![]() ![]() Under Doug’s direction and with a very dedicated staff, the lesson program grew over the next twenty-four seasons. At that time, Glen Eden was a small school with a few hundred lessons given per season. In 1979, Doug became Director of Skiing at Glen Eden Ski Area in Milton, Ontario. From 1974 to 1978, he was the Assistant Director of Chicopee. From 1972 to 1978, Doug taught full-time and obtained his CSI (Level 3) and his CSCF Level 2. Doug and his wife Debbie moved to the Kitchener area and both worked at the Chicopee Ski Club full-time for Peter Schwirtlich. In 1976, Bud bought an old creamery in Beaver Valley and turned it into a ski shop and cross-country ski area.Īt the time of his induction, Bud sat on the Beaver Valley Ski Club.ĭoug joined the CSIA in 1972 upon completing the ASI course (Level 2) at Talisman Ski Club. In addition, Bud was the OSRA’s first Full-Time Manager. Bud subsequently hired Al Raine to come to Ontario to coach. Notable National Team names include Podborski, Safrata, Gibson, Creed and Robbins. From 1969 to 1976, he served as the Full-Time Manager of the Southern Ontario Ski Zone. ![]() Bud is also the Founder of Molson Park in Barrie, Ontario, a haven for cross-country ski enthusiasts.Īs a Member of the CSIA Steering and Executive Committees, Bud set up the Ontario Ski Council and Sport Ontario (for Ontario). This was the first citizen non-competitive racing in the province. Bud initiated the Molson Molstar Racing Program in Ontario with the assistance of Molson Breweries. He also served as the first Director for these courses for a number of years. He sat on the committee that arranged government funding from the Ontario Government for these courses. Moreover, Bud originated the Level 1 Courses as we know them today. That same year, Bud served as a delegate with the CSIA Interski Team held in Garmish, Germany. During that period, Bud set up the first permanent CSIA National Office and personally supervised the first six months of its operation. Bud also sat on the CSIA National Board for five years, serving in a variety of positions including Vice-President. He actually originated the first CSIA ramp show. Bud was a member of the CSIA Board of Directors from 1963 to 1970 (serving as Secretary, Vice-Chairman and then Past Chairman). Bud became involved with the CSIA very early in his career. He joined the Beaver Valley Ski School in 1960, and the following year, became their Ski School Director until 1971. Bud taught skiing at the London Ski Club. ![]() George Hoffman, better known as “Bud”, joined the CSIA in 1963 after completing his ASI, and in 1966, he passed his CSI. His involvement in the ski industry continued, as Chris became an Executive Committee member of the Canadian Ski Museum, based out of Ottawa during the late 1990s. Chris was the 11th ski instructor to earn his Level 4 Senior Instructors Certification.Īs a well-respected contributor and avid writer, Chris covered "Skiing in the Laurentians" in the Montreal Star.Īmongst his many career successes, Chris was also head coach of the "Université de Montréal Bleue et Or" Ski Team. His responsibilities included the administration of day-to-day business as well as assisting with Courses.Ĭhris has been a Member of the CSIA for 50 years! Needless to say, this is quite an achievement and undoubtedly reflects his tremendous love and passion for the sport. This was considered the highest position, and in fact, Chris was also CSIA's first paid employee. ![]() At that time, the Executive Director's position did not exist. Founding Member of the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance in 1943, Chris held the very first secretary-treasurer position from 1949 to 1962. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |