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Telemark Teaching Videos

PSIA-E WELCOMES THE TELEMARK EDUCATIONAL STAFF’S TELEMARK TEACHING VIDEOS, ONLINE FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE. Thanks to Mad River Glen, Killington, Stowe, Okemo and Sugarbush for their support of hosting events for our filming of this project. Also, thank-you to the Telemark Educational Staff who are highlighted in the video and in the Telemark Tips section. […]

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How do I filter the Event Calendar so I can see the events that I’d like to attend?

You can filter the event calendar by: month discipline event location state resort  and/or type of clinic to see options. Go to the event calendar at psia-e.org/calendar. Click on Filter Displayed Events From the next page, you can filter the event calendar in multiple ways: Choose Select All, if you want to choose every option

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Can you tell me more about the online Professional Knowledge Exam?

***You must pass your online component prior to registering for the on-snow component.*** Please refer to the Assessment Guides for further information on exam procedures and qualifications. Should a member require special arrangements for an exam, please contact the Eastern Office by calling (518) 452-6095. You will be evaluated in the following categories: Teaching Skills (18

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Eastern Area Reps

The PSIA-AASI Eastern Division Area Representative Program, started during the 1998-99 season under the leadership of Joan Heaton, is designed to improve the lines of communication between the membership and the PSIA-AASI Eastern office in Albany. The role of an Area Representative is to disseminate information from the PSIA-AASI Eastern office in a timely, prominent,

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Categories of Membership

Registered Membership Typically, this is the first level of membership. Registered Members may attend any education events that are open to Registered Members, as well as Level I Certification Assessment Events. Registered Members do not have continuing education requirements until they become Certified Members, but Registered Members are encouraged to take advantage of educational opportunities.

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Crossover Policy

Crossover Policy Any member seeking to enter the Adaptive Alpine certification track must begin with the Alpine Level I Assessment. Any Level I member qualifies to challenge any certified Level II Assessment (except Adaptive), as long as all prerequisite requirements are met. Any Level II member qualifies to challenge any certified Level III Assessment (except

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CEU Management Policy

To maintain their PSIA-AASI certification, an Eastern member must renew their membership every season and obtain continuing educational clinic credits (CEUs) as outlined below to keep their certifications in good standing: CEU Management Policy A certified member needs to obtain a minimum of 6 CEUs every membership year (July 1 – June 30.) Any CEU

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Active-Duty Military Service Waiver Policy

Active-Duty Military Service Waiver Policy Members, who are unable to teach snowsports due to a temporary active-duty assignment for the Armed Forces of the United States, may petition their regional office for a waiver of their membership dues and/or education requirements. If you are an Eastern member, please call the office at (518) 452-6095, or e-mail for more details.

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Foreign Certification Equivalency Policy

PSIA-AASI Foreign Certification Equivalency Policy Snowsports instructors with foreign certification seeking PSIA-AASI certification: Must become a member of PSIA-AASI. Must be current and provide proof of active certification from another country/association. We will reference the PSIA-AASI Foreign Certification Equivalency for the equivalent level of certification. Once the equivalent level of certification has been accepted, we

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Transfer Policy

PSIA-AASI Transfer Policy A PSIA-AASI member is allowed to transfer their primary membership to any of the 8 regions across the country. In order to do this, the member will contact the division they wish to transfer to and adhere to the below fee if applicable. A $25.00 transfer fee will be required by the

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