thanks for responding...I was wondering why no one was
going to touch that one. I am taking my PASA course in
January in Minnesota. I am just getting with a school
and kite store here in Thunder Bay. I am a full time
teacher, the kiting school and store is a part time,
seasonal thing.

I am willing to get the ball rolling on the idea of a
Canadian organization for kiting. I can follow the
framework of existing organizations as far as
structure and mandate.

I can start of list of people out there who would be
interested in getting something started. Please let me
know if you would like to be part of the planning
process. I realize there are a lot of work to be done,
but there is no immediate rush.

I like to start from the beginning...a name for the
organization/association that covers all kiting
activities. Any suggestions out there?

Darren


--- Paul Berube <Paul@...> wrote:

> What it takes is action... One kiter to put in
> effort...
> And then you see what suport you get from the
> community...
> You can start... it up// It will take lots off
> effort..
> It can be done in Sections... as well...
> As I did getting PASA Certified for Snow and
> Water... to offer newcomers more safety with
> Certifed Lessons... It does cost to get certified
> and time...
> I sell kites and do Kite Repair as well... to help
> support the teaching side...
>
> Paul Berube
> www.PBKiteboarding.com
>
> --- In cankitesurf@yahoogroups.com, "mcchristie"
> <mcchristie@...> wrote:
> >
> > just wondering...I am new to the group but I
> assume this topic has been
> > discussed in the past. Is there or has there been
> a movement toward a
> > Canadian organization/association of
> kitesurfer/snowkiters. The sport
> > is growing at a rapid rate. I feel there will soon
> be a need for a
> > unified Canadian voice to raise the profile of the
> sport in Canada and
> > address closures and bans. It could also help to
> lobby for more
> > international events such as the one held in
> Quebec.
> > All other sports in Canada have similar
> organizations, insurance
> > companies will like it too.
> >
> > Darren
> >
>
>
>


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