FIS and SAIP
FIS Licenses
An athlete who wishes to enter FIS (Federation Internationale de Ski) sanctioned competitions must have a current valid FIS License. A FIS License gives the rider the right to register in FIS events and compete for FIS points. FIS points are used to rank riders internationally.
A FIS License is necessary for athletes wishing to compete in the NorAm and Canadian Open Snowboard Tour events and to qualify to the Canadian Snowboard Nationals. FIS Licenses expire on June 30 of every year and must be renewed annually.
There is a minimum age for a FIS License:
Alpine and Snowboardcross--15 years or older (born before December 31).
Freestyle--13 years or older (born before December 31).
To obtain a FIS License, an athlete must:
Be a member of the ASA; Forms and payment must be received before you are able to log on to the CSF website.
Log on to www.csf.ca (member services) and proceed with the email address you provided on your ASA membership form.
Once the FIS has received your application, you will be assigned a FIS number, which can be found on the FIS web site: www.fis-ski.com under Competitor Biographies. You will need to provide your unique FIS number when registering for NorAm events and the Canadian Open Snowboard Tour events.
Canadian Athlete Insurance Plan (CAIP): MANDATORY FOR FIS ATHLETES
CAIP Insurance provides coverage, in excess of provincial health plans or other private insurance, against risks specific to sport training and competition. Recreational and competitive members may apply for coverage. Applicants must have provincial health care to be eligible for CAIP. CAIP offers three levels of coverage; Bronze, Silver and Gold. Please see below for a link to the Policy outlining CAIP coverage. Coverage is effective for 365 days from the date of registration with CAIP. Please note that the date of registration with CAIP may be as many as fourteen days after the submission of your application. Make sure you apply well in advance.
Note: It takes a MINIMUM of TWO WEEKS to process a FIS License and CAIP application. Make sure that you leave enough time prior to the competition for processing your application!
