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Alpine Level 1 Foundations (2-Day)

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All Intermountain event times are in Mountain time.
Dates: Thursday, January 4, 2024 - Friday, January 5, 2024 from 8:45 am - 4:00 pm (2 Days)
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Event Type: Prep Clinic

Location: Powder Mountain (Timberline Lodge, Upstairs - On-snow, outside Timberline Lodge)
Please check the resort website for all parking information.

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $220.00 (available through Wednesday, December 20)
- Last Chair Rate: $245.00
- CEUs: 12

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 21, 2023, 11:59 pm

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Online Registration: CLOSED

Late registration may be available with a $25 late fee. Contact the office at (303) 987-9390 or admin@psia-i.org for more information.

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Course Description:

*THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED if you are not affiliated with a ski & snowboard school or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School.

If you are not affiliated with a member school, you will need to provide a lift ticket for this course and for the assessment.

Looking to start a career as a ski instructor but haven't started working for a school yet? Or are you already an instructor but want to get better at teaching novice skiers while training for your L1? This course is designed to prepare instructors for the Level 1 Assessment. Spend 2 days on-snow exploring aspects of teaching, movement analysis, and skiing demonstrations for the beginner zone. This entry-level course is based on the National Level 1 Certification Standard and the Intermountain Assessment format. It will boost your skills and resume when looking to land that first industry job.

Expectations of a Professional Instructor

1. Prioritize students and their learning as a fundamental component of personal professional development.
2. Respect the association and its staff as they provide education in technical, teaching, and people skills for the good of resort guests/students and not just individual gain.
3. Arrive on time; communicate appropriately when unable to do so.
4. Reflect professional appearance and adhere to cultural norms, policies, and procedures for specific resorts, regions, and the association overall.
5. Receive and accept feedback assuming positive intent. Ask clarifying questions and seek first to understand. Participate in opportunities for follow-up when offered.
6. Practice self-awareness and avoid overstating competence or skill level to clinic leaders or the association. When uncertain about an event's suitability, seek guidance. Maintain an open attitude towards feedback and advice, and prioritize the needs of others.
7. Learn and practice risk awareness and management specific to the resort, terrain, and situation.
8. Recognize the significance of words and behaviors in shaping others' perceptions, regardless of intent. (see people skills).
9. Seek appropriate channels for reporting harassment, bullying, or other hurtful language or behaviors.
10. Refrain from unauthorized teaching or receiving payment from students that is not authorized by the resort or area where you are teaching.

You must be present throughout both days of the Foundations clinic to be eligible for the L1 Assessment

Additional Event Details:

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Policy modifications and cancellations must be done at least five days before the start date of the event. The policy is fully refundable until that time and is non-refundable after.

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All PSIA-AASI members must follow the PSIA-AASI code of conduct.

All members participating in an Intermountain clinic or assessment must wear a helmet when sliding on snow using lift-accessed terrain. 

If you are looking to carpool to one of our events, you may use this Google Sheet to help coordinate with other event attendees.

If you are looking to room share  for one of our events, you may use this Google Sheet to help coordinate with other event attendees.

Please be sure you are familiar with all of our Registration and Change/Cancellation Policies.

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