Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships Returns to Red

J Dogg — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:13:32 -0500

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The Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship presented by Ledcor is back at Red this January featuring some of North America’s top freeskiers. The Open Finals will be held on legendary Mt. Roberts which boasts some of the best freeskiing terrain in North America and one of the longest, most challenging venues on the Big Mountain Freeskiing Circuit. The event starts with the Junior competition January 9-10, followed by the Open Senior event January 15-17. A handsome cash purse of $12,000 will be awarded to the top Open Senior skiers.

Ledcor is the Presenting Sponsor of the event. Global construction company, Ledcor built Red’s luxury ski-in/ ski-out residence, Slalom Creek. As a general principle, Ledcor supports community by providing local opportunities through employment and supplier contracts. Peter Hrdlitschka, President of Ledcor commented, “As the premier builder of choice at Red Mountain, Ledcor Construction is once again thrilled to be sponsoring the Canadian Freeskiing Championships this coming January. This is our third consecutive year sponsoring this event and we are looking forward to another successful championship.”

Red Mountain Resort’s General Manager, Erik Kalacis states “Red is proud to be hosting this Canadian classic for an eighth year and we look forward to watching these incredible skiers ripping up the steeps, taking huge air and enjoying our fabulous terrain. We also sincerely thank Ledcor for their continued support. It’s great to have a partner that gets involved, shares the passion and totally gets it!”

The format of the competition will follow the International Free Skiers Association’s (IFSA) Big Mountain Freeskiing guidelines. Participating athletes will be judged on line choice, fluidity, technique, aggression and control. The IFSA recognizes the Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship as “a pinnacle in North American competitive freeskiing”. Captain Jack Carey returns as Chief of Competition along with Jeff Holden who will lead the team of judges as Head Judge.

Event Schedule:
*Dates have been confirmed however, specific times are subject to change

Date	Event & Location
Junior Registration Thursday, January 8, 2009	8:00AM-4:00PM: Junior Athlete Registration 9:00AM-3:00PM: Competitor run inspection and training 4:30PM: MANDATORY Junior Athlete’s meeting
Junior Qualifier Friday, January 9, 2009	Location: Link's Line & Papoose Bowl 7:30AM: Competitor run inspection 9:00AM: Junior Qualifier 4:30PM: Athlete meeting for results / start order
Junior Finals Saturday, January 10, 2009	Location: Link's Line 7:30AM: Competitor run inspection 9:00AM: Junior Finals 5:00PM: Dinner & Awards
Senior Registration Wednesday, January 14, 2009	8:00AM-4:00PM: Senior Athlete Registration 9:00AM-3:00PM: Competitor run inspection and training 7:00PM: MANDATORY Athlete’s meeting
Senior Qualifier Thursday, January 15, 2009	Location: Link's Line 7:30AM: Competitor run inspection 9:00AM: Senior Qualifier 5:30PM: Athlete meeting for results / start order
Senior Finals Friday, January 16, 2009	Location: Mt. Roberts 9:00AM: Senior Finals 5:00PM: Athlete meeting for results / start order
Senior Finals Saturday, January 17, 2009	Location: Mt. Roberts 9:00AM: Senior Finals 7:00PM: Dinner and Awards 10:00PM: After-party
Sunday, January 18, 2009	Weather Day

Registration for the Senior Open event is limited to skiers 19 years and older. The Junior event is open to skiers aged 7-18. For registration and event information, please visit: www.canadianfreeskiing.com or phone Red Mountain Resort at (800) 663-0105.

Red Mountain Junior Freeskiing Comp

J Dogg — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:16:41 -0500

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Fifty-nine Junior competitors this week (Jan 8th, 2007) completed the first leg of the 2007 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship presented by Ledcor in harsh weather conditions.

High winds and snow didn’t curb the enthusiasm of this new generation of Freeskiing athletes. The skiers charged in steeps on Red Mountain Resort’s Link’s Line run with excellent snow conditions. The tunes were cranking, the spirits were high and the skiing was spectacular.

The top qualifiers had two competition runs and the scores from both runs were added to determine the final score.

Female 12-14 Age Category:

1st Kerry-Anne Hamilton Whistler, BC 39.00

2nd Brittany Stefaroi Canmore, AB 33.00

3rd Meghan Gunning Calgary, CB 32.67

Female 15-18 Age Category:

1st Erin Kerr Whistler, BC 38.33

2nd Tamara Stefaroi Canmore, AB 37.00

3rd Kara Fitzgerald Sagle, ID 36.00

Male 12-14 Age Category:

1st Brodie Evans Rossland, BC 51.00

2nd Todd Loukras Rossland, BC 47.33

3rd Keegan Capel Banff, AB 45.00

Male 15-18 Age Category:

1st Phil Hudec Vancouver, BC 58.00

2nd Dane Tudor-Olds Rossland, BC 57.67

3rd North Parker Sumner, WA 57.33

The Open competition for Seniors nineteen years and older kicks off this Thursday January 11th on Link’s Line followed by the semi-finals Friday and finals on Saturday on Mount Roberts.

For registration forms and more event information, please visit www.canadianfreeskiing.com or phone Red Mountain Resort at (800) 663-0105.

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