Join the community; become a licensed member of Skimo Canada today! Whether you’re a first-time racer, a seasoned pro or a passionate recreationalist, this organization exists for you.
Why should you join? We’re glad you asked.
Joining Skimo Canada is similar to joining a trail association, race licensing authority or ski club. By formalizing our community we become stronger as an organization! It enables us to demonstrate the sport’s growing interest to sponsors, partner organizations and race directors. It also gives us more clout when we interact with government agencies, apply for grants, advocate for access and do all kinds of other boring yet necessary work behind the scenes to keep the sport operating, and growing, in Canada.
We take your financial support seriously! Licence fees help cover the costs incurred in support of our national race series, including race insurance, race officials, course markings/materials and much more. Skimo Canada is not for profit and completely volunteer run, however we inevitably incur expenses related to administration and governance. The cost to host this website is a great example. Licence fees help keep the lights on for our hard-working volunteers.
There are two affordable licence levels which give you access to all the Skimo Canada sanctioned events: a Membership Licence ($50) and a Competition Licence ($90) – you only need to select one (a Competition Licence includes membership benefits and fees).
We are looking for more than just athletes – volunteers, coaches, recreational practitioners and anyone who is interested in being a part of this growing sport are all encouraged to join.
What does your Membership Licence get you?
- Support the development of ski mountaineering in Canada.
- Support uphill access advocacy at ski areas across the country.
- Access to open clinics, training camps, and coaching opportunities.
- Eligibility to enter contests and giveaways held by Skimo Canada and/or our sponsors.
- Eligibility to enter Recreational category races at Canada Cup events.
- Skimo Canada membership number.
- An invitation to our annual general meeting and a chance to influence the direction of Skimo Canada.
What does a Competition Licence get you?
- All the Membership Licence benefits above plus:
- Eligibility for selection to Canada’s national, national development, World Championships, and Olympic teams (Canadian citizens only).
- Eligibility to enter Competitive category races at Canada Cup events.
- National rankings through scoring Canada Cup points.
- Access to National Team training camps, coaching, and other events.
- Eligibility for cash prizes in races where offered.
OK, I bought a licence. Where can I find my Licence Number?
- Log in to our membership / licensing portal. Your profile would have been created at the time you purchased your licence – use the same email then click Next to enter your password. If you forgot your password, click the “I forgot my password” link to reset.
- Your Licence Number (a.k.a. Contact ID Number) will be displayed next to your name. It is of the form: SMCC-number, for example: SMCC-0001. You may also update your contact information here under “Contact Profile”.