PSIA Central OnLine
 January 2004

Changes, Cancellations, Closed Event Clinics: Listed below are current changes to our Events Calendar, click here for any additions.

Date(s) Discipline Location Event(s) Status
January 10-11 Snowboard Crystal Mt., MI Riding/Teaching Dev'p (RTD) cancelled only
January 17-18 Alpine Spirit Mt., MN Alpine Level 2 Exam cancelled due to terrain issues.
January 29-30 Alpine Afton Alps, MN Mini Academy - Event is closed, wait list only

Upcoming Events for February 2004

Date(s) Discipline(s) Deadline Location Event(s) Offered
7-8 Alpine/
Telemark		 1/23/04 B/Mills-B/Wine, OH 1X, 2X, SD, TD, CA, DT, L2DG, L3DG, IT, 1X, 2X, C/O
7-8 Alpine 1/23/04 Snow Creek, MO 1X, 2X, SD, TD, L2DG, L3DG
7-8 Snowboard 1/23/04 Norway Mtn., MI 1X
7-8 Snowboard 1/23/04 Brandywine, OH 1X, 2X, RTD
7-8 Adaptive 1/23/04 Spirit Mt., MN 1X, WC, FUN
7-8 Nordic Track 1/23/04 Telemark, WI IT, 1X, WC, 2XP, 3XP
8 & 15 Alpine/ Snowboard 1/23/04 Wild Mtn., MN 1X for Alpine & Snowboard
9 Telemark 1/23/04 Granite Peak, WI 1X, WC
11 Telemark 1/26/04 Indianhead, MI 1X, WC, 2XP, 3XP
14-15 Alpine/
Snowboard/
Adaptive		 1/29/04 Sunburst, WI 1X, 2X, TD, SD, DT, VA, L2DG, L3DG, 1X, 2X, 1X, WC, FUN
14-15 Alpine/
Snowboard		 1/29/04 Alpine Valley, MI 1X, 2X, TD, SD, DT,  L2DG, L3DG, 1X
21 Snowboard 2/5/04 Boston Mills, OH Teaching Kids to Snowboard (TKS)
21-22 Alpine/ Snowboard 2/5/04 Devils Head, WI 1X, 2X, SD, TD, CA, TDP, L2DG, L3DG, 1X, 2X, RTD
21-22 Snowboard 2/5/04 Hylands, MN Freestyle Accreditation $150.00
28-29 Snowboard 2/13/04 Boyne Highlands, MI 2X, 3X, Ed Staff Audition
28-29 Adaptive 2/13/04 Crystal Mt., MI 1X, WC, FUN
28-29 Nordic Track/
Telemark		 2/13/04 Schuss Mtn., MI IT, 1X, 2X, 2X, 3X, 2XP, 3XP, IT, C/O

Click here to be directed to the Events Page for further details about events and registration.  You can also see if any areas are offering lodging and lift ticket specials for PSIA/AASI Central Members. 
Don't forget to check out the Unscheduled Events Section on the Events Page for clinics near you!

PSIA/AASI Central Board of Directors Elections
It is that time again!   Click here to be directed to the official PSIA-C voting ballot.  Ballots must be received by March 15, 2004.

Taking the Alpine Level 2 or 3 Exam this season?
 Remember that you must have your written exam completed in order to have your application accepted for registration for the on hill exam.  You can contact your section representative of your area to find an examiner who can administer the exam to you. (Click here for the list of Section Representatives.)  Remember that you can take a written exam at no cost at any of our regularly scheduled events, just contact the PSIA-C office to ensure that an exam will be made available for you.  Live near the Lansing, MI area?  You can take your written exam at the PSIA-Central office.  Our hours for exams are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.

Enjoy Teaching Children?
Then get your accreditation!  Sign up for a clinic at one of the following locations:

January 24-25, 2004    Perfect North Slopes, IN   
February 7-8, 2004      Boston Mills/Brandywine, OH
February 21-22, 2004  Devils Head, WI
March 6-7, 2004          Schuss Mtn., MI

Cost is $150 for two days.  You must complete the Children's Accreditation Workbook available on our website at www.psia-c.org/forms/ca_workbook.pdf. We can also email the workbook to you in MS Word, just send us a request at info@psia-c.org.  You must have the completed workbook turned into the PSIA-C office at least two weeks before the clinic.

Special Events
 FREESTYLE CAMP: January 24-25, 2004, Boyne Highlands, MI  AASI-C will be hosting a new event called "Freestyle Camp" at Boyne Highlands, MI.  You will be learning the fundamentals of both teaching and riding switch, basic jumps, half pipe and tabletops.  There will be a small focus on movement analysis.  Cost: $100 for two days.

MINI WOMEN'S ACADEMY: February 7-8, 2004, Boston Mills/Brandy Wine, OH  Come spend a weekend skiing with current and past female D-Team members.  The training is focused on improving your personal alpine skiing.  We only have openings for 18 participants, so register early!  If you have any questions about this clinic, please contact Annette Fuldauer at afuldauer@yahoo.com.  Sorry guys - this one is just for the ladies. Cost: $140 for two days.

WOMEN'S GROUP:  March 6-7, 2004, Schuss Mt., MI  Join us for a fun women's group during the Schuss Spring event.  The women's only group is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a PSIA-C clinic, make new friends, as well as refine skiing skills in a relaxed setting.  The women's group will focus on biomechanical and movement pool exploration using alignment, stance, and balance drills at an easy pace.  The softer flex and shorter lengths are encouraging improvements for women specific equipment.  The group will apply techniques for shaped skis and video analysis will be available.  We only have openings for 12 participants, so register early! Cost: $100 for two days.

Upcoming Section Meetings
 Section 2 & 3 Meetings will be held Saturday, January 24, 2004 at Wilmot Mountain, Wilmot, WI. For more information, contact Tom McIntosh at mcmisty@ameritech.net.

What's Free in Study Materials?
The Alpine Level 1, 2, & 3 Study Guides are not be in print anymore, but that doesn't mean you can't benefit from them.  Download them free from the PSIA/AASI Central website ( www.psia-c.org )

Leave Your Calling Card!
A great way to keep your students coming back to you is by giving out your own PSIA/AASI Business Cards.  You can get 250 cards for as little as $38!  Orders are shipped within 5 business days!  Excellent quality!  Click here to order your cards today!  Want to see a sample card?  Contact Katie at info@psia-c.org and she will mail you a sample.

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