Canada~Snowboard Nationals - Speed

April 1st - 7th, 2012 | Nakiska, Alberta

Junior SBX Results

Junior PGS Results

Senior PGS Results

Event Notice

ACCOMMODATION: The Delta Hotel

Room Reservations:
The official Hotel is The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis. Rooms are available under the group booking from March 30th to April 9th. The deadline to book rooms is March 15th.

Reservations can be made from within Canada by calling 1-866-432-4322 or internationally at 1-800-268-1133.

Group Name: Snowboard and Ski Cross Nationals
Number: SSC2012

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate guests arriving before the check-in time, however, rooms may not be immediately available. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Requests to retain rooms beyond that hour should be directed to the Front Desk once the delegate is registered. Should it be possible to extend a late checkout, a late departure fee may be applicable.

Parking: The Lodge provides complimentary outdoor parking. Indoor Parking will be $12.00 per day (self-parking), or $17 (valet).

RATES AND MEAL PLAN

Delta Room            $84.00 CDN
Premier Room        $104.00 CDN
Deluxe Room         $124.00 CDN
Suites                    $174.00 CDN

Car Rentals:
Car Rentals may be available. Prices and details are to be confirmed and will be circulated in the Event Update in mid-March.

PRIZE MONEY

The prize money for speed nationals will be $3500

EVENT SCHEDULE: Nakiska Resort

EVENING EVENTS

Workshops: Workshops may be available for athletes, coaches and officials to attend for free. Topics may include rider interests such as media training and creating & promoting your brand. The workshop schedule and topics will be confirmed closer to the date. Please forward requests and suggestions to Nava at

End of Season Party: To celebrate the end of the 2012 season and its successes, there will be an event held the evening of April 4th so we can celebrate together. More details on that event will be circulated in the Event Update in mid-March.

LIFT TICKET PRICES

Discounted lift tickets are available for competitors who do not have Canada West Passes or a season’s pass at the Resort. Prices are to be confirmed and will be circulated in the Event Update in mid-March.

PARA-SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP

Para Snowboarding is an adaptive version of snowboarding, which allows male and female riders with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, or visual impairments to participate competitively and recreationally. In competitive situations, such as the World Cup, riders compete based on their functional ability, allowing riders with different abilities to compete against each other in Snowboardcross time trials.

The Para World Cup will be taking place from April 2nd to 3rd and include athletes from all over the world. We’re very excited to be able to host this event and look forward to the competition.

TEAM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

All athlete entries are due through the provinces by March 15th. The entry form and quota can be found in the attached document. All riders must submit payment to confirm their spot at Nationals no later than March 26th. Spots not paid for by March 26th will be released.

REGISTRATION FEES AND PAYMENT:

Spots in the competitions are allocated according to provincial and territorial quotas. All entries must come from the PTSOs, but registered athletes can pay for their own registration on-line. Registration fees are as follows:

Note: A valid and current FIS License, SAIP Insurance and Provincial Membership are required to register. Without all three, athletes are unable to participate at this event.

HPP and Development Athlete fees: A certain amount of starting spots is allocated for High Performance Program and Development Team Athletes. Registration fees for these athletes are the responsibility of the PTSOs or the Athletes. The list of athletes who are eligible for these starting spots can be found through our HPP department.

International Athletes (Outside of Canada):
In order to confirm your registration, the Event Organizers need to receive written confirmation from your National Snowboard Association that you are in good standing prior to your arrival at the event. The confirmation letter can be submitted by e-mail to: or sent by fax to: + 1-604-568-1639

AGE REQUIREMENTS

QUOTAS

Each province has an allocated quota of athlete’s spots for each discipline. Please talk to you province or territory to learn more.

CANADIAN JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

The Junior National Champions will be held as separate events from the Open Championships. Champions will be determined by the winners in the Junior events and not from a sort of the Open events. There will be one category with the 15-19 years old and one category for the 13-14 years old for both men and woman.

START LIST DISTRIBUTION

Start lists will be available on-site following the Team Captains meeting and will be posted in the Event Office.

RESULTS DISTRIBUTION

Unofficial results will be available on the mountain as soon as possible following the completion of the event and will be posted in the finish corral
Official results will be posted in the Event Office
Complete Result Packages will be available on-line at www.canadasnowboard.ca/tour

TEAM CAPTAIN’S MEETINGS

Each PTSA must provide at least one Team Captain per discipline to represent their team of athletes at the competition and at the TC Meetings. Team Captain’s Meetings will be held each night. The time for the TC meetings will be listed in the detailed event schedule that will be available 1 month prior to the event. Once on site, please refer to the daily official event program that you will receive at registration for daily times. It is up to each team to ensure that the appropriate officials attend the meetings each evening.

One part of the Team Captain’s role is to ensure that all of their athletes are on the Registration List. The Team Captain is also required to pick up their team’s bibs after the bib draw and check the bib numbers for accuracy before leaving the meeting.

TRAINING CAMPS

Training camp times have been created to give athletes the opportunity for additional on-snow training. Canada~Snowboard will ensure that competition venues are prepared for athletes use.

SANCTION

RULES

Certified helmets are mandatory for all training and competitions. Canada~Snowboard Nationals will be organized and run in accordance with the FIS Rule Book. The FIS points system will be used for all calculations during the event and all results will be posted as part of the FIS points list. 

ANTI-DOPING

Canada~Snowboard enforces the guidelines set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in accordance with FIS regulations. If doping control occurs at this event, it will only concern Canadian PGS and SBX Athletes competing in the Senior Open Division. For more information on anti-doping procedures and guidelines, check out www.wada-ama.org/ and www.fis-ski.com/uk/medical/fisanti-doping/.

VOLUNTEERS AND OFFICIALS

CANADA~SNOWBOARD SPEED NATIONALS & THE PARA-SNOWBOARD WORLD CUPS will be at the Nakiska Ski Resort Area, April 1st – 7th, 2012, and we need your support! There are a number of on-snow and off-snow positions available throughout the event week. Positions available include Starter, Assistant Starter, Finish Referee, Marshalls, Course Maintenance, Gate Judges, Timing & Tabulation Assistant and more! This is a great opportunity for to further advance your skills and to support your Canadian National and Para-Snowboard Teams, as they compete in the final event of the season.

Volunteers and Officials are vital to the success of this event. We highly value the time volunteers donate to the event and aim to provide a fun, community experience for all who join our team. Volunteers will be provided with lunch on the days that you work and there will be a perk gift those who volunteer for a certain amount of days. Discounted accommodation is available at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis for those who need it.

For more information, email:

This year, we are hosting out volunteer program in conjunction with Alpine Ski Cross as our events overlap and we will be sharing the race course with them at Nakiska. To sign up as a volunteer, visit www.AlpineCanada.org/forms/Volunteer. Make sure to check the correct event listed towards the bottom of the page and labeled as the Sport Chek Ski Cross Championships.

Officials:
Each PTSA is required to bring/assign a minimum of two events official to fill an on-hill position during each day of Nationals. It is recommended that the person(s) that you assign have their Canada~Snowboard Officials Certification. There are a number of Officials training opportunities across Canada this winter. For details, check out the officials tab under Events on the C~S Website.

ABOUT NAKISKA SKI AREA:

Nakiska is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in picturesque Kananaskis Country, only 45 minutes from the vibrant city of Calgary. Nakiska was home to the Calgary '88 Olympic Alpine events, and today, skiers and riders enjoy Olympic-length runs that are groomed to perfection. Nakiska is a family-friendly resort. A secure beginner's area with friendly ski school staff means the kids can enjoy lessons for the day while more advance snow-lovers explore Nakiska's challenging upper mountain.

By following the guidelines of the North American leading NSAA (National Ski Area Association) Sustainable Slopes Program, Nakiska Ski Resort is able to provide the level of care for the environment that matches both our corporate vision and core team commitment. Some of their continual efforts as a part of their commitment to the environment include water and energy conservation.