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International Masters Competition
United States Masters Program [for athletes age 18+]
The United States have a very well developed Regional and National Alpine Masters racing program throughout the country. Canadian Masters racers who hold either a Canadian National card or FIS Masters card from Alpine Canada are welcome to race in USA Regional and National Championship events. We enjoy a reciprocal arrangement with the Americans who wish to race in Canadian Masters events and in both cases, entry is based on a first-come basis subject to quotas.
Registration
Canadian Masters must contact their Provincial Ski Organization and submit paid registrations at least 6 weeks in advance of a scheduled event. All race entries must be processed by Alpine Canada Alpin.
FIS Masters Cup [for athletes age 30+]
The International Masters Cup [FMC] is governed by the International Ski Federation [FIS] and it is the preferred competition level for the best Masters racers in the world. The program is primarily based in Europe and also includes annual FIS Masters competitions in South America and North America. Canada hosted the 2007 FIS-MC event in Stoneham, Quebec and will also host the 2008 FIS-MC at Mount Norquay, Banff, Alberta on March 6-7-8-9, 2008 which includes 2 GS and 2 SL. FIS ski length and radius regulations are recommendations only at Masters FIS events including Mount Norquay.
The FIS Masters World Criterium [WCM] is the Masters most important annual event including one SG, one GS and one SL. Participation is open to all Masters who hold valid Masters FIS competitor cards from their respective National Ski Organizations. The 2008 WCM is scheduled for March 31-April 4 at Pichl/Reiteralm, Austria.
Registration
Canadian Masters must obtain a current National Masters card and a FIS Masters Competitor number from their Provincial Ski Organization. A medical evaluation form signed by a physician and a FIS athletes declaration are also required. The international registration process takes at least 4 weeks.