Where: Mezzanine of the main chalet
When: Friday, March 26, 2027, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Why: To pick up the bibs, the wristbands for Friday's training and the coaches' tickets for the weekend. After Friday 11:15 AM, the bibs and coach tickets will be kept at the timing center of the Club de ski Le Relais.

Coaches are responsible for obtaining bibs for all the athletes of their club. If a coach is unable to come in person, a club representative, who will be present on Friday and Saturday, may be designated.

Each child will wear the same bib number for the entire duration of the event. This bib will be collected at the finish of their last race on Sunday. A fee of $50 per bib will be charged for bibs not returned or lost.

**We will provide ski lift tickets (RFID cards) to coaches according to the following athlete-to-coach ratio: 1 racer = 1 ticket, 2 to 5 racers = 2 tickets, 6 to 10 racers = 3 tickets, 11 to 15 racers = 4 tickets, 16 to 20 racers = 5 tickets. Additional tickets may be provided to clubs with more than 20 athletes. Please contact us if your club is in this situation.

These tickets will be valid for Friday, Saturday and Sunday based on the number of athletes participating on each of those days. The tickets will be distributed at the mezzanine of the main chalet on Friday between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM to one representative per club. Any tickets not picked up on Friday will be kept at the timing center of the Club de ski Le Relais.

Coaches must keep their ticket for the entire duration of the event in order to have access to the ski lifts. This ticket (RFID card) will be collected at the end of the event on Sunday. A fee of $20 will be charged for cards not returned or lost.

We would like to remind you that it is the coaches' responsibility to supervise and oversee the athletes of their club throughout the event, including on the lifts, in the training courses, and of course during the races.

The bibs and tickets (RFID cards) will be distributed to coaches or a club representative at the mezzanine of the main chalet on Friday between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Bibs and tickets not picked up will be kept at the timing center of the Club de ski Le Relais.

Your child must keep their bib for the entire duration of the event. This bib will be collected at the finish of their last race on Sunday. A fee of $50 per bib will be charged for bibs not returned or lost.

Your child must keep their ticket for the entire duration of the event in order to have access to the ski lifts. This ticket will be collected at the finish of their last race on Sunday. A fee of $20 will be charged for cards not returned or lost.

***For coaches and athletes only***

A course will be available for training on Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Coaches or one representative per club must come between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM to the mezzanine of the main chalet to pick up the tickets and confirm registrations to access the course. Only athletes who are registered will be allowed to use the course. Due to the large number of participants and to ensure the quality of the course, three different runs will be set up, one run per category.

Once again this year, U12 racers will have the opportunity to run one slalom run that will count toward the final standings.

Medals will be awarded to the top three, and ribbons from 4th to 10th place. The medal ceremony for this race will take place 45 minutes after the end of the race at the end of the day.

SATURDAY RACES (U8-U10-U12)

On Saturday, young athletes will complete two giant slalom runs, each run counting as one race and toward the final standings.

Medals will be awarded to the top three in each category and ribbons from 4th to 10th place, for each run. The medal ceremony will take place 45 minutes after the end of the last run at the end of the day.

On Sunday, young athletes will run two races (two parallel descents: one on the red course and one on the blue course), each counting toward the final standings.

Each child's bib and RFID card will be collected at the finish of their last race on Sunday. A fee of $50 per bib will be charged for bibs not returned or lost, and a fee of $20 per card lost or not returned.

Medals will be awarded to the top three in each category and ribbons from 4th to 10th place, for each course (red and blue). These medals, along with the traditional tricorn hats that will be awarded to the winners of the final standings, will be presented during the closing ceremony. To celebrate the 26th edition of the Défi Alpin Tanguay, a festive closing ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, on the terrace of the main chalet at Centre de ski Le Relais. This format aims to transform the wait for results into a festive and memorable moment. We invite you to plan your travel accordingly so you don't miss this important moment.

For the Saturday races (giant slalom), bibs are drawn at random by computer. The starts of the first run will be in ascending order. The starts of the second run will be in descending order.

For the Sunday races (parallel slalom), the cumulative standings (times) of the two Saturday races will determine the start order. This will make the two Sunday runs (races) more interesting for the skiers and spectators. The racer who finished 1st will face the one who placed 2nd, and so on. The same two racers will compete in both races, one descent on the blue course and another on the red course.

The points accumulated during the four races (U8-U10) will be used to establish the final standings of the Défi Alpin Tanguay. For U12, the points accumulated during the 5 races will be used to establish the final standings of the Défi Alpin Tanguay. As tradition dictates, the top 3 athletes in each category will receive a tricorn hat at the closing ceremony.

Any unsportsmanlike behavior during this event may be sanctioned by the jury.

Each run counts as one race. Each race awards points to the racer according to the following 500-point scale:

Note: The medal ceremony will take place approximately 45 minutes after the last race.

Note: The medal ceremony will take place approximately 45 minutes after the last race.

Note: The medal ceremony will take place approximately 1 hour after the last race.

Note: The medal ceremony will take place approximately 1 hour after the last race.

With the exception of the bar, all purchases on site at the village at the base of trail 7 are made with coupons. You must first purchase your coupons at the welcome desk, and then exchange them for trampoline access, food, or non-alcoholic beverages.

Food will be sold at the base of the slopes. You must first purchase coupons at the welcome tent and then exchange them for the item of your choice.

Please note that a bar is set up and that alcoholic beverages are sold by Le Relais at the base of the slopes. The bar does not accept coupons for alcoholic beverages. Le Relais holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages. Consuming your own alcohol on site is therefore prohibited.

Buy your tickets now to take part in our online 50/50 draw. You could win half of the sales made during the draw! The draw will be held on March 28, the last day of the Défi Alpin Tanguay. The draw is open to everyone, even if you're not attending the event. It's easy and accessible — buy your tickets online by scanning the QR code:

1 ticket $2 3 tickets $5 8 tickets $10 20 tickets $20

A silent auction will also be available throughout the week leading up to the Défi Alpin Tanguay. The auction will begin on March 26 at noon and will end on Saturday, March 27 at 9:00 PM. Prizes will be awarded to the winners on Sunday. Thanks to the support of our many sponsors, we're able to offer wonderful prizes at the auction.

Every child will receive a bag filled with surprises to celebrate their participation and accomplishments. Thanks to the support of our many partners, we're able to offer useful, high-quality products to our young athletes. A special thank you to all of our sponsors:

• Préski
• Yoplait
• Ellipse Assurance
• Chocolats Favoris
• Tanguay
• Rossignol
• Apogée

Every participant can pick up their bag at the Défi Alpin Tanguay welcome desk starting Friday, March 26 at 8:30 AM.

Every child will receive a complimentary action photo of themselves taken during Saturday's race. We ask that you designate someone from your club to pick up the envelope starting at 1:00 PM on Sunday at the welcome tent.

To celebrate the 26th edition of the Défi Alpin Tanguay in style, a festive closing ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, on the terrace of the main chalet at Centre de ski Le Relais.

As soon as the races end, scheduled for 2:00 PM, families are invited to gather on the terrace to enjoy a warm and festive atmosphere:

• Music
• Bar
• Après-ski vibe

The official medal and tricorn hat ceremony will take place around 4:00 PM. This format aims to turn the wait for results into a festive and memorable moment, befitting this 26th edition.

We invite you to plan your travel accordingly so you don't miss this important moment, which will bring this 26th edition to a close.

To fully enjoy the official closing ceremony of the 26th edition of the Défi Alpin Tanguay, which will take place on Sunday afternoon on the terrace at Le Relais, our partner Entourage sur-le-Lac is offering an exceptional deal to event families.

Families staying at Entourage can extend their stay for Sunday night at the special rate of:

• $179 + taxes per night
• regardless of the room category.

Participants can add this overnight stay during check-in at the hotel, or by contacting Entourage sur-le-Lac directly.

A great way to wrap up this ski weekend in style!

Take advantage of the spring promotion to ski at great prices at Le Relais and UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON! With the "Spring Skiing pass," ski as much as you want until the end of the season (dates to be confirmed). You can buy it online right now here.

13 and up: $139 + tx
6 to 12 years: $99 + tx
0-5 years: $31 + tx

From Friday to Sunday starting at 7:00 AM, come enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Centre de ski Le Relais before hitting the slopes!

To extend the magic of this memorable weekend, an après-ski evening is also being organized on Saturday, March 27, at Entourage sur-le-Lac, a venue known for its enchanting setting.

A great opportunity to come together in a friendly atmosphere, to share a good meal... and to recharge the batteries — because yes, the athletes are hungry!

On the menu Saturday, March 27 starting at 5:00 PM:

• Simple and generous buffet — perfect for eating quickly and enjoying the evening
• Included with the meal: 1 drink (beer or non-alcoholic beverage)
• For the enjoyment of the younger guests, there will also be balloon entertainment during the evening.

Please note, tickets are available in limited quantities. Don't wait — buy your tickets online here.

And while you're at it... if you haven't already, take advantage of the preferred accommodation rate with the code DÉFI, stay on site and fully enjoy your evening, without having to hit the road.

Get unlimited sharpening and waxing for the athletes' skis for the entire duration of the Défi Alpin Tanguay. Buy peace of mind so you can fully enjoy the Défi Alpin Tanguay!

Génétik LAB, located directly at the main chalet of the Le Relais resort, is offering a promotion you don't want to miss:

• $60 for unlimited waxing and sharpening for 1 athlete
• $90 for unlimited waxing and sharpening for 2 athletes
• $145 for unlimited waxing and sharpening for 3 athletes

Limited quantity to ensure service quality. On sale at the defialpin.com shop.

A* To ensure optimal logistics and guarantee that the skis are ready on time, the skis must be dropped off at Genetik LAB within the hour following the end of the athlete's run, and the parent must remain on site during servicing (approximately 15 minutes).

Every athlete registered for an activity offered as part of the Défi Alpin Tanguay must first have paid their annual membership to the Fédération québécoise de ski alpin, Ski Québec Alpin, the organization that manages and sanctions competitive skiing programs in Québec. In addition, athletes must be active members of a competition club recognized by Ski Québec Alpin.

Cancellation fees (date to be confirmed): 15% of the amount will be retained.
No refund after a date to be confirmed.