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An Exciting Season Ahead!
Dear Members,
There is something special about this time of year. As temperatures drop and the first snow begins to settle on the mountains, the anticipation of another ski season builds. Across the country, you are preparing to return to what you love most—sharing your passion for skiing and helping others discover the joy of our sport.
Here at CSIA, that excitement is matched by a tremendous sense of pride in what we’ve accomplished and optimism about what lies ahead.
This season marks an important step forward for our organization with the introduction of Ski and Teach the Canadian Way. This new framework represents the collective knowledge, expertise, and passion of our ski education community. By establishing a common language and a consistent approach to skiing and teaching across Canada, we are strengthening the foundation of our programs while creating new opportunities for members to learn, grow, and succeed.
Our Programs and Education team has also been working hard to develop new eLearning modules, videos, and educational resources to support your professional development. I encourage you to explore these resources and take advantage of the many learning opportunities available throughout the season.
One of the things I value most about CSIA is the incredible community that brings our organization to life. I’m particularly looking forward to our upcoming Course Conductor Training & Pro Days Camps in Banff and Mont-Tremblant. These events are about much more than improving our skiing and teaching skills. They are opportunities to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, share experiences, and celebrate our shared passion for skiing.
As we move forward, one of my priorities as CEO is to ensure that we are truly listening to our members. Your experiences, perspectives, and ideas are essential to shaping the future of CSIA. I believe that a strong organization is one that listens, learns, adapts, and works collaboratively with its members. I want to foster a culture of open dialogue, transparency, and meaningful engagement, where members feel heard, valued, and connected to the direction of our organization. We have much to be proud of, but also opportunities to grow and improve. By working together, we can build an even stronger, more relevant, and more inclusive CSIA that delivers lasting value to its members.
With more than 22,000 members across Canada, our greatest strength lies in the knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment each of you brings to the slopes every day. Whether you’re teaching your first lesson, pursuing your next certification, mentoring another instructor, or sharing your expertise after decades in the industry, you are helping shape the future of ski instruction in Canada.
As we look to the season ahead, our focus remains firmly on you, our members. We are committed to improving the value of your membership, strengthening our educational offerings, creating meaningful opportunities for connection, and ensuring that CSIA continues to be recognized as a leader in ski instruction.
I also want to recognize the dedication of our staff, Course Conductors, volunteers, regional leaders, and industry partners. Their work behind the scenes helps bring our programs and events to life, and I am grateful for their continued commitment to our members.
Thank you for being part of the CSIA community and for the passion and professionalism you bring to our sport.
I look forward to seeing many of you on the snow in the coming weeks. Here’s to a fantastic season of skiing, learning, teaching, and connecting!
See you on the slopes!
Beth Potter
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance