
KAR Jeep Junior Freeride Competition 2025
Register here – https://ifsafreeride.org/event/2025-kimberley-ifsa-junior-2/
Kimberley Alpine Resort is an IFSA Junior Regional stop in the series, hosting the Jeep Junior Freeride Series on January 25 – 26 presented by Rossignol and Smith Optics.
This event provides the opportunity for youth between the ages of 7 and 18, ski and snowboard, to develop and showcase their skiing and snowboarding skills in a fun and supportive environment. The Junior Freeride Series is the only one of its kind in Canada and part of Resort of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) ongoing commitment to providing active and healthy pursuits for youth.
This event is part of the IFSA Junior 2* Series. IFSA membership is needed to enter the series, competitors will have their results count towards IFSA ranking must have a valid 24-25 IFSA membership. Memberships can be purchased on the IFSA website IFSA Event Page Link – https://ifsafreeride.org/
FULL SCHEDULE FOUND AT BOTTOM
Basic Schedule:
OTHER IMPORTANT EVENT INFO
– All athletes MUST have a current IFSA Membership, Regional Membership and your IFSA username and password to register.
– It is mandatory for all athletes to have a CERTIFIED IFSA COACH with a current IFSA Coach Membership. This includes Independent Athletes – Independent Athletes must have an IFSA certified Parent Coach
– Helmets and Back Protectors are mandatory
Waivers
All athletes must complete the online RCR Event Release Agreement(s) prior to completing registration this year.
- Competitors 16yrs and older must complete the RCR Event Agreement. The competitor can complete this waiver.
- Competitors 15 yrs and younger must complete BOTH the RCR Event Agreement AND the RCR Parental Agreement. The competitor’s parent or legal guardian must complete these two agreements.
Once complete, you will receive a unique “Agreement ID” for each waiver you fill out. Please save the code(s), as you will need to enter the code(s) during the registration process below.
Links to the Release Agreements:
RCR Event Release Agreement – https://passes.skircr.com/event
RCR Parental Release Agreement – https://passes.skircr.com/parental
Lift Tickets
- Competitors and coaches receive a 20% discount on lift tickets.
- All competitors can receive up to two (2) discount vouchers for their family members.
Lodging
Stay on mountain at Trickle Creek Lodge with special deals on suites. The Lodge is only steps from the lift. Call 250-427-5175. Remember to quote ” 2025 Junior Free Ride” for the special rate.”
Huge thanks to our partners including the IFSA, Jeep, Rossignol, Helly Hansen and Smith Optics.
ATHLETE COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Friday, January 24
9:00am-6:00pm: Check-In for athletes at Guest Services
– Athlete check in & Bib pick up
– Purchase your lift tickets at a discounted rate
– Strongly recommend ALL competitors to register on this day.
– Inspection runs: 12-1:30pm Geneva and 1:30-3pm on Flush
Saturday, January 25
7:30am -7:50am Last minute Check-In and Bib pick ups at Guest Services
(***Prefer not to do these in the morning as it can delay race start times, so if at all possible please make sure to come on Friday Evening***)
8:00am Pre-Competition Mandatory Meeting in The Stemwinder
– All competitors MUST attend the meeting
– Meeting will cover venues, boundaries, safety, rules, judging notes and other important event information.
– Start list for Day 1 handed out to athletes
– Please don’t leave anything in the Stemwinder as this area will close after our meeting
8:30am Load Northstar Quad Chair
– All athletes and coaches must have valid lift ticket/pass (Note: Accreditation is not a substitute for a lift ticket).
– Athletes and coaches ONLY for early load. Must show accreditation.
9:00am – 9:40am Venue Inspection
– Athletes will have the chance to take 1 inspection run on the course
9:45am Start
9:45am – 4:00pm Qualifying Runs
– Athletes must be at the top of the course for their start or they could face disqualification.
– 4pm end **time not exact**
– Please return bibs to Guest Services if no longer needed
From 11:30am -4pm complimentary Campbell’s Chili in the Slopeside
– Athletes can enjoy a hearty bowl of chili (courtesy of Campbell’s) while waiting for the final results to be verified and printed. Vouchers found in athlete gift bags.
– Bib return Open
4.30 – 5.30pm Results & Awards in the KAR Plaza at base
*Please note: time is tentative*
– Scores for Qualifying Round given out
– Bib return for competitors that did not qualify
Sunday, January 26
8:00am Mandatory Competitors meeting in The Stemwinder
– Athletes that made it to the finals must attend the meeting
– Meeting will cover venues, boundaries, safety, rules, judging notes and other important event information
– Finals start list handed out
– Please don’t leave anything in the Stemwinder as this area will close after our meeting
8:30am Load Lift
– All athletes and coaches must have valid lift ticket/pass (Note: Accreditation is not a substitute for a lift ticket).
– Athletes and coaches ONLY for early load. Must show accreditation.
8:45 – 9:30am Venue Inspection
– Final athletes only
– Athletes will have the chance to take 1 inspection run on the course
9:45am – 4:00pm – Finals
– Start list handed out at Competitors meeting
– Athletes must be at the top of the course for their start or they could face disqualification.
– Please return bibs to Guest Services once run is completed
4.30 – 5.30pm Results & Awards in the KAR Plaza at base
*Please note: time is tentative*
– Final Scores given out
– Award ceremony will be bumped up if we finish early
*Schedule is subject to change due to weather and conditions. Please see events calendar and attend Competitor meetings for updates* Breakfast @ Slopeside from 8am Sat & Sun
Stemwinder Bar and Grill – 11:00am – 9:00pm Saturday and Sunday
Friday – Darts and Board Game night 3-6pm and Live Music 7-10pm
Sat & Sun – Live music 3-6 pm in the Stemwinder Bar and Grill. No cover. Minors must be accompanied by an adult
Buckhorn and Main Mountain Eatery
Friday 11:30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun 11:30am – 9:00pm
Daily Happy Hour 3 – 5pm
Slopeside Cafeteria
Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday 7:30 – 4:00pm
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