February 12-17, 2023 WINSPORT, Calgary Alberta
THE EVENT
Canada Snowboard and Alberta Snowboarding are proud to host the 2023 AIR NATION FREESTYLE NATIONALS presented by TOYOTA and BURTON; a national championship that gathers the rising starts in Freestyle Snowboarding from across the country. From February 12th-17th, 2023 athletes will do their best to polish up their tricks and impress the judges on the Half Pipe and the Slope Style course WinSport Canada Olympic Park (COP). The Big Air Event will also be a highlight of the weeks events.
Dustin Heise, Executive Director of Canada Snowboard, is excited to see this World Class event grace the slopes of Winsport COP:
“On behalf of Canada Snowboard and our provincial partners, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of our Canadian and international athletes participating in this event. We know that the organizers have worked hard to prepare the course and ensure that all the details have been taken care of to allow you to enjoy and compete at your highest level. Hoping that this event will be a memorable part of your competitive career as you strive to realize your personal snowboarding aspirations.
From all of us involved with competitive snowboarding in Canada, we wish each and every one of you the very best.
Have fun, do well and good luck!”
THE RESORT
The 2023 AIR NATION FREESTYLE NATIONALS presented by TOYOTA & BURTON will be held at WinSport, COP conveniently located in the South West of Calgary. WinSport, COP is looking forward to hosting the nations top freestyle athletes for an exciting week of competition. Located in Calgary, Alberta, WinSport COP is the home of the 1988 Winter Olympics and is a world class training facility to numerous sports. Its night riding allows young Athletes the ability to train after school in the only 22 foot pipe in Canada and one of the only night lit 22” pipes in North America. With excellent snowmaking abilities Winsport is able to build quality jumps for the Slopestyle athletes and numerous courses for riders of all abilities.
ATHLETES REGISTRATION
Registration Deadline Online registration will close at 20h00 on February 10th, 2023.
International Athletes Notice
In order to confirm your registration, the Event Organizers need to receive a written confirmation from your National Snowboard Association confirming that you are in good standing, prior to your arrival at the event. The confirmation letter can be submitted by email to: registration@albertasnowboarding.com
Note: A valid FIS License is required to be listed on the FIS ranking
Eligibility – NorAm Competitions
Competitors must also hold a valid FIS License in order to be listed on the FIS ranking. Canadian athletes can purchase FIS license, SAIP insurance and Provincial or Territorial Snowboard Association Membership before registering through your Provincial or Territorial Association.
Registration Fees
- Senior Events HP/SS/BA – $150 (online registration only)
ATHLETE REGISTRATION… Click HERE
CANADIAN COACHES REGISTRATION
All Canadian coaches at events must register and meet the Canadian Minimum Coach
Certification Standards. Please register for the event by using the Coach Registration Link To ensure you fully understand the certification requirements, review the Coach Minimum Standards Policy
COACHES REGISTRATION: Is found on the event registration page of each event in SnowReg
Lift tickets for coaches will be available at the Coaches meeting the night before the event.
LIFT TICKETS
Lift Tickets for training are available at the Hall of Fame in the Frank King Day Lodge for $34.
REFUND POLICY
Event Registration Fee refunds require the approval of the Alberta Snowboarding Executive Director.
Request for refund must be submitted by email to: registration@albertasnowboarding.com
The following are viable reasons for permitting Event Registration Fee refunds:
- Injury sustained prior to event training, preventing participation in event – must be confirmed with a doctor’s note.
- Exceptions: hardship special circumstances require the prior approval of Alberta Snowboarding Executive Director.
Credit card refunds must be processed via card transaction credit.
Lift Tickets are not refundable.
SANCTION
Alberta Snowboarding Association, Canada Snowboard, the World Snowboard Federation and the International Ski & Snowboard Federation sanction the 2023 AIR NATION FREESTYLE NATIONALS presented by TOYOTA & BURTON as a FIS North American Cup and WSF National event.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Certified helmets are mandatory for all training and competitions. Competitions are run in accordance with the provincial level rules. Detailed rules are available HERE
ANTI-DOPING
Canada Snowboard enforces the guidelines set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in accordance with FIS regulations. For more information on anti-doping procedures and guidelines, Click HERE (WADA) and/or HERE (FIS)
ACCOMMODATION
Four Points Sheraton, Calgary West, is pleased to offer a discounted rate of $119 for a Queen Standard room (2 Queen beds) and $139 for a Queen Suite (2 Queen beds and a pullout sofa) for accommodations – February 11-19, 2023. Hot buffet breakfast is included. The Sandman Hotel and Suites is located at 8220 Bowridge Cres, NW, Calgary, AB
For more information and how to book accommodations please follow the link below:
Book your group rate for National Championships
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Competition sites are located 28 km away from the Calgary International Airport.
PRIZING
The total cash purse will be $1,000 per event per gender.
OFFICIALS | VOLUNTEERS
Jury
CS Technical Representative: Maggie Dekking, Technical Delegate: TBD
Chief of Competition: Sandy Macdonald, Head of Judges: Tye Balon
Volunteers
If you are interested in being part of the team as a volunteer, sign up Click HERE
NOTE: All Volunteers and Officials on site will need to be members of their Provincial or Territorial Snowboard Association and be at minimum a Snowboard Official Level 1. To know more about Canada Snowboard Officials Program, click HERE
EVENT OFFICE | TEAM CAPTAIN MEETING
Frank King Day Lodge – Old Hall of Fame Theatre
LOCAL EVENT ORGANIZER | ALBERTA SNOWBOARDING ASSOCIATION
MO WALKER & SHEILA RULE | ALBERTA SNOWBOARDING
registration@albertasnowboarding.com
MAGGIE DEKKING | CANADA SNOWBOARD
Canada Snowboard Events/Competition Manager