2017 CADS Ski and Snowboard Festival
On behalf of the Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks events committee and the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre, in partnership with Alpine Canada Alpin and Canada-Snowboard, we are very pleased to confirm that the 2017 CADS Ski and Snowboard festival will be held a Sun Peaks Resort on March 26 to 31, 2017. The festival will offer:
- Fully accessible ski-in ski out-accomodation at competitive rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
- Discounted lift tickets to all CADS members
- Ski and snowboard lessons to participants of any level and ability
- Instructor certification courses
- Racing and gate training for everyone
- Athlete development seminars
- A ski and snowboard racing event for everyone
- Daily socials and apres ski activities for the whole family
- The annual CADS awards banquet
- The annual CADS AGM
- Over 4,000 acres of ski and snowboard terrain spread over three commanding peaks
Registration will open October 1, 2016
2016 Pre-course for CADS level 3 Instructors and Course Conductors
The Pre-Courses this year are designed for current CADS Level 3’s or higher in an effort to graduate as many Level 3 Course Conductors as possible and present the draft Snowboard Manual.
- The 2016 Western Pre-course will be at Sun Peaks Resort, BC, November 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2016
- The 2016 Eastern Pre-course will be at Calabogie Peaks, ON, December 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2016
For more information, please download this newsletter from the CADS Technical Committee
CADS has the goal of doubling the size of its current group of L3 and CC over the next two years. CADS is planning to run within each Division or region some courses specifically focused on supporting Level 2 instructors who seek to elevate their skills to a Level 3, in anticipation of then achieving their L3 Course Conductor certification.
2018 CADS Ski and Snowboard Festival
On behalf of La fondation des skieurs handicapés du Quebec and le Château Mont-Sainte-Anne, in partnership with Alpine Canada Alpin and Canada-Snowboard, we are very pleased to confirm that the 2018 CADS Ski and Snowboard festival will be held a le Mont-Sainte-Anne in Quebec on March 18 to 23, 2018
- Fully accessible ski-in-ski out accomodation at competitive rates at the Château Mont Sainte-Anne
- Complimentary lift tickets to all participants and discounts for family and friends
- Ski and snowboard lessons to participants of any level and ability
- Instructor certification courses
- Racing and gate training for everyone
- Athlete development seminars
- A ski and snowboard racing event for everyone
- Daily socials and apres ski activities for the whole family
- The annual CADS awards banquet
- The annual CADS AGM
- 71 trails, 4 snow parks spread across 3 sides of the mountain and night skiing
Registration will open October 1, 2017
NEW for 2017: Carve The Future Ski Camps
Coming this January/ February to Quebec, Alberta, BC, and Ontario, Alpine Canada in collaboration with CADS invites you to come out and try a few days of Entry Level Ski Racing at a CARVING THE FUTURE Camp near you. Alpine Canada Alpin would like to invite you to learn what ski racing is about!
Participants: students and athletes Coaches & Instructors:
- Improve your skiing ability, any level, any ability! Learn How a Para-Athlete trains
- Experience/improve skiing in gates Opportunities to learn from experienced coaches & Instructors
- Work with a National Team Coach Work with a National Team Coach & CADS senior evaluators
- Try a Race! Update your certification level or modules
For More information contact Mark Newton, Sport and Development Manager: mnewton@alpinecanada.org
NEW for 2017: Snowboard Recruitment Camps and Events
Coming this January/ February to Quebec, Alberta, BC, and Ontario, Canada-Snowboard in collaboration with CADS invites you to come out and try a few days of banked slalom racing and coaching and to attend the 2017 Para-Snowboard IPC World Championships at Big White in BC February 1 to 9, 2017. For More information: para@canadasnowboard.ca
Employment Opportunity
Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks is seeking a dynamic and flexible individual to support the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Program Coordinator would initially be hired on a one-year contract. Details here.
