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MEMBERSHIP & LICENSING
Alberta Snowboard Association (ASA) is a Provincial/Territorial Sport Association (PTSA) Member of Canada Snowboard and the sanctioned governing body for the sport of snowboarding in the province of Alberta. We create the pathways that are designed to help you reach your goals, even to become a professional competition snowboarder or to build your career in coaching, officiating and volunteering. Or simply become a member to support the systems which make competition snowboarding in Canada possible.
All competitive and coach memberships must be affiliated with a sanctioned member club in good standing with Alberta Snowboard, in order to be able to participate in scheduled training and competition. Please visit our CLUBS page to find a club near you!
All judges, officials and volunteers MUST have a valid membership for the current season to ensure they are covered with Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance for participation in ASA sanctioned training and competitions. Competitive memberships also include CGL insurance.
For more information on the insurance coverages provided with your membership(s) – please visit Canada Snowboard Insurance for the most up to date details.
Memberships and any add-ons are valid from the time of purchase ( July 1 onwards ) through to the following year, expiring June 30th. i.e. a purchase on November 15th, 2025 is valid from November 15th, 2025 through to June 30th, 2026.
Membership Categories
Competitive Membership
Members wishing to compete at sanctioned competitions within the season must have a competitive membership.
Rider Limited Participant
| Eligible Ages | LTAD Stage | Training | Competition | Required Insurance | Recommended Insurance |
| 6+ | N/A | N/A | One (1) time purchase in season for competition in home province ( exc. Provincials and FIS competitions ). Your Limited Rider Participant fee can be upgraded for a Recreational or Competitive membership in season – The ASA Rider Limited Participant fee ONLY (excludes any CANSB charges) will be afforded to your upgrade. | Liability insurance (included in the one time participant purchase only) | Provincial Healthcare, family or personal insurance policies for excess medical and sport accident (SAIP) |
Rider Recreational Membership
| Eligible Ages | LTAD Stage | Training | Competition | Required Insurance | Recommended Insurance |
| 6+ | 1 to 3 | May train at any pre-approved venue with a registered ASA Club
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Club – PTSA sanctioned events in province. Does not allow for inter-provincial competition.
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Liability insurance (included in membership)
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Provincial Healthcare, family or personal insurance policies for excess medical and sport accident
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Rider Compete Membership
| Eligible Ages | LTAD Stage | Training | Competition | Required Insurance | Recommended Insurance |
| 6+ | 4 to 7 | May train at any pre-approved venue with a registered ASA Club
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Provincial sanctioned events – Inter-provincial travel for competition eligible
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Liability insurance (included in membership)
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Provincial Healthcare, family or personal insurance policies for excess medical and sport accident
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Rider Compete + FIS Membership
| Eligible Ages | LTAD Stage | Training | Competition | Required Insurance | Recommended Insurance |
| 13+ (2012 YoB) | 4 to 7 | May train at any pre-approved venue with a registered ASA Club
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Provincial & FIS Sanctioned events, inter-provincial & International travel for competition eligible – FIS Licenses can ONLY be issued to CAN citizens | Liability insurance (included in membership) & appropriate level of SAIP insurance pending FIS competition – Minimum SAIP 3. NO EXCEPTIONS
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Provincial Healthcare, family or personal insurance policies for excess medical and sport accident
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Non-Competitive Memberships
Coach
Membership for all accredited Canada Snowboard Coaching Program (CSPC) Coaches or those enrolling in a coaching course. Mandatory for all coaches who will be actively coaching in the membership season. Provides Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) at all sanctioned training and competitions. Includes full access to Canada Snowboards Shred Hookups.
Officials
Membership for individuals holding Canada Snowboard Official Level 2 & up. Provides Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) when in good standing and formally registered to officiate at a sanctioned competition. Includes full access to Canada Snowboard Shred Hookups. Verification of Officials level will be conducted to confirm membership benefits.
Note: In order to activate your Officials Membership, an enhanced Police Information Check is required to be submitted. These can be obtained through Sterling Backcheck with purchasing your membership. In order for this to be valid, the document cannot be older than 3 years from the time it was completed and must be valid for an entire season (July 1 – June 30)
Judge
Membership for individuals holding Canada Snowboard Judging Status. Provides Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) when in good standing and formally registered to judge at a sanctioned competition. Includes full access to Canada Snowboard Shred Hookups. Verification of judge status will be conducted to confirm membership benefits.
Note: In order to activate your Officials Membership, an enhanced Police Information Check is required to be submitted. These can be obtained through Sterling Backcheck with purchasing your membership. In order for this to be valid, the document cannot be older than 3 years from the time it was completed and must be valid for an entire season (July 1 – June 30)
Volunteer
Membership for Volunteers and level 1 Officials (those officials / individuals supporting an event in a non-paid capacity). Provides Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) when in good standing and formally registered to volunteer at a sanctioned competition. Includes basic Shred Hookups (can purchase upgrade to full Shred Hookups).
Shred Hookup
Check out Canada Snowboards ‘SHREDHOOKUPS‘ for all the information on the program and how it works.
Insurance
Members have access to Commercial General Liability (CGL) with their competitive or non-competitive membership when they are participating in a sanctioned training or competition event, when ALL mandatory registrations processes have been completed.
In addition, Sport Accident Insurance Policies are available to be added-on to competitive memberships or upgraded for FIS memberships pending the athlete/coaches travel and competition plans in season. Contact your club to discuss your SAIP needs.
SAIP Insurance cannot be purchased after departure from Canada.
SAIP Class 1.
Out of Country / Province Emergency Medical Accident Insurance for athletes who are out of country for more than 30 consecutive days.
SAIP Class 2.
Out of Country / Province Emergency Medical Accident Insurance for athletes who are out of country for up to 30 consecutive days.
SAIP Class 3.
In Country Special Risk Accident Insurance for athlete who travel outside of their home province but do not travel outside of Canada for up to 30 days.
SAIP Class 4.
Temporary US Accident Insurance for one (1) single USA trip per season, MAX 7-day duration. ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH REQUEST DIRECTLY TO CANADA SNOWBOARD.
SAIP Class 5.
Temporary US Accident Insurance for one (1) single USA trip per season, MAX 14-day duration. ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH REQUEST DIRECTLY TO CANADA SNOWBOARD.
Head to Canada Snowboard for more information on the membership & insurance categories available.
Should you have any further questions regarding your rider membership please email registration@albertasnowboarding.com