Children's Corner
By Mark Nakada, PSIA/AASI Intermountain Children’s Manager
Aloha! I hope you’re having a fantastic summer!
Season Recap
Although the Children’s Specialist (CS) program continues to be well-received, the program’s growth was flat this past season compared to previous years. In analyzing trends, we’re still only seeing a 31 percent conversion rate of Level 1 members into CS1. If you are new to PSIA/AASI, and want to increase your earning potential, please consider taking one of our valuable educational programs.
For the 2017/18 season, we will continue to offer a number of Children’s clinics and lectures as well as CS events, and can accommodate pop-up events with advance notice. Please contact the office for more details.
National Children’s Task Force (NCTF)
The National Children’s Task Force (NCTF) has begun its annual evaluation of the CS program, and has calls scheduled through the fall. The NCTF will also meet at Fall Conference in November to analyze the program’s standards, and work on the new Children’s manual. Please look for a conference update later this year.
CS Program Syllabus and Workbook Updates
Although we do not anticipate significant changes to the CS1, CS2 and CS trainer workbooks for the upcoming season, there will be updated workbooks released this fall. In addition, the CS program syllabus will be revised to better clarify curriculum requirements. Please look for these updates at: https://www.psia-i.org/disciplines/children/
In Other News
The NCTF continues to receive member inquiries regarding CS credential reciprocity with other snowsports federations/associations. Unfortunately, at this time, no international children’s credentialing agreements are in place; you must be a member of PSIA/AASI, and have your Level 1 and/or Level 2 (discipline) certification to receive a CS certificate. Questions? Please contact the Office. Thanks for your continued support.
