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Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET
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Location: Okemo (VT) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, at the clock tower base by the bottom of the quads. If we are notified of any change, we will email and/or text updated information to you. – Outdoor Registration)
All participants in PSIA-AASI clinics at Vail resorts are required to wear helmets while sliding or riding, in accordance to the Vail Resort Helmet Policy. Please see more information here.
Event Code: 326FS0209B
Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $168.00 (available through Tuesday, January 13)
– Last Chair Rate: $193.00
– CEUs: 6
– Spots Remaining: 16 (as of 47 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Minimum Level 1 Certification + must be able to sk at current certification level
Registration Closes: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
Online Registration: Click here to register.
Offline Registration: Please call the Eastern office (518) 452-6095 during regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm EST
Course Description:
Looking to develop the skills to play and teach in entry level terrain parks? Open to certified pros, this 1-day event is a great way build-up your freestyle skills in a relaxed environment. Starting with flatland tricks, participants will build their way up to jumps, boxes and/or rails with pacing to match the group’s confidence and ability. Learn how to incorporate these principles into your lessons to take your students’ experience to the next level.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the group’s needs and environmental conditions and typically include:
• A review of proper safety and etiquette in the park environment.
• Use of freestyle building blocks to improve individual performance.
• Identify and implement elements of movement analysis as they relate to observation, evaluation and prescription.
• Receive individual, specific feedback.
Learning Outcomes:
• A basic understanding of terrain park safety best practices
• Understand cause and effect relationships between body movement and equipment performance.
• Ability to incorporate freestyle elements in lesson plans
• Improved understanding of personal performance in terrain parks
Prerequisite(s): Level I Certified
Equipment/Materials Needed: Twin tip skis are recommended, but not required.
Additional Event Details:
All participants in PSIA-AASI clinics at Vail Resorts are required to wear a helmet while sliding or riding. You can read the full Vail Resorts Helmet Policy here: https://easternsnowpros.org/knowledge-base/policies/vail-resort-helmet-policy/
CANCEL/TRANSFER/NO SHOW POLICY FOR EVENTS:
IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL or TRANSFER from a 1-DAY EVENT:
> Up to 14 days prior to the event: $20.00 fee < During the two weeks prior to the event: $25.00 fee
IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL or TRANSFER from a 2-DAY or 3-DAY EVENT:
> Up to 14 days prior to the event: $20.00 fee < During the two weeks prior to the event: $50.00 fee
**NEW ** IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL or TRANSFER from an EVENT that is 4 or more days:
> Up to 21 days prior to the event: $20.00 fee < During the three weeks prior to the event: 50% of event fee paid
Notice to the office must be made no later than 4:30pm on last business day before the event.
IF YOU DO NOT SHOW AT YOUR EVENT AND DO NOT CONTACT US by 4:30pm on last business day before the event: No refund.
If purchased, Spot Insurance Policy 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.