CASI Introduces The QuickRide System

“Snowboarding Made Easier”

During the 2009 winter season, the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors introduced a new approach to beginner snowboarding – the QuickRide System.

QuickRide is a re-energized approach to the teaching methods and techniques for new snowboarders. It’s aimed at attracting would-be snowboarders and beginners, and focuses on turning them into life-long riders.

During previous seasons, observations were made that beginner snowboarding may have been slightly intimidating or demanding for some. The QuickRide System aims to help to change this perception.

The focus of the program revolves around making learning to snowboard easy, safe, and fun. CASI instructors will be trained using the new system, and training will focus on the goal of getting students up and riding as quickly and easily as possible.

The QuickRide System is comprised of five easy and simple goals during the beginner phase of learning: Basics, Sliding, Control, Turning, and Linking. Instructors will be trained with supporting tactics and methods for achieving each of these goals, with a variety of student-types (private lessons, group lessons, children, non-athletic students). Working in conjunction with these five goals is the S.A.F.E. Approach – a teaching method for ensuring that students are introduced to each goal effectively and safely.

Beginning in November 2009, CASI will be providing QuickRide promotional materials and a System Guide to each resort in Canada. The System Guide includes a quick-reference to the teaching methods for instructors, as well as equipment and terrain suggestions for resorts to implement, in an effort to help increase the success of beginner snowboarding lessons.

For more information regarding QuickRide, and the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors, please contact us:

CASI / ACMS
Toll Free: 1 877 976-2274
Email: info@casi-acms.com
Web: www.casi-acms.com