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Dates: Wednesday, January 20, 2027 – Thursday, January 21, 2027 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET (2 Days)
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Location: Killington (VT) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, in the Snowshed base area by the umbrella bar. If we are notified of any change, we will email and/or text updated information to you. – Outdoor Registration Snowshed)

Event Code: 327MU0120A

Registration Information:
– Cost: $0.00
– CEUs: 12
– Spots Remaining: 20 (as of 16 minutes ago)

Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Level 3 Certification

Registration Closes: Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 11:59 pm ET

Online Registration: Click here to register.

IMPORTANT WAITLIST NOTE: For events that reach capacity, we encourage you to ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITLIST by completing the online registration process and clicking WAITLIST. If there is enough interest on waitlist and we have staff available, we could open another group. When and if a spot opens up, waitlisted registrations will be automatically added to the event and your card will be charged at that time. You will get a confirmation email when your card is charged and your registration confirmed. Please understand we will do our best to get you into the event if possible, but please don’t make any firm plans unless you get a confirmation that you’re officially registered for the event. If you want to be removed from the waitlist at any point, you can do so in “My Events” in your member portal, or please call the Eastern office (518) 452-6095 during regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm EST. Thanks so much!

Offline Registration: Please call the Eastern office (518) 452-6095 during regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm EST

Course Description:

The Eastern Team Tryout is a rigorous, on-snow interview and selection process for PSIA-AASI Eastern members seeking to represent the region on the Eastern Team in preparation for the 2028 National Team Tryout. Eastern Team members serve as ambassadors for the Learning Connection Model and demonstrate leadership across the people, teaching, and technical skills that define PSIA-AASI’s highest standards.

This multi-discipline event will closely mirror the National Tryout environment. Candidates will participate in both cross-discipline activities–where Adaptive, Alpine, Cross Country, Snowboard, and Telemark candidates may all be present–and discipline-specific sessions designed to highlight individual strengths. Our goal is to identify educators who exhibit exceptional versatility, professionalism, and a strong ability to perform, coach, and inspire across all facets of snowsports education.

Selectors will observe participants throughout a variety of on-snow activities and situational assessments. While this event is not instructional in nature, candidates will have opportunities to learn from each other and receive feedback regarding their performance.

Registered candidates should expect to submit an additional Candidate Packet by no later than Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 11:30 PM ET. A link to the candidate packet form will be included in the registration confirmation email.

• A resume outlining snowsports experience (1-2 pages maximum)

• Professional references

• A two-minute, self-produced video introducing who you are, what you believe the team’s purpose is, how you would contribute to its success, and showcasing your individuality through engaging, authentic delivery.

• A one-minute, self-produced snowsports tip video, ready for social media

• A 500 word writing sample highlighting an aspect of the Learning Connection Model, including a title, description, learning outcomes, and a separate outline suitable for a PSIA-AASI member publication.

• Responses to a pre-tryout questionnaire.

• Additional details about the tryout format, schedule, and logistics will be shared following the registration deadline.

Learning Experiences:

Specific activities will vary depending on the group’s needs and environmental conditions and typically include:

• On-snow skiing/riding evaluations across a range of terrain and tasks

• Teaching and people-skill scenarios observed by selectors

• Situational tasks requiring adaptability, communication, and professional self-awareness

• Group interactions and peer feedback opportunities

• Individual feedback discussions with selectors following the event

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:

• Engage collaboratively and learn through peer interaction and observation in a multi-discipline environment.

• Reflect on feedback to identify personal strengths and growth opportunities aligned with Eastern and National Team expectations.

Prerequisite(s):

Discipline Level III Certified

Recommended Learning Resources:

• PSIA-AASI Discipline-Specific Certification Standards and Performance Guides

• Teaching Snowsports Manual and discipline Technical Manuals

Equipment/Materials Needed:

• Discipline-appropriate equipment in excellent condition, suitable for variable terrain and performance tasks

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.