During Freestyle Canada’s remarkable competitive season, a select few athletes made their mark on their sport, community and NSO.
These athletes are recognized annually and rewarded for their contributions. The awards consist of three different categories: National Team Athlete of the Year (one male and female athlete overall), NextGen Athlete of the Year (one athlete per discipline), and Most Outstanding Performance in each discipline (four awards in total).
Two very distinguished moguls athletes were able to walk away with the Athlete of the Year award for their outstanding performances this past season.
Mikaël Kingsbury absolutely dominated the World Cup moguls circuit, capturing 10 podiums alongside teammate Justine Dufour-Lapointe, who claimed seven World Cup podiums this season.
Both athletes have consistently set the tone for the moguls squad and significantly contributed to their respective communities.
Meanwhile, Campbell River’s Teal Harle was awarded a Most Outstanding Performance – Slopestyle.
Over the course of the season, Freestyle Canada team watched athletes perform well beyond expectations and surprised with standout results. These performances consisted of never been done (NBD’s) in the pipe, courtesy of Cassie Sharpe, first-ever World Cup victories, supplied by Teal Harle, personal bests from Catrine Lavallée and a Women’s WC podium sweep on home soil by Justine Dufour-Lapointe, Chloé Dufour-Lapointe and Andi Naude. These athletes will all be receiving the most outstanding performance award.