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
Antony Niro, P.Eng.
VICE-CHAIR
Jiao Jiang
SECRETARY
Steven Green
TREASURER
Mike Harrison
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Clémentine Lascelles
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Phillip Sim
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Scott Bowditch
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
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: