{"id":23438,"date":"2025-11-03T08:28:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/?page_id=23438"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:06:27","slug":"first-tracks-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/first-tracks-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"First Tracks Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18767\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/team-chairlift.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/team-chairlift.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/team-chairlift-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/team-chairlift-1296x864.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/team-chairlift-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/team-chairlift-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/team-chairlift-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aos-animate data-aos_fade-up has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FTF_Logo_WhiteTrans.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23759\" style=\"width:296px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FTF_Logo_WhiteTrans.png 600w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FTF_Logo_WhiteTrans-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FTF_Logo_WhiteTrans-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FTF_Logo_WhiteTrans-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" class=\"lede\">An endowment intended to provide sustainable annual financial support for initiatives, projects, and individuals that align with the mission and vision of the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>MISSION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CASI-logo2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23456\" style=\"width:58px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To inspire the World\u2019s Best Snowboard Instruction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>VISION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CASI-logo2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23456\" style=\"width:58px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To be global leaders in instructor education, innovation and professional development that is synonymous with a thriving, diverse and accessible snow sports industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Fund aims to<\/em><\/strong> &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance CASI\u2019s connection to the snowsports industry through partnerships and engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide support opportunities to stakeholder groups dedicated to providing access to snowboarding as an activity, and by extension snowboard instruction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand opportunities to support CASI members and snowboard instructors in general.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">guiding principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Mission Alignment<\/summary>\n<p>All disbursements must support CASI\u2019s mission of advancing snowboard instruction, member development, and industry sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Transparency + Accountability<\/summary>\n<p>Accurate records and annual reporting will be maintained and shared with members and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Financial Stewardship<\/summary>\n<p>The Fund shall be invested prudently to preserve capital while generating a predictable return.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Equity + Inclusion<\/summary>\n<p>Disbursements will prioritize accessibility and broad benefit to the snowboarding community.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Areas of focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instructor training or certification grants or bursaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous leadership and participation initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programs\/initiatives advancing women in snowboarding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental and climate education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member and\/or Evaluator support during injury and\/or loss of income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other initiatives aligned with CASI\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy document<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To read more about the full scope of the <strong>First Tracks Fund<\/strong>, including more information about the governance structure, investment and financial management, limitations, reporting and accountability, please refer to the official <em>First Tracks Fund<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Legacy-Fund-Policy-Document-2025-FINAL-V2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Policy Document<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Applications for the First Tracks Fund are accepted via the button below and assessed against mission alignment, impact, feasibility and inclusivity. Applications deadlines come up 4x annually, on the first of the month in May, October, December and February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/submit.jotform.com\/252887858283073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">supported organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2025-2026 season, we have offered support to the following three organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"logos-block logo-animated-slider  \">\r\n    <div class=\"logo-slider-row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"logos animation\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"logo\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/indigenouswomenoutdoors.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/indigenous-women-outdoors-logo-horz-600x250-1.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                                                <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"logo\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routestorootz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                                                <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"logo\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whistlerblackcomb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pr-whistlerlogo-nov15.jpg\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                                                <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An endowment intended to provide sustainable annual financial support for initiatives, projects, and individuals that align with the mission and vision of the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. 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