2023 IFSA Qualifier Series - Adult Athlete Registration Reminders
Welcome to the 2022-23 Competitive IFSA Qualifier Season! Please read about these important reminders and add these registration dates to your calendar.
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- As a general reminder, the following competitive Freeride opportunities currently exist for adult Freeride athletes in Region 2.
- For further information or questions, refer to the IFSA Qualifier Athlete Handbook - CLICK HERE
IFSA Qualifier (Adult) Series
IFSA Qualifier competitive Freeride events are open to adult athletes 18 and older. Points earned are applied towards Freeride World Tour qualification and an athlete's Global Seeding List ranking. The amount of points awarded is dictated by the level of event, 1*, 2*, 3*, or 4*. Events with a higher star value indicate the potential to earn more points. (Example: Winning a 4* event will gain you far more points than winning a 1* event). For point tables, please CLICK HERE.
Collegiate Series
The CFS (Collegiate Freeride Series) is designed to allow collegiate Freeriders to gain more experience in big mountain competition while allowing Member Schools to build points towards overall collegiate titles. The Collegiate Freeride Series License is open to athletes 25 or younger as of December 31st. If an athlete wishes to build points for the CFS National Title, they must be a current student at a Member School and obtain a Collegiate Tour License. Note that in addition to earning IFSA Qualifier points and an individual Global Seed List position, athletes with the Collegiate Tour license will also accrue points for their affiliated university. An athlete with a CFS membership will earn points toward their ranking/FWT qualification in addition to points allotted to their member school.
Team Captains of Member Schools MUST complete this contact form - CLICK HERE
IFSA Juniors Graduating to IFSA Qualifier Series
As an 18-year-old, you are allowed to compete in the IFSA Junior Series until the day you turn 19. Alternatively, 18-year-olds may opt to enter the IFSA Qualifier adult series, where you can continue to participate in our amazing Freeride community, accrue points for your ranking, and possibly qualify for the adult Freeride World Tour. Know that if you wish to compete as an adult at the IFSA Qualifier level, you cannot then go back to compete in the IFSA Junior Series. It’s up to you to decide if you’d like to compete as a junior or adult. Which month your birthday falls may be a factor in your decision; the day you turn 19, you are no longer eligible to compete in the IFSA Junior Series.
Athletes who have previously competed in the IFSA Junior Series will see their IFSA junior points converted to an Global Seeding List ranking which provides registration priority according to the Global Seed List when registering for IFSA Qualifier events. See the IFSA Athlete Handbook for further information.
IFSA FWQ REGISTRATION PROTOCOLS:
AS ALWAYS DO NOT BOOK NON-REFUNDABLE TRAVEL TO ANY FREERIDE EVENT UNTIL YOUR REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED!
Being added to the waitlist is NOT confirmation of an invitation. Visit the designated IFSA event page to gather information about when to expect athlete meetings, check-in, and venue inspection. If you ever have a question about the event schedule, reach out to the event host listed on the page.
1* EVENT REGISTRATION PROTOCOL
- Registration for IFSA Qualifier 1* events takes place on MemberPro.
- Registration times will open roughly six weeks prior to the event day
- Registration periods will always be posted on the IFSA Event Pages
- Registration for IFSA Qualifier 1* events is offered on a first come, first served basis. It is recommended to register swiftly after the registration opening to secure your place in the event.
2*, 3*, AND 4* EVENT REGISTRATION + INVITE PROCESS
- Registration for IFSA Qualifier 2*, 3*, and 4* events takes place on MemberPro
- Registration times will open roughly six weeks prior to the event day
- Registration periods will always be posted on the IFSA Event Pages
The registration period will be open for 2 weeks, during which all registrants are added to a waitlist. You may check your status at any time by logging into your account on MemberPro. When registration closes, invitations are issued based on an athlete’s Global Seeding List position. The relative rank of athletes on the waitlist will determine the likelihood of an event invitation.
IF YOU ARE A RANKED ATHLETE: Order of registration will not impact likelihood of an invite. As a ranked athlete, you may register at any time during the registration window, between 6 to 4 weeks before the event. Your ranking will dictate your likelihood of an invitation.
IF YOU ARE AN UNRANKED ATHLETE: Order of registration will dictate the order in which invitations are issued. If you hope to get into an event as an unranked athlete, we recommend signing up early during the 2-week registration period. Ranked athletes will be awarded invitations first; any remaining invitations will then be awarded to unranked athletes in the order in which they have registered.
If all waitlisted riders who registered during the 2-week period have been invited and invitations still remain, registration will be reopened. When invitations are extended by email, invited athletes have three days to withdraw their invitation or the credit card on file will be automatically charged for the registration fee and the invitation will be confirmed.
IFSA QUALIFIER FINALS
- Registration for the IFSA Qualifier Finals Series is offered by INVITATION ONLY.
- This series of 3 events takes place in January and February and culminates in a final event that dictates which riders qualify to the Freeride World Tour. The 2022-23 Qualifier Finals Series will include Stop 1: Whistler , Stop 2: Taos, and a final Stop 3: Snowbird. Points earned at the Qualifier Final at Snowbird will dictate which IFSA athletes qualify to the 2024 Freeride World Tour.
- Following tabulation of results from the 2023 Crystal Mountain IFSA Qualifier 4* on March 7, 2023, top ranking athletes will be issued invitations to the IFSA Finals Series.
For more detailed information and complete explanation, see
Section 1.10. of the IFSA Qualifier Series Handbook - CLICK HERE
A NOTE ON ALL WAITLISTS
When you add yourself to a waitlist for ANY event, your credit card will be authorized for the registration amount. Depending on your bank's policies, this could place a pending charge on your account. This does not mean you are confirmed or have paid for the event. No funds are transferred until your invitation is confirmed. Note that upon receiving an invitation, athletes have 48 hours to cancel their registration. If you do not initiate a cancellation, you will be confirmed and your card will be charged for the registration fee within 48 hours of receiving an invitation by email.
For more detailed information, see Section 1.10. of the IFSA Handbook - CLICK HERE
Email reminders about registration will also be sent to all IFSA licensed adult athletes.
You can also check IFSA event pages for current event info, schedule updates, and event requirements. The schedule below includes all competitive opportunities for the IFSA Qualifier Series in North America.
DECEMBER 2022-23 FWQ REGISTRATION DATES
- 2023 Magic Mountain IFSA FWQ 2* POSTPONED
Registration Opening Date: December 14 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: December 25 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: January 22 - 2023 Revelstoke IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: December 14 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: December 25 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: January 22 - 2023 Revelstoke IFSA FWQ 4*
Registration Opening Date: December 15 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: December 27 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: January 24 - 2023 Steamboat IFSA FWQ 1*
Registration Opening Date: December 16 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: December 29 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: January 23 - 2023 Red Mountain IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: December 17 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: December 31 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: January 28 and 29 - 2023 Mont Edouard IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: December 17 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 18 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: January 28 and 29
- 2023 Kirkwood IFSA FWQ 4*
Registration Opening Date: December 22 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 5 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 2 - 2023 Solitude IFSA FWQ 1*
Registration Opening Date: December 22 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 5 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 2
- 2023 Copper Mountain IFSA FWQ 3*
Registration Opening Date: December 26 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 9 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 6
- 2023 Val D'Irene IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: December 31 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 14 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 11
JANUARY 2022-23 FWQ REGISTRATION DATES
- 2023 Kicking Horse FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 2 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 16 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 13
- 2023 Kicking Horse FWQ 4*
Registration Opening Date: January 5 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 19 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 16
- 2023 Breckenridge IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 4 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 18 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 15 and 16
- 2023 Mont Adstock IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 7 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 8 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 18 - 2023 Stowe IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 13 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 13 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 24 - 2023 Smugglers' Notch IFSA FWQ 3*
Registration Opening Date: January 15 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 12 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 26 - 2023 Crested Butte IFSA FWQ 2* (and collegiate)
Registration Opening Date: January 16 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 30 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 27 - 2023 Crested Butte IFSA FWQ 4*
Registration Opening Date: January 17 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: January 31 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: February 28 - 2023 Kirkwood IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 18 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: Feb 1 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 1
- 2023 Eaglecrest IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 20 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 3 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 3-5 - 2023 Crystal Mountain IFSA FWQ 4*
Registration Opening Date: January 24 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 7 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 7 - 2023 Crystal Mountain IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 23 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 6 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 6 - 2023 Grand Targhee IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 26 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 9 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 9-12
- 2023 Massif Du Sud IFSA FWQ 2*
Registration Opening Date: January 28 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registration Closing Date: February 11 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 11
FEBRUARY 2022-23 FWQ REGISTRATION DATES
- 2023 Jay Peak IFSA Qualifier 2*
Registration Opening Date: February 5 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registraiton Closing Date: February 19 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 19 - 2023 Whistler IFSA Qualifier 2*
Registration Opening Date: February 7 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registraiton Closing Date: February 21 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 21
- 2023 Taos IFSA Qualifier 3*
Registration Opening Date: February 7 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registraiton Closing Date: February 21 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 21
- 2023 Snowbird IFSA Qualifier 2*
Registration Opening Date: February 15 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registraiton Closing Date: March 1 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: March 29
- 2023 Breckenridge IFSA FWQ 2* & Collegiate Champs
Registration Opening Date: February 24 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registraiton Closing Date: March 10 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: April 7
March 2022-23 FWQ REGISTRATION DATES
- 2023 Arapahoe Basin IFSA Qualifier 1*
Registration Opening Date: March 15 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registraiton Closing Date: March 29 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: April 19
- 2023 Arapahoe Basin IFSA Qualifier 3*
Registration Opening Date: March 16 @ 5:00 PM MST
Registraiton Closing Date: March 30 @ 11:59 PM MST
Event Date: April 20
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