University Games 2021

The 30th Winter Universiade Lucerne 2021 will take place in the heart of Switzerland, December 11- 22, 2021.  Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS), Parallel Slalom (PSL), Slopestyle (SBS), and Big Air (BA) are all included within the schedule.
 
Athletes must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to participate:

Be a member in good standing of Canada Snowboard, as that term is understood in Section 1.1(f) of the Canada Snowboard Bylaws, applied mutatis mutandis
 

Be at least 18 and less than 25 years of age on January 1, 2021. Athletes must be born between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 2003
 

Students who are currently officially registered as proceeding towards a degree or diploma at a Universiade or similar institute whose status is recognized by the appropriate national academic authority of Canada or a former student of the institutions mentioned who have obtained their academic degree in the year preceding the event.
 

Have a valid FIS license, Canada Snowboard membership, Advanced Competitor’s provincial/territorial snowboard association membership and Level 1 or Level 2 SAIP Insurance coverage.
 

Be a national of the country they represent.
 

Athletes participating in FISU Sport Events must represent the same country as in events of their respective International Federation, changes of sport nationality must follow respective IF rules.
 

No athlete or official under a current suspension from FISU, IF or the National Federation of his/her country may take part in the Winter Universiade.
 

A detailed description of the eligibility rules and confirmation of eligibility forms may be found at: https://usports.ca/en/international/universiades/winter-2021
 
The Canada Snowboard selection criteria are as follows, with a maximum of four (4) spots per discipline (Eg. Mens Speed):
 
Speed* 
(PGS, PSL,): Speed athletes will be selected based off their FIS PAR points on the most recent FIS point list as of the selection deadline.
 
Freestyle* 
(SBS, BA): Style athletes will be selected based off of their ranking on the World Snowboard Points List as of the selection deadline

*If Canada Snowboard does not receive a minimum of 3 athletes per discipline Canada Snowboard holds the rights to choose not to send a team.
 
TEAM SIZE

Each national association recognized by the FISU may enter a maximum of athletes in the Universiade Games, with the following restrictions:
 

A maximum of 4 athletes per discipline per gender (e.g. Men’s Speed).
 

Slopestyle and Big Air are considered one discipline, however; selection will be based off the Slopestyle World Snowboard Points List
 

PGS and PSL are considered one discipline and selection will be based off the Parallel FIS Points List.

 
COACHES
Coaches must adhere to the U Sports Coaching Certification Standards Policy as outlined below:
 
Full National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Competition Development certification, is required for all coaches representing Team Canada at the Summer and Winter Universiade.
 
Exemptions Competition-Development qualifications are possible in exceptional cases as determined by the Manager, Sport and International Programs or the CIS International Committee.
 
a) An exemption will be considered only if a coach has obtained Competition – Development In-Training status.
 
b) A coach may be granted a maximum of one exemption in his/her coaching
career per sport.
 
c) An exemption may be granted on the premise that the coach plans to advance to full Level 3 or Competition-Development certification within two years.
 
d) Exemption requests must be officially submitted to U SPORTS at least 60 days prior to the start of the Universiade.

Athletes may be recognized and eligible for selection, however, they will only be registered upon commitment to attend this self-funded event and upon submission of a deposit in advance of the event.
All selected athletes are responsible for cost-sharing the expenses of the team doctor and /or physio, team leader and/or the nominated coach(es) for their respective discipline(s).

U SPORTS has estimated the following expenses:
 

Participation CostsDetailsEstimated Cost

FlightFlight and Train to Lucerne, Switzerland (Inclusive of travel / medical insurance)
 $1500 - $1800*

Games FeeInclusive ground transportation, medical and mission staff support, Team Canada kit, FISU entry/ registration fee, operations / admin cost, on-site logistics and Team Canada activities
 $2075*

Accommodation Costs70 euros ($110 CND~) per night per person inclusive of accommodations and meals
(Based on max length of stay 17 nights)$1870*

Coaching CostsIndividual cost of sending coaches to event$1500*

*Costs are approximate and will vary depending on the departure city, date of travel, exchange rate, visas, numbers attending etc.
 
Eligible athletes and coaches are required to submit their interest in the Universiade to Kita McRory, Sport Pathway Manager by October 1, 2021 xvgn.zpebel@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn
 
For information on the selection protocol please refer to our Selection Protocol on the Canada Snowboard Website