1. The event is sanctioned by Freestyle Canada and the FIS and organized by Le Club de ski acrobatique Stoneham in partnership with Stoneham Resort.

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1 Invitation The Stoneham freestyle ski club, Ski Acro Quebec and Freestyle Canada are pleased to invite athletes to the Stoneham Slope and pipe Canada Cup presented by Toyo Tires. Rules 1. The event is sanctioned by Freestyle Canada and the FIS and organized by Le Club de ski acrobatique Stoneham in partnership with Stoneham Resort. 2. Rules are based on a combination of FIS Rules and Regulations and Can Freestyle Competition Guidelines 3. The Competition is comprised of two (2) events. 4. All athletes must have a CF certified Club Coach present with Aerial Passports readily available to present to the Event Jury. 5. Qualification is required for all inverted manoeuvres. 6. The Competition will proceed as follows and in accordance with the Official Program. *The below schedule is only an example. THURS March 22, 2018 Training Slope and Pipe FRI March 23, 2018 Training Slope, Competition Pipe SAT March 24, 2018 Qualifications Slope SUN March 25, 2018 Finals Slope

2 Please refer to the attached detailed schedule. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the schedule. Date and Location - General Information The competitions will take place between March 23 to March 25. Open Training starts on the 21st. Station Touristique Stoneham 600 rue du Hibou, Stoneham, Qc G3C 1T3 Click on the link below for directions Organizing Committee Contacts - all registration questions or communications should be sent to: Event director: Guyaume St-Cyr Lachance, guyaumesl@hotmail.com Event Secretary: Benoit Perrin, Benoit.Perrin@forces.gc.ca Event Registrar: Jacques-Yvan Asselin jyasselin7@gmail.com cmorache@fqsa.com Chief of Competition: Guyaume St-Cyr Lachance, guyaumesl@hotmail.com Chief of course: Lewis Lévesque lewis_levesque@me.com Christian Côté: Chief of ski Patrol christian.cote@mallette.ca Freestyle Canada : Patrick Breault, patrick@freestylecanada.ski Volunteers - The success of these events depends on volunteers. If you feel you can help us out volunteering, please us at jyasselin7@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer to one of the following areas: Registration (Wednesday), Course prep/work (all days) and many jobs that help to run a seamless competition. Limited number of volunteer lift tickets will be available to those who sign up. Thank you! Registration - Entries must be received no later than March 17th, 2018 however registration is based on a quota system. Athletes are welcome to register for multiple events. Entry Fees (per participant) is $ for one discipline, or $ for two disciplines. Participants must register on-line and make payment online on GOALLINE. * Please be advised that it is highly recommended to bring cash Follow this link to register for the event: orm_id=20477

3 Licences- (Check with PSO for proper license requirements) Canadian Athletes are required to have a minimum of a Can Free 3 license. International Athletes must have a FIS license. Lift Tickets Lift tickets will be available for purchase each day of training and competition at the ticket booth with presentation of competitor bib. Each competitor is responsible for the purchase of his or her own lift ticket for each day of the event. To purchase tickets: o Athletes must purchase tickets at Race Office o Athletes must show/wear their bib o Cash only o Ticket office opens at 8am daily o Tickets pricing as follow: 35$/day (cash only) Complimentary lift tickets for coaching staff, judges, media, officials and volunteers are available at the Race Office each day. Competition office The competition office will be located in the La Chouette room. ALL Participants must check in and register on-site at the main desk to confirm participation in the event and to pick up competition bibs. Bibs There will be a $20 bib deposit. Cash only please. If a bib is lost or forgotten there will be a $20.00 replacement fee. If athletes forget a bib and can bring the bib the next day it will be a $20.00 deposit. It is important that your bib number matches your event registration for judging and scoring, if you need to replace your bib please ensure the onsite registration staff updates your entry information. Bibs must be worn properly for all on-site training and for the competitions. Athletes not wearing appropriate bib may be disqualified. Bibs must be returned to race office, in good condition, after the event to receive deposit back.* Please note that the ATM is highly unreliable; please bring cash before arriving at the resort. Refunds- Once an athlete is confirmed on a start list, refunds will not be issued. In the case of an injury the coach or parent must notify the registration desk, to inform that an athlete is injured and unable to ski before the team captains meeting the day before the competition day. Athletes are entitled to partial refunds of up to 50% per event. Requests for refunds for other extraordinary circumstances shall be considered only at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. If an event is cancelled due to weather or exceptional circumstances no refunds will be provided. (The organizing committee has

4 already incurred all costs for the event) Please see the Can Freestyle Competition Guide for Rules and Procedures. Aerial Qualifications - All athletes must have up-to-date aerial qualifications for jumps they are performing in all disciplines. The technical Delegate will verify a random selection of athlete s qualifications during Team Leaders meeting the day before each event with the coach of the athlete. Verification of qualification will be accepted from any of the following sources: Signed Aerial Passports held by coach/athlete Completed and signed qualification forms FC qualification databank Liability and Accident Insurance - All athletes, officials and other members of the regions who attend and participate in the event shall do so at their own risk. Every competitor is required to have his/her own medical and life insurance that is adequate and covers the manoeuvres being performed in training and competition, as well as a valid FC Membership. The Organizing Committee, Freestyle Canada, Stoneham Resort, Club de ski acrobatique Stoneham, Ski Acro Québec and the Canadian Snowsports Association shall not be responsible for accidents, damaged or lost equipment and belongings and/or second or third party claims during the staging of the event. All participants are urged to protect and safeguard their personal belongings at all times.

5 AccommodationsFor all athletes, coaches, family and friends who will participate to the Noram Stepup Freeski 2018, here is the information for Hotel reservation; Please note, the rates are per room/night and not by occupations

6 Stoneham Resort offers a variety of quality accommodation with something to fit every budget! There are two restaurants at the ski hill and a small market and liquor store nearby. PROUD SPONSORS OF THE EVENT Les Chalets alpins % off for participants Condos et Hotels Stoneham #710 10% off for participants Age Categories- No Age categories, an open event Slopestyle and Halfpipe Format Best of two runs qualifier followed by a 2 run final of up to 12 females and 24 males, dependent on field size. Basic Event Program - The event is comprised of one Slopestyle event and one HalfPipe event for both men and women. Athletes must lower the bar on the lift to top. Athletes who does not respect that rule risk disqualification from the event. Spectators and media are encouraged to watch these young athletes. Medal ceremonies will take place at the end of each competition. Schedule - The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the schedule of events from those stated in the program. Any changes will be posted at the Competition Office each day or ed out.

7 Canada Cup presented by Toyo tires at Stoneham Resort Schedule March 21-25, 2018 *Schedule subject to change, dependent on registration numbers Thursday, March 22 - official Training COT Period Activity Location 8h - 16 h Registration Office Open Harfang lounge 10 h - 15 h official Training slopestyle 418 Terrain Park 9 h - 14h official training halfpipe Halfpipe 16 h 30 Team Leaders Meeting Chouette lounge Friday, March 23 - Official training SS - HP and HP Qualifier COT Period Activity Location 9 h - 16 h Registration Office Open Harfang lounge 10 h - 15h Slopestyle Official Training 418 Terrain Park 8h30 9h Halfpipe Official Training (ladies) Halfpipe 9h00 9h45 Halfpipe Heat 1 Qualifier (ladies) Halfpipe 9h45 10h15 Halfpipe Training (men heat 2) Halfpipe 10h15-10h30 Course maintenance Halfpipe 10h30 11h15 Halfpipe Heat 2 Qualifier (men) Halfpipe 11h15-11h30 Course maintenance Halfpipe 11h30-12h15 Halfpipe Heat 3 Qualifier (men) Halfpipe 13h15 13h45 Final Training Halfpipe 14 h à 15h FInal Halfpipe Saturday, March 24 - SS COT Qualifier - NORAM HP open Training Period Activity Location 8h30 9h Slopestyle Training Heat Terrain Park 9h 10h Slopestyle Heat 1 Qualifier (ladies) 418 Terrain Park 10h15-10h45 Slopestyle Training Heat Terrain Park 10h45 12h Slopestyle Heat 2 Qualifier (men) 418 Terrain Park 12h15 12h45 Slopestyle Training Heat Terrain Park 12h45 14h Slopestyle Heat 3 Qualifier (men) 418 Terrain Park 14h15 14h45 Slopestyle Training Heat Terrain Park 14h45 16h Slopestyle Heat 4 Qualifier (men) 418 Terrain Park 10h-17h Noram Halfpipe open Training 418 Terrain Park 9h 17h Noram registration office open Harfang lounge 17 h 30 Team Leaders Meeting COT Chouette lounge

8 Sunday, March 25th - Final SS COT HP NORAM Official training Period Activity Location 9h 9h45 SS final training (Ladies) 418 Terrain Park 10h -11h Slopestyle Finals (Ladies) 418 Terrain Park 11h15 12h SS final training (Men) 418 Terrain Park 12h00 14h FINAL (Men) - 14H30 Award 418 Terrain Park

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