Welcome to this 16th edition of the “Communiqué!”
GENERAL UPDATES:
I am writing this edition of the Communiqué from Levi, Finland where Jeff Marks, our National Program Director and Interski Team Head Coach, and I, are attending the site visit and Interski meetings, prior to next year’s Interski Event.
A few highlights from the trip so far: Levi will be a great venue for the 2023 Interski event! The Finnish people are great hosts, and the organizing committee is well prepared! The infrastructure of the resort is world-class, and the resort is a small intimate village, ideal for connecting with the rest of the skiing nations.
One of the key elements that Jeff and I are looking at while we are here, during this visit, is the ability to offer packages for the 2023 event to the CSIA Membership. This is the feedback we have received since the last Interski in Bulgaria, and we are looking forward to offering this value to our CSIA Members. We will keep everyone updated on timing through the spring and summer.
Last night, Erich Melmer, Interski President, addressed the delegations from all the attending Nations, with the following message:
“It is so important as we come out of the Global Pandemic, that the World gets back together again! With current world events, getting the international community back together in peace, was one of the original goals of Interski in 1951, and remains paramount today.”
Erich Melmer has one more day in his role as Interski President and will be succeeded by Eric Sheckleton (from the PSIA). Eric is the first North American Interski President since our very own Norman Crerar held the office, leading up to the 1987 Interski Event in Banff.
At the time of writing this, we are on Day 1 of the 3-day visit of the site and meetings. In the next edition of the Communiqué, I will have further details on the themes presented for next year’s main event.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2023 INTERSKI TEAM
We will be announcing the final CSIA Interski Team, live in a virtual event via Zoom on March 30, 2022, at 7 pm EST. (Registration link below)
Click here to register in advance for this meeting.
This event is limited to 500 attendances, and we will also post the video broadcast shortly after the live event.
UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS
CSIA Spring Pro Days Camps
It’s time for some Spring skiing! Don’t forget to sign up for one of our CSIA Spring Pro Days Camps in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Val D’Irène, or Sunshine Village!
Click here for all details and to register.
CSIA Central Pro Days
CSIA Pro Days (Level 1 and Level 2) are being offered to all Central Members at Loch Lomond on April 2-3! The cost is $25.00 per Member.
Click here to register.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS UPDATE:
HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR 2021-2022 MEMBERSHIP?
Renew now and take advantage of some of the amazing benefits offered to Members, such as access to Pro Deals available online and our wonderful CSIA branded store items.
Login to your profile in snowpro.com to renew.
CSIA ONLINE STORE
Did you know that the CSIA offered a poncho you can wear while skiing? This poncho helps to keep you dry on those rainy days, which usually come with spring.
The CSIA poncho is available at a great Member price of $130.00, a considerable saving from the suggested retail prices. Check it out in the Sales section of the CSIA online store!
You can find this poncho and so many more essential items available to Members only on the CSIA online store on snowpro.com.
Hurry, the availability of items is limited!
In some parts of the country the season is winding down; it is time to relax and reward yourself! The staff is looking forward to seeing you at a Course or at one of our many Pro Days Camps events this spring!
Best Regards,
On behalf of the entire CSIA Staff Team,
Perry Schmunk
CSIA Managing Director
