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Dates: Monday, February 2, 2026 – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET (2 Days)
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Location: Timberline (WV) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, on the deck outside the cafeteria, next to the equipment racks. If we are notified of any change, we will email and/or text updated information to you. – Outdoor Registration)
Event Code: 326SB0202E
Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $245.00 (available through Tuesday, January 6)
– Last Chair Rate: $270.00
– CEUs: 12
– Spots Remaining: 10 (as of 32 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership
Registration Closes: Wednesday, January 14, 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:
Getting ready to attend a Level I Assessment? This course will help you prepare for this first step in your exciting career as an instructor. This Assessment Prep is required for all Level I candidates who are not yet affiliated with a resort and can support those with limited access to formal training. Through the lens of the Learning Connection Model, gain an understanding of the Fundamentals (technical, teaching and people skills) in the beginner/novice zone. Through on-hill practice, peer-to-peer activities, teaching scenarios and group discussions, become familiar with the format, assessment criteria and activities of the Level I Assessment. Participants should arrive prepared to be on snow for two days and able to ride safely on all green and blue terrain.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the group’s needs and environmental conditions and typically include:
• A review of the PSIA-AASI Level I standard, associated Performance Guides and Assessment Forms.
• Developing proficiency in the Riding Assessment Activities, practicing accurate self-assessment, and engaging in peer movement analysis.
• Exploring strategies for collaborative, student-centered learning environments through meaningful verbal and non-verbal communication, emotion-aware feedback, and positive group dynamics.
• Practicing the Assess & Plan, Implement, and Reflect & Review phases of lessons in the beginner zone through group, paired, and individual teaching activities.
• Participating in group and individual activities that strengthen skills across the full Learning Connection Model in preparation for Level I Assessment.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
• Obtain a higher level of understanding of the role of the professional instructor in student-centered learning in the beginner zone.
• Gains practical experience across the Learning Connection Model with skills supporting the goal of AASI Level I Certification.
Prerequisite(s):
Registered Members
Recommended Learning Resources:
• PSIA-AASI Snowboard Technical Manual
• PSIA-AASI Freestyle Technical Manual
• PSIA-AASI Teaching Snowsports Manual
• PSIA-AASI Snowboard Performance Guides
CANCEL/TRANSFER/NO SHOW POLICY FOR EASTERN EVENTS:
PLEASE NOTE: For the 2025-2026 season events, we have a new Unified Cancellation Policy.
IF YOU NEED TO TRANSFER or CANCEL: you can cancel your registration in your member portal at members.thesnowpros.org or call us at (518) 452-6095.
To transfer your registration to a different event, please cancel this registration and register for the new event.
If you need to cancel from an Eastern event:
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- Up to 3 weeks prior to the event start: Full refund of the cost of your event registration.
- Less than 3 weeks prior to the event start: 50% refund of the cost of your event registration.
- Less than one week prior to the start date and time of your event, event registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Certain premier regional and national events follow a cancellation policy different from the standard cancellation policy outlined above. Please refer to those events directly for the applicable event cancellation policies.
If you need to cancel an Eastern premier event (an event that is 4 or more days):
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- Up to 3 weeks prior to the event start: Full refund of the cost of your event registration.
- Less than 3 weeks prior to the event start: 50% refund of the cost of your event registration.
- IF YOU DO NOT SHOW AT EVENT REGISTRATION AND DO NOT CONTACT US by 4:30pm on last business day before the event: No refund.
Please note that no refunds will be issued for events once attended. We encourage members to review event details carefully before registering to ensure a satisfactory experience. Extenuating circumstances (medical or bereavement) will be considered for a refund if notification is given at the earliest opportunity, and the request is received within one week after the start of the event.
Our goal is to ensure all events run as scheduled; however, there are times, with very little notice, that we may have to cancel or move an event due to factors beyond our control. We encourage you to consider this possibility when making travel plans.