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Pro Days Camp Across the Country
New Pro Days Camp will frequently be added to the schedule throughout the season. Search for Pro Days Camp on the Search and Register page to view all listings.
Pro Days Camp - Spring Fling series
Mont-Ste-Anne – April 6-7
English session - click here
Français - cliquez ici
Pin Rouge – April 6-7
English session - click here
Français - cliquez ici
The Women in Skiing Committee exists to increase the number of people that identify as female in our organization, especially in leadership roles and the higher levels of certification.
The following Events have two purposes:
Here are some of the events, past and present that you can watch or participate in. I hope you will join us in any way you can to shift the landscape of our organization:
WIS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190922042587172
This page is a way to connect with each other all across the country; promotion of events, recognition of achievements and educational pieces.
WIS Pro Days / Camps:
Go to the Search and Register Button to find a WIS Pro Day in your area. Also look for the ones that say Teen Night in the comments (after you click in).
WIS 3- or 5-Day Camps - West and East. A chance to focus on you and your development; be it skiing, teaching, social or psychological growth you are looking for. A supportive environment to challenge yourself with coaches that may look and ski a little more like you.
Pro Days Camp - Women In Skiing Summit
Mont-Sainte-Anne: January 31 - February 2, 2024
The CSIA WIS Committee is preparing for a three day women’s event like no other! Come join us at Mont Sainte-Anne Resort in Québec Jan 31st to Feb 2nd for the CSIA WIS Summit, designed to appeal to all certification levels, ages and performance levels. Connect with and be inspired by your peers, ski with different coaches, refine strengths and try new stuff!
The aim of this event is to offer opportunities for development of our female membership and foster strong social connections within the CSIA to help retain and encourage women.
Cost: $335
Off Snow Event Schedule:
Tuesday, January 30th: Welcome drinks/ meet and greet with coaches (evening). Welcome package and summit itinerary pick-up
Wednesday, January 31st : Apres with food and activities , Chouette Bar, MSA
Thursday, February 1st: Banquet with guest speaker, Delta Marriott Hotel
Friday, February 2nd: Morning Coffee and photo on hill at base.
On Snow Event Schedule: 9:00am on snow meeting beside the Snow School building.
Day One: 9:30 am-11:30pm and 12:30pm-3:00pm
Day Two: 9:30 am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3:00pm
Day Three: 8:30 am Coffee/Photo, 9:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3:00pm
Home Teams:
Your Team coach will help you set and build towards your goals for the season. Spend the first 2 mornings and the last afternoon with your Home Team which will be assembled based on level and by how spicy you like it to get out there on snow!
Electives :
We are excited to offer a range of elective sessions for you to participate in during the Summit. These will help you further tailor the camp to your needs and interests and offer opportunities to connect with other members.
Bumps are Awesome!
Mont-Sainte-Anne have some of the best bump skiing in North America. This can be a love/hate relationship for many skiers. Embrace the bumps and spend some quality time in the bump environment honing your skills with a supportive coach.
Synchro Sally’s - Synchro is a really great way to build up your ability to focus on your environment while still performing. Surprise yourself !
All Mountain Mastery- This session is for those who like to explore. For those who like it spicy, our CSIA coaching team will challenge you with Steeps and Trees and the All mountain challenges of the day. For those who like it mellow, this is an opportunity to explore the resort with the support of a coach.
The Need for Speed
Intro to racing. Skiing in controlled environments can really help build technique and understanding. Spend some time with our CSIA coaches building technique for speed. For those who like to be first to the bottom this will be a great opportunity to have some fun and push your limits.
A for Assessment
Would you like to have more confidence in your assessment of skiers? Are you hoping to take your next certification level and would like to work on your teaching? This session will break down assessment and make the process easy while giving ideas and building understanding around common issues.
D is for Development
Would you like to have more confidence in your toolbox for developing skiers? Are you hoping to take your next certification level and would like to work on your teaching? This session will break down the “how’s” and “what’s” of teaching and make the process easy while giving ideas and building understanding around common issues.
WIS Talks
The committee is planning to offer approximately one online talk for all members of any gender per month. Links will be sent by email to all members and promoted on our Facebook page. Topics typically include gear education, trailblazers in our sport and psycho-educational pieces.
2022 / 23
Information to come
Here is a list of Past WIS Talks Recordings:
Sunday November 1, 2020 - WIS Talk Introduction
Zoom Recording (available to everyone) no passcode : click here
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Tuesday February 10, 2021 - WIS Equipment Talk by Leslie Baker-Brown
Zoom Recording (available to everyone) with passcode MMh0ynS^ : click here
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Wednesday March 24, 2021 - Women of the Demo Team Panel
Presented by the Ontario Committee. Journeys shared of four women who represented Canada at various Interski Events, their training, their motivations and selection to the Team.
Zoom Recording (available to everyone) with passcode *nN2$#8M : click here
*Program Registration. Please note that Registration
closes 7 days prior to the start date. Search and Register.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance – Atlantic (the “CSIA-Atlantic”) will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Atlantic time. The AGM will be held at the Delta Marriott, Mont-Sainte-Anne, in the Été indien Theatre, 500, Boulevard du Beau Pré, Beaupré, Québec, G0A 1E0.
This year, Members are invited to attend the AGM in person. Member numbers will be checked at the door. The Atlantic Board is also offering participation via Zoom. Registration will be required prior to the meeting.
Click here to register for the Zoom portion of the Annual General Meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PROXIES
Members who are unable to attend the meeting may appoint a proxy holder by completing and returning the Proxy Form. No Member shall be allowed to vote more than 10 proxies except the Chairman of the meeting who shall vote all proxies appointing them as proxy holder.
Click here to access the Proxy Form. Once completed the Proxy should be emailed to
If you have any questions, or should you experience any technical difficulties, please feel free to contact Ms. Lisa Cambise at 1 800 811-6428 ext. 232 or by email at
Documents:
2022 AGM Meeting Minutes
2023 Audited Financial Statements
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Pro Days Camp - Atlantic Convention - Mont-Sainte-Anne - December 9-11, 2023
Launch your season in style with a mix of skiing, learning and social activities!
All-inclusive packages available: $350+tx for 3 days or $250+tx for 2 days.
Social events:
December 8th: Meet & Greet, Registration Check-in, & CSIA Store
December 9th: Atlantic AGM
December 10th: Happy Hour, CSIA Store and Hall of fame banquet dinner, held at the MSA Delta Marriott
Discounted lift tickets available at MSA:
- Group rate lift tickets for Saturday/Sunday/Monday will be available for purchase at the Billetterie (3 day ticket $319.79/daily ticket $113.40)
- You may buy at the Telus Snowsports School with your CSIA discount
- Watch on-line this month for the MSA pre-season event sale on the website – these tickets are non-refundable but are very good rate.
Pro Days offered:
QC Online Workshops: None available currently.
Online Web Workshops: None available currently.
Pro Days Camp - Table Mountain - December 9-10, 2023
Kick-start your season in style with a mix of skiing, learning and social activities! Learn more about the skills framework and the collaborative teaching approach. Pro Days are an extended training experience, always according to your interests and objectives.
The Central Region is subsidizing 50% of the cost, per day, for on-snow activities (regular price $102/day).
Social night on Dec 8th and Central AGM on Dec 9th.
Pro Days offered:
Dec 9
Dec 10
CSIA Alberta Annual General Meeting 2024
Click on the links below to access the 2024 CSIA Alberta Annual General Meeting related documentation.
Board of directors and nominee’s biographies
Minutes of AGM November 19, 2022
2020-2021 CSIA BC Annual General Meeting. Sunday November 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
Zoom recording link request:
Upcoming BC Events, get more information: click here.
Pro Sessions - Pro Days - Pro Day Camps
The CSIA is excited to offer you customizable training opportunities with Pro Days, Pro Day Camps, and Pro Sessions!
Pro Sessions
Pro Sessions are a “half day” (2.5 hours on snow) providing a quick hit of ski specific training in a shorter time frame if the full day Pro Day doesn’t fit your regular schedule. Watch for AM and PM sessions as well as evening training opportunities where night skiing is available! Like Pro Days, Pro Sessions are offered for registration according to certification level and include L1 – L4 and Snow Park!
Pro Days and Pro Day Camps
Pro Days offer full day (4.5 hours on snow) training opportunities for advancement of your skiing and teaching skills based on your certification level, your personal aspirations and where you are in your own journey. Looking for some additional help with your skiing before your Level 2 Exam? Perhaps some more insight into designing tasks for advanced skiers? Or maybe you need a bit of guidance as you set your sights on the Level 4 Academy. Whatever your needs, Pro Days with a CSIA Course Conductor is the vehicle for you! In addition to Pro Days designed for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Members, you will find Pro Days focused on developing skills for Trainers, Intro to Snow Park, Women In Skiing and Learner Considerations.
Enhance your training experience with multi-day Pro Day Camps of 2 or more consecutive days of focus and expanding your skill set!
Find Pro Sessions, Pro Days and Pro Day Camps in the Events and Search and Register sections of snowpro.com.
Pro Sessions and Pro Days qualify as Membership Recall programs for existing members and you can take part in as many as you like each season.
Find the following Pro Days programs across the country.
Pro Day - Level 1
(if you are a Level 1 or Snowpark Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
Description :
Develop your know-how and performance on your way to Level 2!
Objectives :
Grow your toolbox and knowledge. Build a clear training plan towards your personal objectives and the standards of the Level 2 Certification.
Prerequisites :
Pro Day - Level 2
(if you are a Level 2 Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
Description :
Work in a Collaborative Teaching environment to develop your skiing and teaching skills. Develop your skiing in groomed and varied snow conditions and practice assessment and development tactics aimed at intermediate to advanced skiers.
**Bumps and ungroomed terrain may be used as learning tools.
Objectives :
Prerequisites :
Pro Day - Level 3
(if you are a Level 3 Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
Description :
Collaborate with your Course Conductor as they help you refine fundamentals and develop strategies and tactics for advanced to expert skiing. Jump into varied terrain and turn shapes as you set your sights on the top certification of the CSIA.
**Bumps and ungroomed terrain may be used as learning tools.
Objectives :
Prerequisites :
Pro Day - Level 4
(if you are a Level 4 Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
Description :
Created for all Level 4 members, this session aims to explore new possibilities and develop your skiing, teaching and Course Conducting Skills as well as provide networking and opportunities to expand depth of knowledge and creativity around the CSIA core concepts.
Objectives :
Prerequisites :
Pro Day – Trainer
(If you are Level 3 or Level 4 certified instructor who wants to further your professional development, as CSIA Course Conductor, or as trainer in your snow snow school, this one is for you!)
Description :
Explore efficient and safe development strategies for the learner. Design clear and efficient A&D methods.
Objectives :
Prerequisites :
Pro Day – Snow Park Intro (if you are looking to broaden your skills and knowledge in the park environment as a snow sports professional, this one is for you!)
Description :
This session provides development of snow park skills at any level of snow park experience The Course Conductor will guide learners safely through the development of tricks on appropriate park features to challenge everyone in the group at their own skill level and model how to develop students using open skilled tactics.
Objectives :
Prerequisites :
Pro Day – Women In Skiing
(taught by Women, for Women!)
Description :
This program is offered in two different formats:
Pro Day – Women In Skiing (1-day)
The Pro Day - WIS is for all those that identify as female to come and join in on a day not just for ski improvement (we’ll do that of course!) but also for something else. There is just something special that happens when a group of women ski together. The support and encouragement to expand your comfort zone results in a super fun day that leaves you with new friends, mentors, and a feeling of accomplishment. Women of all levels are welcomed, and an effort will be made to form groups of similar ability levels or interests. Themes that are explored are potential gender differences, motivation and leadership. Please come join us and see why a WIS day is so impactful and inspiring.
Look out for special Pro Day – Women In Skiing “Teen Nights” sessions which will be offered at some urban resorts and are tailored for members 14-25 years old.
Pro Day Camp – Women in Skiing Summit (3-day Camp)
All the WIS Pro Day offers and more! 3 days with a group and coach that will inspire you to reach your next goal. Whether it is to gain more confidence off piste, increase speed and performance, learn from a coach that moves more like you, or simply just meet an amazing group of people, the WIS camp will exceed your expectations in all areas. Camps typically include ski improvement on and off piste, optional brush training, speakers, and social events where possible. All ages, all abilities welcome. Do this week for you. You deserve it!
Objectives :
Prerequisites :
Target audience :
Members who identify as female of all ages, abilities and perspectives.
Pro Day – Learner Considerations
(If you are wishing to deepen your knowledge and tool box of student-centered teaching methods)
Description :
Explore biomechanical and psychological differences between learners. The Course Conductor will expose you to varied teaching approaches, based learner’s needs and realities.
Objectives :
Prerequisites :
Pro Day – Snow School Custom
(If you are a Snow School Director, contact your regional EPC to arrange!)
The CSIA is committed to working directly with Snow Schools to assist in development of their staff, when and where possible. Let us work directly with you to design a Pro Day that fits your Snow School’s needs.
Prerequisites :
Search for Pro Days, click here.
Welcome to the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance! The following is a step by step guide to the CSIA Certification Pathway.
The Pathway includes four Levels of Instructor Certification and a Trainer Designation. The training offered within the Pathway is the perfect way to develop skills and expand knowledge, while practical teaching experience within a Snow School will provide you with the opportunity to implement these skills to truly hone your craft. Real world teaching is exciting, fulfilling and offers invaluable experience as you target new goals.
You can begin your journey with either a 3 day Level 1 Certification Course or Snow Park Certification Course. Some Snow Schools in Canada also offer a Level 1 Apprentice Development Program offered over a longer term, in conjunction with on-the-job experience.
Level 1 Certification Course description click here.
Level 1 Candidate Guide click here.
Snow Park Certification Course description click here.
Snow Park Certification Candidate Guide click here.
The Level 2 and Level 3 Programs are offered in Skiing and Teaching “Tracks”. To acquire the complete Level 2 or Level 3 Certifications, Members must pass both of the related Skiing and Teaching components, however independent development in either of the tracks is also possible.
As a Level 1 Certified or Snow Park Certified Ski Instructor, you can take advantage of the Level 2 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 2 Skier Development (2 days)
Level 2 Teacher Development (2 days)
Level 2 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 2 Certification Program description click here.
Level 2 Candidate Guide click here.
As a Level 2 Certified Ski Instructor, consider embarking on the Level 3 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 3 Skier Development (3 days)
Level 3 Teacher Development (3 days)
Level 3 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 3 Certification Program description click here.
Level 3 Candidate Guide click here.
As a Level 3 Certified Ski Instructor, you are encouraged to attain the Trainer Designation which helps build skills valuable in training new Ski Instructors and is a step toward becoming a Level 1 Course Conductor for the CSIA. Please contact your Education Program Coordinator (EPC) for more information, email communication is preferred.
The Trainer Designation is comprised of the following:
Trainer Development (2 days)
Trainer Exam (1 day)
Trainer Development Candidate Guide click here.
Trainer Designation description click here.
As a fully certified Level 3 with the Trainer Designation, the highest level of CSIA Certification is within reach. Extensive professional experience inside and outside the Ski Industry are valued and strongly recommended for those embarking on the Level 4 Certification Program which is comprised of the following:
Level 4 Academy Application Submission
Level 4 Academy Selection Camp (2 days)
Level 4 Academy (3 x 4 day Camps, Online components)
Level 4 Academy Exam (2 days)
Level 4 Certification Program description click here.
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