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Friendly Freeski Competition
February 23, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mad River Glen, the birthplace of New England’s competitive freeskiing is proud to be hosting a Friendly Freeski competition. If you have been curious about entering the competitive freeski arena then this event is for you! The freeski friendly is a fun event designed to give everyone a new perspective on competitive freeskiing. This event is open to all age groups and parents are highly encouraged to enter as well. It is a one run competition, venue location TBD based on conditions. The freeski friendly, hosted by the Mad River Glen Freeski Team is a fundraiser for the Mad River Glen Ski Club. There are NO REFUNDS.
Important Registration Information:
- Registration Info Coming Soon… (Lift tickets are required but not included).
- Online Registration
- The competition is a one-run event.
- U18 helmet & back protector required.
- The venue is to be determined and will be revealed in the competitor’s meeting.
Judging Criteria
- Line Choice: Each competitor chooses their line down the course. High scores are given for choosing difficult routes. Difficulty is determined by steepness, exposure, air, snow and course conditions.
- Control: Competitors must remain in control at all times. Any loss of control will result in a lower score. Skillful recoveries will reduce penalties.
- Fluidity: Constant direction towards a goal. This includes continuity, pace, and smooth transitions between sections of the course. Falling or stopping can have a negative impact in this category
- Technique: Competitors are judged on style and turn quality relating to big mountain freeriding.
- Style & Energy: This encompasses the pace, energy and creativity with which a competitor attacks or descends his/her chosen line or route. Style focuses on freestyle execution of maneuvers.
Age Categories
U10 Male & Female
U12 Male & Female
U14 Male & Female
U18 Male & Female
U40 Male & Female
Over 40 Male & Female
Event Timeline
Competitor Check-in/Bib Pickup
8:00 to 8:30 am
Mandatory Safety Meeting
8:30 am on the deck
Course Inspection
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Event Start
10:00 am
Awards
4:30 pm on the deck of the Single
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