The Tips Up Cup is a series of informal races hosted by country ski clubs in the Thompson-Okanagan area in the southern interior o British Columbia, Canada. Participation is encouraged from skiers of all capabilities. Every skier gets at least one point for their club. There are various age classes with different distances set for each age and gender class. The youngest skiers, 6 and under, ski to the end of the stadium, touch the stuffed elephant and ski back to the finish line.