PSIA/AASI Central OnLine
February 2004

EVENT INFORMATION

Don't Miss This Month:
Ski w/ The D-Team: Alpine Valley, MI, February 14-15, 2004
Cost: $160
Prerequisites: All Certified PSIA Members
Clinic participants will ski with a current or former National Demonstration Team Member for two days.  The team members will work with the group on the latest development in skiing and teaching at the national level. 

Freestyle Accreditation: Hyland Hills, MN, February 21-22, 2004
Cost: $150
Limited to SIX Participants only!!!
Prerequisites: AASI certified Level 1 or higher
This two-day education/accreditation event will test your ability to coach and perform introductory and intermediate snowboard freestyle maneuvers.

Teaching Kids to Snowboard: Boston Mills, OH, February 21, 2004
Cost: $70
Prerequisites: AASI Member
This one-day clinic is to help the individual master the art of children's snowboard instruction.

Enjoy Teaching Children?
Sign up for a clinic at one of the following locations:

February 21-22, 2004  Devils Head, WI    Children's Accreditation*    Cost: $150
March 6-7, 2004          Schuss Mtn., MI    Children's Accreditation*    Cost: $150
March 13-14, 2004      Wild Mtn., MN      Children's Academy           Cost: $140

*You must complete the Children's Accreditation Workbook available on our website at www.psia-c.org/forms/index.htm. 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
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.

Spring Rally! Nordic Rendezvous! Come ski or board your heart out at Vail, CO, April 8-9, 2004.  Cost is only $100!  We will be broadcasting more details as they become available.  This event DOES count as continuing education. 

Upcoming February 2004 Events w/ Deadlines:

Date(s) Discipline Deadline Location Event(s) Offered
2/21/04 Snowboard 2/5/04 Boston Mills, OH Teaching Kids to Snowboard (TKS)
2/21-22/04 Alpine/ Snowboard 2/5/04 Devils Head, WI 1X, 2X, SD, TD, CA, TDP, L2DG, L3DG, 1X, 2X, RTD
2/21-22/04 Snowboard 2/5/04 Hylands, MN Freestyle Accreditation $150.00
2/28-29/04 Snowboard 2/13/04 Boyne Highlands, MI 2X, 3X, Ed Staff Audition
2/28-29/04 Adaptive 2/13/04 Crystal Mt., MI 1X, WC, FUN
2/28-29/04 Nordic Track/
Telemark		 2/13/04 Schuss Mtn., MI IT, 1X, 2X, 2X, 3X, 2XP, 3XP, IT, C/O

Upcoming Events for March 2004

Date(s) Discipline(s) Deadline Location Event(s) Offered
3/5-7/04 Alpine 2/11/04 Schuss Mtn., MI 3X
3/5-7/04 Alpine 2/11/04 Welch Village, MN 3X
3/6-7/04 Alpine 2/13/04 Schuss Mtn., MI 1X, 2X, SD, TD, L2DG, L3DG, FUN, CA, VA, TDP, ESDG, Mini Academy
3/6-7/04 Alpine/
Snowboard/
Adaptive		 2/13/04 Welch Village, MN 1X, 2X, SD, TD, CC, DT, VA, L2DG, L3DG, TDP, ESDG, 2X, 3X, Ed Staff Audition, 1X, 2X, WC, FUN
3/6-7/04 Nordic Track 2/19/04 Minocqua Winter Park, WI IT, 1X, 2X, 3X
3/6-7/04 Telemark 2/19/04 Afton Alps, MN WC (Race camp w/ D-Team member, Jimmy Ludlow)
3/13-14/04 Alpine 2/25/04 Wild Mtn., MN Children's Academy, EIE
3/13-14/04 Telemark 2/25/04 Mt. Bohemia, MI 2X, 3X, 2XP, 3XP
3/19-21/04 Alpine 3/3/04 Marquette, MI 3X
3/20-21/04 Alpine/
Snowboard/
Telemark		 3/4/04 Marquette, MI 1X, 2X, SD, TD, DT, VA, L3DG, L3DG, ESDG, 1X, RTD, WC, XP, 1X

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. 

**Changes, Cancellations, Closed Event Clinics: Click here for up-to-date information.

Upcoming Section Meeting
 Section 2 Meeting will be held Sunday, February 15, 2004 at the Sunburst Ski Area, Wisconsin at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Section Reps: Dave Kamke at (715)536-2840, or Email: dkamke@hotmail.com or Tom Nelson at (262) 334-6082, or Email: tnelson@nelsoncontainer.com

EXAM INFORMATION

New PSIA-C Written Exams
There will be new written exams given in the Central Division starting February 23, 2004.  The required reading materials for all three Alpine levels is the PSIA Children's Instructional Manual, PSIA Core Concepts & the PSIA Alpine Technical Manual (revised 2002).  The material in the written exams is based on the National Alpine Certification Standards (Click here for National Alpine Certification Standards) and represents a minimum competency and understanding in teaching and professional knowledge for each certification level.

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.  This means that your application will be received by our office, but it does not guarantee you a spot in the exam until your written exam has been passed.  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.

FREE STUDY MATERIALS

The following guides are available free at the PSIA-C Website: (Click here)

The PSIA Level 1, 2, & 3 Study Guides (Reference Material Only)
The AASI-Central Level 1, 2, & 3 Study Guides
Children's Accreditation Workbook (Click here for direct link)
*NEW* Adaptive Level 1 Exam Prep Workbook (Click here for direct link)
*NEW* Introductory Nordic Instructor Training Manual (Click here for direct link)

OTHER PSIA-C INFORMATION

Don't Forget to Check Our Classifieds! (click here)
If you are looking for a condo or a job, PSIA-C posts classified ads on our website.

Park City Mountain Resort Ski & Snowboard School, Park City, Utah is seeking ski and/or snowboard instructors to supplement their staff during March through April 2004.  For more information, contact PCMR at (435) 647-5404 or tomp@pcski, or go to www.parkcitymountain.com/jobs 

The Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Learning Center is seeking snowboard instructors. Please contact, Dick Leibbrand at rleibbrand1@juno.com, or call Welch Village at 651-222-7079 ext. 34.

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.

Lost Your Certification Pin? Click here to be directed to our Merchandise Order Form.

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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