The event is expanded into a two-part series. The first event will be on February 3rd and the final event in March. Each event will showcase different features in the rail park for local shredders to showcase their skills on.

Event #1 – February 3rd

Join us in the Rail Park for an in-person competition where you can showcase your skills on set features in front of our judges and your fellow shredders.

Event information:

PRE- EVENT

1. Register for the event
   1. Registration is $15 (+tax)
   2. The online registration link is posted below
   3. **PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING**
      • RCR Event Release Agreements are required to be completed during the registration process.
        • Competitors 16yrs and older need to complete one waiver, the Event Release Agreement – the competitor can do the Event Release Agreement themselves.
        • Competitors 15yrs and younger need to have their parent or legal guardian complete two waivers –  the Event Release Agreement AND the Parental Consent Agreement. So your parents/legal guardian must register you.
        • Once the agreement is complete, it will auto-fill the Agreement IDs into the registration form.

EVENT DAY

1. Check-in for the event in the daylodge from 9 am to 10 am on event day
   1. Competitors will receive their bib and instructors for the event
   2. All competitors must bring a $30 CASH bib deposit to check in for their bibs.  (Deposit is returned later in the day once the event is complete and the bib has been handed back in)

Competition Rules:

• All registrations must be ONLINE. No on-the-day, in-person registration will be accepted.
• The Kinky Rail Jam is open to all ages, disciplines, and abilities.
• Helmets are MANDATORY for all competitors.

Schedule (subject to change)

9-10:00 am – Event check-in at the Griz Daylodge Stage – Competitors must bring a $30 cash deposit for a bib (bib deposit is returned that day when the bib is returned). 
9:30 am-10:30 am – Rail Park open for practice
10:45 am – Mandatory competitors meeting in the park
11:00 am – Competition begins
3:00 pm – Awards Ceremony 

To align with the IFSA qualification standards, the event is open to skiers & snowboarders ages 7 to 18, featuring six categories: 7-11 /12-14/15-18 male and female. All age cut-off dates are based on the age turned before December 31, 2023. Competitors will display their skiing skills on natural terrain while being judged on five categories – Line Choice, Control, Fluidity, Technique, and Style/Energy. The Jeep Junior Freeride Series is a part of the Resort of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) ongoing commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth.

ENTRY FEES
$110+gst ($115.50 including tax) per competitor.   Limited spaces are available.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION OPENING UPDATE – Registration will open on Friday, December 22nd at 6pm (MST) . 

NOTE:   REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL AND A WAITLIST HAS STARTED.
Please register via the link below to get on the waitlist.  Although the platform will ask for a credit card, the card will only be charged if a spot opens up and the competitor gets into the event.

**IMPORTANT REGISTRATION UPDATE**
There have been significant changes to the registration process for all IFSA events. Please click and read the registration guide below to familiarise yourself with how registration will work this year. 

NEW FOR THIS YEAR – For all Regional 2* Events, registration is now being managed by the IFSA Regional Directors.  If you have any questions regarding your registration you can reach out to the Western Canada Regional Director at  westerncanada@ifsafreeride.org

SCHEDULE
Basic Schedule:
Thursday, February 8th: Check-In, Freeskiing and possible soft venue inspection (conditions permitting)
Friday, February 9th:  Qualifiers Day 1*
– Day 1 Qualifier Categories: U12 Ski Men & Women, U12 Snowboard Men & Women, U15 Ski Men
Saturday, February 10th: Qualifiers Day 2*
– Day 2 Qualifier Categories: U15 Ski Women, U15 Snowboard Men & Women, U19 Ski Men & Women, U19 Snowboard Men & Women
Sunday, February 11th: Finals (all categories)
*Day 1 and Day 2 qualifiers will be broken up by categories.  Please make sure you note which day your category qualifier will be. 

ATHLETE PACKAGE & FULL SCHEDULE:
For the full schedule and athlete package please click the button below

OTHER IMPORTANT EVENT INFO

– All athletes MUST have a current IFSA Membership, Regional Membership and your IFSA username and password to register.

– It is mandatory for all athletes to have a CERTIFIED IFSA COACH with a current IFSA Coach Membership.  This includes Independent Athletes – Independent Athletes must have an IFSA certified Parent Coach

– Helmets and Back Protectors are mandatory

**More information on requirements can be found on the IFSA page – https://www.freeskiers.org/events/ifsa-junior-events/event/1327-2023-fernie-jeep-junior-freeski-ifsa-junior-2-regional.html

Waivers

All athletes must complete the online RCR Event Release Agreement(s) prior to completing registration this year.

• Competitors 16yrs and older must complete the RCR Event Agreement. The competitor can complete this waiver.
• Competitors 15 yrs and younger must complete BOTH the RCR Event Agreement AND the RCR Parental Agreement. The competitor’s parent or legal guardian must complete these two agreements.

Once complete, you will receive a unique “Agreement ID” for each waiver you fill out.  Please save the code(s), as you will need to enter the code(s) during the registration process below.

Links to the Release Agreements:

RCR Event Release Agreement –  https://passes.skircr.com/event

RCR Parental Release Agreement – https://passes.skircr.com/parental

Lift Tickets

• Competitors and coaches receive a 20% discount on lift tickets. Discount vouchers will be given out at check-in with athlete packages.
• All competitors can receive up to two (2) discount vouchers for their family members.

Accommodation:
While there are no specific accommodation specials for the event, our team at RCR Central Reservations can help with all your accommodation needs! Visit www.skircr.com/vacations or call 1-800-258-7669

SHOUT OUTS:
A huge thanks to our partners: Jeep, Rossignol, Smith Optics, Helly Hansen

Don’t forget to check out the other Jeep Junior Freeride Series events at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort.

The event is part of a two part series with the first event happening in February and this, the final event happening on March 9th. Each event will showcase different features in the rail park for local shredders to showcase their skills on.

Event #2 – March 9th

Join us in the Rail Park for an in-person competition where you can showcase your skills on set features in front of our judges and your fellow shredders.

Event information:

PRE- EVENT

1. Register for the event
   1. Registration is $15 (including tax)
   2. The online registration link is posted below
   3. **PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING**
      1. RCR Event Release Agreements are required to be completed during the registration process.
         1. Competitors 16yrs and older need to complete one waiver, the Event Release Agreement – the competitor can do the Event Release Agreement themselves.
         2. Competitors 15yrs and younger need to have their parent or legal guardian complete two waivers –  the Event Release Agreement AND the Parental Consent Agreement. So your parents/legal guardian must register you.
         3. Note: In section 3 of the Release Agreement section, there is a typo – the wording should say Event instead of Ski School; it should say, “Payment for the EVENT will not be processed until the Parent/Guardian completes the Release Agreements.”
         4. Once the agreement is complete, it will auto-fill the Agreement IDs into the registration form, and you can go through to payment and complete your registration.
   4. Register for the event by clicking the button below

EVENT DAY

1. Check-in for the event in the daylodge from 9 am to 10 am on event day
   1. Competitors will receive their bib and instructors for the event
   2. All competitors must bring a $20 CASH bib deposit to check in for their bibs.  (Deposit is returned later in the day once the event is complete and the bib has been handed back in)

Competition Rules:

• All registrations must be ONLINE. No on-the-day, in-person registration will be accepted.
• The Kinky Rail Jam is open to all ages, disciplines, and abilities.
• Helmets are MANDATORY for all competitors.

Schedule (subject to change)

9-10:00 am – Event check-in at the Griz Daylodge Stage – Competitors must bring a $20 cash deposit for a bib (bib deposit is returned that day when the bib is returned). 
9:30 am-10:30 am – Rail Park open for practice
10:45 am – Mandatory competitors meeting in the park
11:00 am – Competition begins
3:00 pm – Awards Ceremony 

Get back to your snowboarding roots with the Dirty Dancer Banked Slalom, a throwback to the ’80s when snowboarders were the outlaws of the wild west, banned from most ski resorts and forced to fight for the right to shred! Well, times have changed, and we want you to celebrate by entering this awesome event for all ages.

Participants will get inspection and practice time each day and get one timed run on Saturday and a second on Sunday. The best time over the two days counts towards the podium! If you don’t podium, we will have lots of draw prizes from our sponsors, so there will be plenty of chances to win something!

CATEGORIES:

Mini Grom – 9 years and under (Men and Women)
Grom – 10-14  (Men and Women)
Youth – 15-18 (Men and Women)
Adult – 19-39 (Men and Women)
Masters – 40+ (Men and Women)

EVENT INFO:
– Everyone must complete their RCR Event Release Agreements at registration
– Helmets are mandatory for all competitors
– Event is for intermediate to advanced snowboarders

REGISTRATION:

*** REGISTRATION WILL OPEN EARLY MARCH, EXACT DATE TBC****
 **NO DAY OF/LATE REGISTRATION** 

**Please Note:  RCR Event Waivers are required to be done during the registration process. If you are 15yrs of age or younger, your parent must complete the registration & waivers for you.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: (Note subject to change based on snow conditions; please check back closer to the event to confirm timing)

COMING SOON!

VOLUNTEER DIGGERS NEEDED:

This event brings together the snowboard community and wouldn’t happen without everyone coming together. Course diggers are needed – help us shape the course! The course build will occur March 18th-22nd from 10 am-4 pm daily. Full-day and Half-day shifts available (Half Day AM 10 am-1 pm & Half Day PM 1 pm-3 pm). 

In return for helping out, volunteers can earn complimentary entry into the event and be entered for a chance to win swag! Complimentary entry will be given for a full day (or two half days), of course, digging help. Plus, every day you help out, your name will go into our exclusive volunteer prize draw for some awesome swag from our sponsors (the more days you help out, the more entries). 

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!

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Visit their website: https://www.edgeoftheworld.ca/

Strap on your skis or snowboard and see if you can make it across our Slope Soaker pond.

Participants are encouraged to dress in creative costumes, as crossing the pond is not the only goal. Extra prizes and points will be awarded for creativity/costumes, effort, crowd reaction, biggest splash etc. Plus, all the registered participants are entered for amazing draw prizes from our sponsors!

This fun event is open to anyone 12 years of age and older.

Schedule:

10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Registration/Check-In @ Daylodge (all participants, even pre-registered participants, must check in to receive their bib number)
12:30 pm: All Participants Meeting (Mandatory) @ Bottom of the Pit (located at the bottom of the Timber Chair.
12:45 pm: Head to Start
1:00 pm: Start

AWARDS will occur in the plaza.

*The Slope Soaker pit will be located by the bottom of the Timber Chair!

Registration:

REGISTRATION INFO COMING SOON!

Rules:

• Consumption of alcohol is not permitted during or prior to participation in the event.
• No nudity or offensive costumes are permitted during the event (remember this is a family-friendly spectator show)
• Helmets are MANDATORY for all competitors
• No ski poles allowed (as they damage and tear the tarp liner)
• Contestants must be on skis or snowboards only (no sleds, GT racers etc.)
• If you do not cross the pond, the Fernie Search and Rescue team will help you get out of your gear and exit the pond
• Refrain from trying to stand up and move in the water with your gear on, as sharp edges can damage the pond liner
• Inverted aerial manoeuvres are NOT permitted
• All contestants must bring their own towel/blanket for after they exit the pond. Change of clothes is strongly recommended as the water will be very COLD!
• Small props are allowed with costumes as long as they aren’t restraining and/or a safety hazard to the participant or the crowd. Fire, fireworks etc., are not permitted as props. Event officials have the right to disallow any props that they feel are a safety hazard.
• No morph suits, face masks or costumes & accessories that cover your nose and/or mouth
• Event officials can deny entry at any point in the event (registration, start area etc.) if they feel participants may put themselves or others at risk or violate the rules above. Violating the rules above will result in disqualification from the event and may result in suspension or loss of skiing privileges next season.
• Competitors must check in at the daylodge between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm on the event day (even pre-registered competitors).