Coaches

Coach Information

Required Actions
Coaches MUST complete the following prior to the event:

• Fill out the Lift Ticket Request Form Here
• Register on Snowreg Here
• Join the Coach / Jury WhatsApp Group Here
• RSVP for Tuesday Apres at Stonesedge 4-6pm - One free drink ticket per guest - pass along to your athletes as well.
 

Also if you could send this link to your athletes to fill out Bios for announcers that would be great!

Coach Tickets

Please head to the Competition Office (Hilton Whistler Resort – Mount Currie North Room) upon arrival to collect your coach tickets.

• Complimentary coach tickets are provided Tuesday–Saturday
• Issued at a 4:1 athlete-to-coach ratio
• Additional coach tickets must be purchased at the competitor rate

Please ensure you have completed the lift ticket request form above in advance.

Athlete Package Pick-Up

Athletes can pick up their own packages.

If coaches are picking up packages on behalf of your athletes:

• Bring $20 cash per bib
• Know each athlete’s t-shirt size
• Confirm their lift ticket voucher needs
• Bring a list of athlete names
• Record bib numbers before leaving the office

Lift Ticket Process

• Coaches will receive a physical lift ticket
• Athletes will receive vouchers to purchase lift tickets at a reduced rate at the ticket window

Please confirm with your athletes if you will be picking up their vouchers.

Spectators (family/friends) may also visit the Competition Office to receive discounted lift ticket vouchers - coaches can grab these as well if you'd like. 

Athlete / Judge Course Review + Meeting

We’re excited to offer athletes a unique opportunity to connect directly with the judging panel throughout the week.

Tuesday (Post-Training – On Course)
Following the first day of training, Head Judge Elliott Carter will host an on-course review with athletes at 3pm, walking through the build, features, and how the course will be approached from a judging perspective.

Wednesday @ 5:00 PM – Athlete & Judge Meeting in Hilton Comp Office
We will also host a formal Athlete & Judge Meeting focused on trick selection, scoring, and judging criteria.

The purpose of this session is to give athletes direct and open access to the judges. The goal is to demystify freeski judging and create full transparency around how performances are evaluated.

We recognize that information can sometimes get lost as it passes from judges to coaches to athletes—this session is designed to eliminate that gap. Athletes are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion to gain a clear understanding of how runs are assessed.

We’ve done this for a couple years now and has extremely well received. We strongly encourage all athletes to attend.

Coaches are welcome to observe, with time allocated for coach questions following the athlete-focused discussion.

Official Après at Stonesedge Tuesday March 31st 4-6pm - One free drink ticket for all event guests

Our amazing sponsor - Gibbons - is hosting an official NorAm Welcome Après for us at Stonesedge Kitchen. This will be a great opportunity to connect, celebrate, and get to mix and mingle pre-competition.

 Please RSVP here if you didn't above

We will have your tickets available at the door. There will be a limited menu available for guests to purchase food as well. Athletes and families, coaches, officials and volunteers all welcome. Please RSVP above so we know how many to expect so we can have enough drink tickets ready at the door upon your arrival. Athletes under 19 are welcome also!  Any questions reach out to Megs: megs@whistlerblackcombfreestyle.com or 604-375-4136

Media, Coverage & Athlete Content

We’re excited to have a full media team on site, including livestream production, drone coverage, multiple photographers, and on-hill video capture, ensuring the event is documented from every angle.

Athletes will have access to a wide range of high-quality content throughout the week, and a link will be shared following the event for athletes to purchase photos for personal use and portfolios.

Fingers crossed for good weather so we can capture everything at its best.