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OCTOBER 11, 2023
STUDENT Sign-up Info - MOVIE Fundraiser Events - AGM - SKI SALE - Volunteer Update - Safe Sport Training
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Important Dates:
Student Registration opens: Sunday October 15, 2023 @ 8am
MOVIE Fundraiser Nov 4th - 2 showings
AGM Nov 8th @7pm
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VASS 2024 Student Signup Details!
Hi Students, Families, Friends and Supporters!
We're thrilled to be gearing up for another exciting season and can't wait to hit the slopes with you. As many of you already know, registration day is on
October 15th @ 8 am
This email contains all of the essential info you need to sign up for the 2024 VASS season. Please check out the video below as it will address potential questions you might have. I recommend navigating through the website, www.vass.ca, and indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices for programs and complete your profile(s). By doing this, you'll be set and ready for registration day.
In the event that your desired program is full on registration day or no other suitable program is available, please sign up for the ski or snowboard waitlists. Doing so will not only put you in line for potential openings but also grant you access to our upcoming drop-in opportunities.
Make sure to watch the video and don't hesitate to reach out via email at info@vass.ca or by phone at 604 646 8277 if you have any questions.
P.S. If you were a previous BLUE STREAK RACE SKIER OR SNOWBOARDER, expect a special invitation to join the team before FRIDAY. IF you're interested in the Blue Streaks program or have any questions, email us at info@vass.ca and we'll get back to you before Friday to ensure you make the best choices.
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Support/Family Program and Peer to Peer Program Registration
In this video, we'll explain how friends, family and support people can actively participate in our programs, so everyone can be creating fantastic memories together. Additionally, besides the options covered in this video, you also have the option to become a trained instructor volunteer. Simply sign up for the same program the student is enrolled in. There are many options and possibilities... check out the video!
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Important Reminder: Sign Up the Student first!
The key takeaway here is to register the student first. Once you secure their spot, you can easily add on other peers, family members, friends and support people with their own profiles. This way, everyone can enjoy the experience together.
Give me a shout if you have questions. 604 646 8277 or email info@vass.ca
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VASS FUNDRAISING MOVIE EVENT NOV 4th WARREN MILLER'S ALL TIME
We are doing all sorts of crazy things to celebrating VASS' 50th Anniversary. Check out the trailer and then read on to see the options you have this year...
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Join Us for an Exciting Film Screening!
Get ready for two incredible showings of this film! The first is our classic evening screening, a yearly tradition. This time, it's on a Saturday night, November 4th, and tickets include a complimentary lift pass to Mt Seymour, making it an unbeatable deal. We've got a lot in store, including exciting surprises like giveaways and a fantastic online auction, all geared towards supporting VASS. Tickets are $50, which is actually cheaper than purchasing the lift ticket on its own. A massive shout-out to Mt Seymour for making this possible, especially during VASS' 50th Anniversary. Don't miss the chance to see Mt Seymour's new chair lift this season! Simply click on the giant BLUE button below to purchase your tickets and secure your spot.
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A SECRET 2nd showing, early in the day for FRIENDS AND FAMILY of VASS. This show is being put on for all of our students, instructors, volunteers, mountain partners and corporate partners, that want to bring their friends and have an awesome afternoon. Just to be clear, it is not quite all the fanfare of the evening show and does NOT include the awesome ticket to Mt Seymour.... but it is cheaper. $25 a ticket. This show is not open to the general public and you need to have received the link via one of our newsletters. CLICK the giant GREEN button below to take advantage. And a big THANK YOU, in all the special ways you support VASS. | |
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VOLUNTEER UPDATE
Thank you to all of you who have already signed up... but just in case or if you want to share this newsletter with a friend, click here to see the newsletter with all you need to know about signing up.
REMEMBER IF YOU SIGN UP BY THIS SUNDAY, YOU ARE ENTERED INTO A DRAW for 2 TICKETS TO OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY BASH THIS SPRING
You can now see how many more instructors are needed for a program so we can make sure we get help where we need it. When you are in your Snowline profile and looking at the PROGRAM tab you will see a (#) at the end of the title line which will tell you how many more instructors are needed on a program. I will share some of them with you so you can see where help is needed:
Programs already FULL... Wednesday Learn to Ski Grouse, Wednesday Learn to Sit Ski Seymour
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Click Here for a YouTube link with all the things you need to know and some reminders on how it all works. There are a few new things, so I suggest checking it out. And you can refer to our website for more details if needed
If you know what you are doing you can go right to registration by hitting the button below. Please be mindful that SAFE SPORT is NEW and MANDATORY training this year and you must verify completion in your profile before you can work with any students. Set a goal to be complete in the next 2 weeks. It only takes 90 minutes. Thank you for making a safer environment for our students.
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New Volunteer Signup
Thank you for your interest in joining Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports!
You are about to embark on an adventure that will not only affect the lives of the people that you work with but, will also create a shift within you, allowing growth you may not even knew exists.
We have created a video that you can watch to get all the information you need about how to sign up but, before you do that, I suggest you take a look at our website and learn about what it would be like to be a volunteer. Click here to jump on the website.
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Safe Sport Mandatory Training
It is likely that some of you have heard of Safe Sport. It is an initiative to make sure that all participants in sport programming have the safest possible experience when dealing with coaches, volunteers and other participants.
At VASS, this year and moving forward, all volunteers and board members must take this 90 minute training to support this initiative. It is all run through NCCP, the National Canadian Certification Program and it is FREE. In our registration this year, we will be requesting that you enter your NCCP # and declare that you have completed the course.
It is all free, which is amazing, and the NCCP has lots of other courses if you are interested in upgrading some skills.
To sign up, click here and it will take you to their page. In the top, right corner you will find 'THE LOCKER'. This is where you can sign up or enter your credentials. After you are logged in, look for 'e-learning' as a menu at the top and find the 'SAFE SPORT TRAINING'. It takes about 90 minutes to go through the material. Afterwards, if you have any questions, I would be happy to talk, just give me call.
James 604 646 8277.
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AGM Nov 8, 2023 @ 7pm
Every November VASS holds an annual general meeting and invites all of it's current members over the age of 16 to attend. This year it will be held as a Zoom event to keep us all as safe as possible. If you are interested in attending please click below and register. It usually runs 30-45 minutes.
At this time we also accept new board member nominations. Should this interest you or you would like more information, please email Anne Bethune at Anne@vass.ca
Please click here to open the Snowline, login and then find training events and register.
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Here are some good deals on snow gear
In case anyone is looking for new snow gear this year, I thought I would highlight a couple things that I've seen and that I know about.
This Saturday and Sunday at the PNE Forum is the Vancouver Ski and Snowboard Swap. This is a venue where people bring in their new and used gear and put it on sale, often below retail value. CLICK HERE for more details. VASS will have a booth there if you want to come by and say hi.
And some of our favourite Retailer are listed below.....
North Shore Sport Swap is a long time supporter of VASS and you can find all sorts of great deals there on new and used goods.
NorthShore Ski and Board has been a VASS Movie Night sponsor for many years and is always ready to help you with the newest products around.
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