Pro Purchase Program - Terms & Conditions
PRO PURCHASE PROGRAM
RETAIL STORE EMPLOYEE
Individual pro purchase accounts are available to store employees currently working for an authorized retailer that sells Smartwool products in Canada. To qualify, provide a Smartwool account number, and a business card or current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number).
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
Individual industry pro purchase accounts are available to full-time employees of companies in the outdoor industry that offer reciprocal pro purchase privileges. To qualify for this category you must be an exhibitor at the OIA, SIA or OR tradeshows. You must register using your business email address. To qualify, provide a business card or current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number).
ADVENTURE TRAVEL GUIDES
Individual pro purchase accounts are available for full-time employees of adventure travel companies that offer multi-day, human-powered outings. Companies offering sightseeing tours and/or bus/van/air tours will not be approved. You must register using your business email address. To qualify, provide a business card or current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number).
BACKCOUNTRY SKI GUIDES
Individual pro purchase accounts are available backcountry ski/Snowboard guides who are certified with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) or International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA). To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number), as well as current proof of certifications.
CLIMBING/MOUNTAINEERING GUIDES
Individual pro purchase accounts are available for guides/instructors who are certified with the following: Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) or International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA). To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number), as well as current proof of certifications.
FLY FISHING GUIDES
Individual pro purchase accounts are available for province licensed (if applicable) fishing guides. To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number). Additional supporting documentation may include a current company brochure, catalog or personal advertisement listing your name as a guide, a personal business card from the guide service, or a letter of reference from the guide service you are employed by.
RIVER RAFTING, PADDLING OR SEA KAYAK GUIDES
Individual pro purchase accounts are available to those who are working in the river (raft or kayak) or sea-kayaking guide business in either ownership or actual on-river guiding. To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number), as well as current proof of certifications. Additional supporting documentation may include a current company brochure; catalog or personal advertisement listing your name as a river guide, owner or operator; or a personal business card from the guiding service.
SKI/SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS
Individual pro purchase accounts for ski instructors are available for current certified ski or snowboard instructors affiliated with national associations. (CSIA /CASI) To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number) and current association credentials.
SKI PATROL
Individual pro purchase accounts for ski patrollers are available only for current, paid, professional patrollers who are employed full-time in season. To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number) and current National Ski Patrol credentials (NSP).
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Individual pro purchase accounts for Search and Rescue professionals are available. To qualify, provide a copy of Unit or Director/Group Coordinators SAR certifications, and current paycheck stub (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number).
AVALANCHE PROFESSIONAL (not Ski Patrollers)
Individual pro purchase accounts for avalanche professionals are available. To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub, business card and/or copy of certifications (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number).
PARK RANGERS (Parks Canada and Provincial Parks)
Individual pro purchase accounts for Park Ranger Employees are available. To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub, identification card, or other form of proof of qualification within the employment category (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number).
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS
Individual pro purchase accounts for Wildland Firefighter employees are available. To qualify, provide a current paycheck stub, identification card, or other form of proof of qualification within the employment category (please black out all sensitive information, including pay and social insurance number).
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please remember to send in the proper documentation to support your application in a timely manner. If you have a question about your application, feel free to email smartwoolpro_canada@vfc.com.
WHAT COULD KEEP AN APPLICATION FROM BEING APPROVED:
1. Please submit required documentation. If we do not receive the proper credentials to support your application, you will not be approved.
2. Remember to use your business email if applicable.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SMARTWOOL’S PRO PURCHASE PROGRAM:
1. Individual pro purchase codes are valid for a one time maximum purchase of $750 and expire at the end of March or September. Maximum of 2 codes are alloted per person, per year. (one per season)
2. If you do not hear back within a week of applying, please contact smartwoolpro_canada@vfc.com.
3. Individual pro purchase accounts are for you and you alone. Please do not make purchases for anyone other than yourself. Abuse of the Program will result in disqualification.
4. Smartwool reserves the right to change the terms and conditions governing this Program at any time at our discretion.