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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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Alpine Assessment Activities

Level II Assessment Activities Wedge Turn Wedge Turn: Slow speed turns on novice pitched terrain. Feet are hip to shoulder width apart with ski tips closer together than tails of skis. Skis are on opposing edges the entire time skier is connecting turns on novice terrain. Wedge Turn Video Application of Fundamentals: Skis stay in a

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Eastern Mission

The mission of PSIA-AASI Eastern is to promote and support our member snowsports educators by providing excellence in educational programs, certification and member benefits and by providing opportunities for professional growth and recognition via promotion of our members, our brands and the value they bring to customers, resort management and the snow sports industry.

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Member Customized Events

Member Customized Events (MCEs)   Members now can request any educational event on the event schedule to be held at their home resort at a time that is convenient for the school and their instructors. Certification Assessments and Certificate Assessments cannot be scheduled as an MCE. Details: One or two full-days of snowsports education delivered by a

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Event Participant Safety Policy

    PSIA-AASI EasternEvent Participant Safety Policy Skiing and riding are athletic and physically demanding activities that require skill, knowledge and experience. Generally, it is the expectation of PSIA-AASI Eastern that every event participant shall possess the requisite level of fitness and stamina to participate safely, on all appropriate terrain, and at a pace consistent

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Will any event fulfill the continuing educational credit requirements – even in another discipline?

Yes, successful completion of any PSIA-AASI educational clinic that offers CEUs will count toward the continuing education credit (CEU) requirement, even a cross-over into another discipline. Actually, that’s a fun way to try something new and get your credits in as well! A Certified member needs to obtain a minimum of 6 CEUs every membership

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