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Canadian Adaptive
Snowsports
Snowsports
CADS courses are offered seasonally, contact us for more information on courses in your area!
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View Available CoursesAre you motivated by the desire to make a difference? Do you have a passion for teaching and a love for dynamic, inclusive environments? If so, our certification program seeks individuals like you. Our courses are tailored for volunteers eager to develop their instructional capabilities, enhance safety, and promote the joy and freedom experienced through our programs.
Achieving our CADS Level 1 Certification marks the beginning of your journey as a certified instructor with us, allowing you to contribute significantly to our community. Here are the key components of the 3 1/2 day certification process:
1. One-Day On Snow Training: CADS Ski Methodology
This is a deep dive into the methodologies that shape successful instructors. This comprehensive day of training is designed to lay the foundational knowledge of teaching techniques specific to adaptive snowsports, ensuring you are well-prepared for the practical aspects of instruction.
2. Half-Day Neurodiversity Presentation
A crucial part of our curriculum focuses on understanding and supporting neurodiverse participants. This session equips you with the insights and skills needed to create an inclusive, understanding, and supportive environment for all neurodiverse learners.
3. Two Days - On Snow Evaluation
Experience the core of our certification process with two intensive days on the snow, where you will be evaluated across four critical modules:
Join us in our commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and empowerment. Our certification program is more than just an educational experience; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, contributing to a community that values inclusion, respect, and fun.
Are you ready to take the first step? Contact us today to learn more about how you can become a certified instructor and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
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CADS training and instruction is consistent and supported coast to coast.
Programs are consistent with CSIA, CASI methods and Alpine Canada Long-Term Skier Development.
Supported and encouraged through over 1600 Certified Members and over 1500 Volunteers across Canada.
Encourages succession planning for Course Conductors, and senior Examiners, while fostering continued development.
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
Fun Inclusion Respect
...CADS lives on the sports hills of Canada...
