Ski & Snowboard Competitions: Enjoy the Giant Snowpark at the APIK Festival in Mississauga

Get ready for an exhilarating winter sports experience at the APIK Festival, taking place from February 7 to 9, 2025, at Celebration Square in Mississauga. This unique event will transform the urban landscape into a winter sports haven, featuring thrilling competitions, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Ski & Snowboard Competitions – APIK Mississauga 2025

Photo Credit: APIK / TRIBU

Event Highlights

• Competitions: The APIK Festival will host high-stakes ski and snowboard competitions with a total prize purse of CAD 100,000, equally divided between male and female athletes. Each first-place winner will take home CAD 10,000.
  

• Notable Athletes: Over 80 professional athletes from Canada and around the globe will compete, including:
  

  • Tom Wallisch, an American skiing legend

  • Megan Oldham, an Olympic skier from Ontario

  • Jesper Tjäder, a popular freestyle skier from Sweden

  • Laurie Blouin, a Canadian Olympic medalist in snowboarding.

Size of the Urban Snowpark

The urban snowpark at Celebration Square will be an impressive structure, measuring 11.2 meters high (comparable to a three-story building) and 86 meters in length (almost the size of a football field). It will feature six different types of rails, providing a dynamic environment for the competitions.

Schedule of Events

• February 7 (Friday): The festival kicks off with snowskate demonstrations from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attendees can also try snowskating for free.

• February 8 (Saturday): The skiing competition will run from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., featuring the Samsung Galaxy Best Trick contest and podium presentations.

• February 9 (Sunday): The snowboarding competition will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., also including the Samsung Galaxy Best Trick contest and awards.

Photo Credit: APIK / TRIBU

Additional Attractions

• Entertainment: Enjoy live DJ sets, food trucks, and a winter beer garden throughout the festival. Afterparties will keep the excitement alive long into the night.
  

• Family-Friendly Activities: The APIK Festival is designed for all ages, encouraging families to come out and enjoy the winter sports and festivities together.

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Venue Information

• Location: Celebration Square, located in downtown Mississauga, will be transformed into a winter sports paradise, featuring a custom-built urban snowpark with various rails and jumps for the competitions.
  

• Transportation: The venue is easily accessible via public transportation, including GO Transit and MiWay Bus services. Parking is also available at nearby locations for those driving to the event.

The APIK Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of winter sports, community spirit, and entertainment. With free admission and a packed schedule of activities, it’s an event you won’t want to miss this February in Mississauga!

References:

1. BLOG - APIK

2. Downtown Mississauga transforms into a giant urban snowpark