CADS Alberta – Our Goals and Who We Are!

CADS Alberta provides opportunities for those with all abilities to learn to alpine ski or snowboard; to engage in advanced programs and competition programs. Explore our site to find out more!

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CADS Alberta Partners with AMPED2PLAY to Provide Alberta Ski and Snowboard Areas Diversity & Inclusion Training!

CADS Alberta recognizes the efforts of Alberta Snowsport Resorts to ensure that CADS Alberta members have access to exceptional snowsport experiences. The continued support of CADS Member discount across Alberta is a great benefit to our Members.

In an effort to continue to expand the Inclusion knowledge that opens market opportunities for services providers such as our Alberta Ski and Snowboard Area Partners, CADS Alberta has partnered with AMPED2PLAY, an international company specializing in Diversity & Inclusion Training for Not-for-Profit and For-Profit organizations. 

AMPED2PLAY is offering Engaging Inclusion, a 4-hour training program that raises awareness for Ski and Snowboard Area staff and leadership as to how to increase the inclusivity of their organization. AMPED2PLAY is donating 20% of all revenues generated from each Engaging Inclusion program delivered to CADS Alberta. The program cost is $1500.00 + GST  for up to 20 people plus travel expenses to the location.

CADS Alberta continues to seek out ways to open doors of opportunity for individuals of all abilities and ages to enjoy winter sport in Alberta! Providing increased knowledge on inclusivity to our key partners in snowsport, CADS Alberta believes that this partnership can only strengthen our relationship with Alberta Ski and Snowboard Resorts, and expand the reach to even more individuals with various disabilities to take part in winter recreation in Alberta.

For information about booking an Engaging Inclusion Training Event, please contact Sandra at bookings@amped2play.com.

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CADS Alberta Slide & Ride | 2019-20

Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) Alberta is partnering with CADS zones and Alberta ski resorts to offer the one day Slide & Ride try-it events across Alberta.

These events are FREE for all participants and volunteers! Participants and volunteers will receive prizes for being part of our events, and the focus is on families, friends and everyone to come out and participate.

Our goal is to encourage people with disabilities to try adaptive skiing or snowboarding as participants, and to create opportunities for involvement as participants or volunteers – anyone interested in being part of a fantastic winter sport!

Would YOU Like to LEARN HOW to Ski or Snowboard for FREE?

  • Have you ever wanted to learn how to alpine ski or snowboard and have a disability?

  • Are you a skier that wants to learn how to snowboard or maybe a snowboarder that wants to learn how to ski?

  • Are you interested in becoming a volunteer instructor and working with a great winter program?

This is your chance to take part in the one day event held at different ski and snowboard locations across Alberta. Whether you want to join us to get more information and see what it’s all about or try your skills on the hill, we have something for everyone including parents, friends, caregivers and health care professionals!

Please Click to Register

 

2019-20 Slide & Ride Events!

  • Sunday, January 26, 2020 – Kinosoo Ridge, Cold Lake

  • Saturday, February 1, 2020 – Nite Hawk, Grande Prairie

  • Sunday, February 2, 2020 – Canyon Ski Area, Red Deer

  • Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Hidden Valley, Medicine Hat

  • Date To Be Announced – Rabbit Hill, Edmonton

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Inclusive Sport and Recreation Meetings

In Collaboration with the Canadian Paralympic Committee

Thank you to everyone who has confirmed their attendance for the next meeting in Red Deer on February 4th. This meeting will focus on making sense of our changing landscape, include some targeted work on collaborations, and creating cohesion within our sector. Please RSVP by January 20th, by replying to this email.
 
As always, this meeting is open to anyone with a vested interest in the inclusive sport, recreation and physical activity landscape of Alberta. PLEASE share this email to ensure we capture all interested audiences. If you know someone who would like to be added to the distribution list, please have them reply to this email, or email info@parasports.net with ISR in the subject line and ask to be added to the distribution list.
 
We’d like to share a new resource with this group: Building Social Legacies Through Mega, Major and Signature Sport Events. Please access the PDF here.
 
On behalf of the Inclusive Sport and Recreation Collective we look forward to re-connecting on February 4th.
 

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ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT LEASE

2019-20 – CADS Alberta Equipment Pool

Access process for CADS Alberta Members

 

Procedure

CADS Alberta has established a pool of adaptive equipment that includes sit-skis, outriggers and related items such as tethers and ski-wings. The equipment remains with CADS Alberta which retains the responsibility to maintain the equipment, including refurbishment of equipment following each winter season. The equipment is stored in Red Deer, Alberta as a central storage location.

Lease Process

The goal of CADS Alberta in establishing the equipment pool is to allow its participant members who require access to equipment, especially sit-skis, to have the ability to lease the equipment on an annual (seasonal) basis.

The participants must be CADS Alberta Members and require their CADS Alberta Zone to put forth the request on the individual participant’s behalf. The equipment being utilized is for participants who are actively part of a CADS Alberta Zone Program, and the equipment is being use by the participant under the supervision of a CADS Trained instructor who is also part of the CADS Alberta Zone Program.

For more information, please contact Ozzie Sawicki.

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2019-20 CADS Alberta Member Registration!

Registration is open as of October 1st, 2019

Please select the logo below to register for a full CADS Membership

Please select the logo below to register for a 1-Day or Multi-Day temporary CADS Membership

All Zones in Alberta will again be registering through this single entry point, with the exception of CADS Calgary. For information as a CADS Calgary participant or volunteer, please contact CADS Calgary or see their website.

Once you select the entry button above that links to your registration choice, you will have a series of options under which to register. Although we recognize that our membership is largely student / volunteer based, please endure that you register in the most appropriate section. When you select each section, it provides a description specific to your role, for example, a student, athlete, volunteer, certified instructor, certified coach, etc. Please read through the descriptions to ensure you register under the appropriate category. If you are a certified instructor or coach, it is important to register in that section versus as a volunteer, as you will then receive significant cost savings for multiple membership dues within CSIA, CASI, ACA (CSCF). We hope you find the registration process clear to follow.

Also note that this year all payments for membership must be submitted online. Payment at a later time will need be accepted, so in order to be a registered member you will have to have your payment information ready once you select the member login.

If you have any questions, please email cadsab@cadsalberta.ca.

How to become a Student

To be a student in a program in one of the CADS Alberta Zones you need to be a CADS member. CADS membership provides you with third party liability insurance.

To get started, approach the contact person for the zone you are interested in participating. CLICK HERE for more information about Zones. This person will let you know the registration dates and what is required from you.

Some of the programs would require you to show at the registration time to get physically assessed by an instructor to determine your equipment needs.

Registration is on a first come first serve basis and is mostly limited by the number of volunteers available at each zone.

If it is past the registration date already get in touch with the contact person anyway as there is in some programs a waiting list and you can get details for next season.

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Contact CADS Alberta

11759 Groat Road
Edmonton
Alberta T5M 3K6
Canada

Phone: +1 780 427 8104
Fax: +1 780 422 2663
Email: cadsab@cadsalberta.ca

CADS Alberta Charitable Donation Number:
13396 7406 RR0001
 
 

CADS Alberta Sponsors