Event Descriptions

Looking for education credits for the 2018 -2019 season? Are you only available to clinic on Saturday? Want to work on your skiing skills on 1 day and teaching on another? Join any of the Alpine Topics listed below! *Please note that the Alpine Education Clinics may be combined in both groups and topics in order to meet participation minimums. Alpine Events offered at Boston Mills Task Master Movement Analysis & Progression Building Experienced Instructors Experience Teaching Great Teaching Cancellation Policy It’s rare that we cancel an entire event unless the resort/area is closed, but we often find it necessary to cancel or combine sessions at an event because the session minimum has not been met. When this happens, we will contact you as early as possible and offer other session options at the same event or transfer you to another event. Cancellation and transfer fees do not apply under these circumstances. If we cancel a session you are registered for, and it is not possible for you to attend another event by the end of the season, your registration fee sub any administrative fees will be refunded. If you are in need of education credits for this season then all possible pathways must be exhausted before a waiver is granted. (Webinars, Non ASEA Events, etc.)

Description: The Level 1 exam is designed as the first step in the certification process. The weekend gives instructors an opportunity to have their skiing, teaching and technical skills evaluated against National PSIA Standards for Level 1 certification. The candidate will receive a written evaluation at the end of the weekend. Why: The Level I exam gives the candidate an opportunity to learn collaboratively with the PSIA-C education staff as well as other candidates. The Level I exam is the beginning step in the exam process for instructors who wish to expand their teaching careers. The candidate has the opportunity to enhance their teaching, skiing and technical skills. How: The exam consists of two days. Day 1 consists of a clinic lead by an education staff member to demonstrate teaching skills for beginning skiers using the Y-Model and skiing skills from first turns to basic parallel. Day 2 is an exam based on the format learned in day one. In Day 2 an education staff member will evaluate the candidates skiing skills, teaching skills and technical skills against PSIA National Standards for Level 1. The Alpine Level 1 E-learning course must be completed prior to the On-Snow portion. Copy the link below into your web browser to complete the course. https://lms.thesnowpros.org/ Cancellation Policy It’s rare that we cancel an entire event unless the resort/area is closed, but we often find it necessary to cancel or combine sessions at an event because the session minimum has not been met. When this happens, we will contact you as early as possible and offer other session options at the same event or to transfer you to another event. Cancellation and transfer fees do not apply under these circumstances. If we cancel a session you are registered for, and it is not possible for you to attend another event by the end of the season, your registration fee will be refunded and an administrative waiver will be granted.

*The Alpine Level 2 Written Exams must be taken online prior to registering for the on-snow portion of the exam.  “Participants can choose to take either module but both modules must be passed to gain a Level 2 Certification.  The Level 2 exam is the second step in the certification process. The 2-day, 2 module process gives instructors an opportunity to have their skiing, teaching and technical skills evaluated against PSIA National Standards for Level 2 certification in separate stages.  Why: The Level 2 exam gives the candidate an opportunity to learn collaboratively with the PSIA C education staff as well as other candidates, validating teaching and skiing capacity through the intermediate zone. The Level 2 exam for instructors who wish to expand their teaching range beyond the beginner zone. The candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their teaching, skiing and technical skills at a higher level.  How: The exam consists of two separate module days where the candidate is evaluated against on their skiing, teaching and technical knowledge against PSIA national standards for Level 2. The skiing portion will be an evaluation of skiing ability and the application of skiing skills throughout different movement pools. The teaching portion will consist of evaluation of the instructors teaching skills and knowledge application skills in the intermediate zones. The candidate must pass the written exam, and both the Skiing Module and the Teaching module to attain the Level 2 certification.  Cancellation Policy  It’s rare that we cancel an entire event unless the resort/area is closed, but we often find it necessary to cancel or combine sessions at an event because the session minimum has not been met. When this happens, we will contact you as early as possible and offer other session options at the same event or transfer you to another event. Cancellation and transfer fees do not apply under these circumstances. If we cancel a session you are registered for, and it is not possible for you to attend another event by the end of the season, your registration fee sub any administrative fees will be refunded. If you are in need of education credits for this season then all possible pathways must be exhausted before a waiver is granted. (Webinars, Non ASEA Events, etc.)

Cancelled due to no sign ups on 2/18/19 at 12:09 PM EST *This event is open to both Skiers and Snowboarders. This session will only offer the Level 1 Accreditation for Freestyle Must have a firm grasp of teaching concepts and a willingness to try some of the maneuvers. This 2-day event mixes skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels in one collaborative group to share ideas and improve park skills. The first day will be an informal clinic to introduce and share freestyle skills. The second day, applicants will be evaluated on their riding and teaching skills. The written exam will be given on Sunday morning. Teaching, riding and technical knowledge requirements can be found in the Freestyle Accreditation Study Guide posted at http://www.psia-c.org/education/freestyle/ It’s rare that we cancel an entire event unless the resort/area is closed, but we often find it necessary to cancel or combine sessions at an event because the session minimum has not been met. When this happens, we will contact you as early as possible and offer other session options at the same event or transfer you to another event. Cancellation and transfer fees do not apply under these circumstances. If we cancel a session you are registered for, and it is not possible for you to attend another event by the end of the season, your registration fee sub any administrative fees will be refunded. If you are in need of education credits for this season then all possible pathways must be exhausted before a waiver is granted. (Webinars, Non ASEA Events, etc.)  

/Cancelled Due to low participation numbers at 2/18/19 @ 12:08 PM EST   “The Online Snowboard Level 1 E-Learning Course must be taken prior to registering for the On-Snow portion of the Exam. The course can be taken after registering as a PSIA AASI Member. You can find the course by clicking the link below. Snowboard Level 1 E-Learning Course What: The Snowboard Level 1 Exam is the first step in the certification process and gives the candidate an opportunity to have their riding, teaching and technical skills evaluated against AASI Level 1 National Standards. Why: The Level I exam gives the candidate an opportunity to learn collaboratively with the AASI-C education staff as well as other candidates. The Level I exam is the beginning step in the certification process for instructors looking for professional certification. How: This is a two day clinic and exam. Day one is a clinic format to review AASI riding tasks and teaching concepts used to introduce new riders to the sport. Day two examines candidates on their ability to teach and ride various tasks used in an introductory snowboard lesson. See the Level 1 certification guide for more details. Cancellation Policy It’s rare that we cancel an entire event unless the resort/area is closed, but we often find it necessary to cancel or combine sessions at an event because the session minimum has not been met. When this happens, we will contact you as early as possible and offer other session options at the same event or to transfer you to another event. Cancellation and transfer fees do not apply under these circumstances. “

“Sessions included in this event: Play and the Learning Partnership Children’s Specialist 1 Children’s Specialist 2 Cancellation Policy: It’s rare that we cancel an entire event unless the resort/area is closed, but we often find it necessary to cancel or combine sessions at an event because the session minimum has not been met. When this happens, we will contact you as early as possible and offer other session options at the same event or transfer you to another event. Cancellation and transfer fees do not apply under these circumstances. If we cancel a session you are registered for, and it is not possible for you to attend another event by the end of the season, your registration fee sub any administrative fees will be refunded. If you are in need of education credits for this season then all possible pathways must be exhausted before a waiver is granted. (Webinars, Non ASEA Events, etc.)”