Are you passionate about sport, passionate about skiing or, specifically, freestyle skiing? Do you want to be involved with one of Canada’s leading winter Olympic National Sport Organizations (NSO’s)? Would you like to contribute to the development of a thriving sport system and help build a modern business in amateur sport? Then, please read on!
Freestyle Canada (FC) is seeking candidates for Three (3) Director-at-Large positions on the Freestyle Canada Board of Directors (3 positions for a 3 year-term). We are seeking nominees with strong knowledge and skills in the areas listed below. We are striving to elect nominees from both small and large provinces/territories.
Freestyle Canada promotes gender equity and strives to achieve a minimum of 40% of either gender on the Board of Directors. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the election and should not be bankrupt as per Canada Non-for-Profit corporations act. Candidates must not currently work or hold a contract with Freestyle Canada and cannot be a current President or Chairperson of a Provincial or Territorial Sport Organization.
The Organization
Freestyle Canada is where tradition meets innovation. We’re a cool sport with deep roots in the disciplined world of aerials and moguls, while also thriving in the creative, style-driven energy of slopestyle, big air, and halfpipe. Our community is passionate – coaches, officials, and staff who’ve been here for years because they truly love what we do. Now, we’re building on that legacy and welcoming fresh perspectives to add to our athlete-centric organization. We are looking for Board members to grow with us in this exciting Olympic year.
FC is the NSO responsible for the stewardship of freestyle skiing across Canada and for managing the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team. FC has one of the most successful and advanced winter sport and athlete development systems in winter sport.
Governance
FC is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of nine (9) elected directors. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports directly to the Board. The Board of Directors works as a policy board and is responsible for managing the FC’s finances, the FC’s strategic plan and oversight of the CEO.
The Board of Directors is a skill and knowledge-based Board.
The Opportunity
During the FC Annual General Meeting on September 15, 2025, the Freestyle Canada membership will elect three (3) Directors at Large to the Board of Directors for three-year terms ending in 2028. You are welcome to submit your name as a Candidate on or before August 5, 2025.
The Nominating Committee is generally seeking Candidates with knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Governance
- Sport Leadership
- Fundraising / Sponsorship
- Finance
- Strategic planning
Prospective Candidates are asked to submit a completed application package to the FC Nominating Committee Chairperson, at the email below, no later than August 5th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time.
Completed packages include:
- Completed, signed “Nomination Form”
- Professional resume
- Nomination documents can be accessed via the Freestyle Canada Website: https://www.freestylecanada.ski/about/governance
Your completed application package should be sent to: nominatingcommittee@freestylecanada.ski
If you would like further information, please contact the chair of the Nominating Committee at nominatingcommittee@freestylecanada.ski or the Freestyle Canada Chief Executive Officer, Peter Judge at peter@freestylecanada.ski
Thank you for your interest in joining Canada’s premier winter sport organization.