For the 2013/2014 ski season, the CADS-NCD Race team has been significantly restructured and is now composed of three initiatives:

1. Black Diamond Initiative – advanced recreational skiers and introduction to competition.
2. SQA Para/ODART Partnership Initiative – partnerships with Quebec and Ontario provincial teams
3. Para-Alpine Partnership Initiative – partnerships with Alpine Canada and the Para-Alpine teams (CPAST)

In order to provide a bridge between CADS programs and the provincial and national para-alpine race teams, we are introducing a Black Diamond initiative that is designed to challenge independent (or nearly independent) skiers or boarders that are looking for new challenges and more advanced training than can be provided in our current CADS-NCD programs.

This style of program has been successfully used in alpine (Carving the Future) and in other sports, including waterskiing.

Whether Black Diamond participants go on to race competitively or continue to enjoy skiing and boarding recreationally, the Black Diamond initiative will promote the advancement of our participant’s skiing or boarding skills, knowledge and confidence.

Our motto is “Challenge with a smile!”

For our partnerships with the provincial and national race teams, the athletes will have access to additional funding support as available within CADS-NCD. This may be in the form of bursaries, equipment, donations, or support with sponsorships and marketing campaigns.

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