| Sport | Freestyle Skiing |
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| Jurisdiction | Freestyle Skiing in Canada |
| Founded | May 1, 1975 |
| Regional affiliation | Canada |
| President | Peter Judge |
| Chairman | Larry Bilton |
| Sponsor | Sport Canada |
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Canadian Freestyle Ski Association is the governing federation for freestyle skiing in Canada.
The Association was established in 1975, and there are now well over 50 freestyle ski clubs across the country.
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Nordic skiing encompasses the various types of skiing in which the toe of the ski boot is fixed to the binding in a manner that allows the heel to rise off the ski, unlike Alpine skiing, where the boot is attached to the ski from toe to heel. Recreational disciplines include cross-country skiing and Telemark skiing.
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