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Get out there. Think snow. Think fun. Think ability!
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Get out there. Think snow. Think fun. Think ability!
The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports is a non-profit charitable society focused on providing nationally certified snowsports instruction to the physically or developmentally challenged.
We believe that people with adaptive needs should have an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy alpine (skiing or snowboarding) or Nordic (cross country) snowsports.
We are here to help you accent your abilities in a fun and encouraging environment.
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Season’s Greetings to All Our Incredible Snow Enthusiasts!
As the snow blankets the slopes and the festive spirit fills the air, we at VISAS want to extend our warmest wishes to our students, caregivers, volunteers and community members who find joy and freedom in the thrilling world of snow sports. Whether you’re snow...
BCAS All Mountain Camps 2025
We are excited to announce that we will be running two All Mountain Camps again this season in partnership with Alpine Canada, Rocky Mountain Adaptive and most likely Canada Snowboard. Please share the attached flyer with any participants who are interested in...
Nordic looking for 5 new volunteers
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Donate the proceeds of your recycling
Donate the proceeds of your recycling at local Return-It Depots VISAS has an account set up for Express Deposits at the Return It depots in both Courtenay and Comox. At the Courtenay Return-It Depot, follow these instructions: Put all cans and bottles into a...
VISAS 2024-25 Silent Auction
Click on the register button below and follow the instructions to complete registration.VISAS INSTRUCTORS & SUPPORTERS: As you are aware, VISAS runs a Silent Auction during Awareness Day the first weekend of March. Our plan is to run Awareness Day on March 2nd and...
2024-25 Recruitment Evening
Join the Vancouver Island Adaptive Snowsports Society in person on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay, to chat with us and find out more information about becoming an instructor. Our organisation is 100% volunteer run and the program has...
Who Are We?
We are a non-profit organization focused on providing nationally certified instructors to assist physically or cognitively challenged people. We offer instruction in downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing. VISAS will provide all adaptive equipment and if you have your own, then we can help you rock it.
Our volunteer instructors are certified nationally with the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). Many are also members of the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA), the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) and the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI).
Our volunteer group consists of 100+ Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard instructors, all dedicated to bringing the mountain experience to people with diverse abilities.