| Snowboard Level III Assessment – Riding Module – 1 Day | Back to Calendar |
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET
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Location: Stowe (VT) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, outside the Midway Lodge. 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: 326SB0312D
Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $265.00 (available through Tuesday, February 17)
– Last Chair Rate: $290.00
– CEUs: 6
– Spots Remaining: 9 (as of 58 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level 2 Certification, Snowboard Level 3 Prerequisite, Snowboard Level 3 Professional Knowledge Exam
Registration Closes: Wednesday, February 18, 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:
Are you ready to test your riding at the highest level of snowboard instructor certification? This course is designed for the aspiring AASI Level III instructor who is seeking assessment on their riding performance compared to the AASI National Standards. Participants will explore the application of the Snowboard Technical Fundamentals in advanced terrain, conditions, and activities while receiving targeted evaluation and feedback. The course emphasizes accuracy, adaptability, and precision in applying movements across all Level III riding activities to be evaluated to the AASI Level III Riding standards. This assessment is the evaluative riding step toward completing Level III certification.
- Please review the AASI Level III Assessment Guide..
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on group, terrain, and conditions and typically include:
• Riding a variety of Level III assessment activities and variations to assess technical performance.
• Demonstrating tactical decision-making, movement adaptations, and snowboard performance versatility in advanced terrain.
• Receiving targeted feedback from Examiners on performance relative to the National standards.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate consistency, accuracy, and adaptability in Level III riding assessment activities.
• Apply the Snowboard Technical Fundamentals to varied performance outcomes consistently.
• Demonstrate versatility by varying turn shape, turn size, and line with Timing, Intensity, Duration, and Rate (TIDR).
Prerequisite(s):
• AASI Level II Certification
• Ability to ride confidently and safely in all terrain and conditions, including steeps, bumps, off-piste, and freestyle features
• Familiarity with Level III assessment activities and assessment criteria
• Commitment to pro
Recommended Learning Resources:
• AASI National Standards and Level III Riding Assessment Form
• AASI Snowboard Technical Manual
• AASI Performance Guide
Equipment/Materials Needed:
• Personal snowboard equipment suitable for advanced all-mountain and freestyle conditions
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.