LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT - LTAD

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1 EVENT TOOLBOX

2 TOOLBOX ITEMS Introduction... 3 Long-Term Athlete Development Who s Event Is It Anyway?... 6 Provincial/Territorial Snowboard Association Responsibilities... 7 Delivery Organization Responsibilities... 8 Participants... 8 Minimum Coaching Requirements... 8 Event Fees... 8 Registration... 9 Who Will You Call?...9 Running a RIDERS Event The Event Participants Coaches Officials...10 Jury Inspection Training Competition Schedule Competition Format Safety Equipment...13 Venue Requirements Branding Sponsors RIDERS Kits Appendix Appendix 1: Course Design Mock-Ups Appendix 2: Course Branding Appendix 3: RIDERS Assessment Appendix 4: Event Notice Checklist Appendix 5: Event Kit Checklist Appendix 6: Riders Event Poster Appendix 7: On-site Registration and Waivers Appendix 8: Sanction Policy Appendix 9: Helmet Policy Contact Information... 30

3 INTRODUCTION Canada Snowboard is implementing a Learn to Train- Stage 03 event level platform with the intention to better standardize the delivery of events at this stage and increase the reach of competition introduction to a younger age of participant. These events are built on the basis of participation, progression and fun. These events are a great way to attract and engage youth at any resort into the competitive snowboard world that may not have the opportunity at this level otherwise. The RIDERS Speed & Style events serve as an excellent capstone for the 8-12 week RIDERS Program and give participants an opportunity to showcase skills and progressions learned within the program in a fun introduction to competition. A RIDERS Speed & Style Event introduces participants to competitive snowboarding through a multi-discipline skills course designed to challenge freestyle, snowboardcross and alpine skills. The RIDERS Event courses are designed to facilitate the development of fundamental snowboard skills and introduce the technical skills necessary for each of the competitive snowboard disciplines. The RIDERS Speed & Style Events takes components of each of the competitive snowboard disciplines and incorporates features to showcase skill progression into a single course. RIDERS Speed & Style Events can be operated by any organization affiliated with Canada Snowboard, including clubs, mountain resort activity centres, snowboard shops, and schools. The event incorporates an instructional component and participants are given ample amount of time to get familiar with the course before being assessed on their ability to successfully navigate features. We heavily encourage those organizing events to include this pre-event instructional format for participants. As a skills development event, RIDERS encourages participation and provides a welcome package to all the participants. Participants are divided into appropriate age groups when appropriate. Participants are encouraged to interact with each of the features on course in their own creative way and are assessed on their ability to successfully navigate each of the features on course. The end goal is to create an identifiable, unique and attractive brand for participants in the Learn to Train stage of the Canada Snowboard s Long Term Athlete Development Plan (see following page) that will engage, and in turn, grow our membership from the bottom up. Our goal is to capture the member early and provide them with the platform and resources to grow as an athlete, and retain them as members for life. 3

4 LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT - LTAD The LTAD sets out the process of an athlete s development in sport from the earliest acquisition of fundamental skills through participation on the world stage and beyond from park to podium. LTAD recognizes that the windows of trainability of developing athletes are central to the long-term improvement of snowboard performance and training the right components at the right stage of development is crucial for the success of all snowboard participants. Long Term Athlete Development is composed of eight stages based on the participant s developmental, both physiological and mental,age, rather than their chronological age. It is a framework encompassing every element of snowboarding, with the rider as the central focus. It should be noted that LTAD is not just an elite model, but rather provides a solid foundation for all riders at all ages and ability levels, allowing for long-term participation, enjoyment and achievement. Canada Snowboard has adapted the conceptual LTAD to the development of athletes in our sport and strives to have a fully integrated system in place for snowboarders to not only reach the podium, but also experience success and a life long enjoyment of snowboarding. Canada Snowboard s LTAD has the following stages: Stage 1 - Active Start Stage 2 - FUNdamentals Stage 3 - Learn to Train (eg. RIDERS) Stage 4 - Train to Train Stage 5 - Train to Compete Stage 6 - Learn to Win Stage 7 - Train to Win Stage 8 - Ride for Life Key principles of the LTAD, related to RIDERS, are: Competition formats should target the windows of trainability in children. Adult competition formats should not be superimposed on children and pre- pubescent teens. Sport specialization begins around the age of 13. RIDERS is based on these principles, and implements the Learn to Train stage of Canada Snowboards Long Term Athlete Development Plan. The Learn to Train stage, which covers our entry-level competitors, is one of the most important periods of motor-development. It is too early for specialization; therefore participants are introduced to each of the snowboard disciplines, allowing him or her to identify what he or she likes while creating a solid snowboarding foundation. The major areas of skill development at this stage are building fundamental snowboard skills and targeting the windows of trainability of physical development. 4

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6 WHOSE EVENT IS IT ANYWAY? RIDERS Speed & Style Events are a collaborative partnership between Canada Snowboard, the Provincial and Territorial Snowboard Association (PTSA), and the organization running the event on snow. Canada Snowboard duties: The conceptual design of the event Providing resource materials Securing national sponsors Monitoring the series implementation Making revisions on the basis of feedback received from its delivery partners The PTSA duties: Managing the events in its province Recruiting organizations to deliver the series Distributing resource materials Tracking memberships Providing ongoing support to the delivering organizations The delivering organization can be a snowboard club, a mountain resort, a snowboard shop, a school or service club. It is responsible for the on-snow delivery of the event, for recruiting participants and coaches, for tracking participation and for forwarding records to the Provincial and Territorial Association. Canada Snowboard will sanction all RIDERS Events upon application to the delivery organizations respective Provincial and Territorial Snowboard Association. 6

7 PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITIES Assume the lead responsibility for the implementation of the events within its jurisdiction Appoint a RIDERS Co- Coordinator, who will be the contact for the delivery organization and for Canada Snowboard Execute an agreement, using the template drafted by Canada Snowboard, with each delivering organization, setting out respective responsibilities for the delivery each event Monitor the delivery of each event, ensuring that participants are Provincial members prior to participation Distribute, to individual delivering organizations, the event materials and kits received from Canada Snowboard Collect these materials and have them returned upon the conclusion of the event Request a Canada Snowboard sanction for each event Ensure that all the Volunteers, Staff and Officials on-site are, at least, Officials Level 1 certified 7

8 DELIVERING ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES PARTICIPANTS Ensure the event is available to both male and female participants, including able-bodied and participants with a disability Participants with a Physical Impairment will be allowed to participate in a RIDERS event under the same requirements as a able-body participant Participants with a Visual and/or Hearing and/or Intellectual Impairment will need to be endorsed and accompanied by a certified CADS Instructor Participants must have basic snowboarding skills MINIMUM COACHING REQUIREMENTS & VOLUNTEER STANDARDS Minimum certification/training requirements are necessary in the delivery of RIDERS Events Two (2) coaches must be on site at all times that meet the minimum requirements below: CSCP Competition Introduction- Trained Status CASI 2 w/ Park Certification- Certified Status All coaches MUST be current members in good standing with CASI or Canada Snowboard. MEMBERSHIP WITH BOTH ORGANIZATIONS IS PREFERRED Organizers can recruit volunteers to help set-up and run the events as needed or desired All volunteers need to be, at least, Officials Level 1 certified and need to have a current membership: canadasnowboard.ca/officials Please contact your respective Provincial and Territorial Snowboard Association for more information regarding the Officials Level 1 certification EVENT FEES Fees for the event may be set and retained by the delivering organization. A RIDERS membership will be created with the Canada Snowboard membership system, to be used for participants in these events. There will be a set Canada Snowboard fee of $13.50/participant, with the PTSA portion to be set at their discretion. In addition, the event registration fee can/will be set at the organizer s discretion. All participants (including coaches, organizers and volunteers) must be members of the respective Provincial and Territorial Snowboard Association Memberships to be purchased online at: membership/ The delivering organization must be recognized as a member organization of their respective Provincial and Territorial Snowboard Association For more information, please contact your respective PTSA or info@canadasnowboard.ca A full list of PTSA s, including contact information, can be found at: canadasnowboard.ca/en/ptsa/ 8

9 DELIVERING ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED REGISTRATION Online pre-registration is the best practice standard for participants to register for RIDERS events Participant registration/waiver forms will be provided by Canada Snowboard for onsite as needed Onsite registration and waiver forms must be entered into the online registration immediately following the event For more information, please contact your respective PTSA or WHO WILL YOU CALL? 1. If you want to organize a RIDERS event, you first need to get a Letter of Intent from the Snowboard & Ski Resort (an / letter or document reflecting the intention from both parties Snowboard & Ski Resort and Event organizer to organize the RIDERS event). 2. The delivering organization will enter into a formal agreement with the Provincial and Territorial Snowboard Association, setting out each party s responsibilities with respect to the event. 3. The PTSA will appoint a RIDERS Coordinator, who will be the primary contact for ongoing liaison and trouble-shooting. 4. The delivering organization will enter into a formal agreement with the Snowboard & Ski Resort. 9

10 RUNNING A RIDERS EVENT THE EVENT RIDERS events are intended to be introduction to competition that embrace a multi-discipline course design. Course examples can be found on page 17. There are a number of different course styles that can be adapted to utilize existing features at the host resort. It can be any combination of jumps, boxes, rollers, banked turns and race gates. All features should be appropriately sized for the age and skill level of participants in question. PARTICIPANTS Participants need to be dressed appropriately for conditions and have a helmet on at all times All athletes will have to purchase a RIDERS Competitor membership before competing and sign a waiver Legal guardians will have to do this as individuals will be under 18 Athletes need to be well behaved on the course or they will not be permitted to participate COACHES Two (2) coaches must be on site at all times that meet the minimum requirements below: CSCP Competition Introduction- Trained Status CASI 2 w/ Park Certification- Certified Status All coaches MUST be current members in good standing with CASI or Canada Snowboard. Membership with both organizations is preferred The ratio of participants to coaches should not exceed 8-to-1, if possible Coaches need to wear helmets at all times when on the hill A Coach, appointed by the Local Organizing Committee, is responsible for the assessment of all individuals runs The scoring templates provided must be used, as this provides the participants and parents or guardians with a basic riding assessment for the day and communicates next steps to continue the progression of their riding OFFICIALS All the Officials and Volunteers on-site will need to be a member or Canada Snowboard (Officials membership) and be, at least, an Official Level 1 certified. All the Officials and Volunteers need to wear helmets at all times when on the hill All the information about the Officials Program can be find here: canadasnowboard.ca/ officials JURY The Jury will be comprised of at least 3 people. The Jury members can include the coaches, volunteers and event organizers on site): The Jury will inspect the course prior to the competition The Jury will rule on all appeals and safety issues Course Setter 10

11 RUNNING A RIDERS EVENT Continued The Course Setter will be named by the Jury - must be a trained CSCP Coach or certified CASI Instructor The Course Setter may be a member of the Jury COURSE SETTING The course should be set to the terrain, with a primary consideration for the participants safety A moderate slope should be used, and the different sections of the course should be organized to produce a reasonable and increasing speed. Courses must have start and end gates Course running length between 100 meters and 300 metres is recommended, but a shorter course is allowable if the 100 metre recommended minimum cannot be met The course may be set through a snowboard park or similar (i.e. natural park always using the easiest line of the snowpark It is RECOMMENDED that 5 of the following items are included in the course: 2 or more GS type gates a minimum of 2 linked turns 2 or more airs (pipe or park) only Park Table Jumps are allowed 2 or more box (refer to page 17). 2 or more rollers (natural or man made) 2 or more banked turns (refer to page 17) The distance from turning point to turning point must be no less than 4m and no more than 8m Prior to start of the event the jury must approve the course The course set must be finished no later than thirty minutes before training begins INSPECTION Two forerunners are recommended for each competition can be members of the Jury Forerunners must be available during the setting of the course in order to allow the Course Setter to verify the quality of certain sections as the setting advances Forerunners should NOT be competitors TRAINING Running a coaching session before the event greatly benefits the participants before actually competing, and makes the event more of a full day activity. You can run the participants through every individual feature on course and assess their initial ability by giving them specific skills or tricks to try. 11

12 RUNNING A RIDERS EVENT Continued They can then learn how to tie all of these skills together through an entire course. Suggested training should be conducted by a CSCP Competition Introduction Trained Coach and/or a CASI Level 2 w/ Park Cert Certified Instructor Each participant must be allowed a minimum of two training runs Training may be held on the day prior to the event and should always be 70% of the event Training may consist of riding multiple runs, terrain parks, or the RIDERS course and always accompanied by a CSCP Competition Introduction Trained Coach and/or a CASI Level 2 w/ Park Cert Certified Instructor. The ratio of coaches/instructors to participants should not exceed 1:8, if possible COMPETITION SCHEDULE (SAMPLE) Registration (Online Prior to Event, When Possible) 8:00 am-9:00 am: Sign in (Host waivers, Bib, Welcome Package Pick-up) 9:00 am 12:00 Training (With CSCP Trained Coach and/or CASI Certified Instructor) Lunch Break 12:45 Riders Meeting (Meet at Top of RIDERS Course) 1:00 Competition Starts minimum 3 Runs per participant 3:00 Competition Ends (Tear down of Materials) 3:30 Final Overview with Coaches and Completion of Event COMPETITION FORMAT Two coaches should be on the course at all times; one at the start gate sending athletes, and one at or near the finish scoring each run. If no coach is present at the finish, ensure that a volunteer is present that has clear communication via radio contact with the start in the finish area. Participants will run the course one at a time, doing their best to put together a solid combination of speed and style skills into a complete run. Participants are encouraged to interact with each feature on course. The coach at the bottom of the course will be the one to observe and assess each individual participant using the provided assessment template. (See page 19) Each event should consist of at least 2 runs, with the option to go to 3 at the discretion of organizers. The object of the assessment is to indicate the level of skill of each participant in various components (great, good, needs practice). There will be no winners in these events. Each Participant will receive a RIDERS welcome package (provided by Canada Snowboard).. The Coach assessing the individual runs (appointed by the Jury) will reward the best Snowboard Skills of the event field. Please see page 19 for more information and a list of suggested categories to reward. 12

13 RUNNING A RIDERS EVENT Continued SAFETY The use of helmets is mandatory for all participants, coaches, officials and volunteers onsite. The different sections of the course must be organized to produce a reasonable and increasing speed. A jump should have a soft and steep landing, going downhill. A jump s height must always be proportional to the slope. A jump s height cannot be more than 1 meter. A landing area cannot lead into an abrupt turn. A landing area must have a similar or steeper gradient than the take off platform. A landing must be long enough for competitors to balance themselves. A course marshal must be assigned to each section of the course to ensure continued visual of the athlete. This can be the coaches if they have sight of the entire course. One or two ski patrollers on site during training and competition. All course marshals and jury members should be equipped with two-way radios. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: The event venue must be closed to public only participants, coaches, officials and volunteers are allowed to be on-course. All the Berm sections must be protected with B-net The Start Corral must be closed to the public with C-net The Finish Corral must be closed to the public with C-net EQUIPMENT: Zip ties (a lot) Black tape Cutter Computer (with internet access if possible) Printer Paper A4 Waivers (a lot and printed in color) Pens and Pencils Power bar Drill Drill Snow bit (if the resort doesn t have on) Drill batteries Drill Charger Radios (with a minimum of 2) Extra Radio Batteries Radio Charger C-net and B-net (if the Snowboard & Ski Resort doesn t have) 13

14 RUNNING A RIDERS EVENT Continued VENUE REQUIREMENTS: PERSONNEL (Some of these roles can be the same person) Sign in and results manager Course setter Announcer (may be any member of the organizing committee) Starter Finish line scorer Canada Snowboard trained coaches. One or two course maintenance/ banner workers One or two ski patrollers on site during training and competition All the above staff should be equipped with two-way radios, if possible. MATERIALS Groomed slope or maintained snowboard park. Registration/sign in area Meeting area Fencing for safety and traffic control Two way radios Music or DJ Complimentary lift tickets for Volunteers Lunches for volunteers and Officials. BRANDING All branding found in the RIDERS branding kit should be used on-site Both beach flags should be at the start gate Both vinyl banners should be at the e`nd gate Both race gates should be incorporated into the course Every participant should have a RIDERS bib on Every participant should receive a toque after participating RIDERS logos should be visible and unobstructed at all times A branding layout example can be found on page 18 14

15 VENUE RUNNING REQUIREMENTS A RIDERS EVENT CONTINUED Continued SPONSORS The Provincial and Territorial Snowboard Association has the opportunity to secure a regional presenting sponsor, provided that it obtains prior approval for its sponsorship plans from the Business Development and Sport Development Department of Canada Snowboard. Canada Snowboard has the right to not approve any proposed sponsorship or sponsor solicitation activity. The provincial presenting sponsor may obtain exposure through banners, and through a maximum of 2 banners displayed through the course. In addition, they may be added to any other promotional material such as posters and website content. Canada Snowboard reserves the right to find National level sponsors that will have first right to all sponsor areas in relation to RIDERS. Any provincial level sponsorship should only be sold on a yearly basis in order to avoid potential conflict in the future. National sponsorship will not take over any provincial sponsorship under an existing contract for the season should one come in mid-way through the season. If a National sponsor comes in for any given season, provincial sponsorship allowance (if any) will be discussed and outlined. The RIDERS branding has been created in such a way that sponsorship patches could be made and attached to the banners / flags. Please ensure patches only cover blank space or a PTSA logo if desired. 15

16 RIDERS KITS Canada Snowboard will provide RIDERS EVENT KITS to be managed and distrusted by the Provincial Association. Each kit will consist of the following materials: RIDERS toolbox 30 Numbered bibs 2 Gates and Gate Flags Stubbies 2 Banners 2 Beach flags with hardware Registration and waiver forms RIDERS welcome package A detailed RIDERS kit checklist can be found on page 21 16

17 APPENDIX: 1 COURSE DESIGN MOCKUPS 17

18 APPENDIX: 2 COURSE BRANDING 18

19 APPENDIX: 3 RIDERS ASSESSMENT RIDERS Speed & Style Event - RIDERS Assessment Assessment for: Completed by: Date: Skill Development Assessment Scale: 1. Not Seen -- Skill was either not attempted or not seen 2. Attempted -- Rough form & inconsistent execution 3. Got It! -- Performs skill with more polished form in controlled conditions Edging Skills Turning around gates, navigating berms and sliding jib features Turns with lower body Balance over working edge or no edge Air Skills Jump & Roller features Clears jumps & features on course Remains stable while in the air Rotates over features Stance & Balance Skills All features, especially berms & rollers Uses flexion & extension to absorb/pressure terrain features Maintains a balanced body position and manages instabilities Sliding Skills Box & rail features Slides jib features Slides jib features to switch Coaches notes 19

20 APPENDIX: 4 EVENT NOTICE CHECKLIST THE EVENT A short paragraph about the event including: Dates Location Format THE RESORT Information about the resort Homepage link EVENT SCHEDULE Competition times Any additional offerings Times and locations REGISTRATION How to register and the link Starting and closing dates and times If on-site registration is available ELIGIBILITY Competitors must hold valid Provincial memberships Age requirements depending on the discipline ENTRY FEES Entry fee amount per competition LIFT TICKETS Ticket costs Location for ticket pick-up RULES AND REGULATIONS Helmet requirements What rules the event is running in accordance with 20

21 APPENDIX: 5 EVENT KIT CHECKLIST ITEM QUANTITY ARRIVED PACKED Blue Beach Flag with pole, post and case 1 Set o o Orange Beach Flag with pole, post and case 1 Set o o Blue Vinyl Banner 1 Banner o o Orange Vinyl Banner 1 Banner o o Bibs # Bibs o o 2 Race Gate Panels 2 Panels o o 2 Stubbies and 2 Gate Poles 2 Sets o o 21

22 APPENDIX: 6 RIDERS EVENT POSTER JANUARY 1-3, 2016 RESORT, PROVINCE Register By Date Website Provincial Logo 22

23 APPENDIX: 7 ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND WAIVERS Suite Terminal Ave, Vancouver, B.C, V6A 4C1 t: e: info@csf.ca Canada Snowboard Membership Waiver Membership Expires: June 30, 2017 RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as Release Agreement ) BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Initial Name Last First Middle Initial Address Street City Prov Postal Code Birthdate Year Month Day Male / Female Emergency Contact Phone Number Emergency Phone Number (the Participant ) TO: CANADIAN SNOWBOARD FEDERATION (doing business as Canada~Snowboard) ( CSF ) and its Provincial/Territorial Snowboard Associations and Member Clubs, and CANADIAN SNOWSPORTS ASSOCIATION, including their respective directors, officers, representatives, employees, agents, independent contractors, sponsors, volunteers, successors and assigns (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as the Releasees ). DEFINITIONS In this Release Agreement the terms Activities and Programs shall be interchangeable and shall include, without limitation: all activities and events involving the Releasees or in any way related to snowboard training, competition, orientation, coaching or instruction. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SNOWBOARD SAFETY I acknowledge that at all times while snowboarding I am required and have been advised to wear a protective snowboarding helmet that is certified for snow sports in accordance with CSF s Helmet Policy and Helmet Information Sheet, which can be found at: ASSUMPTION OF RISKS I FREELY ACCEPT AND AM FULLY AWARE of the dangers involved in the performance of the Activities and Programs, and the dangers inherent to snow sports, including those caused by gravitational forces or otherwise. I understand and accept that by engaging in the Activities and Programs, my life and physical safety are endangered. FURTHERMORE, I understand and accept that the above mentioned dangers exist within the Activities and Program areas, and may include environmental conditions, technical equipment and atmospheric influences, or natural or manmade obstacles. I am aware that certain movements or actions cannot always be anticipated or controlled and therefore cannot be avoided or prevented through safety measures. I am aware of the physical exertion required to participate in the Activities and Programs, and I am aware that this exertion may activate, re- activate or aggravate pre- existing injuries, conditions, symptoms or congenital defects. I ACKNOWLEDGE that it is my sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities or Programs are too difficult for me. By commencing an Activity or Program, I acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity or Program. I also agree that I am responsible for the choice of my equipment and for the selection of my line through the course and my ability to handle this line, inclusive of inverted air manoeuvres. Release Canada~Snowboard Membership June 2016 Page 1 of 3 23

24 APPENDIX: 7 Continued ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND WAIVERS FURTHERMORE, I am aware that snowboarding and participation in the Activities and Programs involves many inherent risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: boarding, riding and disembarking ski lifts; changing weather conditions; avalanches; exposed rock, earth, ice, or other natural objects; trees, tree wells, tree stumps, forest dead fall; the condition of snow or ice on or beneath the snow surface; changes or variations in the terrain used for snowboarding, including the Activities and Programs, which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility; changes or variations in the snow surface or subsurface, including changes due to man- made or artificial snow; variable and difficult snow and weather conditions; streams, creeks and exposed holes in the snow pack above streams or creeks; cliffs; crevasses; snowcat roads, road banks or cut- banks; impact or collision with lift structures, fences, snow making equipment, snow grooming equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles and other vehicles, equipment, structures, or objects or equipment used in connection with skiing or snowboarding and Activities and Programs of the Releasees; snowcat roads; road- banks or cut banks; impact or collision with other persons, including other skiers, snowboarders, racers, spectators, participants, competitors or course officials; the failure to act safely or within one s own ability or within designated areas; negligence of other persons, including other skiers, snowboarders, racers, spectators, participants, competitors, course officials; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, INCLUDING FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS. I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist throughout the area used for skiing, snowboarding and the Activities and Programs of the Releasees, and that many are unmarked. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of the granting of my membership in any or all of the Releasees organizations, and in consideration of permitting me to participate in the Activities and Programs, I HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. WAIVER TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES, AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my presence at or participation in the Activities and Programs DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER ANY APPLICABLE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY LEGISLATION ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGAURD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS; 2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property of or personal injury to any third party, resulting from my participation in the Activities or Programs. I understand that this means I will reimburse the Releasees if a claim is made against them in connection with my participation in the Activities or Programs; 3. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity; 4. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and 5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. PERSONAL LIABILITY 6. I UNDERSTAND that I may be found personally liable to third parties for damages arising from bodily injury or property damage they have suffered as a result of my participation in the Activities or Programs. I agree that the Releasees have no obligation or responsibility for my actions and no obligation to inspect my equipment. I agree that I will make myself familiar with the applicable Activities and Programs regulations before taking part in such Activities or Programs. MEDICAL COVERAGE 7. I DECLARE that I have current excess medical coverage which must include, without limitation, out- of- country medical coverage, mountain rescue, and repatriation, including my participation the Activities and Programs of the Releasees. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that it is my sole responsibility to satisfy myself of the sufficiency of my insurance and that the Releasees bear no responsibility in this regard. Release Canada~Snowboard Membership June 2016 Page 2 of 3 24

25 APPENDIX: 7 Continued ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND WAIVERS RULES 8. I HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE by and conduct myself in accordance with all rules, regulations, by- laws and policies of the Releasees. RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION 9. I HEREBY AUTHORIZE all doctors, hospitals and medical personnel of any kind whatsoever who may attend to me in connection with the Activities or Programs to release to the Releasees any of my personal health or medical information, insofar as it relates to the issue of my ability or capacity to participate in any Activities or Programs. PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL 10. I HEREBY AUTHORIZE the Releasees to take my photograph, and to use any and all images of me, including video footage, taken at or in connection with the Activities or Programs. I consent to the use of all such images, photographs and video footage by the Releasees, whether in connection with the Activities or Programs or future similar events, without any compensation to me whatsoever. I HEREBY SURRENDER all rights to any photographs, images or video footage taken of me in connection with the Activities or Programs, which I acknowledge are the property of the Releasees alone. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT by entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of the Activities or Programs other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES. Signature of Adult Witness: Signature of Participant: Print Adult Witness Name Clearly: Date: NOTE: if the Participant is under 19 years of age, parent or guardian MUST sign below. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT OF PARENT / GUARDIAN I DECLARE THAT I am the parent or lawful guardian of the Participant and, as such, I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property of or personal injury to the Participant or any third party resulting from the Participant s participation in the Activities or Programs. I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE that in the event this Release Agreement is not enforceable against the Participant, I will indemnify the Releasees from and for any and all expenses, including but not limited to legal costs, disbursements and payments made pursuant to a settlement or judgment, incurred in connection with the Participant s participation in the Activities or Programs. IN CONSIDERATION OF the Participant being accepted as a registered member of the Releasees and in consideration of the Participant being permitted to participate in the Activities and Programs of the Releasees, I, being a parent or lawful guardian of the Participant, HEREBY CONSENT to such participation by the Participant and acknowledge and agree to the terms hereof on my own behalf as well as that of the Participant to the extent permitted by law. Signature of Adult Witness: Signature of Parent or Guardian: Print Witness Name Clearly: Date: Release Canada~Snowboard Membership June 2016 Page 3 of 3 25

26 APPENDIX: 8 SANCTION POLICY SANCTIONING POLICY Approved by the Board of Directors February 6, 2015 Liability Insurance 1. The CSA provides commercial general liability insurance for its activities and those of Canada Snowboard. 2. The purpose of this insurance is to protect the member organizations of the CSA (and their members, the provinces and territories and clubs) against the risk of sums they may become legally obligated to pay as the result of bodily injury and/or property damage caused through their sanctioned activities. Note: If an activity has not been formally sanctioned by the CSA or a CSA member organization, then that activity may not be covered by the CSA s liability insurance. 3. It is to be noted that the CSA s CGL insurance does not provide coverage for persons or organizations that are not CSA member organizations, PTSA s or clubs, except where the participant is a member of an FIS national federation who is participating with the specific permission of their national federation. 4. However, for specific activities, other third parties (such as ski/snowboard areas, organizers, and sponsors) can be added upon application to Canada Snowboard through their PTSA, as additional insured parties, but only with respect to their direct involvement in the staging of the sanctioned activity and only if the activity is directly under the control of the CSA member organization - Canada Snowboard. 5. Requests for the naming of other insured parties should be included in the request for sanctioning. Sanctioning of Activities 6. Sanctioning is a formal process whereby an authorizing body provides its official approval for an activity to be held in that body s name and under its jurisdiction. 7. The sanctioning of an activity carries with it the obligation that the activity is carried out in accordance with the rules, policies, and procedures of the sanctioning body. 8. Canada Snowboard is the national sport governing body for snowboarding in Canada. As such, CS on behalf of the CSA sanctions activities within Canada and its members that are carried out in accordance with their rules, policies, and procedures and in accordance with CSA policy. 26

27 APPENDIX: 8 Continued SANCTION POLICY 9. Snowboard club activities and snowboard events can only be sanctioned by the CS or CSA, by application through their province or territory. 10. Additional information regarding activities or events may be required by Canada Snowboard and/or the PTSA prior to approval. 11. The sanctioning of all national and international activities in Canada is managed directly by the CSA via Canada Snowboard. This includes the sanctioning of club activities, and includes Out of Country travel. 12. Only activities normal and incidental to the discipline and controlled directly by the discipline will normally be sanctioned. 13. Unusual activities, events and competitions as well as activities, events and competitions controlled, managed or supervised by third-parties (non-members) must be referred directly to the CSA by application through their PTSA to Canada Snowboard. Sponsorship 14. All sponsors and partners of the event, activity or competition will be reviewed and may affect the ability to sanction the event. 15. Junior category events may not have any affiliation with brands including, but not limited to: alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or energy drinks. Requests for Sanctioning 16. A request for the sanctioning must be made through the online system, at least thirty (30) days before the proposed activity or on an annual basis. 17. Activities which should be sanctioned are all provincial, and club activities related to training (including dry land training) and competition, as well as other activities (such as social events) that the province, or club may be engaged in. 18. A Club requesting sanction with less than fifteen (15) days notice shall provide a written statement giving reasons for an exemption to this time limitation. The decision to accept, or not accept, the sanction request will be at the sole discretion of CS. This decision may not be appealed. 19. Sanctions are non-transferable. 20. Canada Snowboard will provide, for the activity or activities being carried out, an official sanction certificate or written approval. 27

28 APPENDIX: 8 Continued SANCTION POLICY 21. If a Certificate of Insurance is requested from the venue operator or third party, the Request for a Certificate of Insurance (Appendix H) must be submitted online to Canada Snowboard 15 days prior to the event. Membership Requirements 22. All participants, athletes, coaches and officials participating in the activity, event or competition must be registered members in good standing with a PTSA. Additional information on membership can be found at More Information 23. More information on this policy is contained in the Canadian Snowsports Club Risk Management Manual Questions or a request for more information on any topic covered in this policy should be directed to the Canada Snowboard office. 28

29 APPENDIX: 9 HELMET POLICY Helmet Policy To: All Members, Clubs and Coaches Canada~Snowboard would like to communicate our approach to enforce snowboard helmet safety for all athletes, coaches and members. Helmet use is not federally regulated, however Canada~Snowboard recommends that anyone participating in snowboarding wear a properly fitting, certified helmet for snow sports. In addition, this is mandatory for all members, athletes and coaches of Canada~Snowboard. The increase in available options for helmets can make it confusing to know what is covered and what isn t. Helmets only work if they are worn consistently and correctly! To be covered for liability insurance and to ensure the highest level of safety all participants must wear certified helmets during training and competitions. There are a number of popular helmet brands and models that are either not certified, or not certified specifically for snow sports. Please refer to the manufacturer s website to verify and confirm if the helmet you re using or looking to purchase is Certified for Snow Sports. In competitions, event organizers will be checking for certification so make sure you re wearing a certified helmet! The accepted certification standard codes for snow sports helmets are: Central European Norm: CEN 1077, American Society of Testing Materials: ASTM F2040, or US 2040, Snell RS-98. If your helmet doesnʼt have this certification, itʼs not covered. If you are unsure, please contact the manufacturer or refer to their website. Ski and Snowboard helmets are designed for a single-impact. Any helmet that sustains a considerable impact should be replaced. Any crack or break in the surface of the helmet reduces its ability to absorb an impact and minimize injuries. The good news is that most helmet manufactures offer an exchange policy so if you need to replace your helmet, they ll give you a good discount on a new one if you send in the one being replaced. Check with the individual manufacturer on their exchange policy. The responsibility is on the athlete and especially the coach to ensure all your riders are wearing certified, non-damaged helmets. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a shout. Brendan Matthews, Manager of Business Operations Canada~Snowboard 29

30 CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION For general inquiries on RIDERS events contact: Kim Krahulec Athlete and Sport Development Programming Canada Snowboard (c) (778) You can also contact your respective Provincial/Territorial Snowboard Association administrator with any questions that may relate specifically to host resorts, event day resources, registration, etc. Thank You! 30