National Alignment in progress … Have you heard the word? All eight PSIA-AASI regions are working towards alignment on what Level I, Level II, and Level III assessments and various specialist programs (like FS1 and FS2 and CS1 and CS2) will look like across the entire country. The target for national alignment is May 2026. […]
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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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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 members may take an assessment in another region, but the entire assessment must be passed in ONE region. You must follow the hosting region’s requirements and prerequisites. If there are prerequisites that are courses specific to the region that is hosting the exam, then that prerequisite must be taken in the hosting region. National
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If you haven’t already joined a snowsports school, we highly encourage you to do that. Most instructors do their initial training through their own school. If you can’t do that, there are other ways to learn what you need to know. We offer a 5-day Alpine Level I College and a 5-day Snowboard Level I
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