Purchasing Your FIS License & SAIP Insurance
Your FIS license and SAIP insurance can be purchased when purchasing your Snowboard Nova Scotia Advanced Competitor's License (more information here) or added on after by logging into your Canada Snowboard account here and clicking "upgrade membership" on the left hand side of the screen.
Note: that SAIP Insurance and FIS Licenses expire on June 30th of each year regardless of purchase date.
Note: that SAIP Insurance and FIS Licenses expire on June 30th of each year regardless of purchase date.
What is a FIS License?
FIS stands for Federation Internationale de Ski and in order to enter FIS sanctioned competitions, athletes must have a current valid FIS License. A FIS License gives the rider the right to register in FIS events and compete for FIS points. FIS points are used to rank riders internationally. A FIS License is necessary for athletes wishing to compete in the NorAm and Canadian Open Snowboard Tour events and to qualify to the Canadian Snowboard Nationals. FIS Licenses expire on June 30th of every year and must be renewed annually. The price of a FIS License is $35.00.
The minimum age for a FIS License is:
You can purchase your FIS License when purchasing your Snowboard Nova Scotia Advanced Competitor's License (more information here) or added on after by logging into your Canada Snowboard account here and clicking "upgrade membership" on the left hand side of the screen.
Once FIS has received your application, you will be assigned a FIS number, which can be found on the FIS website under Competitor Biographies. You will need to provide your unique FIS number when registering for any FIS event (Nationals, NorAm's, etc).
Note: FIS Licenses are not activated immediately. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for your application to be processed.
The minimum age for a FIS License is:
- Alpine and Snowboardcross -15 years or older (as of December 31 of the previous year)
- Freestyle -13 years or older (as of December 31 of the previous year)
You can purchase your FIS License when purchasing your Snowboard Nova Scotia Advanced Competitor's License (more information here) or added on after by logging into your Canada Snowboard account here and clicking "upgrade membership" on the left hand side of the screen.
Once FIS has received your application, you will be assigned a FIS number, which can be found on the FIS website under Competitor Biographies. You will need to provide your unique FIS number when registering for any FIS event (Nationals, NorAm's, etc).
Note: FIS Licenses are not activated immediately. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for your application to be processed.
What is SAIP Insurance?
SAIP Insurance stands for Sports Accident Insurance Policy. It provides additional medical coverage for snowboarding in case of an accident or injury in excess of your provincial health plan or private insurance. In order to be covered you must be participating in a Canada~Snowboard sanctioned training or competition activity, wearing a certified helmet and under the supervision of a licensed coach.
SAIP offers three levels of coverage:
Level 1 – ($ 804) Is available to National Team Members or by Special Request. Additional coverage includes up to 60 consecutive days out of country. Coverage only valid when training or competing under the supervision of a Canada Snowboard Coach and in a Sanctioned Activity.
Level 2A – ($ 68) Available to all members, minimum requirement for Canadian FIS events. No out of country coverage is included. Coverage only valid when training or competing under the supervision of a Canada Snowboard Coach and in a Sanctioned Activity.
Level 2B – ($ 251) Available to all members, similar coverage to 2A and includes up to 25 consecutive days out of country minimum requirement for US/International FIS events. Coverage only valid when training or competing under the supervision of a Canada Snowboard Coach and in a Sanctioned Activity.
If you have questions about what level of coverage to purchase please talk with your coach.
SAIP Procedures
Note: SAIP Insurance is not activated immediately. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for your application to be processed.
SAIP offers three levels of coverage:
Level 1 – ($ 804) Is available to National Team Members or by Special Request. Additional coverage includes up to 60 consecutive days out of country. Coverage only valid when training or competing under the supervision of a Canada Snowboard Coach and in a Sanctioned Activity.
Level 2A – ($ 68) Available to all members, minimum requirement for Canadian FIS events. No out of country coverage is included. Coverage only valid when training or competing under the supervision of a Canada Snowboard Coach and in a Sanctioned Activity.
Level 2B – ($ 251) Available to all members, similar coverage to 2A and includes up to 25 consecutive days out of country minimum requirement for US/International FIS events. Coverage only valid when training or competing under the supervision of a Canada Snowboard Coach and in a Sanctioned Activity.
If you have questions about what level of coverage to purchase please talk with your coach.
SAIP Procedures
- Ensure you have met the requirements for SAIP coverage to be valid
- Carry this wallet sized SAIP reference guide so you know what do if you get injured
- Have you been injured? A SAIP Incident Report must be completed
- Looking for reimbursement for medical expenses? Please complete the SAIP Reimbursement Form
Note: SAIP Insurance is not activated immediately. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for your application to be processed.
