All photos: Jay Gallant
When it comes to paying skiers for their rail skills, we're all about it. As comps have gone more and more jump heavy, it's fucking refreshing when an event comes along with a big cash purse for the rail slayers and style masters out there. Skiers and snowboarders rejoice, the APIK season is coming!
The custom setup, designed and built by Today’s Park, will take pride of place in the heart of Celebration Square (Mississauga, ON) from February 7–9, 2025, for three days of action and celebration, where you’ll have the chance to grab a share of the cash prize pool of over CAD $100,000! In this first edition, both men and women will ride simultaneously, but with separate podiums.
Come challenge yourself against the best riders in the country and from afar on an exceptional course that is accessible to all levels, from beginners to experienced athletes. Don’t wait too long; spots are limited! To sign up, click here.
There's two ways to get paid:
BEST TRICK
Earn cash every time you impress the judges
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Open to all registered athletes
In the lower section of the course
Best trick ends as soon as the money runs out
Best trick: CAD 1000 to be split among all riders during the contest.
Best trick snowskate: CAD 1000 to be split among all riders, awarded at the end of the contest.
Each standout trick will earn $$$
The main competition format is the same for both disciplines (ski and snowboard). Participants will be judged based on the following criteria: style, difficulty, variety, originality, consistency, and use of the course, in addition to the specific format outlined below.
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QUALIFICATION FORMAT
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Maximum 40 athletes
2 heats of 20 athletes each
60-minute jam format per heat
3 runs of your choice will be judged
Runs scored out of 100 points
Only your best run counts
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FINAL FORMAT
Top 16 men
Top 4 women (minimum)
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1 heat of 20 athletes
60-minute jam format
Best tricks scored out of 100 points
Top 3 best tricks count
Total result scored out of 300 points
NOTE: Consistency and falls are not counted in the final
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PODIUMS
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Top 10 Men’s Ski
Top 10 Women’s Ski
Top 10 Men’s Snowboard
Top 10 Women’s Snowboard
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CASH PRIZE BREAKDOWN
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1st: $10,000
2nd: $7,000
3rd: $4,500
4th: $2,000
Payouts down to 6th place.
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