The Canadian Kite Federation - Fédération Canadienne du cerf-volant
might be an avenue.

If people are interested in forming a power-kiting committee/interest
group under this umbrella organization then it may benefit all of the
kiting world.

The website is sparse right now and we are still hammering out our
constitution.

<www.kitescanada.org>

Gary Mark
Toronto Kite Fliers


On 6-Dec-06, at 12:16 PM, Darren McChristie wrote:

> 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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