Snowboard Webinar – “Here’s A Trick: Spins, Air, Grab & Grind” – Online Only (Cancelled)

What: Explore how to share the joy of skiing with future generations. This course focuses on practical information for anyone organizing skiing activities for children and youth or, anyone looking to add more fun to their lessons. How: Learn how you can develop young skiers passion for the sport Tips on how to organize practice sessions Teaching fundamentals effective educators use to teach skiing This course will focus on activities and games to challenge your club or team 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: What: This assessment-based certificate course is offered to PSIA-AASI certified instructors. The course will help you understand how children; think, feel about themselves, interact with others, and move as they grow and develop. You will see how this understanding can be creatively applied to Beginner/Novice into Intermediate Zone lessons. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge with the group and compare it to the National Standard. Why: Be “that guy/gal”. You know the one. The instructor having fun with a bunch of laughing kids around them, while providing a truly inspired safe, fun and educational experience. In this course, you will learn the skills that instructor possesses so you too can be recognized for your education, experience, and expertise in teaching children snow sports. How: Participants will need a copy of the Children’s Instruction Manual, 2nd Edition, Improving Student Engagement – Give’em what they C.R.A.V.E., and watch this video to complete the XC CS 1 Workbook. The workbook must be completed prior to attending the event. The course is designed around the concepts learned in the workbook and will be reviewed and practiced, during the first part of the event. Each participant will apply this knowledge including current children’s snow sports trends to a PSIA/AASI-C Child Development Level in the second part of the event. Participants’ achievement will be relayed via verbal and written feedback from the clinician throughout the course and at its end. Copy the link below to access the XC CS1 Workbook http://www.psia-c.org/download/childrens-specilaist/CS1-XC%20Workbook-2018-19%20Form%20Ext.pdf * For a more detailed description and evaluation criteria download the PSIA-AASI Children’s Specialist National Standard.

This course is available to Registered Instructors, Basic Instructors and new members at least 16 years of age, having ten or more hours of training or teaching experience verified by a ski school director. This is a two-day clinic for Nordic Track. The Level 1 Certification Clinic is a combination clinic and evaluation. The course leaders will instruct the group on those topics required in the evaluation and evaluate the group on the progress made toward achieving the listed standards.   Please complete the Central Cross Country Level 1 Workbook prior to the event.

This course is available to Registered Instructors, Basic Instructors and new members at least 16 years of age, having ten or more hours of training or teaching experience verified by a ski school director. This is a two-day clinic for Nordic Track. The Level 1 Certification Clinic is a combination clinic and evaluation. The course leaders will instruct the group on those topics required in the evaluation and evaluate the group on the progress made toward achieving the listed standards.

This program tests an instructor’s skiing skills, teaching ability and technical knowledge. The Level 2 exam prep is recommended. Nordic Track Level 2 Exams are two days.

This program tests an instructor’s skiing skills, teaching ability and technical knowledge. The Level 2 exam prep is recommended. Nordic Track Level 2 Exams are two days.

  What: Event for Level 1 instructors and coaches who want to prepare for the Level 2 exam. Why: To increase your skiing, technical and teaching skills to prepare for Level 2 certification. You will gain a clear perspective on the level of your skiing and teaching skills relative to the National standards. How: This event is a combined workshop clinic and an opportunity for you to demonstrate and fine tune your teaching and skiing skills. It is recommended that you complete the Level 2 workbook prior to the event. This is a two day event.

What: Event for Level 2 instructors and coaches who want to prepare for the Level 3 exam. Why: To increase your skiing, technical and teaching skills to prepare for Level 3 certification. You will gain a clear perspective on the level of your skiing and teaching skills relative to the National Standards. How: This event is a combined workshop clinic and an opportunity for you to demonstrate and fine tune your teaching and skiing skills. It is recommended that you complete the Level 3 workbook prior to the event. This is a two day event.

This program tests an instructor’s skiing skills, teaching ability and technical knowledge. The Level 3 exam prep is recommended. Nordic Track Level 3 Exams are two days.

The XC Senior Specialist Program closely mirrors the PSIA-NW Senior Specialist Program developed for the Alpine disciplines. PSIA’C’s XC Senior Specialist has been adapted to reflect the characteristics of xc skiing and to meet the needs of PSIA-C XC Instructors.  What: The XC Senior Specialist Program offers xc Instructors of all ages and certification levels the training needed to enhance seniors’ lessons and to reach the ever-expanding senior market in Central Division.  How: The XC SS1 course is offered to Level I, II and III Certified Instructors. The two-day clinic is a group project-based course offering incentives toward high levels of understanding. The XC SS1 course focuses on beginner and novice skiers using classic technique.  Download all of the course materials below. Course Materials ***These materials include a Workbook that is to be returned at least one week prior to the clinic.       Completed Workbooks can be sent to by email to doak.wes.xc@gmail.com  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.)