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The purpose of the Committee is to ensure that the Board fulfills its HR, legal, and ethical responsibilities through the development, implementation, communication and monitoring of appropriate policies.

Committee Members

Deb Blimkie, Chair
Neale Gilespie
James Dicks
Kerriann Coady
Dan Cook, President
Christian Hrab, ED
Amy Royea, OM

The Committee shall be responsible for the regular review of the financial decisions, and risks of the Organization to ensure its long-term sustainability. It may, at the direction of the Board of Directors, review non-financial or non-risk aspects of the operations of the Organization.

Committee Members

Ed Shaw, Chair
Adam Pickett
Dan Nicholson
Dan Cook, President
Christian Hrab, ED
Amy Royea, OM

The Festival & Events Committee is a standing committee with goals of insuring the development and successful operation of a program to facilitate the planning, scheduling, organizing, officiating and hosting of the annual Ski & Snowboard Festival and all other events. The work of the committee will be fully aligned with the goals of CADS as identified in the strategic planning.

Committee Members

Amy Royea, Chair
Elisa Marin-Couture
Rosalie Morin
Maude Lavoie
Jamie Spencer
Colette Laplante
James Cooney
Christian Hrab, ED
Dan Cook, President

General Purpose of the Committee:
• Create mutually beneficial relationships with organizations whose values align with CADS core values,
• Raise funds and awareness for CADS to ensure its long term sustainability while providing our clients, volunteers, and instructors with resources they require to deliver a fun-filled on snow experience to people of all ages and abilities, and
• Make recommendations to and take direction from the Board regarding funding and partnerships.

Committee Members

James Dicks, Chair
Jessica Moffat
Dan Cook, President
Christian Hrab, ED
Amy Royea, OM

The committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of the CADS methodologies, technical resources (manual, etc.) and planning of the content for Pre-Course training and CADS Festival education offerings as directed by the Board. The Technical Committee is composed of members who are active in the snowsports industry and have adaptive experience or knowledge of working with people with diverse abilities.

Committee Members

Al McLarty
Allan Watson, LV 4 rep
Corinne Risler
James Cooney
Raymond Blimkie
Ian Duff
Hiro Ozawa
Michelle Schaefer
Dan Cook, President
Christian Hrab, ED

CADS Inspirations

Don't take our word for it!

My son Jamie participates in CADS because he needs a little extra help on the hill. CADS has helped him get past the challenges of autism and find freedom and success on the hill. CADS has been a life changer not only for Jamie, but for our whole family!

Jamie's Mom

I loved getting to meet all sorts of different people, and getting to know my CADS Ski Instructors at Festival. They were so kind, helpful, and so much fun to be around. Now... let’s talk about that award. Canadian Skier of the year! Never in a million years did I think I would receive an award like that in my life. I still struggle to wrap my mind around it! It was a great honor, and certainly a huge surprise.

Kate Gibbs

The 'all inclusive nature' of the CADS organization (Instructors, volunteers, athletes and families) are diverse, and we truly felt that all were inclusive. There seemed to be no judgement of others. This is something most groups strive for, but as you know rarely can achieve.

Karen and Brad Benoit

Canadian Adaptive Snowsports

Fun Inclusion Respect

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