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Details: Category: CASI BLOG; Created: 03 July 2018

A Technical Tip by Yukiko Kawada

Riding in harmony with the terrain, and using the whole mountain as a playground is the ultimate goal for many riders. When this is working, the rider receives information from the environment (snow conditions, type of slope, etc.) to determine how to ride efficiently, fluidly, and working in sync with the terrain. This allows a rider to be more independent; being able to explore the mountain on his/her own. It also promotes fun part and freedom of snowboarding!

Details: Category: CASI BLOG; Created: 14 March 2018

On February 28th 2018, CASI was recognized and honoured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, when our Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, most graciously accepted an Honourary Level 4 status and a Lifetime membership in our Association, granted to him by the Board of Directors of CASI. It was indeed an exulted platform for recognition of CASI, while at the same time, in the Prime Minister’s words, “a great honour for him". What follows is the historical background, and synopsis of what transpired on this momentous occasion.

Details: Category: CASI BLOG; Created: 21 January 2018

Recently a pretty amazing gesture was made by one of our long-time members...

Paul Faubert has been a CASI member since the mid-90’s. We worked together at Lake Louise for a few seasons, until Paul moved on and started a job and family in the early 2000’s. A few years ago, we were talking and I suggested that he come back to Evaluator Training just for fun as he had been missing snowboarding in general, and teaching courses in particular. He’s been to evaluator training the last 2 seasons and has had a blast (as have his old friends who’ve had the pleasure of spending a few runs/chair rides with him).

Details: Category: CASI BLOG; Created: 09 November 2017

Canada Snowboard and the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) are pleased to announce a collaboration arrangement that will see the two organizations work more closely than ever before in their shared goal to develop skilled, knowledgeable and effective on-snow leaders.

Details: Category: CASI BLOG; Created: 21 September 2017

Note: Alyn Nash was an active CASI Instructor and Evaluator based in British Columbia. Sadly, Alyn passed away on September 2, 2017. The following text was presented by CASI National Technical Coordinator, Jeff Chandler, at Alyn’s celebration of life held on September 14th at Big White Resort in British Columbia. Beginning with the 2017-18 season, the British Columbia Evaluator of the Year award will be re-named the "Alyn Nash Memorial Award". Alyn was the first individual to win this award when it was created in 2014.

My first memory of Alyn is from a Level 3 snowboard instructor exam that I was running at the time – somewhere around 2006. I didn't know Alyn well yet, but had met him a time or two so I was at least familiar with some of his jokes. He always had a few of those...some good, some not so much.

Details: Category: CASI BLOG; Created: 10 August 2017

Winter will be back before you know it, but in the meantime check out the various ways the CASI National Technical Team spends the summer months…we asked the team how they get through until the next winter season.

Details: Category: CASI BLOG; Created: 01 April 2017

Whatever your situation, take a moment to reflect on what this winter of snowboarding has brought you; the good, the bad and everything in between. Be thankful for the awesome days on the slopes, new friends, time with old friends, opportunity to travel, new certifications, and new knowledge. On the flip side there might be injuries, missed opportunities or unfinished goals.

We typically think of setting our snowboard goals in the fall, but I would like to challenge you to set your goals for next season now, while the taste of the bitter-sweet end of winter is lingering. If you're chasing winter or enjoying summer, think about what you can change to help you reach you goals. For most of us, next season is a long way from now, but it will be here before you know it. With a little thought and some effort, you can use the "off season" to train and help reach your riding goals.