Who: Competitors born in 1995 - 1996
Skill Level: Alpine Integration Model Learn to Race
Where: Provincial and National

INTRODUCTION

The K2 Series is a provincial program which is intended to refine the skills required to perform at the Learn to Race stage and to prepare the athlete for more intensive training and competition at the junior level. The program provides a competitive series for 13 and 14 year old skiers, which allows them to test their skills against their peers at a provincial level.

The K2 program also develops ski specific physical and mental skills and continues to develop the athlete's technical and tactical skills.

PROVINCIAL AWARDS

  • The total of the competitor's points earned in all series races will determine his / her placing in the Provincial Series and the top three male and female Provincial Series point holders will receive awards.
  • In the event of a tie in a race or a series final, both racers will receive the points and awards for the tied position. The position following the tie will be unassigned.

CresaPartners Provincial Series Events

 

Date Location
 Host Club
Event
Jan 14-15 Banff Mt Norquay BANFF 2 SL
Jan 16-17 Lake Louise LLSC 2 GS
Jan 29 - Feb 1 Panorama NASA 1 SG/ 1 SC
Feb 20 - 21 Castle Mtn WSC GS / SL
Mar 5 - 7 Nakiska CARC SG / GS / SL

 

 

 

 

 

Additional K2 Events

Date Location
 Host Club
Event
Dec 12 Rabbit Hill RHSC NZ Open Dual SL
Dec 12 COP NASA SZ Open Dual SL
Mar 7 - 13 Grande Prairie Nitehawk Arctic Winter Games
Mar 22 - 26 Collingwood Alpine Ontario Canadian K2 Champs
Apr 10 - 12 Whistler WMSC Whistler Cup

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The Arctic Winter Games, K2 Canadian Championships, and the Whistler Cup are limited entry events; please refer to the Kinder Selection Policy in the Policy/Rules section of the website for selection details.

Calendar Updates: Any changes to the K2 Calendar will posted on the calendar section of the website.

 

STANDARDS

  • Each competitor must be a member in good standing of an Alberta Alpine club and registered with Alberta Alpine for a National Competitor Card.
  • Each coach must be a member in good standing of the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF) or the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance. A minimum of Development (Level 2) coach certification is recommended for each club's K1 and K2 Head Coaches.
  • Competitions must be sanctioned by Alberta Alpine and Alpine Canada Alpin and conform to the Kinder standards of the International Competition Rules (ICR) and the Alpine Canada Alpin policies.
  • The use of crash helmets is compulsory for all events. Helmets used must be specifically designed and manufactured for Alpine Ski Racing.
  • The use of crash helmets is strongly recommended for coaches and volunteers.
  • The use of back protectors specifically designed for Alpine Ski Racing is strongly recommended for all competitors.
  • Competitors' equipment must conform to Alpine Canada Alpin National Equipment Rules. ACA does not specify any restrictions regarding ski length and radius for national events. Physical development, ability and skills must be considered for equipment.
  • Athletes competing in FIS events (Whistler Cup etc) must compete on equipment that complies with FIS rules.

Marker Volkl supports series the CresaPartners K2 Series with the "Leader Bib"

New to the series this year, the winners of each race will be given a yellow Marker Volkl leader bib to wear in their next event. At the end of the series, the top-10 finishers in the series points will be invited to apply to Volkl for sponsorship, with priority given to the top finisher per gender.