QuickRide

THE CASI QUICKRIDE SYSTEM

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QuickRide is a snowboard teaching system with you in mind.

QuickRide is the product of 20 years of experience, innovation and refinement by CASI, Canada's national snowboard instructional body. CASI-certified pros work at resorts from coast to coast, White Hills to Mount Washington and everything in between.

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The Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) was formed in 1994 and incorporated in 1995. It is the professional snowboard teaching body in Canada with its Head Office located in Ontario. Learn More.

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QUICKRIDE

Quickride is simply the fastest and easiest way to get you going on a snowboard. You'll learn at your own pace by building your own progression to radness, with the help of a qualified instructor.

WHAT'S QUICKRIDE?

Quickride is a comprehensive way to introduce you to the sport of snowboarding by breaking it down in logical phases of learning with an array of fun little tricks to help you get there safely and comfortably. CASI instructors are trained to use the 5-step QuickRide System, and cater the learning experience to you.
 
 BASICS | SLIDING | CONTROL | TURNING | FLOW

NEW SNOWBOARDER? 

So your friend, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin, boyfriend and/or girlfriend snowboards and is going to teach you. Don't let 'em! Take a lesson!

 

Leave it to a professional. Book a lesson at your local resort with a CASI instructor. We're experts and we are dying to help you. We have all the little tricks to make your first time a stress free, fun experience. Your local resort has lots of lesson options to get you started. Most have beginner lift, lesson and rental packages as well as many private and multi-day and multi-week packages. Check out the QuickRide directory to find a QuickRide Learning Centre near you.

 

Tips & Tricks For New Riders...

EAT!

Snowboarding is a sport and you need the energy. Today is the perfect day to have your favorite: chocolate chip pancakes smothered in maple syrup. YUM!


 

CHECK THE WEATHER

Be prepared to spend a few hours in anything from sub-zero temperatures to nice and sunny. Dressing in layers is key. Cotton is for summer; not for snowboarding.


 

GET OUT THERE!

You're never too old (or young) to become a snowboarder. Most rental shops stock equipment for kids as young as 4, and QuickRide resorts can provide lessons for this age as well. If the kids want to shred, let 'em shred!


 

GET THE RIGHT GEAR

The right equipment makes learning way easier. Resorts rent boards built to learn on. Ask for boots, boards and bindings specifically for beginners that include base bevel, topsheet traction and soft flex.


 

WHICH FOOT FORWARD?

Snowboarding is a sideways sport - almost everyone has a natural front foot. To determine whether you're "goofy" (right forward) or "regular" (left forward), envision yourself sliding across a slippery floor.


 

RELAX!?

Come with an open mind. It might be a little different than what you were told by your brother, that cool aunt of yours, or that computer game. It's nothing like the game...it's better!


ASK FOR THE R.I.P. PROGRAM!

RIP

CASI's Rider Improvement Program is a multi-stage program that is delivered by resort snow schools. 

The program has been developed with the goal of being a flexible, adaptable program that is suitable for group lessons, private lessons, or multi-week programs. Following each stage, students will receive a progress report that highlights the skills they have acquired, and new skills to come in the next stage. The program also includes an instructor guide to facilitate the delivery of the sessions.


PROGRAM STAGES:

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Interested in offering the RIP Program at your resort? Contact us for more info...

 

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PRO DEAL MERCHANDISE SUPPLIERS

 
Our Role: We are a member-based, professional not-for-profit society serving as the Canadian certification body for snowboard instruction.
Our Mission: To inspire the world’s best snowboard instruction.
Our Vision: To be the global leaders in instructor education, innovation and professional development that is synonymous with a thriving, diverse and accessible snow sports industry.



REGIONAL COORDINATORS

 
LUC BELANGER

QUEBEC & ATLANTIC

luc@casi-acms.com
ANDREW MCCRANEY

ONTARIO, MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN

andrew@casi-acms.com
ADAM GARDNER

ALBERTA & BC EAST

adam@casi-acms.com
GREG DANIELLS (INDUSTRY INQUIRIES)

BC WEST, NWT & YUKON

greg@casi-acms.com
LISA CORCORAN (MEMBER / COURSE REQUESTS)

BC WEST, NWT & YUKON

bcadmin@casi-acms.com

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