FIS Speed Ski World Cup set to go for Feb. 28 to March 3

The 2013 Sun Peaks Resort FIS Speed Ski World Cup Presented by Zimmer Autogroup is set to go  for Feb. 28 to March 3 at Sun Peaks Resort, B.C. Canada.

Official Race Notice:

Event: the 2013 Sun Peaks Resort FIS Speed Ski World Cup
Organizer: Sun Peaks Speed Skiing Club (SPSSC)
Location: Sun Peaks Resort B.C. Canada
Dates: Thursday Feb 28th to Sunday March 3rd 2013
Rules: This event is governed by FIS World Cup Speed Skiing
Enrollment: This event is open to all carded FIS Speed Ski Athletes.

All FIS carded athletes must pre-register prior to February 26th, 2013.

FIS World Cup Entry :  While there is no mandatory entry fee for racers to race WC at Sun Peaks, all  racers must become members of the Sun Peaks Speed Skiing Club (SPSSC) if they wish to get the Sun Peaks race perks.

Membership to the SPSSC is only $40 CDN per racer and this includes  lunch on-hill each day and the awards banquet dinner/party on Sunday night after the races. Racers will also get 50% off coupons for dinners at several Sun Peaks restaurants for Thurs, Fri and Sat nights.

The Velocity Challenge Pro Race is based on the fastest speeds attained during the 4 day speed ski event. This is an “optional” race for all FIS racers. Entry fee is $100 CDN and all Velocity entry fees go towards prize money.

Lift Passes:

The Sun Peaks Speed Skiing Club (SPSSC) will provide free lift passes  to the following athletes based on the 2012/2013 FIS Points list. If racer lift pass quotas in each category below are not met off the 2012/2013 FIS Points list then the SPSSC will then refer to the 2011/2012 FIS Points list to fill lift pass quotas of those racer in attendance. If quotas in each category are not filled, lift passes will not be transferred to other racer categories. One coach per National team will also receive a four day lift pass at no charge.

-Top 15 S1 Men- In attendance
-Top 5 S1 Women- In attendance
-Top 5 SDH Men- In attendance
-Top 5 SDH Women- In attendance
-Top 3 SDHJ Men- In attendance
-Top 3 SDHJ Women- In attendance

All racers that fall outside these quotas/criteria as well as all team coaches, trainers or technicians will receive a 40% discount of lift passes as per Sun Peaks Resort Corporation Policy. For any questions contact – Adam Earle- adam@speedskiingcanada.com or 250-578-0207

Please visit  www.fis-ski.com/uk/disciplines/speedskiing/fis-points.htm  for details of  past and current FIS Points Lists

The Delta Sun Peaks Resort is the “official” hotel of the 2013 FIS Speed Ski World Cup and is pleased to offer the following rates per night/per room:

Delta Room: $ 95 CDN
Premier Room: $ 115 CDN
Deluxe Room: $ 125 CDN
Junior Suites: $ 155 CDN
1 Bedroom Suite: $ 195 CDN

ADDITIONAL ROOM OCCUPANTS
Each extra person over double occupancy sharing a room will be charged an additional $30 per night.
Maximum occupancy per room is 4 persons.

Phone: 1-250-578-6000

Direct Booking Link: www.deltahotels.com/Groups/Delta-Sun-Peaks-Groups/SPR-FIS-Speed-Skiing-World-Cup-2013

The Coast Sundance Lodge is pleased to offer racers the following rates per night/per room.
Studio room with one OR two beds and kitchenette: $79 CDN per night
1 bedroom suite with full kitchen: $199 CDN per night.
Please contact hotel directly to book: mention “Velocity Challenge” to receive special rate.
Contact John Histed – Hotel Manager, Coast Sundance Lodge
j.histed@coasthotels.com
Hotel: (250) 578-0200
Direct: (250) 578-0227
Fax: (250) 578-0222

For all other event related questions or information contact Adam Earle