CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR DISABLED SKIING Calabogie Peaks and Mount Pakenham 2017 Training Schedule Version 7 – December 12, 2016
Mandatory Training CADS Certification New Volunteers Level I Instructor Foundation CSIA Methodology 1 Supplementary CSIA Methodology 2 CSIA Methodology 3 Volunteers Returning for the Second Year ASD/CI Pre-season Training 3-track and 4-track Sit-ski All Other Returning Volunteers VI Pre-season Training Level II Instructor Other Training CSIA Methodology 1 Pre-season and Certification Preparation CSIA Methodology 2 VI Chairlift Evacuation Sit-ski Level I Certification Prep ASD/CI and 3- and 4-track Sit Ski Tethering Practice Conditioning Bootcamp Training and Equipment Familiarization Level II Certification Prep Advanced sit ski clinic
Ski Improvement
CADS Calabogie Peaks and Mount Pakenham Training Schedule - 2017
Part I – Mandatory Training
New Volunteers
New volunteers are expected to participate in the following training sessions. These are considered the minimum requirement to meet program requirements.
Sat Nov 12, 2016 9am - 12pm Introduction to CADS for new volunteers, and AOT1 101
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: The basics for new volunteers including introduction to equipment, administration, approaches to teaching, and the CADS assessment methodology.
New volunteers are also encouraged to attend the CADS certification Level I Autism Spectrum Disorder/Cognitively Impaired module being offered in the afternoon. See Here
Sat Dec 3, 2016 (Cancelled due to weather) 9am - 3pm Volunteer pre-season training - mandatory for new and second year volunteers
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Basic pre-season training. All welcome, but first and second year volunteers must attend. Ski warm-up, assessment and ski improvement plus basic instruction and guest management.
1 AOT = Ask, Observe, Test – CADS assessment methodology. This will be a recurring element to all CADS Mount Pakenham and Calabogie Peaks training. For more, refer to the CADS Ski Instructor Manual.
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Sat Dec 17, 2016 9am - 3pm New volunteer foundation training
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: On-hill warm-up and ski assessment sessions (to facilitate assignment), introduction to teaching aids on the learning hill.
Sun Dec 18, 2016 9am - 3pm New volunteer supplementary training (Change)2
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Warm-up, teaching aids on Green terrain, review and coaching.
2 The previous plan was to hold one day just for new volunteers separately, then have new volunteers join everyone else for the second day. Owing to schedule compression, all mandatory training will be held on the same day (December 17th) which would not allow for this. This additional module is progressive to the foundation training offered on December 17th and is highly recommended for all new volunteers.
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Volunteers Returning for the Second Year
The following is considered to be the minimum training for volunteers who have completed just one year of service as a volunteer with the CADS program. Second year volunteers are also encouraged to attend the CADS certification Level I Autism Spectrum Disorder/Cognitively Impaired module scheduled for 1pm – 3pm on November 12th 2016 (see CADS Certification section).
Sat Dec 3, 2016 (Cancelled due to weather) 9am - 3pm Volunteer pre-season training - mandatory for new and second year volunteers
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Basic pre-season training. All welcome, but first and second year volunteers must attend. Ski warm-up, assessment and ski improvement plus basic instruction and guest management.
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9am – 4pm Volunteer pre-season training (Change)3
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III Course)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Warm-up and ski improvement drills, practice with various equipment and advanced instructional and guest management techniques.
3 The previous requirement was to attend two days of training; the new requirement is to attend the session for all returning volunteers on December 17th.
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All Other Returning Volunteers
In order to satisfy program requirements, all volunteers must complete some form of annual training. While all volunteers are welcome to attend any scheduled non- certification training, the following is considered to be the minimum and is mandatory.
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9am – 4pm Volunteer pre-season training
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Instructors: Raymond Blimkie Terry Auld Dan Fleming Phil Cassidy Bernie Mahusky
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Morning: warm-up and ski improvement drills. Afternoon: pre-sit ski tethering, practice with various equipment, and advanced instructional and guest management techniques.
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Part II – Other Training
Pre-Season and Prep
The following training is offered to help volunteers to build strength and skills that will assist them in working with our skiers. Everyone is welcome, but we would ask that only certified CADS Level I instructors (or very strong and experienced volunteers) attend the Level II certification prep session.
Sun Dec 4, 2016 9am - 12pm Chairlift evacuation training (with Ski Patrol) – Rain or shine
Course Conductors: Mike McEvoy (Calabogie Peaks Patrol Director) Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Live chairlift evacuation exercise, all sit-ski types. Target group: sit-ski lead instructors, sit-ski tetherers, and sit-ski assistants/blockers. Others are welcome as observers.
Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEv11c1nzns Sit Ski Evacuation from Chairlift – Mount Washington, Vancouver Island, BC
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Sun Dec 18, 2016 Module 1: 9am - 4pm Level I certification prep New
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Instructor: Bernie Mahusky
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Preparation training for CADS Level I certification aspirants.
Module 2: 9am - 3pm Tethering Practice
Instructors: Raymond Blimkie Dan Fleming Phil Cassidy Terry Auld
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Clinic to develop skills in preparation for learning to tether a sit-ski.
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Mon Dec 26, 2016 9am - 3pm Training and equipment familiarization
Course Conductor: Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Specifically for Mount Pakenham volunteers, but Calabogie volunteers are also welcome. This is an informal day that will allow volunteers to work with equipment and practice. The day will also include a ski improvement/pre-season workout session to help you get your ski legs back.
Sat Jan 28, 2017 9am - 4pm Level II certification prep New
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Preparation training for CADS Level II certification aspirants. This training is intended solely for CADS Level I certified instructors.
Sat Feb 4, 2017 9am - 4pm Advanced sit ski clinic New
Course Conductor: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor)
Instructors: Dan Fleming Phil Cassidy
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: For volunteers with a minimum of 2 years tethering sit skis, intermediate to advanced skiers. Work on tougher terrain and with different equipment. Learn to ski in a sit ski.
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Ski Improvement
This optional training is intended to help volunteers improve their general skiing skills. The sessions are led by a CSIA Level III (or higher) certified instructor. The needs of intermediate and advanced skiers are addressed.
Wed Jan 18, 2017 7pm - 9pm Ski improvement - Session 1
Course Conductor: Sarah Howard (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7pm - 9pm Ski improvement - Session 2
Course Conductor: Sarah Howard (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Wed Feb 1, 2017 7pm - 9pm Ski improvement - Session 3
Course Conductor: Sarah Howard (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Wed Feb 8, 2017 7pm - 9pm Ski improvement - Session 4
Course Conductor: Sarah Howard (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
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Part III – CADS Certification4
Level I Instructor
Sat Nov 12, 2016 1pm - 4pm CADS certification Level I Autism Spectrum Disorder/Cognitively Impaired module Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III Course Conductor)
Guest: Emily Glossop, Recreational Therapist, Ontario Children’s Treatment Centre
Where: Calabogie Peaks Lodge
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: This is the basic "dry-land" portion of the training which will provide the basic information relating to these conditions in preparation for practical on-snow instruction.
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6pm - 9pm CADS certification Level I Autism Spectrum Disorder/Cognitively Impaired module Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: This is the basic "dry-land" portion of the training which will provide the basic information relating to these conditions in preparation for practical on-snow instruction.
4 Please note: The CADS National website is the definitive source of information on these modules.
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Tue Jan 3, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level I CSIA Methodology - Session 1
Course Conductor: Sean Delaney (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Session 1 of the prerequisite CSIA methodology training for CADS Level I certification aspirants who do not hold CSIA certification.
Thu Jan 5, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level I CSIA Methodology - Session 2
Course Conductor: Sean Delaney (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Session 2 of the prerequisite CSIA methodology training for CADS Level I certification aspirants who do not hold CSIA certification.
Tue Jan 10, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level I ASD/CI module (On-snow)
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: Practical application of instructional techniques for skiers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive impairment, or developmental delays.
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Wed Jan 11, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level I CSIA Methodology - Session 3 (Change)
Course Conductor: Sean Delaney (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Session 3 of the prerequisite CSIA methodology training for CADS Level I aspirants who do not hold CSIA certification.
Thu Jan 12, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level I 3-Track and 4-Track module
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: Practical application of 3-track and 4-track ski instruction techniques.
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9am - 4pm Level I Sit-Ski module
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Calabogie Peaks Resort, 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0H 1H0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: sit-ski instruction and tethering techniques.
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Tue Jan 24, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level I VI module
Course Conductors: Malcolm McKinley (CSIA I, CADS III Course Conductor) Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III) Joe Beaudry (CSIA II, CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: Practical application of instructional techniques for skiers with visual impairment.
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Level II Instructor
Tue Jan 3, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level II CSIA Methodology - Session 1
Course Conductor: Sarah Howard (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Assistant: Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Session 1 of the 6-hour prerequisite CSIA methodology training for CADS Level II certification aspirants who do not hold CSIA certification.
Thu Jan 5, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level II CSIA Methodology - Session 2
Course Conductor: Sarah Howard (CSIA III Course Conductor)
Assistant: Al McLarty (CSIA II, CADS III)
Where: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Description: Session 2 of the prerequisite 6-hour CSIA methodology training for CADS Level II certification aspirants who do not hold CSIA certification.
Tue Feb 28, 2017 6pm - 9pm Level II VI Module
Course Conductors: Tim Fitzgerald (CADS III Course Conductor) Jeff Boucher (CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Edelweiss Valley, 538 Ch Edelweiss, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: Practical application of instructional techniques for skiers with visual impairment.
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Sat Mar 4, 2017 9am – 4pm Level II Sit-ski Module
Course Conductors: Tim Fitzgerald (CADS III Course Conductor) Jeff Boucher (CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Edelweiss Valley, 538 Ch Edelweiss, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level I certification: sit-ski instruction and tethering techniques.
Sun Mar 5, 2017 9am – 4pm Level II ASD/CI Module, and 3-track and 4-track Module
Course Conductors: Tim Fitzgerald (CADS III Course Conductor) Jeff Boucher (CADS III Course Conductor)
Where: Edelweiss Valley, 538 Ch Edelweiss, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0, Canada
Description: Required credits for Level II certification: Practical application of instructional techniques for skiers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive impairment, or developmental delays. Practical application of 3- track and 4-track ski instruction techniques.
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