Park Rider Sessions

Presented by TELUS

Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS featuring Slopestyle, Rail Jams and Halfpipe will take place on both mountains utilizing the best terrain available. Competitions open to skiers and snowboarders, all ages welcome. Helmets mandatory.


Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS Discipline Event Location Results
Dec 13, 2009 Rail Jam TBA

 

Dec 27, 2010 Slopestyle TBA 

 

Jan 17, 2010 Slopestyle TBA

 

Mar 21, 2010 (tentative) TBA

 

Apr 11, 2010 Slopestyle TBA  


Disciplines

Slopestyle

Competitors perform a series tricks on a predetermined course of jumps, tabletops, spines and rails.
Competitors judged based on difficulty and execution of tricks.
Each competitor allowed two judged runs, best score counts for the results.

Rail Jam

Competitors perform a series tricks on a predetermined course of rails and jibs.
Competitors judged based on difficulty and execution of tricks.
Jam style format. All competitors within a specific heat will session the features.
Judges pick top 3 – 10 competitors in each class.

Halfpipe

Competitors perform a series tricks in the halfpipe.
Contestants are judged based on a combination of amplitude, rotation, technical difficulty, smoothness of landings and overall impression.
Each competitor allowed two judged runs, best score counts for the results

Registration Pre-registration is strongly recommended as events do sell out.
Prior to event day, registration is through all Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations (Blackcomb Daylodge, Whistler Village Gondola, Carleton Lodge, Whistler Creekside) or by calling the Reservation Centre at 1.800.766.0449.

Day-of registration for events on Blackcomb is ONLY at the Rendezvous from 8:30-9:45am. Day-of registration for events on Whistler is ONLY on the main floor of the Roundhouse Lodge from 8:30-9:45am

Helmets mandatory for all events, including halfpipe competitions. Mouth guards strongly recommended.
All participants must sign a  waiver (18K PDF). Minors must have waiver signed by parent at registration or bring completed waiver with them to registration.
Entry Fee Pre registration: $26 (GST included).
Price on event day is $30 (GST included).
Entry fee does not include lift access.
Age Categories Snowboard/Ski Men 17+
Snowboard/Ski Women 17+
Snowboard/Ski Girls 14-16
Snowboard/Ski Boys 14-16
Snowboard/Ski Girls 13 and Under
Snowboard/Ski Boys 13 and Under

All classes are amateur
Start Time 10:30am
Awards 4pm at 18 Below(Blackcomb Base II)
Video playback, draw prizes and awards
Prizes All competitors present at awards are eligible to win great prizes.