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Dates: Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Friday, February 13, 2026 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET (2 Days)
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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 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/
Event Code: 326SR0212A
Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $240.00 (available through Tuesday, January 20)
– Last Chair Rate: $265.00
– CEUs: 12
– Spots Remaining: 19 (as of 55 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership
Registration Closes: Wednesday, January 28, 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:
This two-day course provides instructors with effective strategies and practical applications for teaching adults undergoing the natural aging process – from beginner through intermediate levels. Based in the CAP model ideology, you will take a deep dive into considerations of low impact skiing, understanding movements with the aging process utilizing curated video examples and how to connect and create learning for this demographic.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the group’s needs but typically include:
• Hands-on drills/activities to support low-impact skiing/riding
• Peer-to-peer practice teaching sessions
• Video-based movement analysis during lunch sessions
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
• Participants will understand and apply the Senior Adult Profile and CAP Model for the Natural Aging Process.
• Participants will be able to demonstrate low impact skiing/riding.
• Participants will be able to demonstrate effective teaching strategies for senior students in beginner to intermediate zones.
• They will have a fundamental ability to perform MA on Senior Adults in the beginner to intermediate zone
• Participants will understand and apply senior-specific equipment considerations and their impact on safety and performance.
Recommended Learning Resources:
• Review course outline and complete the Senior Workbook
• LI in any discipline is highly 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 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.
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.