TELUS Park Rider Sessions

Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS featuring Slopestyle, All Rounder Park Jam and Halfpipe will take place on both mountains utilizing the best terrain available. Competitions open to skiers and snowboarders, all ages welcome unless an age range is indicated in the title of the event.

Date Discipline Event Location Results
Dec 18, 2011 All-Rounder Park Jam Blackcomb RESULTS
Dec 28, 2011 13 and Under Slopestyle Blackcomb RESULTS
Jan 8, 2012 Slopestyle Whistler RESULTS
Feb 19, 2012 SlopeStyle Blackcomb (HL Terrain Park) RESULTS
Mar 11, 2012 Halfpipe
Cancelled due to Heavy Snow
Blackcomb RESULTS


Helmets mandatory for all events. 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. Participants with a Highest Level Terrain Park pass will not have to complete an additional waiver.

All-Rounder Park Jam

Our Season Opener - session a jump in the blue park, session a rail and then session the mini pipe.
Jam style format. All competitors within a specific heat will session the features.
Judges pick top 3 competitors in each class.

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.

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

Jump Jam

Love jumping but not so keen on rails? Then this slopestyle event is made just for you. With three consecutive jumps spaced closer together you can perform your latest tricks one after the after. The jam format will keep you moving all day and you get as many runs as you can fit in. Judges will be checking out what you bring on the day and there will be winners in each category. Designed for both Skiers and Snowboarders with two take off's depending on how big you want to go.

Registration

Pre-registration is strongly recommended as events do sell out.
Prior to event day, registration can be done ON LINE up to midnight the day before the contest. As well, you can sign up in advance through all Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations and Ski School Sales locations (Blackcomb Daylodge, Whistler Village Gondola, Whistler Creekside) or by calling the Reservation Centre at 1.800.766.0449.

Day-of registration must be done at the bib pickup location, not through Guest Relations. For events on Blackcomb, bib pick-up is at the Rendezvous from 8:30-9:45am and for events on Whistler bib pick-up is on the main floor of the Roundhouse Lodge from 8:30-9:45am

Helmets mandatory for all events. 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. Participants with a Highest Level Terrain Park pass will not have to complete an additional waiver.

Entry Fee

  • Pre registration: $29 (HSTincluded).
  • Price on event day is $35 (HST included).
  • Entry fee does not include lift access.


Age Categories (new this year, age is as of Dec. 31, 2011)

  • 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 and are subject to change based on event enrollment

Competition Schedule

  • 8:30 to 9:45am Bib Pick up and Late Registration
  • 10:20am Riders Meeting at Start
  • 10:30 Competition Begins (actual heat times confirmed on event day)


  • Awards

    4:00pm at 18 Below (Blackcomb Base II) - Video playback, draw prizes and awards

    Prizes

    All competitors present at awards are eligible to win great prizes.