ABOUT CSIA Ontario

who we are

We’re the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA), and we’re all about making skiing more enjoyable and safe. The CSIA is Canada’s leader in training and certifying ski instructors from coast to coast to coast.

WHAT WE DO

CSIA sets the national standards for ski teaching, so instructors from all over the country can provide great experiences for skiers like you.

CSIA NATIONAL & CSIA ONTARIO

CSIA Ontario is one of six regions in CSIA. Here’s what each does:

CSIA ONTARIO

  • Listens to Ontario members’ feedback and advocates for their needs
  • Connects with Snow Schools to learn what’s going well and what challenges they face
  • Throws fun events to thank members
  • Gives out scholarships, bursaries, and grants
  • Holds a yearly general meeting for Ontario members
  • Recognizes and celebrates outstanding members
  • Governed by a regional Board

CSIA NATIONAL

  • Creates and manages CSIA programs
  • Grants CSIA Level 1-4 Certifications
  • Plans the CSIA program schedule
  • Hosts a yearly national general meeting for all members
  • Offers a scholarship program
  • Sets up partnerships for member discounts on equipment, clothing, travel, and more
  • Manages Recall & Reinstatement processes
  • Governed by a national Board

OUR TEAM

The CSIA Ontario Board, separate from the national Board, is made up of a diverse group of leaders. They come from different backgrounds and ages, all with a shared love for skiing.

Board members are voted upon by you, the membership, at our annual regional AGM.

chair

CSIA Ontario Chair - Antony Niro, P.Eng.

Antony Niro, P.Eng.

VICE-CHAIR

CSIA Ontario Vice-Chair - Jiao Jiang

Jiao Jiang

SECRETARY

CSIA Ontario Secretary - Steven Green

Steven Green

TREASURER

CSIA Ontario Treasurer - Mike Harrison

Mike Harrison

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

CSIA Ontario Director-at-large - Clémentine Lascelles

Clémentine Lascelles

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

CSIA Ontario Director-at-large - Phillip Sim

Phillip Sim

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

CSIA Ontario Director-at-large - Scott Bowditch

Scott Bowditch

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

CSIA Ontario Director-at-large - Kevin Bulmer

Kevin Bulmer

CONTACT US

Want to get involved with CSIA Ontario? Have an idea or concern you’d like to share? We’re all ears!

Our team is here to help. Contact us using the webform below:

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