Membership

ISIA REQUIREMENTS


As a member of the International Ski Instructors’ Association (ISIA), the CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance) has the authority to issue the ISIA minimum standard international stamp to CASI members. The stamp allows for an increased recognition of one’s competencies at the international level. There is no charge for the stamp.

In order to apply for an ISIA recognition the CASI member must have a minimum number of 320 hours* of training and education, is required to reach the ISIA minimum standard, including the following three mandatory programs:

  • CASI Level 3 certification
  • Avalanche Skills Training (AST)
  • First Aid Certification (from a recognized organization such as Red Cross, St.John Ambulance, etc)

*The hours of training to make up for 320 hours of education must be completed through CASI, or one of the following organizations: CSCF, CSIA, CSGA, CADS, CSCP or CANSI. Private training programs or snow school training programs are not eligible.

To find an Avalanche Skills Training course provider near you, please click here.

Example Hours Breakdown: To view an example of an hourly breakdown for an ISIA application, please click here.

Start Your Application: If you satisfy these criteria and would like to submit an application, please send your requested hourly breakdown as well as your certification proofs to Genevieve Pilotto, CASI Program Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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LUC BELANGER

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ANDREW MCCRANEY

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ADAM GARDNER

ALBERTA & BC EAST

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GREG DANIELLS (INDUSTRY INQUIRIES)

BC WEST, NWT & YUKON

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LISA CORCORAN (MEMBER / COURSE REQUESTS)

BC WEST, NWT & YUKON

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