Frequently Asked Questions
1. If I register for the event and decide to no longer participate, what are my options?
If you can no longer participate, for whatever reason, you can choose from the following options: Have you replaced by another participant; Convert your registration fees into a donation for the Martin-Matte Foundation and receive an official receipt for tax purposes. You have until January 31th 2025 to notify us. To do this, you must contact us at the following address: admin@fondationmartinmatte.com
2. What is the deadline to register?
The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at midnight. However, for the At Home Component, remember to register at least (3) weeks before your activity takes place in order to receive your participant kit on time.
3. As a participant, if I have not reached my goal of $325 before the day of the event, can I still participate in the challenge?
If your team has raised $1,300 or more, you can participate even if your personal goal has not been reached. If your team has not raised the minimum amount of $1,300, not all participants on your team will be able to obtain their bib.
4. Can we participate in the challenge even if the number of participants in our team is less than four?
Yes. However, your team will still have to raise the minimum amount of $1,300 to participate.
5. Is this a relay marathon or can I ski with my teammates at the same time?
This is not a relay challenge. All participants from the same team can ski at the same time.
6. Can we ski on all the slopes of Sommet Saint-Sauveur?
Yes. Participants will be able to use the entire ski area of the mountain.
7. Will the trails be accessible to people who are not participating in the event?
Yes.
8. Can I access the event site at Sommet Saint-Sauveur for free if I am not a participant?
Yes. Visitors are welcome.
9. Can I have a tax receipt for the registration fee?
Registration fees are not eligible for tax purposes. You will only receive a transaction receipt.
10. Do participants under 18 have to reach a financial goal of $325?
No, the personal financial objective of participants aged 12 to 17 in the Volet Sommet Saint-Sauveur and those under 18 in the Volet à la maison is $175.
11. Am I eligible for the competition if I benefited from the preferential registration rate?
Yes.
12. If I participate in the Volet at home, can I team up with participants who are registered for the Volet Sommet Saint-Sauveur (and vice versa)?
Yes, you can form a hybrid team. In this case, the rates, objectives and regulations specific to each participant's challenge must be respected.
13. How do I sign up to volunteer on the day of the event?
In order to register your name on the list of volunteers, you must send an email with your contact details and your availability to admin@fondationmartinmatte.com. A member of the team will contact you in the coming days following your request. As places are limited, your name will be placed on a waiting list.
14. In the event of cancellation, will I be refunded?
Yes. In the event of cancellation of the event, participants' registration fees will be automatically refunded in full. It is also possible, if you wish, to convert your registration fees into a donation for the Martin-Matte Foundation and you will receive an official receipt for tax purposes. To do this, you must contact us at the following address: admin@fondationmartinmatte.com.
15. In the event of cancellation, what will happen to the donations collected?
No refunds will be given for donations. All donations collected will be donated to the Martin-Matte Foundation.
16. Is it possible to rent equipment (ski or snowboard)?
Yes, the Sommets offer a 50% discount to Beaux 4h participants on equipment rental. Contact them quickly to make your reservation. You will need to provide weight, height and shoe size. If you cannot find the answer to your question, do not hesitate to write to us at the following address: admin@fondationmartinmatte.com.