You Can Get Involved with Alpine Ski NS at Many Levels
Membership
All members of a Nova Scotia ski race club become members of Alpine Canada through their club registration. Alpine Nova Scotia also manages membership for coaches, officials, and some parent volunteers. Fees collected by both Alpine Canada and Alpine Nova Scotia support operations at the provincial and national level, including the supply of insurance for training, races, and other events.
Learn more about Alpine Ski Canada ↗
Here are Alpine Canada and Alpine Nova Scotia fees for each type of registrant. Your home ski race club can provide guidance on exactly what classification is best for the skier.
2024/2025 Membership Pricing | ||||
Classification | Code | ACA Fee | Ski NS Fee | Total Fee ACA / ASNS |
National U12-U21 Card / Athlete, Para | NC | $139.75 | $125.75 | $265.50 |
General Member | GM | $0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Entry Level U10 & Under | EL | $62.00 | $29.50 | $91.50 |
Recreational U12-U21 Recreational Card / Athlete | REC | $103.50 | $58.50 | $162.00 |
National Masters U21 & over - 1 Series | MS | $134.50 | $127.50 | $262.00 |
Masters Weekend Pass U21 & Over | M1 | $93.75 | $73.75 | $167.50 |
International Fee | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Athletes
Whether your age is in single digits, or you are an experienced masters-level racer, our race clubs offer programs to match your racing ability. Reach out to your home ski race club to find out what is best. Our clubs providing coaching and programs consistent with Alpine Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development system. Have a look to see where you might be on your ski racing journey!
Current athletes can find their current points and race results at Alpine Points.ca ↗
Coaches
Along with Alpine Canada, Alpine Ski NS is on a mission to develop the next generation of great coaches. At each development stage, young skiers must acquire and develop their physical and mental abilities, capacities and skills at the right time.
The ACA-CSC coach education program links directly with the ACA LTAD stages of growth and skill development. For further information on the Coaching pathway and certification please checkout the ACA website.
If you are interested in coaching and don’t know where to start, reach out to your home club head coach or email Ski NS Coach Education Director: jgraham@sportnovascotia.ca
Officials
If you are a ski racer parent, we need you as a ski race official! Those gates aren’t going to judge themselves! Seriously though, officiating is a rewarding way to get involved with the sport. It is also one of the best ways to watch the racing. Level 1 officials courses are only a few hours long and are offered by the clubs at their home hill. Level 2 and above are offered in a classroom setting (in-person and virtual) and annual refresher & update courses are available annually.
Register as a Ski NS Official ↗
View and sign up for Officials Certifications courses ↗
CADS-NS
Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) - Nova Scotia is a volunteer run organization that makes skiing and snowboarding accessible to individuals with disabilities. Through the use of specialized equipment and teaching techniques, our volunteer instructors provide personalized lessons to individuals of all ages and skill-levels. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for everyone, regardless of ability to experience the joy and freedom of sliding on the snow - not just once, but for the rest of their lives.
Special Project:
Girls Fast Forward
Girls Fast Forward is an initiative to create a community for girls and women in ski racing in Nova Scotia with unique supports. Ski racers and coaches are shown ski racing pathway and support development to reach higher levels in both aspects of the sport.
In March 2023, the first Girls Fast Forward for Ski NS saw a 2-day camp with a 1-day off-snow setting with over 40 girls, coaches and volunteers participating. Stay tuned for this season’s plans!
