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WINTER EVENTS

Jeep Jr. Freeride – IFSA Regional 2* Presented by Helly Hansen & Rossignol

START TIME 02/05/2026 at 8AM
END TIME 02/08/2026 at 5PM
LOCATION Fernie Alpine Resort

Get ready to drop in as Fernie Alpine Resort is excited to host the Jeep Junior Freeride!

This IFSA regional event showcases up-and-coming freeriders as they throw down their best lines in big-mountain terrain. This competition is designed for developing athletes looking to earn IFSA points, gain valuable contest experience, and take the next step in their freeride journey.

Riders will be judged on line choice, control, fluidity, technique, and style as they navigate natural features down a set run on the mountain. Expect high energy, progressive skiing and riding, and a strong community vibe as competitors push themselves and each other.

Whether you’re just getting started or leveling up your freeride skills, this 2-star event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your riding and join the freeride community. Spectators are welcome—come watch the action and support the next generation of freeride athletes!

The event is open to skiers and snowboards in the following categories U12, U15 and U19.

EVENT INFORMATION

For the event schedule and other details please refer to the Event Guide which can be found here - 2026 EVENT GUIDE: Fernie IFSA Junior 2*

Registration opens on January 8th, 2026 at 6:00pm (MST)

Registration cost is $125 per competitor and registration will be done online via the IFSA registration platform.
Please familiarize yourselves with the IFSA registration guidelines include pre-qualification, registration allocation, required membership fees and coaching requirements prior to the registration opening.

For more information please visit the IFSA website or the quick links below:

HELPFUL LINKS:

IFSA Website - https://ifsafreeride.org/
Western Canada Freeride - https://www.westerncanadafreeride.ca/
Event Registration Guide - JUNIOR SERIES 2* EVENT REGISTRATION GUIDE
2025-26 Junior Series Handbook - 2026 Fall IFSA Junior Series Handbook
New To Freeriding?  - How To Start Freeriding - International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association
Membership Information - https://ifsafreeride.org/join/
Certifications, Code of Conduct and other helpful info: https://ifsafreeride.org/education/

EVENT FAQS

Registration opens on January 8th at 6pm (MST - Mountain Standard Time)

The event is open to ages 8-18 years old.
Event age is determined by the competitors age as of December 31st, 2025

Athletes competing in the Junior Series for winter 2025-26 will compete in the age category that relates to their age as of December 31st, 2025. Athletes cannot advance a division, even if their birthday is mid-season.

U12 Category: For athletes age 8-11 as of December 31, 2025
U15 Category: For athletes age 12-14 as of December 31,2025
U19 Category: For athletes age 15-18* as of December 31, 2025
*Please Note for athletes 18 years of age:

  • Athletes 18 years of age may remain in the IFSA Junior series or move forward and compete in Adult and/or Collegiate Series events. They are not permitted to compete in both series.
  • When an athlete 18 years of age competes in an Adult Event, they are no longer eligible to compete in the Junior Series.
  • When an athlete turns 19 years of age, they are no longer permitted to compete in the IFSA Junior Series and are automatically considered an IFSA Adult Athlete.
  • Athletes who compete in the U19 Junior division are automatically awarded seeding points to the Global Seeding List to support their transition to Adult Qualifier competitions.  These points will only be visible when the athlete turns 18.
  • It is up to the athlete to determine if they wish to compete as an IFSA junior or adult according to the guidelines above.
  • Athletes transitioning from the IFSA Junior Series to the IFSA Adult Series within the same membership year will only be required to purchase a Junior Membership.

For more details on age categories or transitioning to adult events please refer the IFSA Handbook HERE

Registration is filled 50% through athlete seeding and 50% through timestamp registration.

Before you register.  Ensure that you have purchased your IFSA and Regional memberships (for Fernie's event this is a Western Canada membership). The registration platform won’t allow anyone to register unless they have both IFSA and their regional memberships.  For more information on memberships please refer to this step by step Membership Guide.

Regardless of when a 2* event registration opens, the process will follow the same steps.

  • Step 1: Registration will open on Liveheats (Fernie's event will open on January 8th at 6pm MST). All athletes who register are automatically placed on a WAITLIST.
  • Step 2: After 72 hours, registration closes, and no further athletes will be able to sign up for the competition.
  • Step 3: Once the 72-hour registration window closes, the top-seeded athletes will be moved off the waitlist and confirmed until 50% of each division in the event is full (50% seeding).
  • Step 4: The remaining 50% of event starts will be confirmed by time-stamp. Athletes who registered the earliest (regardless if they are seeded or not) will be moved off the waitlist until all divisions in the competition are full (50% open registration).

Credit Cards are charged at the time of athlete confirmation, along with non-refundable LiveHeats and IFSA fees. Cancellation before Step 2, the 72 hour registration window closing, is possible without penalty or charge.

Four Regions have elected to restrict 2* registration to athletes within their Region, so to guarantee enough starts for their local junior athlete community.  Western Canada (our region) is one of them. Once these Regions have completed the above registration process, they have the choice to reopen registration for 2* events to out of region athletes, should these events not be full.

If you are uncertain if your athlete’s seed is high enough to guarantee entry to an event through the “50% seeded invitation,” then register as early as you can during the registration window to provide your athlete the best opportunity to be invited through timestamp.

Some 2* events are incredibly popular, with over 250 athletes trying to sign up for 100 spots. Other 2* events have fewer athletes trying to register. If your athlete has no or low seeding, then signing up for a variety of 2* events could result in them getting more starts over the course of a season, and gaining more seeding points for future years of competing.

If an athlete does not make it off the waitlist, they will remain on the waitlist and contacted if a space becomes available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO THE REGISTRATION GUIDE HERE: https://ifsafreeride.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/JUNIOR-SERIES-2_-EVENT-REGISTRATION-GUIDE-3.pdf

The basic event schedule is as follows:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Athlete Check-In
- Freeriding and Unofficial Inspection (inspection is conditions permitting)
Friday, February 6, 2026
- Qualifiers Day 1: Categories for Day 1 will be determined once registration is complete
Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Qualifiers Day 2: Categories for Day 2 will be determined once registration is complete
Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Finals: All Categories

For a detailed breakdown of the schedule please refer to the EVENT GUIDE HERE

The IFSA does have mandatory equipment for athletes.  Athletes failing to meet equipment requirements set by both the IFSA and the Event Organizer will not be permitted to start and will be awarded a DNS (Did Not Start) score, earning no points. DNS riders will not receive a refund for the registration fee.

  • Helmets are MANDATORY when inspecting, competing, or riding within the venue. Coaches, volunteers, and event staff (Judges, Technical Director’s, Ninjas, Patrol) must also wear a helmet when accessing the venue.
  • It is MANDATORY that an athlete wears a back protector during any competition run(s). The back protector must be a stand-alone piece of equipment designed to protect users from impact during a fall. Backpacks, avalanche packs, etc. that are worn externally will not be considered valid back protectors
  • The IFSA strongly recommends additional protective gear when training or competing in Freeride such as but not limited to: hip pads and a mouth guard.

Event participants can be registered as both independent athletes and athletes traveling with a club or team. In all cases, athletes must be coached on safety protocols and sound decision making by an IFSA certified coach in order to register for sanctioned events. It is highly recommended that all junior athletes be accompanied by an accredited IFSA coach while attending sanctioned competitions.

Coaches seeking venue access are required to have a current IFSA Coach Certification and a current IFSA Coach Membership.

For more details on coaching requirements and certifications visit https://ifsafreeride.org/ifsa-coaching/

 

All athletes receive a 20% discount on lift tickets, and all competitors can receive a voucher that allows up to two family members to receive the 20% discount. Vouchers will be included in your athlete package at check-in.   Please come to check-in to get your vouchers. You can take vouchers to the ticket office windows to receive your ticket.

Coaches tickets will follow the IFSA coaching ticket protocols
1 Athlete: No ticket
2-4 Athletes: 1 Free Coach ticket
5-10 Athletes: 2 Free Coach tickets
11-15 Athletes: 3 Free Coach tickets
16+ Athletes: At Event Host’s discretion
*Any coaches outside of the ratio above will receive the athlete ticket discount. Coaches must be registered for the event on Live Heats and have the proper IFSA certifications to receive the coach lift ticket privileges above.

 

There are no direct hotel partners for the event, however vacation packages can be booked through our RCR Central Reservations Team.

Visit https://skircr.com/winter-vacation/ or call 1 (800) 258-7669 ext.1

For any additional questions or information on the event including seeding/points structure, requirements, memberships, certifications and more please refer to the HELPFUL LINKS section above. The IFSA website is the best resource for additional information.

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