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BC Freestyle membes elects new board of directors - June 28, 2009
After a 2 year term in the President role Steven Bull has moved into the past president position. Diane Vaykovich was voted in by acclamation Saturday as the new BC Freestyle Ski Association President. To see who else is on the 2009-2010 board CLICK HERE.
BC Officials Data Base - June 23, 2009
To check your officials experience CLICK HERE.
Aerial Qualification System Update - June 23, 2009
CFSA Air Qualification procedures and standards have been updated. For more information go to this link: CLICK HERE
Canada Winter Games 2015 - June 19, 2009
BC will get the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Several communites including Kamploops, Kelowna and Prince George have bids in. Ski Cross will also be added to the games as a new discipline. CLICK HERE for more details.
Josh Dueck Newsletter - June 14, 2009
Josh Dueck just finished the best ski season of his life. To read all about it CLICK HERE.
2008-09 Financial Statements Released - June 13, 2009
CLICK HERE to open the audited financial statements for year starting May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.
BC Series Half Pipe Grand Prix Winners - May 14, 2009
Congratulations go out the Half Pipe BC Series Grand Prix winners from 2009.
Women - Yuki Tsubota
Men - Logan Dobson
Constitution and Bylaw Proposal - May 14, 2009
The BC Freestyle Board of Directors is proposing ammenments to be voted on at the 2009 BC Freestyle AGM in Abbotsford on June 27, 2009. The ammendment proposal information can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE.
2009-10 Coach Training Requests - May 12, 2009
BC Freestyle is now taking requests for coaching courses in BC for the 2009-10 ski season. Clubs and Ski Areas are asked to submit their requests for coach training to info@bcfreestyle.com. Please include the date, the type of training (Club Coach LI on snow), and location where the training is requested to happen.
Matt Crosby Retires from 11 years of Freestyle Skiing - May 7, 2009
Matt Crosby has had a great mogul skiing carreer. He retired last week to give his back a well deserved rest. Matt skied competitively for 11 years total and over those years has shown tremendous freestyle spirit. Matt is a powerful skier with a smooth style in the air. Matt is humble, driven and displays hard work ethic. BC Freestyle would like to acknowlege Matt for his successes in freestyle skiing. This season Matt had 18th (Gabriel) and 25th (Cypress) at World Cups. Over the years Matt has frequented the podium at Nor-ams, Nationals and Canadian Series.
2009 BC Freestyle Annual General Meeting - May 1, 2009
Yesterday the BC Freestyle Ski Association Board of Directors made a motion to set the BC Freestyle Ski Association 2009 Annual General Meeting for Saturday June 27, 2009 in Abbotsford BC. A competition scheduling meeting will follow. Consider this as a general notice for planning purposes. A detailed agenda, notice of location, available accommodations, Board of Director nomination procedures will be sent via e-mail to BC Freestyle members in the coming weeks. Should you have any questions e-mail info@bcfreestyle.com.
4th Annual Showdown Hoedown Video - April 30, 2009
Many BC Freestyle athletes attended the Silver Star Showdown Hoedown this year. This video edit just popped up courtesy of Coach Dan Mandl. CLICK HERE to check it out.
Telus WSI Super Pipe Finals - April 21, 2009
BC Freestyle Ski TEAM's Colin Vaykovich (of Penticton) was the top BC Team finisher in Telus WSI Super Pipe Finals. Colin was the 11th place finisher overall and 3rd top Canadian behind Nathon Wood and Mike Riddle. BC Freestyle would like to congratulate Colin and all the BC Freestyle skiers that participated in this years WSI in Whistler. For all the 2009 BC Freestyle results go here.
Vote for Sport in the BC Election NOW - April 21, 2009
This is an opportunity for all British Columbians to support sport in our province by being proactive through the BC Election Campaign for Sport. What are you waiting for? Sport in BC needs you! Get involved today! Go to Sport Matters to support sport in BC. It is easy...
Telus WSI Super Pipe - April 20, 2009
Qualifying was on today. Looks like both Simon D'artois and Colin Vaykovich of BC Freestyle Half Pipe Team qualified for the big show tommorrow. For full results go here.
2009 Grand Prix Standings - April 16, 2009
BC Series Mogul and Big Air Series competitors can now see where they stand after the 2009 BC Freestyle Ski Series. Go to results to check out the standings.
Congratulations to the Grand Prix Champions: Andi Naude and Rylan Kappler were womens and mens GP Champions for moguls while Yuki Tsubota and Colin Vaykovich were women and men GP Champions for Aerials (aka. Big Air).
BC Team Video - April 6th, 2009
The BC Team highlight video is now available online. Watch some of the action from the 2008/2009 season. Check it out in the video section.
Canada Post BC Freestyle Ski Championship - April 5th, 2009
Whislter Blackcomb Freestyle Ski Club teamed up with Blackcomb Mountain to host the final event in the 2009 BC Freesytle Ski Series. With over 130 participants competing in Single Moguls, Dual Moguls, Big Air and Half Pipe there was plenty of excitement for athletes and spectators a like. Results are now posted.
Canada Post Nationals Dual Moguls - March 29th, 2009
Dual Moguls won't be in the 2010 Olympics but it was a highlight event for the Freestyle Skiers today. BC Freestyle's top 25 skiers were Mike Henitiuk (7th), Andrea Bull (11th), Chae Woo Choi (14th), Talia Koshlay (15th), Bruce Judd (15th), Clay Renwick (19th), Jakub Kalous (20th), and Carl Ryan (23rd). For Full list of results go here.
BC Mogul TEAM at Canada Post Freestyle Nationals - March 28, 2009
Single Moguls - The 2010 freestyle ski sites were tested for the final time before the Olypmics which will be held in February of 2010. The top 25 BC Freestyle skiers were Rob Winter (5th), Mike Henitiuk (7th), Bruce Judd (14th), Talia Koslay (13th), Andrea Bull (15th), Jae Woo Choi (17th), Rylan Kappler (19th), Carl Ryan (21st) and Clay Renwick (25th). For full list of results go here.
Canada Post Canadian Series Cypress - March 21, 2009
Andrea Bull (3rd) was the top BC skier at todays single mogul competiton. This mogul course will be used for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. There were 10 other BC Skiers in the finals and 26 BC Skiers competing today. BC Freestyle, National Development, Apex, Silver Star, Mount Washington, Whistler/Blackcomb, Revelstoke and Cypress had teams competing this Canada Post event. Dual moguls is tomorrow. For full results go here.
New Release by Byron Estey - March 18, 2009
This awesome new flick is a great portrayal of the Big Air Event at Apex BC Series. Check it out here. If you have freeestyle ski video that you want to release then contact info@bcfreestyle.com.
Canada Post Canadian Series COP - March 15, 2009
Today was Dual Moguls and Garret Wilshire (Vernon) was the highlight of the day for BC TEAM as he ended up winning the mens duals. Other BC Skiers who made finals were Rylan Kappler (4th), Carl Ryan (6th), Kiera Leung (5th), Andrea Bull (14th), and Talia Koshlay (17th). For full Results go here.
Canada Post Canadian Series COP - March 14, 2009
Today was the Single Moguls competition at the Canada Post Canadian Series at COP in Calgary. BC athletes stood on the podium today after some impressive skiing on this difficult course. Kiera Leung former BC Team athlete was the first place skier today with Andrea Bull sharing the podium in third. On the men's side Garret Wiltshire skied an impressive run with the fastest time of the day taking him to the third place spot on today's podium. Stay tuned for full results.
Canada Post Half Pipe Jr/Sr Nationals - March 13, 2009
With challenging pipe conditions BC lands 4 skiers in the finals. Cameron Schuster, Colin Vaykovich, Simon D'Artois and Hunter Visser. Results will be posted soon.
Freestyle Show Off weekend at Panorama - March 13, 2009
BC Freestyle athletes, coaches and officials will be participating at this weekends fun-filled freestyle ski event at Panorama. Events will include the J&B's Fun event, Regional Slopestyle competition (qualifier for 2010 BC Winter Games) and the Panorama Freeriders annual Gala. Go to http://www.panoramaresort.com to get a complete list of all the fun activities at Panorama. For Gala information contact Panorama Freeriders.
COP Schedule and livestream video - March 13, 2009
Several BC freestylers will be competing at the The Canadian Jr./Sr National Halfpipe Championships starting today and the Canadian Series Single and Dual Mogul Championships Saturday and Sunday. The event will be hosted at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. To watch live click here. The schedule is at this link.
Canada Post Jr. Nationals Results at Silver Star - March 9, 2009
BC athletes did awesome at the Jr. Nationals. Congratulations to over 35 athletes who represented BC Freestyle Jr. Nationals Team in the event. By the end of the weekend BC Freestyle Jr. National Team collected 19 medals reached many personal bests. Overall Results here.
World Freestyle Ski Championships Moguls - March 7, 2009
BC Freestyle would like to congradulate BC's Kristi Richards of Summerland and Chae Woo Choi of Whistler for their performances in Japan today. Kristi finished 5th and Chae Woo Choi was 26th. Kristi was the reigning world champion in womens moguls. With Chae Woo's performance he has earned himself a spot at the 2010 Olympic games where he will ski for Korea. To read more about Kristi go here.
World Freestyle Ski Championships Half Pipe - March 5, 2009
Justin Dorey of Vernon finishes 2nd at World Freestyle Ski Championsips in the Half Pipe. Matt Margetts of Penticton finished 13th. For full press release go here.
World Champs Aerials - March 4, 2009
Steve Omichle of Kelowna finishes 2nd at World Champs. For full press release go here.
Melin, Schuster and Tsbota on the Podium at Cypress - March 3, 2009
It was the 2nd day of the Canada Post Canadian Series Double Header Half Pipe event at Cypress. Top finisher was Cole Melin of Vernon with the highest score of the 2 day event. He impressed everyone by spinning a cork 5, cork 900, cork 1080 and a huge flare in his run. Other BC Skiers on the podium were Cameron Schuster (2nd), and Yuki Tsubota (3rd). Hunter Visser (4th), Simon D'Artois (9th), Colin Vaykovich (10th), were also in the finals. For full results go to results.
5 BC Freestyle Team athletes make cut at Cypress - March 2, 2009
The Canada Post Half Pipe Canadian Series at Cypress was good for BC Half Pipe Ski Team. D'Artois 2nd, Schuster 3rd, Vaykovich 4th, Melin 7th and Thackray 11th. For all the results go to results.
Josh Dueck Wins World Championships Downhill - February 28, 2009
Last month BC Freestyle spoke to Josh Dueck in the "BC Freestyle Success Interview". Amazing things have happened to him in the last month. Since then Josh and his beautiful wife got married in Las Vegas and he won the Downhill at the Para-Alpine World Championships in Korea. Way to go Josh! A celebration is in the works for 8:30pm Thursday March 5, at the Saloon on Silver Star Mountain. Everyone of legal age is welcome.
New Invitations Posted - February 26, 2009
The Red Mountain FIS Nor-am Ski Cross Championships and Panorama Slopetyle Invitations are posted here.
COP Nor-am Dual Mogul Results - February 22, 2009
It was a tough steep icey course that had its challenges especially if you were in the Red line. This is how BC Freestyle Ski Team skiers ended up among North Americas best dual mogul skiers: Mike Henitiuk (19), Bruce Judd (21), Andrew Pool (31), Garrett Wiltshire (34), and Clay Renwick (47). Other BC Skiers were Kiera Leung (26), Eddie Hicks (5), Matt Crosby (42), and Rylan Kappler (43). Good work to all those that attended. Full results here.
Halfpipe Dew Tour Results - February 21, 2009
BC Team Skier Matt Margetts and former BC Team Skier Justin Dorey went for it in the pipe tonight. Matt finished 8th and Justin Dorey 11th among the worlds best. Full results here.
Slopestyle Dew Tour Results - February 20, 2009
BC Team skier Matt Margetts and Vernon resident TJ Schiller competed in Slopestyle in Tahoe today. Matt finished 20th and TJ 18th among the world best. Full results here.
COP Nor-am Half Pipe Results - February 20, 2009
BC Freestyle Half Pipe Team was shredding the Pipe at COP tonight. Best results from BC Team skiers were Tasha Wood(3), Cam Schuster (3), Simon D'Artois (5) and Colin Vaykovich (9). Full results here.
COP Nor-am Single Mogul Results - February 19, 2009
BC Freestyle Mogul Team was pounding bumps at the COP Nor-am this week. Top finisher was Mike Henitiuk (21) followed by Bruce Judd (28), Andrew Pool, (34), Garrett Wiltshire (41) and Clay Renwick (45). Other BC Skiers were Kiera Leung (21), Matt Crosby (11), Eddie Hicks(20) and Rylan Kappler (35). Full results here.
Panorama Regional Slopestyle - February 19, 2009
Accomodation package for this event is posted at COMPETITIONS SCHEDULE.
These great deals are available to competitors and their families from March 11-16. Complete invitation package will be posted up by early next week.
BC Ski Cross Championships - February 19, 2009
The first BC Ski Cross Championship was concluded at Red Mountain Resort on Feb. 14, 2009. It was a great success. The feedback was all positive and the event is a stepping stone for BCSX to continue with the March 19 NorAm event also at Red Mtn. See RESULTS.
BC Jr. Nationals Team - February 18, 2009
Spots have now been offered to BC Skiers for the 2009 Jr. Nationals Championships at Silver Star Mountain. To see who is on the list check out RESULTS.
Calgary Nor-am Finals - February 18, 2009
Both BC Mogul and Half Pipe Teams are getting ready for the Nor-am Finals Thursday February 19 to Sunday February 22. For the first time in Canada you will be able to veiw the freestyle competition on the web at this link: http://www.ustream.tv/mybroadcasts/info/cop-noram-finals
Once you login to this site you are looking for "cop noram finals". The competitions schedule can be found here.
BC Series #3 Results (Apex) - February 15, 2009
Results for mens and womens single moguls and big air events are here.
BC Skiers Qualify for World Champs - February 10, 2009
Justin Dorey and Matt Margetts have earned themselves spots at the 2009 FIS World Freestyle Ski Championships in Japan. Both skiers will ski in the half pipe event. Other BC Skiers going to the FIS Freestyle World Championships are Kristi Richards (Moguls), Chae Woo Choi (Moguls) and Steve Omichle (Aerials). Worlds will be at Inawashiro Japan March 1-8.
2009 Cypress World Cup - Feburary 8, 2009
Canada earned 5 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze at this weekends World Cup. The event was amazing and an excellent test for the Olympics. For full results go to www.freestyleski.com.
BC Half Pipe TEAM - February 2, 2009
BC Half Pipe Team had a great weekend competing in their first world cup in Park City, Utah. It was the highest attended pipe world cup ever. BC athletes went head to head with X games veterans like Colby West, Mike Riddle, Justin Dorey and Xavier Bertoni this years X games pipe champion. Simon d’Artois was BC TEAMs top finisher. For full results go here.
Myles Ricketts – BC Half Pipe Team, Head Coach
BC Series Half Pipe - February 1, 2009
25 kids from Whistler and the Okanagan freestlye clubs competed in the BC pipe contest. Half pipe is one of the most thrill seeking events in freestyle because of its fast pace, big airs, and cool tricks. The kids had a great time and tons of smiles. For results go here.
Jeremy Cooper - Okanagan Regional Coach
Canadian Series Half Pipe Invitation - January 28, 2009
The Canada Post 2009 Canadian Series Half Pipe registration is now live. This double header March 2/3 is at Cypress Mountain. Find the Double Header Half Pipe invitation posted.
Jr. National Invitation - January 26, 2009
The Canada Post 2009 Jr. Nationals are at Silver Star Mountain March 6 -8. The invite is now posted here.
TJ Schiller wins Gold at 09 X Games - January 26, 2009
Fresh off an ACL repair TJ only had an alternate spot for the 09 X Games. He got into slopestyle the day before because of a series events that played in his favour. In the first run of the finals he put down a great run. It was unbeatable in a tight course. For results and video go here.
Competition Invitations - January 23, 2009
Invites for BC Series #3, Cypress Canadian Series halfpipe and Cypress Canadian Series mogul events are now posted.
Dorey 4th at X Games Finals - January 23, 2009
Former BC Team skier Justin Dorey beat out current BC Team skier Matt Margetts in X Games Qualifications. Matt becoming known as the bubble man at major pipe events in 2009 ended up 9th. It won't be long and he will be on the podium with Dorey. In the finals Justin Dorey finished 4th behind the biggest names in freeskiing. Congratulations to both for living the dream.
BC Series #2 Invitation - January 18, 2009
The invitation for BC Series #2 is now posted. This is a two event halfpipe competition being held at Whistler-Blackcomb.
BC Series #1 Results - January 12, 2009
Results from the mens and womens single and dual moguls are now posted on the results page.
BC Series kicks off in Revelstoke - January 7, 2009
BC Freestyle Ski Association members from across the province are coming together to compete at Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) January 9, 10, and 11, 2009 in the first of four provincial competitions. >> Download the press release.
BC Series Registration - December 29, 2008
BC Series registration is now online. Please pre-register to avoid late fees. This can be done through our competition schedule.
Half Pipe Double Header - December 29, 2008
Whistler-Blackcomb will be hosting a double half pipe event, January 30 - 31. Registration can be done online.
Merry Christmas - December 24, 2008
BC Freestyle would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays. See you on the slopes.
BC TEAM at US Selections - December 22, 2008
BC Mogul TEAM is now returning from a big trip to the US Selections. Congratulations to all for representing BC Freestyle south of the border. The TEAM is working very hard and is well on its way to having one of its best years ever. Full results are available for download After a well deserved break the BC Mogul TEAM will resume the competition season January 5/6, 2009 in Val St-Come, Quebec.
Justin Dorey 2nd at Dew Tour - December 21, 2008
This former BC TEAM competititor finished just behind Tanner hall at the Dew Tour Super Pipe event on Saturday night. Newschoolers.com proclaimed this as "one of the most technical runs ever in a super pipe competition".
BC Series #1 at Revelstoke Mtn. Resort - December 19, 2008
This invitation has been posted on the competition page. On line registration will go live soon.
Coaching Course Registration - December 15, 2008
Three new coaching courses have become available. LI Whitewater, LI Panorama, and LII moguls for Mt. Washington. Registration will be live soon.
Level II Air Post Poned - December 9, 2008
Do to mother natures plan to hold the snow fall back a week or 2 the Level II air at Silver Star will be post poned until further notice.
Apex Moguls II Rescheduled - November 26, 2008
The dates for this course have been pushed back to December 4 - 7, 2008. For more inormation contact wade@bcfreestyle.com. There is still time to register.
Freestyle Training at Apex Mtn - November 20, 2008
BC Mogul Team has started training at Apex mountain Resort. Adrian Taggart and the BC Team have a jump and are training side by side with the Mens Canadian Freestyle Mogul Team.
Judging/Official Clinics - November 17, 2008
The judging and official clinic schedule has been updated. BCFSA along with AFSA is offering several courses in the near future.
BC Team suits for sale - November 16, 2008
BCFSA has two 2008 mogul team suits for sale. Contact info@bcfreestyle.com to purchase, details below:
Make: Rip Curl
Color: Moonless Black
Size: Mens Small
Price: $200.00 for the full suit. (Pants and Jacket)
Farnham Glacier Video - November 8, 2008
Check out this video from a recent BC Team camp at Farnham Glacier.
2008-09 Selection Criteria - November 7, 2008
Selection Criteria for the 2008-2009 season is now posted. Download.
MWFSC Head Coach - November 4, 2008
Mt Washington Freestyle Ski Club is accepting applications for their head coach position. Get more information.
Yukon Regional Head Coach - October 20, 2008
YFSA is currently accepting job applications for the Yukon regional Head Coach for the 2008/09 season. Get more information.
Apex Noram Invitation Posted - October 8, 2008
The invitation for the Apex Noram has been posted on the events page.
BC Team Update - November 1, 2008
A BCFSA member recently found this video link staring National team mogul coach Rob Kober and Apex Freestyle athlete Andi Naude training at the Blackcomb Water Ramp. Check it out!
If you have freestyle ski footage you would like to share send the link to info@bcfreestyle.com. We will get it post post on www.bcfreestyle.com.
Welcome to BC Freestyle
www.bcfreestyle.com is your source for mogul, aerials, big air, half-pipe, skier cross and slopestyle skiing in British Columbia. Here you will find the most up to date British Columbia freestyle skiing information. To participate in safe and fun organized freestyle skiing participants must join a BC Freestyle Ski Club. There are freestyle clubs located throughout the province, find one at your local ski hill. If you would like to start a club please contact info@bcfreestyle.com.
The British Columbia Freestyle Ski Association is a non-profit society with the mission to promote, develop and administer in a fun, safe and ethical manner the sport of freestyle skiing within British Columbia. BC Freestyle runs several programs including the BC Mogul Ski Team, BC Halfpipe Ski Team, High Performance Regional Program, Coach Development, Officials Development, Judging Development and Club Development.