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Dates: Thursday, March 4, 2027 – Friday, March 5, 2027 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET (2 Days)
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Location: Loon Mountain (NH) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, outside the governors base lodge. If we are notified of any change, we will email and/or text updated information to you. – Outdoor Registration)
Event Code: 327SB0304C
Registration Information:
– Cost: $255.00
– CEUs: 12
– Spots Remaining: 10 (as of 12 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Level 2 Certification
Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 16, 2027, 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:
Designed for instructors preparing for the Teaching & People module of the Snowboard Level III Assessment, this event provides guided practice and feedback aligned with the National Certification Standards and Performance Guides. Participants will explore the expectations of the assessment while refining their ability to individualize learning experiences and manage the needs and dynamics of advanced-zone learners.
Participants should come prepared for two-days of high-performance, on-hill activities in varying conditions.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the group and environmental conditions and will typically include:
• A review of the Level III Certification Standards, Performance Guide, assessment format, and performance expectations, with opportunities for questions and discussion.
• Peer teaching through scenarios relevant to advanced-zone students.
• Opportunities to give and receive feedback on teaching decisions, communication, individualization, learner engagement, and adaptability.
• Exploration of strategies for managing individual motivations and emotions while supporting productive group dynamics.
• Discussion of approaches for continually assessing learner needs and proactively adapting learning experiences..
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the event, successful participants will be able to:
• Gain greater clarity around the performance expectations of the Level III Teaching & People assessment.
• Improve their ability to individualize learning experiences while maintaining a cohesive experience for the group.
• Strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to individual motivations, emotions, and changing learner needs.
• Use feedback and self-reflection to identify strengths and priorities for continued development.
Prerequisite(s):
Discipline Level II Certified
Recommended Learning Resources:
• National Snowboard Certification Standards
• National Snowboard Performance Guide
• PSIA-AASI Teaching Snowsports Manual
• PSIA-AASI Snowboard Technical Manual
• Level III Snowboard Assessment Forms
• Eastern Region Website: Certification and Profession
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Snowboard equipment suitable for a variety of terrain and conditions, including freestyle terrain.
CANCEL/TRANSFER/NO SHOW POLICY FOR EASTERN EVENTS:
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:
- 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):
- Email or call us at (518) 452-6095, as member portal cancelation is not available for premier events.
- 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.