remaining Athletes can collect bibs throughout the day


Mandatory* Athlete Meeting: Conducted via video conference, details TBA
*If you cannot attend the mandatory athlete meeting, you must make arrangements with the event organizer, listed below.


Competition Dates: Mar 16-19, 2023
Divisions: Skiing + snowboarding
Age Categories: 12-14 & 15-18

Event Contact

For questions specific to this event, the schedule, or cancellation requests, please contact the Event Organizer: Mitch | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

Registration

If you wish to compete or coach, you must register during the registration period indicated below.

• Pre-Qual Reg OPENS: Monday, November 14 @ 5:00 PM MST
• Pre-Qual Reg CLOSES: Wednesday, November 16 @ 11:59 PM MST
  
  Pre-Qual athletes will receive an email (to the email associated with their IFSA Membership) with registration instructions before 5:00 PM MST on November 14. If you cannot locate the email, please check spam/junk folders and your athlete’s email address before contacting the IFSA.
  
  
• Team Quota Reg OPENS:  Wednesday, November 23 @ 5:00 PM MST
• Team Quota Reg CLOSES: Friday, November 25 @ 11:59 PM MST
  Coaches will provide registration instructions to selected athletes
  
  
• Team Quota Reg RE-OPENS:  Wednesday, November 30 @ 5:00 PM MST
• Team Quota Reg CLOSES: Friday, December 2 @ 11:59 PM MST
  Coaches will provide registration instructions to selected athletes
  
  
• Open Registration: Thursday, December 8 @ 7:00 PM MST
• Registration will operate on a first come, first served basis.
• A waitlist will be activated once the event is filled.
• Open Registration Link: https://thedriven.net/event.race_regifsa/eid/41699156789?#b1

PRICING

Event Registration Price for Athletes: $160
An IFSA Junior membership is required to compete. 
Click Hereto obtain your IFSA 2023 Membership.

Event Registration Price for IFSA Coach Members: FREE
An IFSA Coach membership is required to register. 
Click Here to obtain your IFSA Coach Membership.
Coaches MUST register for event on The Driven to gain ticketing benefits and venue access 

• Single Day Tickets will be available for zero cost at a ratio of 1:6 (coaches to athletes) – No Exceptions. Otherwise the above ticket pricing is available. All coaches must be IFSA Certified with 2023 Membership 

Deals

Lodging: TBA

Lift Tickets: 

Athlete/Adult - $75.00

Athlete/Youth - $65.00

Athlete/Child - $40.00

Family/Adult - $107.00

Family/Youth - $90.00

Family/Child - $53.50

Coaches: Coaches will ONLY qualify for tickets and venue access by completing event registration on The Driven. You must be a currently certified IFSA Coach with a 2023 IFSA Coach Membership and registered on The Driven.

COACH TICKETING POLICY - MUST BE REGISTERED ON THE DRIVEN

Cancellation Policy

For all IFSA Junior Freeride Events, the event refund policy is established by the Event Organizer.


WHISTLER BLACKCOMB 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 a rider requests a refund less than two weeks before the event date, a 50% refund (minus transaction fees) will be issued.

- No refund will be provided for cancellations made less than one week before the event date unless a doctor verifies a positive Covid-19 test.

- If the event should be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstance 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.

- A 50% refund will be provided if the event is forced to cancel due to local health regulations or restrictions

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.