Take advantage of a free session worth over $100 that is offered to all active CSIA members and is given by a CSIA certified Level IV instructor of your region. During this 3 hour session you will update your skiing skills and, as a bonus, you will receive a free CD from the CSIA. Find the PDP schedule in the fall 2004 issue of Ski Pro or check with your Ski School Director for your local PDP sessions or visit our website at: www.snowpro.com/csia/e/programs/pdp.html.

As a CSIA member, save a lot of money on your next ski equipment purchase! Once again this year, we are proud to announce Atomic, Dynastar, Elan, Head/Tyrolia, Nordica, Rossignol and Salomon are back to offer active members excellent deals on equipment. Simply go to the "Member Benefits'' page under "Member Services'' on www.snowpro.com/members/e/ for details. The deadline to purchase Pro Deal equipment is November 15th, 2004.

The CSIA has negotiated reduced or even free lift tickets for members at participating ski resorts. Furthermore, you can benefit from discounted prices on lift tickets when participating in CSIA courses, seminars and modules held at most ski areas across Canada.

Volvo Canada is now CSIA's Official Vehicle sponsor. Thanks to this alliance, as an active member, you can benefit from the exclusive Volvo purchase program, which allows members discounts of up to $ 3, 500 on a new eligible Volvo vehicle!

Once you have selected your new Volvo vehicle from the list of available vehicles, inform the retailer that you are a CSIA member by presenting your 2004 - 2005 CSIA member card and contact the CSIA National Office to obtain your Volvo Purchase Program number (X-Plan). Your discount will be added directly to your sale/lease contract - there is no need to send us your purchase contract, as the discount is immediate. Visit our website at www.snowpro.com/members/e/ for the list of eligible vehicles.

As an active member, you can register for a CSIA/CSCF convention, module or course, and enjoy a fabulous experience, please log-on to our website at www.snowpro.com to visit the various options.

Receive as much as $ 400! The CSIA now has a scholarship fund set-up for ski instructors, who wish to further their certification and are eligible to benefit from financial support. Please refer to the "Member Services'' section on www.snowpro.com/members/e/ to see if you qualify and to learn how to apply.

The CSIA offers you some of the best gear. Save between 50 % and 70 % on brand name products and accessories available at the National Office! Below is a brief description of some of our products.

Auclair: Try the best ski gloves and mitts on the market.

Suunto: Buy one of these incredible wrist-top computers! This watch will provide you with information such as altitude, vertical drop, compass, alarm clock, barometer, stopwatch, and more! Offered to you at an exclusive CSIA price.

Giro: Giro has a great discount program available for CSIA and CSCF members, thus Giro helmets will once again be a regular item in the CSIA store.

Carrera: The National Office store has a wide variety of quality-brand eyewear. Whether you wish to purchase ski goggles or sunglasses, log on to our website to choose your favorite model.

Avalanche: As CSIA and CSCF's official sponsor and supplier, a partnership has grown over the years. Now including the National Suit Program and terrific products from the Mélanie Turgeon line.

Lorpen: This official sock supplier for CSIA Ambassador Team offers a superior quality product. To keep your feet warm this winter, try Lorpen socks!

Swiss Army Knives: This famous product is now available! Get your own with a CSIA engraved logo.

And so much more!
For a complete list and to benefit from member discount prices visit our online store at www.snowpro.com/store/e/.

Going on a trip? The CSIA has negotiated substantial discounts for your accommodation with Choice Hotels in over 240 locations nationwide. Book your accommodations in advance and save a lot of money by calling the reservation line at 1 800-4CHOICE (246423). Simply quote the CSIA client file number, 88166 and receive a discount on your stay anywhere in Canada. You can benefit from Choice Hotels discounts in the following hotels: Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Main Stay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn. Enjoy your stay!

As an active CSIA member you benefit from a discount of up to 35 %, when you stay at Chalets Montmorency, located at the base of Mont Ste-Anne. Use this benefit whenever participating in one of our events at the beautiful resort or at any other time of the year. Visit our website for specific discount information at www.snowpro.com/members/e/.

The CSIA is a member of the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association), the world body for professional instructors, and as such has international approval for our certification courses. Once you have successfully passed your CSIA Level III, you will be recognized as Internationally Certified. This opens up new opportunities to teach in different countries around the world and to be eligible for discounts at international ski areas. To receive your ISIA pin and passport, please contact the CSIA National Office at 1-800-811-6428.

A vast inventory of CSIA teaching manuals and videos, CDs and DVDs is available to our members, which educate, develop leadership skills and focus on the professional development of our members. Visit our website at www.snowpro.com for the complete list.

The Bell Mobility cellular plan is uniquely designed for CSIA members and is available coast-to-coast. It includes free evenings and weekends, with no activation fee, 200 minutes free anytime and so much more. For information, contact your Bell mobility agent or dial 1 800 361-0040 and quote the reference #: CSIAP58. You can also visit our website for further details at www.snowpro.com/members/e/.

CSIA members receive up to 20 % off car rental fees at most National locations across Canada, USA and overseas! Help support the CSIA by using National Car rental for your rental needs. The CSIA receives a bonus from every vehicle rented - a great way for you to save money and to help maintain low membership dues. Go to Member Benefits on www.snowpro.com/members/e/ for complete details.

Conference calls at a rate never seen before! CSIA members can take advantage of the 13 cents/min. rate. Imagine driving to a beautiful resort while training salespeople at the same time... Or briefing your legal team on an important case in between runs! A lot of people do and you can too, with ACT's ReadyConnect teleconferencing service. With easy-access from anywhere (or any mountain) in North America, ReadyConnect lets you pull together a 5 to 30 participant conference call as fast as you can dial the toll-free number. For more information call ACT Teleconferencing at 1 800 361-1022 ext: 5353, and Susan Visani will be happy to assist you!

banff.com offers discount prices for CSIA members on accommodations, lift passes, airport transfers, summer and winter discovery tours and other services within the magnificent Banff area. As an active member, you can benefit from these services by logging-on our website www.snowpro.com and clicking on the link www.banf.com/csia. You will then be able to purchase different products at reduced prices by identifying yourself with your member number.

Save up to 20 % on retail prices, as discounts on a wide range of Sony Consumer Electronics Products are offered to CSIA members. You can benefit from great discounts on Sony listed items on the CSIA price list. To consult the list of Sony products visit our website at www.snowpro.com/members/e/. To participate in the Sony Products Purchase Program, contact Oak Incentives Group at 1 866 611-0088 ext. 26, or via email at info@oakincentivesgroup.com. Ask for the Sony price list established for CSIA members as well as the order form. Then, complete the order form and fax or email your order directly to Oak Incentives Group at info@oakincentivesgroup.com. Shipping charges and applicable taxes will be calculated and confirmed at time of ordering. Savings for CSIA members are exceptional, and we hope you will take advantage of this great deal!

As an active CSIA member, a Clarica advisor can create a personalized financial plan that will help you reach your dreams and goals! CSIA members now qualify for 2 unique services that are offered by a Clarica advisor in your area

1) Personal financial consultation: Having a written financial plan is the first step to reaching your financial goals. By reviewing your personal retirement and savings plans combined with government income programs, the Clarica advisor can assess whether you're on track to fund the retirement lifestyle you want. By taking advantage of this free consultation being offered to you, the Clarica advisor will create a personal financial plan that can help you achieve your financial goals. This plan will be yours to keep, at no cost or obligation.

2) Financial information seminars in your community: Clarica advisors will host one-hour seminars that will provide you with valuable information on a wide variety of financial topics. You are welcome to invite family members and friends to attend these sessions with you. For a free consultation and information on financial seminars, visit our website at www.snowpro.com/members/e/.

Obtain a special CSIA subscription rate of $ 12.97 versus the stand price of $ 30.70 especially conceived for our members, when you sign up for a 1 or 2 year Ski Canada Magazine subscription. Call toll free 1 800 263-5295 or email skicanada@indas.on.ca and mention the CSIA offer.

CSIA/SBC Skier exclusive subscription offer means that active members only pay $ 9.95 for 4 issues of SBC Skier magazine, versus the regular subscription offer of $ 17.95. Simply add it to your dues payment on your invoice to sign up.