WHAT’S NEW IN ALBERTA?

Hello Alberta members, 

Alberta is now open for the 2026/27 ski season, and we can’t wait to connect with you on snow! 

Congratulations to Lake Louise Ski Resort on offering the first skiing in Canada!! With lots more resorts set to open this month, we will all be skiing together soon! 

Why not join us at the Western Pro Days event? 

Photo from 2025 Western Pro Days at Lake Louise

Come out and make the most of the early season training and connect with members from all over Canada. The event enjoys the best of Banff as we will ski in both Lake Louise and Sunshine Village resorts.

November 25 – 27, 2026 – Register now! 

CSIA Scholarship Opportunities

Did you know that CSIA offers a variety of scholarships to support members in their professional development? Scholarships are available for programs ranging from Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 certification courses and Snow Park Programs.

Please note that the scholarship application deadline is earlier this season (December 5th), so be sure to submit your application soon. Alberta members should also be aware that the CSIA Alberta Board has waived the usual three-year waiting period between scholarship applications, creating additional opportunities for members to access funding and continue their development.

CSIA Alberta at the Calgary Ski & Snowboard Swap

We had a fantastic weekend at the Calgary Ski & Snowboard Swap, where the Friday saw record-breaking attendance, with an incredible 4,400 people coming through the doors!

Throughout the weekend, we had the opportunity to connect with lots of aspiring ski instructors interested in starting their journey with the CSIA, as well as many former instructors looking to reinstate their certifications and get back involved in the industry. It was great to see so much enthusiasm and interest in becoming part of our community!

We also held our draw for a FREE CSIA Level 1 course! Congratulations to our lucky winner, Ian Welsh! We look forward to welcoming Ian to the CSIA instructor community this winter. 

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, chatted with our team, entered the draw, and showed their support. Events like this are a great reminder of the importance of building connections, welcoming new members, and keeping our ski community strong.

Thanks to the Calgary Ski & Snowboard Swap team for having us, we will be back next year!

CSIA Alberta Board Update

Following our AGM, it is time to introduce our new CSIA Alberta board, and with that we would like to extend a huge thanks to our outgoing directors Sophie Norton and Steffan Shaw (Past Chair) as they complete their terms. Their efforts have been instrumental in our organization’s success, and we are thankful to have their continued support. 

Our current board: Ben Atherton (Chair), Darren May (Vice Chair), Gerald Ancia (Treasurer), Nathan Gerein (Secretary), Jen Collison, Joey Buckland, Katie Kreczman, Patrick Nahmiash, Rory O’Callaghan.

The team is excited and ready for another busy winter of programming and events. 

Get in touch

Reach out to us via our social accounts, or to our board directly at csiaalberta@snowpro.com with any questions or suggestions. 

Contact Brandon Goldsmith (RAC) if you have questions about courses running in Alberta.

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