As a father of two of our sports most passionate competitors, Jim was always sharing his excitement for the sport of competitive freeskiing and shared in his family’s success in the sport. Often Jim would call me through the summer months to share his ideas and express his enthusiasm and support for the IFSA and efforts to progress the sport.

When I would be on the road to the next event I could almost always expect a call from “Jimmy” or “Jimmer”( as I would often call him). We would talk about how excited he was for the future of the sport and his excitement for his kids performance’s etc. He loved to watch them compete and his phone calls were always reinforcing to me. He knew the difficulties of our job and was sometimes that voice I needed to hear after a long week of judging. I appreciated him as an involved parent and friend. He will be greatly missed by all of us at the IFSA and always remembered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bennett Family through this difficult time and we send you much love and support.

There is a new press release out on the MSI Web site about this season's tour and schedule of events. please click on the FWT Link below to keep yourself up to date with how the season is shaping up.

Also, don''t forget about the upcoming Judges and coaches workshops. these are open to athletes, coaches, judges and organizers etc.

SAT, NOV 14TH. 10:00am registration. 10:30 start. Held at the MSI warehouse. 1435 So. State Street. Salt Lake City.

MON, NOV 16TH. 5:30pm registration. 6:00pm start. Sugar Bowl, CA. in the Village Hall.

Billy was a past competitor in big mountain freeskiing and was an up and coming super star in ski films and will be remembered for his kind smile and contagious enthusiasm for skiing and the life he shared with so many. I will miss you Billy and we will not forget you. Your memory will resonate through the Wasatch and as the ravens soar the ridges so will your spirit...