ACA Mission & Vision

Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) is the governing body for ski racing in Canada. Founded in 1920 and accounting for close to 200,000 supporting members, ACA represents coaches, officials, supporters and athletes, including the elite racers of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and the Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team. Relentlessly pursuing excellence, ACA seeks to put Canadian athletes on the top step of the podium through the commitment of financial, technical and human resources. ACA is also dedicated to promoting participation within Canada’s four million recreational skiers.

ACA Strategic Plan

Mission

• To create for Canada, the best alpine ski racing athletes in the world. Male and female athletes who will consistently achieve internationally recognized podium results.
• To build a sustainable, world-class athlete development system, that ensures we offer training and competition opportunities in an environment that reflects the priorities of the Canadian society.
• As the National Governing Body for ski racing in Canada, to fulfill the mandate of leadership for excellence and sport participation through organizing, governing and regulating all levels of participation, from the entry level to the Olympic Team.
• To give athletes at all levels of competition the opportunity to experience our sport and to develop as good skiers, good citizens and advocates of amateur sport.

Vision

• Deliver the human, technical and financial resources for the athletes of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and the Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team, required for athletic leadership in World Cup, World Championship and Olympic competition.
• Build our success on the relentless pursuit of excellence, transforming the Canadian ski racing system, to incorporate this philosophy through coaching education, leadership, and enriched environment for athletes from the entry level to the Olympic Team.
• Aim to win at least 4 medals at the 2010 Olympics and 7 at the Paralympics, with 75% of Canadian results at the 2010 Games being in the top 12.
• Develop a sustainable athlete development system that ensures we will continue to deliver podium results in alpine ski racing beyond 2010.