Thecentrallinefall 2004

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF PSIA- CENTRAL
FALL 2004
Snowsports Educators &
Ski Area Representatives IN THIS ISSUE
Collaborate on the Park & 2 Education Report
3 Financial Report
Pipe Task Force 4 Angelfire
By John Peppler, ASEA Executive Vice President 5 USASA National

Championship
The American Snowsports Education Association (ASEA) held its spring
Board of Directors (BOD) meeting in conjunction with the National Ski 6 Events Calendar
Areas Association (NSAA) and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) boards of
directors meetings May 17-18 in Savannah, Ga. The working relationship
among the three organizations has never been better!
25 Minnesota
Snowsports
Snowsports educators and ski area representatives collaborated on the Park Educators
and Pipe Task Force with successful results. The project evolved from a joint
Conference
NSAA and Professional Ski Instructors (PSIA) boards of directors meeting
last year. As snowsports educators work closely with other organizations
in the snowsports industry, the more prominent the ASEA of Snowsports 27 Ohio Snowsports
Educators becomes. Educators
Conference
Our relationship with NSP continues to evolve and in a very positive way
as well. The ASEA, NSP and NSAA recently purchased new software that
has the ability to attach numerous relationships to one record. The new
33 Summer Training
software should better serve our members as well as all the divisions. in Oregon
Regarding our relationship with NSP, we have never worked together 36 Moving Forward
more closely! As a result, member equity is at an all time high. It was
not too long ago that the PSIA itself operated month-to-month out of a
checking account, hoping to cover monthly expenses. Check out the
Today, the ASEA owns a warehouse and office buildings jointly with newly designed
the NSP. The primary tenant is the NSAA. With all three organizations
operating under the same roof, they share key organizational personnel Events Calendar
while also maintaining individuals that work solely for each organization. with over 40
offerings
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THE CENTRAL LINE
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL
SKI INSTRUCTORS OF AMERICA - CENTRAL
Education Report
PSIA-C
3225 West St. Joseph
2004/2005
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brent Heimann, Education Vice President
Lansing, Michigan 48917 President
Phone (517) 327-0601
Wm. “Skip” Dickel At the most recent meeting, the Board of Directors
Fax (517) 321-0495 Executive Vice President
Michael Bell
approved several significant changes proposed by the
info@psia-c.org
Education Vice President Education/Certification Committee.
General Information Members should Brent Heimann
contact their board representatives to
share concerns or opinions on policies
Financial Vice President In order to provide a higher quality product to the
David P. Kamke
or procedures in order that they be more
Marketing Vice President
membership, the Level II exam was changed to a three
effectively represented.
Submissions: Submissions of articles,
Mindy Covington day exam. The candidate will have to pass teaching
photos, and other items for publication Alpine Directors on 2 of the days and skiing on 2 of the days to pass
are welcome. All documents that are 1 Wm. “Skip” Dickel
submitted will be published on the web, Jeff Lewin the exam. This will provide candidates with an extra
therefore they should be submitted in 2 Brent Heimann opportunity to pass the Level II exam by providing an
Microsoft Word Format (7.0 or higher) David P. Kamke
with the following header: article name, additional opportunity to be seen by a third examiner.
date and author. Documents can have 3 Robin K. Roberts
minimal graphics (GIF/BMP) small size - Thomas L. McIntosh In order to compensate for the costs of an additional
no photographs (for website). Photographs 4 Kris Agnew examiner, the fee for the level II exam was raised to
may be submitted to the office and will be Walter B. Sappington
published in the Central Line but will not be $200. This is the same cost associated with the level III
published on the web. Please send to the 5 Douglas Wren
PSIA-C office at the above address. Articles Mark D. Foyteck exam, which has the same number of examiner work
are accepted on the condition that they are 6 John F. Cole days. Further, in an effort to keep costs down and
released for publication in all PSIA and Gary D. Kepler
PSIA division periodicals. PSIA-C reserves promote interaction of instructors across the division,
Nordic Director
the right to edit all articles.
Michael Bell the level II exam will not be offered as an unscheduled
The Central Line, copyright © 2003,
is published four times per year by the
Snowboard Directors event.
Professional Ski Instructors of America- 1,2,3 Chuck Ankeny
4,5,6 Mindy Covington
Central. Permission is hereby given to
the Professional Ski Instructors of America
A reinstatement event was created for former members
Ex-Officio PSIA-N Director
and other divisions to copy original ma- John Peppler who had let their certification and membership lapse.
terial from this newsletter providing credit
is given to the Professional Ski Instructors These individuals may regain their previous level of
of America-Central and the material is
not altered. Articles that contain specific
2004/2005
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
certification by paying their membership dues, paying
copyright notices may not be reprinted BOARD OF DIRECTORS their back membership dues, paying an additional fee,
unless written permission is obtained from
the author. It is requested that a copy
President and taking this reinstatement event. The event will cost
Wm. “Skip” Dickel
of any publication containing reprinted
Executive Vice President
$150 (plus the aforementioned dues and fee).
material from this newsletter be sent to
the editor at the address above. Brent Heimann
Subscriptions: Persons who are not

Financial Vice President & In addition, the Education/Certification Committee
members of PSIA-C can purchase a Secretary presented the progress made on the Strategic
one-year (four issues) subscription to The David P. Kamke
Central Line for $15. Send your name and Alpine Directors
Pathway. The Strategic Pathway is a plan to make
address, along with your check, to PSIA-C
at the above address.
1 Wm. “Skip” Dickel PSIA-C more member driven and education based,
Jeff Lewin
Note: Materials published in The Central
instead of certification based. To achieve that goal,
2 Brent Heimann
Line that have been provided by persons David P. Kamke the Education/Certification Committee has begun
who are not writing as PSIA-C officials are
the responsibility of the author and are 3 Robin K. Roberts to use the Education staff to help develop more
not necessarily endorsed by PSIA-C. Thomas L. McIntosh
educational events and revise existing events. Expect
4 Kris Agnew
PSIA-C STAFF Walter B. Sappington to see some new and exciting events offered this
Executive Director 5 Douglas Wren season, and in those to come. Further, the Education
Donnelly K. Eurich Mark D. Foyteck
Director of Continuing 6 John F. Cole
staff is developing and adapting a portfolio which
Education/Member Services Gary D. Kepler will be used in the future to help to guide members
Katie HC Poindexter
Adaptive Directors in their education as ski instructors, and record their
Administrative Services David Henderson
Donna Devereaux educational experiences and level of achievement.
Nordic Director
Kari Brandel
Michael Bell This pathway has the potential to foster and promote
Government Relations/
Education Coordinator
Snowboard Directors innovation in Central division.
1,2,3 Chuck Ankeny
Kelly Johnston
Publications Coordinator
4,5,6 Mindy Covington I hope the steps we have taken make for a more
Ex-Officio PSIA-N Director
Nancy Hawkins
John Peppler enjoyable and rewarding experience for the members of
Administrative Support
Kelsey Gregory
PSIA-C. I look forward to skiing with you soon. PSIA-C
Graphic Designer Contact information can be found
David Conn at www.psia-c.org/whoswho
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Financial Report
By David P. Kamke, Financial Vice President
This year promises to be another successful one for PSIA-C. Your Board of Directors and Education Staff members have
been working hard to prepare for the upcoming season.
PSIA-C and the PSIA-C Education Foundation both ended the 2003-04 season in a strong financial position. The
combined un-audited net income was $14180.20 on revenues of $411,591.95. This past year’s performance would
not have been possible without the Board of Directors and Education Staff members monitoring our revenues and
expenses throughout the year.
As costs continue to rise, it becomes increasingly difficult to

run a balanced budget without increasing revenue. This year
the Board of Directors has again limited price changes to only
one event due to a format change. Membership dues and
education event prices remain unchanged.
To keep prices down, the board has adopted an investment

strategy for the association’s reserves. This strategy will be on
the conservative side. Asset preservation will take precedence
over increased yield. The investment portfolio will be income
focused. Income generated from the portfolio will directly
offset costs associated with member-driven projects.
PSIA-C’s decision to focus on being an education-based

organization will open many doors to help strengthen its
financial position. Opportunities will arise to further expand
the PSIA-C Education Foundation. The Education Foundation
has a §501(C)(3) tax-exempt status with the I.R.S. This
qualifies any donation to the Foundation as an income tax
deduction for the donor.
For every donation to the Education Foundation, the office

will provide a proper receipt. For any questions regarding
the 2003-2004, 2004-2005 budgets, or any other PSIA-C
matter, please contact me or the PSIA-C office.
See you all on the snow! PSIA-C
(COLLABORATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)

Without these relationships, the ASEA, which encompasses the PSIA and AASI, would not be able to provide
services our members have come to expect. The visionary and coordinator of this working arrangement is
Stephen Over. Thanks, Stephen!
A survey was conducted last winter, which many of our members took the time to complete. The complete
survey results will be posted on the Web site at www.psia.org. The primary reason for this survey was to find out
where to place our emphasis in identifying strategic issues and how to adjust our focus from our base point and
Strategic Planning Session last fall with the Division Presidents.
Professional development is the No. 1 reason that members said why they join our association - as 86%
of the respondents indicated. This is further highlighted throughout the survey. With this in mind, the ASEA
Board of Directors is working towards fulfilling the desires of the membership.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and we’ll see you on the snow in just a couple months!!! PSIA-C
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David Seelbinder Angelfire
Member Number: 5300407
Division: Legend Men (40-49) By David Seelbinder, AASI-C Examiner
Hometown: Kalamazoo
State: Michigan
The 2004 USASA Nationals at Angel Fire New Mexico was
Snowboard Series: Middle Earth Series
lacking in snow but not in beautiful 70 to 75 degree sunny
Sponsors: Burton, Expert Cleaning Services
weather. When we first arrived, it was a little scary driving up
Halfpipe Results towards the Mountain and seeing 90% of the place covered in
rock. When waking into registration, we passed by girls in tank
Place ................................................5
1st Run ........................................ 17.4
tops and shorts and guys in just shorts and flip-flops. We were
2nd Run .......................................... 17 happily informed that the backside of the mountain did in fact
Best Run ...................................... 17.4 have snow!
Slopestyle Results You couldn’t help but to have a great time with all the sun! The
event was very well run, considering their lack of snow. Over
Place ................................................4
1100 competitors attended. There was a competition each
1st Run ......................................... 238
day for 5 days and I competed in all five. This was my first time
2nd Run ........................................ 174
Best Run ....................................... 238 competing in Boardercross at the Nationals. What a blast! It was
a fun run consisting of several tabletops and big-banked turns
Giant Slalom Results and very soft, slushy snow. As someone passed me in the air over
Place ................................................3
the last tabletop and knocked me out of a spot on the podium, I
1st Run ...................................... 47.86 learned not to slow down when you are out in front of the pack!
2nd Run ..................................... 49.42 All in good clean fun. I think overall it was my best showing at
Total Time .................................. 97.28 Nationals on the freestyle end of the competition. After both first
runs in the Pipe and the Slopestyle, I was sitting in third place in
Slalom Results each competition. I was happy to land a 4th in the Slopestyle,
Place ................................................2 considering 7th was my best ever place at such a big event.
1st Run ...................................... 30.32 With a small amount of disappointment, I slipped into 5th in the
2nd Run ..................................... 30.18 Halfpipe. I have never been in a Superpipe (18’ walls). Lots of
Total Time .................................... 60.5 transition!
Boardercross Results On race days, I came through in 2nd in Slalom and third in
Place ................................................5 GS. Slalom is most likely my strongest event. At Mt. Snow Vt.
Nationals in 1996, I won the slalom by over 13 seconds. I guess
Overall Alpine Ranking I’m slipping a little too much. GS was long and the only day not
Place ................................................2 sunny. I arrived home with one silver metal, one bronze, and 3
Points ...................................... 9262.5 overall plaques.
I got my very first snowboard in 1979 and have been hooked

Overall Freestyle Ranking
ever since. The very first snowboard competition that I competed
Place ................................................4 in was in 1985 at a small hill I think near Lake Orion in MI.
Points .................................... 8359.41
called Mt Grampian. There were 28 snowboarders entered.
Combined Overall Ranking
The course was set on a hill with 5 gates and a jump at the
Alpine and Freestyle Combined end. I have been a competitor at the Nationals 8 times starting
in 1991 at Mt. Hood. I meet my wife Kelly at the first PSIA-C
Place ................................................2
snowboard event in February of 1991. Kelly joined me for 6
Points .................................. 17621.91
Nationals out of which 4 of them she was crowned First overall/
Triple Overall Ranking Alpine, Freestyle overall. She has a stack of first place plaques and medals from
and Boardercross Combined the Nationals. Kelly likes the speed involved in the GS. She is
consistently is in the top 5 out of all competitors in Michigan
Place ................................................2
Points .................................. 21694.44 races, including all the men. She loves the Halfpipe but doesn’t
always find the time for enough to practice. The closest Halfpipe
is about 3 3/4 hours from where we live. PSIA-C
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14th Annual USASA National Championship
By Eric Schultz, USASA: Coach III, Judge and Technical Supervisor
The 14th Annual USASA (The United States of America 32nd in Boardercross and 21st in Slopestyle in the ultra-
Snowboard Association) National Championship competitive Men’s Open Class.
attracted snowboarders and freestyle skiers of all ages Outside the instructor ranks, Michigan competitor Nick
and abilities from coast to coast. More than 1,200 Baumgartner of Iron River, Michigan outraced Snyder
competitors, ranging in age from 4 to 74, traveled and the rest of the field to take first place in Open
in late March to Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico to Class Boardercross, which will earn him an invite to
compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in 32 next year’s X-Games. Other Michigan skiers showed
divisions. Among them were 148 snowboarders and their dominance as Shaftsburg’s Jennifer Tiilikka-Birdsall
freestyle skiers from the midwest. Participants were invited captured the gold medal in Women’s Skiercross, and
to compete in five primary championship events: Giant Anders Lindwall of Iron River brought home a silver
Slalom, Slalom, Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Skiercross and medal in Men’s Slopestyle.
Boardercross.
Among the Minnesota boarders, two women continue to
The ability of the riders and excitement of the festivities is rule the pipe. Sara Pehrson of Fergus Falls and Jessica
growing year by year, says Tom Collins, USASA Executive Zalusky of Burnsville finished fourth and fifth respectively
Director. “The USASA National Championship attracts in Women’s Open Class. Edina’s mother-daughter team
the top riders from the United States,” Collins said. “This of Alex and Julie Berg brought home a combined six
year’s competition was better than ever. “ medals including Alex’s dominance of freestyle. She took
The event was better both on and off the slopes. Among first place in both Halfpipe and Slopestyle.
the highlights were a pond-skimming contest and a rail The next generation of freestyle boarders came from an
jam, sponsored by Burton. Transworld Trans-Am events unlikely place: Chicago. The kids from West Dundee,
included the rail limo sponsored by Smith Optics. USASA Illinois reigned over the Grommet Class, for 8 and 9
brought in famed pipe and park builder Chris “Gunny” year-olds, as Jessi Huege brought home Slopestyle and
Gunnarson to build Olympic quality features for the Halfpipe gold medals for the girls and Brandon Sakiewicz
events. The week of activities included live DJs, award repeated the performance for the boys.
ceremonies and activities that allowed friends and family
members to join in the fun. The athletes who swept the snowboarding events for the
USA in 2002 Winter Olympic Games all got their start
Midwestern competitors really do have a chance at the in the USASA. “These riders have grown up with USASA
big dance, says Rob Catalano, USASA coach and AASI- and now compete with the best riders in the world,”
C II Instructor. Catalano advises flatlanders competing at Collins said. Since 1988, USASA has fostered the
this level to practice on bigger terrain before heading out competitive spirit of snowboard athletes and developed
to nationals. a solid grassroots organization that allows men, women,
“Obviously, there are some competition groups that and boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate
compete at a pro-am level, but the gap between the kids in more than 400 organized snowboard events that
I am coaching and the rest of the country is slim.” Based qualify for national and international competition.
in Ohio, Catalano coaches young athletes who compete USASA Trainers supports educational programs
in the SnowOhio series. One of his star students, Jenna throughout the year and organizes snowboard clinics
Bache of Huron, Ohio, finished third in Alpine Overall hosted at various resorts in the United States. These
and seventh in Combined Overall. clinics serve as training for instructors, coaches, judges
and technical supervisors to help provide fair, safe and
Residents and staff of Angel Fire were gracious hosts to fun events. “We are proud to help riders of all ages and
the invasion of snowboarders and skiers, Catalano said. abilities learn about the fundamentals of snowboarding
“The weather was great, the locals were drawn into and offer them the opportunity to compete with best in
the excitement of the events and the mountain worked class riders,” Collins said. PSIA-C
extra hard to maintain the snow despite the warm
Eric Schultz
temperatures.”
USASA SnowOhio Board of Directors
Instructors from Central Division also distinguished Boston Mills/Brandywine Snowboard Education Staff
themselves. Examiner David Seelbinder of Kalamazoo, AASI: Instructor III
Michigan scored fifth-place or better in all five events USASA: Coach III, Judge & Technical Supervisor
in the Legends Class, for ages 40-49. Mt. Brighton’s 216-225-6002
Bill Snyder of Michigan grabbed a very respectable eric@snowohio.com
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PSIA/AASI-C 2004 2005
Events Calendar
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8 AM FOR ALL EVENTS
* = Events with limited spaces; may fill prior to deadlines!
Alpine = Events with weekdays
TEACHING SERIES
LEVEL 1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 1)
Num Location Dates Deadline Num Location Dates Deadline
4100 Ski Brule, MI Nov. 20-21 11/5/04 4109 Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
4101 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 4110 Paoli Peaks, OH Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
4102 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 4111 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
4103 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 4112 Pine Knob, MI Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
4104 Mad River Mountain, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 4113 Boston Mills/Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4105 Spirit Mountain, MN Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 4114 Sunburst, WI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4106 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4115 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4107 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4116 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4108 Cannonsburg, MI Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 4117 Marquette, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05

4122 Spirit Mountain, MN Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 4130 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4123 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4131 Sunburst, WI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4125 Cannonsburg, MI Jan. 29-30 1/14/05

4134 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 4141 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
4135 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 4142 Sunburst, WI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4136 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 4143 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4137 Spirit Mountain, MN Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 4144 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4138 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4145 Marquette, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05
4139 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS (A) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS (B) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

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VARIETY IN THE SPICE OF SKIING - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

4182 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 4186 Boston Mills/Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4183 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 4187 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4184 Paoli Peaks, OH Feb. 5-6 1/21/05 4188 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4185 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05 4189 Marquette, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05
SILVER FOX SERIES - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Senior Instructors)

4190 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 4194 Cannonsburg, MI Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
4191 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 4195 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4193 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4197 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
GREY WOLF SERIES - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3 - very aggressive skiing)
4700 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4703 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
SKIING SERIES
FUNDALMENTALS OF SKI INSTRUCTION - NEW INSTRUCTORS - 2 DAYS - $130 INCLUDES DIVISION DUES
4704 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 4711 Paoli Peaks, OH Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
4705 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 4712 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
4706 Mad River Mountain, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 4713 Pine Knob, MI Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
4707 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4714 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4708 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4715 Sunburst, WI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4709 Cannonsburg, MI Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 4716 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4710 Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 4717 Marquette, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05
LEVEL 1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Level 1)

4722 Mad River Mountain, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 4731 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05

4739 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 4746 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4740 Spirit Mountain, MN Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 4747 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
4742 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05

4751 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/2004 4756 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/2005
4753 Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/2005
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(ALPINE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7)
SKIING FUNDAMENTALS (A) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)
SKIING FUNDAMENTALS (B) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

4776 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 4780 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4779 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
SILVER FOX SERIES - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Senior Instructors)

4783 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 4786 Sunburst, WI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4785 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
GREY WOLF SERIES - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3 - very aggressive skiing)
4788 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/2004 4792 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/2005
4789 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/2004 4793 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/2005
4790 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/2004 4794 Marquette, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/2005
4791 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/2005
EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS EXPERIENCE 2 DAY S - $100 (Open to all Members w/ 5+ years teaching)
4795 *Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05 4796 *Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
SPECIALTY SERIES
REINSTATEMENT EVENT - 3 DAYS - $150 plus dues and reinstatement fee.
WOMEN’S CLINIC w/ D-Team - 2 DAYS - $160 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

Num Location Dates Deadline
6102 *Paoli Peaks, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
6103 *Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 27-28 1/14/05
6105 *Snowmass, CO (Spring Rally) Apr. 7-8 3/25/05
WOMEN’S CLINIC w/ PSIA-C Leaders - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

6106 *Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 6107 *Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
WOMEN TEACHING MEN TEACHING WOMEN - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)
6108 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
SPRING RALLY - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

9121 Snowmass, CO Apr. 7-8 3/25/05
MINI ACADEMY - 2 DAYS - $160 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

6109 *Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 6114 *Pine Knob, MI Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
6110 *Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 6115 *Sunburst, WI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
6111 *Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 27-28 1/14/05 6116 *Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
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6112 *Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 6117 *Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
6113 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05 6118 *Marquette, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05
PARK AND PIPE - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

6120 Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 6123 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
6121 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05 6124 Marquette, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05
VIDEO / MOVEMENT ANALYSIS - 2 DAYS - $120 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

6125 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 6129 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
6128 Paoli Peaks, OH Feb. 5-6 1/21/05 6132 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
BEYOND SERIES
TRAIN THE TRAINERS (A) - 2 DAYS - $140 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)
7100 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 7102 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
7101 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
TRAIN THE TRAINERS (B) - 2 DAYS - $140 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

7103 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05 7105 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
7104 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
EDUCATION STAFF DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 3)

7106 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05 7107 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEETING - 2 DAYS - $100

7108 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 2-3 11/19/04 7109 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 13-14 11/26/04
VARIETY SERIES
SAMPLER PLATTER - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)
INTRO PLATTER - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

SPECIALTY PLATTER - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

CHILDREN’S SERIES
BAG OF TRICKS (Open to all members)
9100 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4 or 5 11/19/04 9104 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19 or 20 2/4/05
9101 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22 or 23 1/7/05 9105 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5 or 6 2/18/05
9102 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22 or 23 1/7/05 9106 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5 or 6 2/18/05
9103 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12 or 13 1/28/05
10 TIPS FOR TEACHING KIDS (Open to all members)

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PARK AND PIPE (Open to all members)

EDUCATION SERIES
LEVEL 1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Exam Prep) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Registered Members)
8110 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 8116 Cannonsburg, MI Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
8115 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Exam Prep) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 1)

8121 Ski Brule, MI Nov. 20-21 11/5/04 8129 Cannonsburg, MI Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
8122 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 8130 Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
8124 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 8132 Chestnut, IL Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
8125 Mad River Mountain, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 8133 Pine Knob, MI Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
8126 Spirit Mountain, MN Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 8134 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Exam Prep) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 2)

8139 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 8144 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
RACE SERIES
FUNDAMENTALS OF RACING - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)
6140 Sunburst, WI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
REV IT UP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

COACHING TECHNIQUES - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

6145 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 6147 Welch Village, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
6146 Spirit Mountain, MN Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 6148 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 3/4/05
CERTIFICATION SERIES
LEVEL 1 EXAMS - 2 DAYS - $125
1100 Ski Brule, MI Nov. 20-21 11/5/04 1110 Paoli Peaks, OH Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
1101 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 1111 Wild Mountain, MN Feb. 6 & 13 1/21/05
1104 Mad River, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 1114 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
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LEVEL 2 EXAMS - 3 DAYS - $200 (WRITTEN EXAM PREREQUISITE)

2102 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 10-12 11/26/04 2111 Pine Knob, MI Feb. 11-13 1/28/05
2103 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 7-9 12/24/04 2112 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 18-20 2/4/05
2104 Mad River, OH Jan. 14-16 12/31/04 2113 Sunburst, WI Feb. 18-20 2/4/05
2105 Spirit Mountain, MN Jan. 14-16 12/31/04 2114 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 4-6 2/18/05
2107 Wilmot, WI Jan. 21-23 1/7/05 2116 Marquette, MI Mar. 18-20 3/4/05
2108 Cannonsburg, MI Jan. 28-30 1/14/05
LEVEL 3 EXAMS - 3 DAYS - $200 (WRITTEN EXAM PREREQUISITE)

CHILDREN’S ACCREDITATION - 2 DAYS - $150 (WORKBOOK REQUIRED)

8100 Giants Ridge, MN Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 8105 Pine Knob, MI Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
8101 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 8106 Boston Mills/ Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
Adaptive
EDUCATION SERIES
ADAPTIVE WORKSHOP CLINIC - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
4350 Snow Trails, OH Feb. 12-13 1/28/05 4351 Welch Village, MN Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE SKI INSTRUCTION - NEW INSTRUCTORS - 2 DAYS - $130 INCLUDES DIVISION DUES
LEVEL 1 EXAMS - 2 DAYS - $125 (Prerequisite: Level 1 Exam Prep Packet)
LEVEL 2 EXAMS - 2 DAYS - $150 (Prerequisite: Workshop Clinic)

EDUCATION SERIES
ADAPTIVE WORKSHOP CLINIC - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE SKI INSTRUCTION - NEW INSTRUCTORS - 2 DAYS - $130 INCLUDES DIVISION DUES
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LEVEL 1 EXAMS - 2 DAYS - $125 (Prerequisite: Level 1 Exam Prep Packet)
LEVEL 2 EXAMS - 2 DAYS - $150 (Prerequisite: Workshop Clinic)

Nordic
EDUCATION SERIES
NORDIC TRACK WORKSHOP CLINIC - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
4400 Trollhaugen, WI Dec. 4-5 11/19/2004 4404 Powderhorn/Wolverine, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/2005
4401 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/2004 4405 Lapham Peak, WI Feb. 5-6 1/21/2005
4402 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Dec. 18-19 12/3/2004 ----- Note: Ski Sailing, Skate Blading offered
4403 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/2005
TELEMARK WORKSHOP CLINIC - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
4300 Trollhaugen, WI Dec. 4-5 11/19/04 4303 Boyne Mountain, MI Jan. 15-16 12/31/04
4301 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 4304 Powderhorn/Bessemer, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
4302 Welch Village, MN Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 4305 Boston Mills, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
NORDIC TRACK INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
4406 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 4409 Powderhorn/Wolverine, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
4407 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Dec. 18-19 12/3/04 4410 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Mar. 12-13 2/25/05
4408 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
TELEMARK INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
SPECIALTY SERIES
NORDIC TRACK & TELEMARK NORDIC RENDEZVOUS
Num Location Dates Deadline Notes
N/A Big Sky, MT Apr. 6-10 Registration handled through the Northern Rocky Mountain Division
EXAM PREPARATORY SERIES

NORDIC TRACK LEVEL 2 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Level 1)
8400 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 8402 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
8401 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Dec. 18-19 12/3/04
TELEMARK LEVEL 2 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Level 1)

8300 Trollhaugen, WI Dec. 4-5 11/19/04
8301 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04
8302 Boston Mills, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
8303 Mt. Bohemia, MI Mar. 19-21 3/4/05 Mar. 21 Optional backcountry day - $70 extra
NORDIC TRACK LEVEL 3 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Level 2)
8403 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 8405 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
8404 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Dec. 18-19 12/3/04
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TELEMARK LEVEL 3 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Level 2)
8304 Trollhaugen, WI Dec. 4-5 11/19/04
8305 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04
8307 Mt. Bohemia, MI Mar. 19-21 3/4/2005 Mar. 21 Optional backcountry day - $70 extra
NORDIC TRACK LEVEL 1 - 2 DAYS - $125
1400 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 1404 Lapham Peak, WI Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
1401 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Dec. 18-19 12/3/04 1405 Boyne Mountain, MI Feb. 26-27 2/11/05
1402 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 1406 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Mar. 12-13 2/25/05
1403 Powderhorn/Wolverine, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
TELEMARK LEVEL 1 - 1 DAY - $95 2 DAYS WITH PREP - $125


2400 Boyne Mountain, MI Feb. 26-27 2/11/05 2401 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Mar. 12-13 2/25/05
TELEMARK LEVEL 2 - 1 DAY - $95 2 DAYS WITH PREP - $150

2500 Boyne Mountain, MI Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 2502 Mt. Bohemia, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05

3400 Minocqua Winter Park, WI Mar. 12-13 2/25/05
TELEMARK LEVEL 3 - 2 DAYS - $150

3500 Boston Mills, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05 3501 Mt. Bohemia, MI Mar. 19-20 3/4/05
Snowboarding
= Events that lift tickets are comped
TEACHING / RIDING SERIES

RIDING / TEACHING DEVELOPMENT - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
4200 Ski Brule, MI Nov. 20-21 11/5/04 4207 Welch Village, MN Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
4202 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 4209 Mt. Crescent, IA Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
4203 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4210 Snowtrails, OH Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
4204 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 4211 Boston Mills/Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4205 Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 4212 Marquette, MI Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
4206 Giant’s Ridge, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
MOGUL SERIES
BUMPS -R- US - 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
4213 Welch Village, MN Feb. 5 1/21/05
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CARVING SERIES
TRENCHES 101 - 1 DAY - $70 (Open to all members)
4214 Welch Village, MN Feb. 6 1/21/05
SPECIALTY SERIES
FREESTYLE CAMP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Levels 1,2,3)
6200 Alpine Valley, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 6201 Hyland Hills, MN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
MINI ACADEMY (D-Team Clinic Leaders) - 2 DAYS - $160 (Open to Levels 1,2,3)
6202 *Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 6204 *Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05
SPRING RALLY - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

6205 Snowmass, CO Apr. 7-8 3/25/04
BIG SNOW OUTFITTERS SNOWBOARD CAMP (Open to all members)

n/a Blackjack, MI Jan. 8-9 Register w/ Members can use this event for AASI-C education credit.
BEYOND SERIES
TRAIN THE TRAINER - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Certified Instructors who train)
7200 Afton Alps, MN Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
DCL AUDITION - 2 DAYS - NO COST / NO CREDIT (Open to Level 3)

7201 Welch Village, MN Feb. 26-27 2/11/05 7202 Nub’s Nob, MI Mar. 12-13 2/25/05
ACCREDITATION SERIES
CHILDREN’S ACCREDITATION - 2 DAYS - $150 (Open to Levels 1,2,3)
8200 Boston Mills, OH Feb. 5-6 1/21/05 8201 Afton Alps, MN Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
FREESTYLE ACCREDITATION (BASIC) - Limited to 6 Participants (Open to Levels 1,2,3)

8202 *Alpine Valley, MI Feb. 12 1/28/05 8203 *Hyland Hills, MN Feb. 19 2/4/05

LEVEL 2 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 1)
8204 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 8206 Sylvan Tree Tops, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05
8205 Mad River, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 8209 Welch Village, MN Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
LEVEL 3 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 2)

8207 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 8208 Mad River, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04
8210 Welch Village, MN Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
LEVEL 1 EXAM - 2 DAYS - $125
1200 Ski Brule, MI Nov. 20-21 11/5/04 1213 Welch Village, MN Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
1201 Boyne Highlands, MI Dec. 11-12 11/26/04 1214 Norway Mountain, MI Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
1203 Hyland Hills, MN Dec. 13-15 (PM) 11/26/04 1215 Sunburst, WI Feb. 5-6 1/21/05
1204 Crystal Mountain, MI Jan. 8-9 12/24/04 1216 Afton Alps, MN Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
1205 Mad River, OH Jan. 15-16 12/31/04 1217 Mt. Crescent, IA Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
1206 Wilmot, WI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 1218 Snowtrails, OH Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
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1207 Sylvan Tree Tops, MI Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 1219 Pine Knob, MI Feb. 12-13 1/28/05
1208 Perfect North Slopes, IN Jan. 22-23 1/7/05 1220 Buck Hill, MN Feb. 15-17 (PM) 2/4/05
1209 Alpine Valley, MI Jan. 24-26 (PM) 1/7/05 1221 Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05
1210 Wild Mountain, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 1222 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05
1212 Giant’s Ridge, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05

2200 Giant’s Ridge, MN Jan. 29-30 1/14/05 2202 Welch Village, MN Feb. 26-27 2/11/05
2201 Brandywine, OH Feb. 19-20 2/4/05 2203 Schuss Mountain, MI Mar. 5-6 2/18/05

2300 Welch Village, MN Feb. 26-27 2/11/05 2301 Nub’s Nob, MI Mar. 12-13 2/25/05
System, this clinic will utilize the SILVER FOX SERIES

ALPINE EVENT teaching model, bio mechanics, etc., 2 DAYS - $100
and the content of teaching formats (Open to Senior Instructors)
DESCRIPTIONS appropriate for the Alpine Level 3 This clinic is focused toward the
Certified instructor. senior instructor wanting to improve
TEACHING SERIES his or her teaching techniques. This
TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS (A) clinic is slower pace with minimal
LEVEL 1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP 2 DAYS - $100 skiing. The group will decide what
2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members) teaching topics to focus on. This clinic
(Open to Level 1) This clinic will assist you in teaching will combine skiing and indoor round
Are you new to teaching? Then this level 1-4 skiers. This clinic will focus table discussions through out the day.
clinic is for you! This clinic will help primarily with the Beginner/Novice
you develop the skills to teach the Zone. You will learn the details of the GREY WOLF SERIES
beginning skier. You will learn about phases of teaching from providing 2 DAYS - $100
the teaching model and how to your students a sense of comfort, (Open to Alpine 2 & 3 – very
create a positive student/instructor explaining to them about equipment aggressive skiing)
relationship. and how to use it, and about the This clinic is focused toward the
Responsibility Code. instructor who wants to learn to teach
LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT GROUP the higher more dynamic movement
2 DAYS - $100 TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS (B) pools, applications, and their
(Open to Level 2) 2 DAYS - $100 understandings to skiers who can rip
Designed to improve the instructor’s (Open to Alpine 2 & 3) it up or skiers aspiring to rip it up!
teaching and technical knowledge This clinic will focus primarily with
and its application to various levels the Intermediate Zone. You will learn
how to teach skills and movement SKIING SERIES
of skiers. You will investigate more
into the teaching model and create a pools that are contained at this level.
FUNDAMENTALS OF SKI
positive student/instructor experience. Also, to understand exercises that are
applicable for this level of skier.
INSTRUCTION – NEW INSTRUCTORS
With the practical application of the 2 DAYS - $130 INCLUDES
American Teaching System, this clinic
VARIETY IN THE SPICE OF SKIING DIVISION DUES
will utilize the teaching model, bio
2 DAYS - $100 Designed for the individual new
mechanics, etc., and the content of
(Open to all members) to alpine ski teaching. Participants
teaching formats appropriate for the
Introduction to alternative tactics and will learn the basic principals and
Alpine Level 2 Certified instructor.
techniques for variety of terrain and philosophies of the American
LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENT GROUP conditions. Get out of your trench Teaching System, which includes:
-making rut! Learn to love the crud! the Customer Service Model, the
2 DAYS - $100
Breakable crust? I spit on it! Cement Teaching Model, and the Skiing
(Open to Level 3)
doesn’t have to be sticky! In this Model. Once this course is completed
Designed to improve the instructor’s
course you’ll create a variety of turn each participant will have the ability
teaching and technical knowledge
initiations, shapes and skill blending to teach individuals the basics of
and its application to all levels of
with an eye towards use in the alpine skiing: ATS Levels 1-4. The
skiers. You will research the higher,
mountains when you meet or want written test for Level 1 certification
more dynamic aspects of the teaching
to create new learning challenges for is optional and can be completed
model to achieve an understanding
yourself. during this course.
of its applications. With the practical
application of the American Teaching (ALPINE CONTINUED ON PAGE 16)
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(ALPINE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15) to understand skills, movement pools, lapse. The individual will be
biomechanics, etc. for the skier at this familiarized with the latest teaching
LEVEL 1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP level. Some of those exercises may and skiing trends.
2 DAYS - $100 include: skiing lots of turn shapes,
(Open to Level 1) carving on groomed terrain, and short WOMEN’S CLINIC W/ D-TEAM
Did you recently become Alpine dynamic turns on steeper terrain. 2 DAYS - $160
Level 1 certified? This clinic will Clinic ran by D-Team Staff
help you improve your skiing skills SILVER FOX SERIES (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)
by taking advantage of the latest 2 DAYS - $100 This event will give you the
developments in ski design and (Open to Senior Instructors) opportunity to work with nationally
technology. Group leaders with utilize This clinic is focused toward the renowned women professionals
the current developments in teaching senior instructor wanting to improve building on your skiing skills and
methods, ski technique and technical his or her skiing techniques. This confidence. The experience and
information to evaluate skiing clinic is slower paced. The group will relationships developed with this
performance. decide what skiing topics to focus event could last a lifetime.
on. This clinic will combine skiing
LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT GROUP and indoor round table discussions WOMEN’S CLINIC
2 DAYS - $100 through out the day. 2 DAYS - $100
(Open to Level 2) Clinic ran by PSIA-C Staff
This clinic will help you improve your GREY WOLF SERIES (Open to all members)
skiing skills, movement patterns, 2 DAYS - $100 This two-day event is a perfect
bio mechanics, ski design and (Open to Alpine 2 & 3 – very opportunity for women to enjoy
technology. Group leaders with utilize aggressive skiing) a women’s only ski clinic, with
the current developments in teaching There is no time to stand around and emphasis on camaraderie, as well
methods, ski technique and technical talk! This clinic is for the individual as skill improvement in a positive,
information to evaluate skiing who wants to ski hard and dynamic supportive environment. The group
performance at the current standards all day! There will be different topics will concentrate on employing
for Alpine Level 2 Instructors. based on the skiing conditions. a skills based approach, touch
on biomechanical issues using
LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENT GROUP EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS alignment, stance, balance drills,
2 DAYS - $100 EXPERIENCE efficient movement patterns, and
(Open to Level 3) 2 DAYS - $100 tactical exploration at an easy pace.
This clinic will help you improve your (Open to all members w/ 5+ years This group will explore the visual
skiing skills, movement patterns, teaching) cues to good skiing, skill refinement,
bio mechanics, ski design and Have you been certified and teaching as well as education on women’s
technology. Group leaders with utilize for 5 years or more? Do you want specific equipment.
the current developments in teaching to take a tour of current trends,
methods, ski technique and technical share your best ideas and ski a lot? WOMEN TEACHING MEN
information to evaluate skiing Then this clinic is for you! Saturday, TEACHING WOMEN
performance at the current standards you will take a guided tour through 2 DAYS - $100
for Alpine Level 3 Instructors. contemporary skiing and current (Open to all members)
trends. Sunday morning, you will get This clinic is designed to give male
SKIING FUNDAMENTALS (A) a chance to compare your skiing instructors better information relative
2 DAYS - $100 to cutting edge techniques. Sunday to their opposite gender relating to
(Open to all members) afternoon, you will get coaching communication, exercises, skills, bio
This clinic will focus primarily on the and tips for adding current tricks mechanics, etc.
Beginner/Novice Zone. You will learn to your own turns. The two-day
exercises that will help your beginning course is limited to approximately 20 MINI ACADEMY
students. Some of those exercises participants. Come ready to take a 2 DAYS - $160
may include: getting into their skis, new look at the old turn and leave Clinic ran by D-Team Staff
getting up from falls, balance and ready to charge into next season! (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)
different techniques for stopping and The Mini Academy is considered
slowing down. SPECIALTY SERIES by many participants as one of our
best events! This event uses current
SKIING FUNDAMENTALS (B) REINSTATEMENT EVENT or former National Demonstration
2 DAYS - $100 3 DAYS - $150 PLUS DUES AND Team members to conduct skiing
(Open to Alpine 2 & 3) improvement clinics. Participants
REISTATEMENT FEE
This clinic will focus primarily on the will spend two days with a D-team
This event is for the member who is
Intermediate Zone. You will learn member, receiving valuable ski
rejoining PSIA-C from an extended
exercises that will help your students
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improvement instruction from some of revised hiring process will begin with in two days! The topics you will cover
the best ski instructors in the country. registering for the Education Staff are:
Development Group. The weekend Using the Shape - Explore the
PARK AND PIPE will consist of the following evaluation movements needed to get the most
2 DAYS - $100 components: out of the shaped skies from beginner
(Open to all members) 1. Skiing skills evaluation through advanced levels.
This course will introduce instructors 2. Group Leadership skills evaluation Video Analysis - See it on tape. Get
to the ATML model and how to safely 3. Movement analysis skill exercises videoed and see what you are doing
apply it to guide guests through 4. Demonstration of technical compared to what the group has bee
terrain parks and pipes. The focus will knowledge (Methods will be working on.
be on the basic skills needed to use determined by the individual group Children’s Clinic - Get an overview of
all aspects of, and teach to all ability leaders.) the children’s accreditation program.
levels in the park and pipe. This is the first step in the hiring Learn the tips and tricks of teaching
process for the Education Staff; it is children.
VIDEO/ MOVEMENT ANALYSIS not a “pass or fail” situation. Bag of Tricks - Expand your bag of
2 DAYS - $100 tricks for teaching, develop new
(Open to Levels 1, 2 & 3) SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL exercises and share your exercises
Participants will develop their personal DIRECTORS MEETING with the group. Bring a large bag to
skiing skills and movement analysis 2 DAYS - $100 fill with new ideas.
skills through on hill and indoor video This seminar is designed to meet the
feedback. Numbers will be limited to professional needs of the member ski SPECIALTY PLATTER
one group, so sign up early. school director by providing industry 2 DAYS - $100
specific information in business (Open to all members)
SPRING RALLY development, quality assurance, This variety clinic is for the individual
2 DAYS - $100 training and administration. who is involved with instructor training
(Open to all members) at the ski school level. The topics that
Wind down the PSIA-C season with will be covered are:
two great days of skiing in Snowmass,
VARIETY SERIES
Clinic Leader - Explore and practice
Colorado with fellow PSIA-C skiers SAMPLER PLATTER the movements and skills needed to
and clinicians! better guide the new instructors at
2 DAYS - $100
(0pen to all members) the area using and following the PSIA
BEYOND SERIES If you want variety - this clinic is for standards.
Skill Development - Explore the
you! You will cover four different
TRAIN THE TRAINERS (A) topics in two days! The topics you different skills and skill blending to
2 DAYS - $140 will cover are: improve one’s skiing and teaching.
(Open to Levels 1, 2 & 3) Movement Pools - Explore the pools we
Skiing, Tune up, Development - Get
The Education Staff will work with the back on your ski legs. Start the draw form for better skiing from the
ski school trainer to assist new hires season off with a skiing refresher, beginner through advanced levels.
and current instructors in their school. Stepping Stones - Explore and
concentrating on eliminating the bad
This course will help train the ski moves and instilling the good ones. understand the PSIA stepping stone
school trainer to be a better coach to Movement Pools - Explore the pools concept.
instructors with teaching, and skiing we draw from for better skiing from
and customer service skills. the beginner through advanced and CHILDREN’S SERIES
applying these movements to your
TRAIN THE TRAINERS (B) own skiing. Select 2 of the 3 for 2 days credit,
2 DAYS - $140 Movement Analysis - Explore how or 1 for one day credit. These clinics
(Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3) to look at and find the strong are just one day clinics packed full
This clinic will help you develop your movements and the weak ones to aid of valuable information relative to
ski school personnel with evaluation in your own skiing and aid in setting teaching children! The cost is $70 if
and movement analysis skills. lesson plans. you take a one day clinic or $100 if
Video analysis - See it on tape. Get you combine two clinics.
EDUCATION STAFF videoed and see what you are doing
DEVELOPMENT GROUP compared to what the group has BAG OF TRICKS
2 DAYS - $100 been working on. (Open to all members)
(Open to Level 3) This fun clinic will help you develop
For: Alpine Level 3, with written INTRO PLATTER a “bigger bag of tricks”! This goal
recommendation from Ski School 2 DAYS - $100 of this session is to try new ideas
Director. This event will take the (Open to all members) and to help you understand how to
place of what was formerly known This variety clinic covers four topics (ALPINE CONTINUED ON PAGE 18)
as “Education Staff Audition.” This
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(ALPINE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17) what the examiner is looking for in RACE SERIES
the various skiing tasks and how
choose the most effective “game” different movements lead to different FUNDAMENTALS OF RACING
for the situation. With some new fun outcomes. The participants will be
techniques, we will encourage you
2 DAYS - $100
working on their skiing and teaching (Open to all members)
to develop your creative side and to performance in a way that will be Race 101 - This clinic will focus
think out of the box, to come up with easily transferred to your customers at on modern ski techniques, intro to
movements and “tricks” for teaching your home area. This is a great way course setting, tactic vs. technical and
children of all ages. There are no to either fine tune your skills for the ski prep.
pre-requisites or workbooks required exam, or receive honest feedback on
for this clinic. It is open to all levels of how your development is progressing. REV IT UP
certification. Just come and plan to
2 DAYS - $100
have fun! LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)
(EXAM PREP) This clinic will focus on training in
10 TIPS FOR TEACHING KIDS
2 DAYS - $100 Slalom and Giant Slalom, video
(Open to all members)
(Open to Level 1) training and modern ski techniques.
Activities in children’s ski lessons are
This course is designed to fine tune
not just games. Certain movements
your skills for those people that COACHING TECHNIQUES
such as twisting, tipping, bending,
are interested in taking the Level 2 DAYS - $100
and unbending are enhanced
2 exam in either the current or (Open to 2 & 3)
through a play, drill, adventure and
following season. This will answer This will be a feeder program of
summary format. In this clinic we
your questions about exam formats, race improvement. Candidates will
will look at the “features” of “Good
how teaching assignments are made, accompany the group leader and will
Effective Skiing”, and how they apply
what the examiner is looking for in observe and listen to the group and
to children. This clinic will include
the various skiing tasks and how receive feed back.
many activities, plus some essential
different movements lead to different
developmental information! There
outcomes. The participants will be CERTIFICATION SERIES
are no pre-requisites or workbooks
working on their skiing and teaching
required for this clinic. It is open to all
performance in a way that will be LEVEL 1 EXAM
levels certification.
easily transferred to your customers at 2 DAYS - $125
your home area. This is a great way (WRITTEN EXAM PREREQUISITE)
PARK AND PIPE
to either fine tune your skills for the DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EXAM
(Open to all members)
exam, or receive honest feedback on UNLESS YOU HAVE FULFILLED YOUR
The concept of the Terrain Park has
how your development is progressing. WRITTEN EXAM REQUIREMENTS.
a rich history and track record of
success. This children’s group will For: registered instructors, basic
LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENT GROUP instructors, and new members at least
examine the evolution of the Terrain
Park, and how it can energize a ski (EXAM PREP) 16 years of age having 10 hours of
lesson. Participants will be able to 2 DAYS - $100 teaching experienced verified by a ski
design their own small park with (Open to Level 2) school director. For instructors who
the props that are provided by the This course is designed and highly wish to be evaluated to see if their
group leader. Not only is this fun, recommended for the instructor that ski instructing skills meet the PSIA
but also you will discover how to is preparing for the Level 3 exam. National Standards for the certified
use the various activities to enhance You will be working on teaching, in Level I membership. The PSIA-C
the children’s skiing skills and “hook a very relaxed format, at the level education staff member will review
them for life”! of the group with a strong emphasis the basics for the American Teaching
on movement analysis and a lot of System. Day 1 will consist of review
coaching from the group leader. and education of teaching at the
EDUCATION SERIES The skiing phase will be based on Beginner / Novice Zone, and skiing
high level tasks with the focus being skills of the Intermediate Zone. The
LEVEL 1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP
movement patterns and desired Second day will include an evaluation
(EXAM PREP) outcomes. The group leader will of the candidates teaching skills at
2 DAYS - $100 guide you through the technical the beginner/novice zone and skiing
(Open to registered members) discussions in a non- intimidating skills at the intermediate zone. At the
This course is designed to fine tune atmosphere. The same group leader conclusion of this clinic, candidates
your skills for those people that both days insures continuity and a full will receive a written assessment of
are interested in taking the Level package program. their level of proficiency. Candidates
1 exam in either the current or
must be a current National member
following season. This will answer
to receive a pin.
your questions about exam formats,
how teaching assignments are made,
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LEVEL 2 EXAM application of skills, movement pools, EDUCATION SERIES
3 DAYS - $200 biomechanics, etc. through such
(WRITTEN EXAM PREREQUISITE) things as movement analysis, skill ADAPTIVE WORKSHOP CLINIC
DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EXAM development, movement outcomes, 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70
UNLESS YOU HAVE FULFILLED YOUR etc. The candidate must pass the (Open to all members)
WRITTEN EXAM REQUIREMENTS. skiing and teaching phases of the We offer training in all six adaptive
For: certified level I instructors at exam two out of the three days, disciplines: three track, four track,
least 18 years of age with a minimum minimum, to become certified level developmentally disabled, visually
of 60 hours of teaching experience III. Candidates must be a current impaired, mono-ski, and bi-ski.
verified by a ski school director and National member to receive a pin. Participants will be exposed to
who has successfully completed teaching concepts, safety, adaptive
the written portion of the level II CHILDREN’S ACCREDITATION skiing equipment, the abilities of
exam. For instructors who wish to 2 DAYS - $150 our students, and review the exam
be evaluated on their skiing and (WORKBOOK PREREQUISITE) standards. Each adaptive event
teaching abilities which must meet the (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3) is tailored to the members needs.
PSIA National standards for certified For: All Certified Levels with 2 years Depending upon group size and
level II membership. The candidate teaching experience. This two-day diversity, we try to offer training for
will be evaluated on his/her skiing event is geared toward the certified new adaptive instructors as well as
ability and the application of the instructor who wants to master exam preparation and continuing
skills, biomechanics, movement the art of children’s ski teaching. education for certified instructors. If
pools, etc. that are demonstrated. Participants will be evaluated on their you have a specific area of interest,
The candidate will be evaluated on teaching, technical, and movement please indicate this on your event
his/her teaching and knowledge analysis skills and how they relate application.
application of skills, movement to the CAP model in children’s ski
pools, biomechanics, etc. through teaching. The accreditation process FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE SKI
such things as movement analysis is designed to identify and work on INSTRUCTION
and skill development common to the movement analysis model, related 2 DAYS - $130 INCLUDES
the intermediate zone skiers. The technical concepts, the ATS teaching DIVISION DUES
candidate must pass the skiing and model, the CAP model and the The FUN program is designed for
teaching phases of the exam two linking of these concepts for effective new members who are interested in
out of the three days, minimum, to children’s teaching at all ages becoming an Adaptive Ski Instructor.
become certified level II. Candidates and ability levels. Each participant Participants will learn the basic
must be a current National member will have access to a workbook principals and philosophies of the
to receive a pin. located on the PSIA-C website or American Teaching System as it
by request to complete prior to the applies to adaptive instruction. The
LEVEL 3 EXAM weekend. This workbook will help FUN program is ran in conjunction
3 DAYS - $200 the participant learn, prepare and with the adaptive workshop clinics.
(WRITTEN EXAM PREREQUISITE) formulate the concepts and tactics
DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EXAM that will be used throughout the CERTIFICATION SERIES
UNLESS YOU HAVE FULFILLED YOUR weekend. Please allow two weeks to
WRITTEN EXAM REQUIREMENTS. complete the workbook prior to the All exam candidates are encouraged
For: certified level II instructors at event. Dryland clinics are available to down load the Adaptive Level I
least 18 years of age and have upon request. Please contact the Exam Prep packet from the PSIA-C
successfully completed the written office to make arrangements. website. The packet can be found at
portion of the level III exam. For http://www.psia-c.org/forms/Adaptive
instructors who wish to be evaluated Level1ExamPrep.pdf
on their skiing and teaching
abilities which must meet the PSIA
ADAPTIVE EVENT LEVEL 1 EXAM
National standards for certified DESCRIPTIONS 2 DAYS - $125
level III membership. This member (Prerequisite: Level 1 Exam
is one whose high levels of skill and NOTE: EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Prep Packet)
knowledge allow him/her to make an FOR ADAPTIVE EVENTS For: Registered Instructors, Basic
uncompromised contribution to the PSIA-C does not own adaptive ski Instructors and new members at
association and the ski industry. The equipment for use during education least 16 years old having one year
candidate will be evaluated on his/ events. Therefore, we ask all of adaptive ski instructor training
her skiing ability and the application participants to bring adaptive ski or teaching experience verified by
of the skills, biomechanics, movement equipment to the events. a ski school director. This is a two-
pools, etc. that are demonstrated. day event. The Level 1 Certification
The candidate will be evaluated on
his/her teaching and knowledge (ADAPTIVE CONTINUED ON PAGE 20)
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(ADAPTIVE CONTINUED EDUCATION SERIES CERTIFICATION SERIES
FROM PAGE 19)
NORDIC WORKSHOP CLINICS NORDIC LEVEL 1 EXAM
Clinic is a combination clinic and
2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 2 DAYS - $125 / 1 DAY - $95
evaluation with the first day a clinic
(Open to all members) (2 days w/ prep - $125)
and personal skiing evaluation and
This program is a comprehensive For: Registered Instructors, Basic
the second day a teaching technical
overview of discipline specific Instructors and new members at
evaluation. Participants are evaluated
technique from the beginner to least 16 years old, having ten or
in a single adaptive discipline. It
advance skier. Clinics will provide more hours of training or teaching
is recommended that an instructor
enhanced skiing, teaching and experience verified by a ski school
attend an adaptive workshop clinic
technical fundamentals for the director. This is a two-day clinic
prior to the Certification Clinic.
experienced instructor. for Nordic Track, and a one-day
LEVEL 2 EXAM for Nordic Downhill. The Level 1
NORDIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Certification Clinic is a combination
2 DAYS - $150
2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 clinic and evaluation. The clinicians
(Prerequisite: Adaptive
(Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3) will clinic the group on those topics
Workshop Clinic)
This event includes personal skiing required in the evaluation and
For: Adaptive Certified Level 1
improvement with instruction in evaluate the group on the progress
Instructors at least 17 years old. Full
all cross-country track techniques, made toward achieving the listed
certification becomes effective on the
teaching strategies, teaching standards.
member’s 18th birthday. This
progressions, and risk awareness. It
program tests an instructor’s
is offered with three subgroups for NORDIC LEVEL 2 EXAM
personal skiing skills, teaching ability
and technical knowledge in all six
Certified Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 2 DAYS - $150 / 1 DAY - $95
members. (2 days w/ prep - $150)
adaptive disciplines. Before taking
the Level 2 Certification, you must For: Nordic Certified Level I
complete an adaptive workshop EXAM PREPARATORY SERIES Instructors at least 17 years old.
clinic, Adaptive Level 2 examination Full certification becomes effective
preparation, and/or an Alpine Level NORDIC LEVEL 2 PREP on the members 18th birthday. This
2 examination preparation. Adaptive 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 program tests an instructor’s skiing
Level 2 Exams are two days. (Open to Level 1) skills, teaching ability and technical
This event is recommended for all knowledge. The Level 2 exam prep is
LEVEL 3 EXAM Certified Level 1 instructors who plan recommended. Nordic Track Level 2
PSIA-C will consider offering an to take the Level 2 exam or who Exams are two days. Nordic Downhill
adaptive Level 3 exam if there is would like to further their skiing and Level 2 Exams are one day.
sufficient interest in the Division. teaching skills. Nordic Track exam
Certified Level 2 instructors may also preps are two days. Nordic Downhill NORDIC LEVEL 3 EXAM
attend an exam in PSIA-Eastern or is one day. Both skiing and teaching 2 DAYS - $150
PSIA-Rocky Mountain Divisions. knowledge is covered in this event. For: Nordic Certified Level 2. This
Each Nordic event is tailored to the program tests in instructor’s skiing
members need. skills, teaching ability and technical
knowledge. The Level 3 exam prep
NORDIC EVENT NORDIC LEVEL 3 PREP is recommended. Both Nordic Track
2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 Level 3 Exams and Nordic Downhill
DESCRIPTIONS (Open to Level 2) are two days.
This event is recommended for all
NOTE: SKI EQUIPMENT Certified Level 2 instructors who plan
REQUIREMENTS FOR NORDIC EVENTS to take the Level 3 exam or who
All Level 2 and Level 3 Nordic track
exam prep and exam participants
would like to further their skiing and SNOWBOARD EVENT
teaching skills. Nordic Track exam
must use waxable traditional preps are two days. Nordic Downhill DESCRIPTIONS
equipment as well as specific skating is one day. Both skiing and teaching
equipment. Nordic track Level 1 knowledge is covered in this event. TEACHING/RIDING SERIES
does not require this equipment, Each Nordic event is tailored to the
but it is strongly suggested. Metal- members need. RIDING / TEACHING
edged Nordic downhill equipment is DEVELOPMENT
required during Nordic downhill but 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70
not Nordic track events. (Open to all members)
The above program will cover
teaching and professional knowledge
regarding snowboarding on day one
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and will cover riding on day two. This SPRING RALLY ACCREDITATION SERIES
is an excellent course to take if you 2 DAYS - $100
are seeking a one- day continuing (Open to all members) CHILDREN’S ACCREDITATION
education credit. Wind down the AASI-C season 2 DAYS - $150
with two great days of boarding in (WORKBOOK PREREQUISITE) (Open
MOGUL SERIES Snowmass, Colorado with fellow to Levels 1, 2, & 3)
AASI-C boarders and clinicians! For: All Certified Levels with 2 years
BUMPS – R – US teaching experience. This two-day
1 DAY - $70 – SATURDAY BIG SNOW OUTFITTERS event is geared toward the certified
(Open to all members) 2 DAYS - $199 before Dec 1 + $25 instructor who wants to master the
This is a one-day event designed for for EC (Optional) art of children’s snowboard teaching
the mogul snowboarder. The day will AASI and Big Snow Outfitters Participants will be evaluated on their
be spent riding and discussing the (BSO) have teamed up to provide teaching, technical, and movement
dynamics of intermediate to advanced a unique educational experience. analysis skills and how they relate
mogul riding. This event is designed AASI members are able to attend to the CAP model in children’s ski
for the intermediate to advanced the two-day BSO snowboard camp teaching. The accreditation process
snowboarder who has experience and receive a one-year education is designed to identify and work on
riding Midwest moguls. This event credit. The camp is staffed by AASI the movement analysis model, related
requires a minimum of 6 participants. education staff and pro riders from technical concepts, the ATS teaching
Burton and Ride. It is located in model, the CAP model and the
the upper peninsula of Michigan linking of these concepts for effective
CARVING SERIES
at Blackjack Ski Resort. This is your children’s teaching at all ages
TRENCHES 101 opportunity to be coached by a and ability levels. Each participant
1 DAY - $70 – SUNDAY sponsored professional rider for two will have access to a workbook
(Open to all members) whole days. You must register with located on the PSIA-C website or
This is a one-day event dedicated to BSO to attend the camp and register by request to complete prior to the
the carving snowboarder. The day with the AASI central office if you weekend. This workbook will help
will be spent riding and discussing would like a one-year education the participant learn, prepare and
the dynamics of advanced carving, credit. The camp is open to the formulate the concepts and tactics
“layout” turns and basic racing public. For questions or additional that will be used throughout the
techniques. This event is designed information, call Mark or Debbie weekend. Please allow two weeks to
for the intermediate to advanced at (906) 667-0184 (before Nov. 1) complete the workbook prior to the
snowboarder who has experience or BSO at (906) 663-4646 after event. Dryland clinics are available
carving in a variety of conditions Nov. 1. For more camp information: upon request. Please contact the
and speeds. Hard boots and carving www.skibso.com/camp.asp office to make arrangements.
snowboards recommended but
FREESTYLE ACCREDITATION
not required. This event requires a BEYOND SERIES
minimum of 6 participants.
(BASIC)
TRAIN THE TRAINER 1 DAY - $75 (Limited to 6
2 DAYS - $100 Participants)
SPECIALTY SERIES (Open to Levels 1, 2 & 3)
(Open to Levels 1, 2 & 3)
FREESTYLE CAMP For: AASI Certified Instructors with Freestyle accreditation is for
training responsibilities. This weekend snowboard instructors who wish
2 DAYS - $100
event is geared toward the snowboard to specialize their skills in freestyle
(Open to Levels 1, 2 & 3)
instructor who trains fellow instructors. training and teaching. The
Introduction to terrain park and half
Participants will review teaching, riding accreditation is a one day event
pipe riding with emphasis on utilizing
and technical training methods. Video that will test the candidate’s ability
freestyle riding movements.
will be utilized. to coach and perform introductory
MINI ACADEMY and intermediate levels of freestyle
(D-Team Clinic Leaders) DCL AUDITION maneuvers. At the fundamental level,
2 DAYS – NO COST / NO CREDIT single movement tricks such as 180,
2 DAYS - $160 360 and single grabs, all with several
(Open to Levels 1, 2 & 3) (Open to Level 3)
APPLY EARLY! This is a program for seconds of airtime over jumps, single
Clinic participants will ride with
Level 3 certified instructors who are rail maneuvers, several halfpipe tricks
a current or former National
interested in becoming members of and natural terrain abilities are the
Demonstration Team Member for
the PSIA-C education staff. Please minimum expected abilities.
two days. The team members will
work with the group on the latest have your Snowsports Director send a
letter of recommendation to the PSIA- (SNOWBOARD CONTINUED
development in snowboarding and ON PAGE 22)
teaching at the national level. C office on your behalf.
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(SNOWBOARD CONTINUED
FROM PAGE 21) REGISTRATION INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENTS Mail participants.
LEVEL 2 & 3 PREPS (postmarked) or fax your entire completed NO-SHOWS If you do not show up at an
PSIA-C Education Event Application with event and do not cancel a 100% cancellation
2 DAYS - $100 your payment by the event’s scheduled fee will be charged and you will be
(Open to Levels 2 & 3) deadline. Member’s applications should be considered a no-show.
Participants will receive individualized postmarked by the deadline noted on the
feedback on their teaching, riding and event schedule. If they are not postmarked
and in the PSIA-C office by that time a PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PSIA-C
professional knowledge. Day 1 will focus $25.00 late fee will be charged to all MEMBERS Nonmembers may attend
on teaching and professional knowledge. applications. This late fee was put into place PDS, Workshop Clinics and any promotional
Day 2 will focus primarily on riding. to encourage members to sign up early. The event one time only (these are events that
education and office staff needs members are labeled for all levels). NONMEMBERS
to sign up by the deadline to coordinate the can apply for membership in PSIA-C at the
CERTIFICATION SERIES event. Less than two weeks is not enough same time they submit an Education Event
time to ensure the event runs properly. Late Application.
LEVEL 1 EXAM applications or walk-ons will be admitted
to the event if staffing permits, but sign
2 DAYS - $125 up early to save your spot. Nonmembers CERTIFICATION EXAMS
For: Snowboard Registered Instructors, attending a PSIA-C event will be charged an REGISTRATION PSIA-C Alpine Certification
Basic Instructors and new members at additional fee of $10.00 per day, which may Candidates must successfully complete the
be credited to their membership dues upon appropriate written exam prior to registering
least 16 years old, having ten or more joining PSIA-C. for the on-hill portion of the Level 2 or Level 3
hours of training or teaching experience certification examination.
verified by a Snowsports school director. CANCELLATIONS/TRANSFERS
This is a two-day clinic and exam. The Cancellations must be made by 5 P.M.
POSTPONED/CANCELLED EVENTS
first day uses a clinic format to review Eastern Standard Time two (2) working days
PSIA-C seldom cancels events due to weather
AASI maneuvers and teaching concepts before the start of the event to receive a
conditions. You may check the PSIA-C
full refund. If the cancellation is received
used to introduce new riders to the past the deadline, the PSIA-C office will
website or call the office for information. A
sport Day two examines candidates on recorded message will be available for after
issue a 50% education event coupon. This
hour inquiries. Both are updated as needed.
their ability to teach and ride various coupon is non-transferable, and valid until
DO NOT CALL THE SKI AREA.
maneuvers used in an introductory the end of the following season. No coupon
will be issued unless the PSIA-C office is
snowboard lesson. notified of the cancellation. If you need to STARTING TIME Registration and group
transfer to another event you may do so at assignments will begin for all education
LEVEL 2 EXAM no additional cost. These transfers must be events at 8:00 A.M. Events begin at 8:30
2 DAYS - $150 done before the cancellation deadline. NO A.M.
CASH REFUNDS WILL BE MADE.
For: AASI Certified Level 1Instructors at
least 17 years old with a minimum of 60 RESPONSIBILITY CODE
hours of teaching experience EDUCATION CREDIT Members will 1. Always stay in control and be able to stop
receive two season’s education credit for or avoid other people or objects.
verified by a ski school director. Full 2. People ahead of you have the right of way.
participation in any two and three day
certification becomes effective on the education event, or one season’s education It is your responsibility to avoid them.
members 18th birthday. This is a two-day credit for any one-day event. This includes 3. You must not stop where you obstruct a
exam with one examiner on Saturday, one events offered by PSIA-C, PSIA or any other trail, or are not visible from above.
PSIA division. (The SEC would be the only 4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into
examiner on Sunday. Candidates will be a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
exception, see flyer for details.)
tested both days on their skills associated 5. Always use devices to help prevent
with teaching, riding and professional runaway equipment.
knowledge. See the level 2 certification LATE APPLICATIONS In order for the 6. Observe all posted signs and warnings.
event coordinator to appropriately staff for Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
guide for more details. Written exam will each event, the application needs to be into 7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the
be given on Sunday morning. the PSIA-C office at least two weeks prior knowledge and ability to load, ride and
to the event. Late applications or walk-ons unload safely.
LEVEL 3 EXAM are admitted on a first come, first serve, and
space available basis. A $25.00 late fee will Officially endorsed by: National Ski
2 DAYS - $150 be assessed to all late applications. SIGN UP
For: AASI Certified Level 2 Instructors. Areas Association, National Ski Patrol,
EARLY!
Professional Ski Instructors of America,
This is a two-day exam with one
Inc., and Professional Ski Instructors of
examiner on Saturday and one examiner LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, America - Central
on Sunday. Candidates will be tested FOOD, AND LIFT/TRAIL TICKETS
both days on their skills associated The PSIA-C event fee does not cover
with teaching, riding and professional lodging, transportation, food or lift/trail
knowledge. See the level 3 certification ticket costs. However, many areas offer
discounts to PSIA members and event
guide for more details. Written exam will
be given on Sunday morning.
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2004 Minnesota Snowsports Educators Conference
October 9, 2004
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monte Meier, Keynote Speaker!
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Monte Meier, world champion and 11-year veteran
Plymouth, Minnesota of the U.S. Ski Team, grew up in Hastings, MN and
Registration deadline: September 24, 2004 still lists Afton Alps as his home club. Monte Meier lost
Earn PSIA/AASI-C education credit and his right leg in a garden-tilling accident when he was
eight, and started skiing the next winter. After high
start your season right with the latest sport-
school, he joined the Afton Alps racing program as a
specific information, unparalleled networking
three-tracker (one leg and outriggers).
opportunities, and a lot of fun! The following
sessions will run concurrently. Each session With a long list of top finishes, Monte Meier knows
has a morning module and an afternoon what it takes to be a top performer out on the hill!
module. Each 2.5-hour module is completely You can, too!
self-contained, and you may move between Don’t miss Monte Meier’s keynote address at the 2004
sessions as much as you like. You must Minnesota SEC!
attend a morning module and an afternoon
module to receive event credit.
Session Target audience Morning Module Afternoon Module
Adaptive Instruction Adaptive instructors Q&A with Monte Meier! Gear & teaching methods for
and volunteers (Limited to first 20 people) visual, cognitive, 3/4-track,
bi/mono-ski, and snowboard
Nordic All Nordic instructors Nordic track Nordic downhill
Alpine 1 New and Level 1 certified PSIA orientation and Core Video-based movement
instructors Concepts teaching analysis and lesson planning
Alpine 2 Level 2/3 certified instructors Video-based movement analysis Fill your bag of tricks for
and alignment biomechanics upper-level lessons with
Stepping Stones
Snowboard All snowboard instructors Video-based movement analysis Teaching & riding freestyle;
and lesson planning tricks and terminology
Women’s Instruction Instructors who want to learn Biomechanics and the latest Roundtable discussion on
more about teaching women equipment trends in women’s gender differences: Should
alpine skiing men teach women?
Children’s Skiing Instructors who want to learn Games, drills, and a big bag of Video-based movement
more about teaching children age-specific tricks from beginner analysis and lesson planning
to expert
Trainer Development Staff trainers at ski and Boot Camp preview: Everything Trainers’ roundtable: Staff
snowboard schools you need to know to train development and Stepping
effectively Stones for Direct-To-Parallel
Directors Forum Ski and snowboard school Insurance and litigation Q&A with the Ed./Cert.
owners, directors, & senior staff roundtable Committees and the
Snowboard Administrator
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2004 Minnesota SEC Registration Form
Professional Ski Instructors of America/American Association of Snowboard Instructors-Central
3225 West St. Joseph, Lansing, Michigan 48917
Tel: 517.327.0601; Fax: 517.321.0495; e-mail: info@psia-c.org
Please Print
Name:
PSIA/AASI-C ID #: Non-members check here
Address:
Telephone: Evening ( ) Day ( ) Fax ( )
Preferred e-mail (for event updates):
Ski/Snowboard School: Location:
Please indicate dietary or other special needs:
Sessions: Please check the morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) sessions you plan to attend
AM PM AM PM AM PM
Adaptive Instruction Children’s Instruction Snowboard Instruction
Alpine 1 Directors Forum Trainer Development
Alpine 2 Nordic Women’s Instruction
Alpine written exam Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Snowboard written exams are not offered since they take place during the actual exam process.
Payment
$ Event Fee * Please charge the Amount Paid to my:
$ Late Fee ($25 after 9/24/04) VISA MasterCard
$ Division Dues (if required) Card #:
$ National Dues (if required/eligible) Expiration Date:
$ My gift to the Education Foundation **
$ Total Amount Paid
Signature: Date:
* Event Fee: $75 full registration; $60 without education credit; $70 non-members. Lunch is included.
** Education Foundation donations are deductible as charitable contributions. Please consult your tax advisor.
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2004 Ohio Snowsports Educators Conference
Earn PSIA/AASI-C education credit and Saturday, October 23, 2004
start your season right with the latest sport- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
specific information, unparalleled networking Holiday Inn – Strongsville, OH
opportunities, and a lot of fun! The following Registration deadline: October 8, 2004
sessions will run concurrently. Each session
has a morning module and an afternoon
module. Each 2.5-hour module is completely Chip Milner, Keynote Speaker!
self-contained, and you may move between Two time US Ski Team National Champion!
sessions as much as you like. You must attend Born and raised in Ohio. It takes desire not
a morning module and an afternoon module mountains to achieve your dreams!
to receive event credit.
Session Target audience Morning Module Afternoon Module
Adaptive Instruction Adaptive instructors Intro to Adaptive Gear & teaching methods for
and volunteers visual, cognitive, 3/4-track,
bi/mono-ski, and snowboard
Nordic All Nordic instructors Nordic track Nordic downhill
Alpine 1 New and Level 1 certified PSIA orientation and Core Video-based movement
instructors Concepts teaching analysis and lesson planning
Alpine 2 Level 2/3 certified Video-based movement analysis Fill your bag of tricks for
instructors and alignment biomechanics upper-level lessons with
Stepping Stones
Snowboard All snowboard instructors Video-based movement Teaching & riding freestyle;
analysis and lesson planning tricks and terminology
Women’s Instruction Instructors who want Biomechanics and the latest Roundtable discussion on
to learn more about equipment trends in women’s gender differences: Should
teaching women alpine skiing men teach women?
Children’s Skiing Instructors who want Games, drills, and a big bag Video-based movement
to learn more about of age-specific tricks from analysis and lesson planning
teaching children beginner to expert
Trainer Development Staff trainers at ski and Boot Camp preview: Everything Trainers’ roundtable: Staff
Directors Forum snowboard schools you need to know to train development and Stepping
effectively Stones for Direct-To-Parallel
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2004 OHIO SEC Registration Form
Please Print
Name:
Address:
Please indicate dietary or other special needs:
Sessions: Please check the morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) sessions you plan to attend
AM PM AM PM AM PM
Adaptive Instruction Children’s Instruction Snowboard Instruction
Alpine 1 Directors Forum Trainer Development
Alpine 2 Nordic Women’s Instruction
Alpine written exam Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Snowboard written exams are not offered since they take place during the actual exam process.
Payment
$ Late Fee ($25 after 10/8/04) VISA MasterCard
$ Total Amount Paid
Signature: Date:
* Event Fee: $75 full registration; $60 without education credit; $70 non-members. Lunch is included.
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GET YOUR SEASON OFF TO A GREAT START WITH A
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR!
The Professional DETROIT/WHITE LAKE
Development Seminars
Saturday, October 16, 2004 REGISTRATION
(PDS) are dryland training DEADLINE
Alpine Valley, Michigan October 1, 2004
events developed by the
Education Staff to get 6775 E. Highland Road
White Lake, MI 48383
you fired-up and dialed-
DIRECTIONS: I-275 North to exit 167 (8 mile road) West to
in for the coming season. Haggerty Road. Turn right (north). Haggerty dead ends at
A range of engaging PDS Richardson Road, turn Left on Richardson to Union lake Road
then turn Right on Union Lake Road to Elizabeth Lake Road. Turn
topics are offered at each left on Elizabeth Lake Road to M-59. Turn left on M-59 (west)
approximately 1 mile down on the Right.
event for instructors,
EVENT COORDINATOR: Ed Sigmann - sigmann77@aol.com
trainers, supervisors and
directors working in alpine,
snowboard, adaptive, CHICAGO/MILWAUKEE
and children’s ski and
Saturday, October 16, 2004 REGISTRATION
snowboard instruction. East Troy Middle/High School
DEADLINE
October 1, 2004
Whether your goal is East Troy, Wisconsin
continuing education or 3143 Graydon Avenue
certification preparation, East Troy, WI 53120
you’ll find something DIRECTIONS: Interstate 43 to Hwy 20 west. Left on Co. Hwy ES.
Right on West St. Left on Graydon Ave.
worthwhile at this year’s
PDS events. Register early! EVENT COORDINATOR: Dave Kamke - dkamke@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS *

Alpine Ski Instruction • Introduction to Stepping portfolio education based
Full Day (Both Locations) Stones, the latest in lateral format for training and
This PDS is for all alpine ski learning for tailor-made certification
instructors pursuing certification or instruction • Approaches for non-traditional
seeking a technical update. Topics • Coverage of the new National teaching of parallel skiing
may include: Standards (CONTINUED ON PAGE 30)
• New manuals including • Introduction to the newly
Core Concepts and the Alpine adopted “Strategic Plan”, a
Technical Manual
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(PDS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29) • Ski & snowboard schools as Non-Members: Non-members are
revenue centers welcome to attend all PDS events.
Children’s Instruction • Quality assurance, training, Participating non-members who join
Full Day (Alpine Valley, MI ONLY) PSIA/AASI-C later this season can
and administration
This PDS is for all instructors who obtain a $10.00 credit toward their
want to learn more about teaching Certification Written Exams membership dues.
children. Topics may include: Have one less thing to worry
• Practical application of the CAP about on the hill! Written Fees: The PDS fee is $50.00 for full
Model exams will be proctored for all registration, $35.00 if no education
certification levels in all disciplines credit is desired, and $45.00 for
• Movement analysis: non-members. There is no fee for
Comparisons, uses for lesson at each PDS event. The roughly 2-
hr session may also include group members who wish to take the
planning, personal skills Certification Written Exams only.
scoring and a discussion of on-hill
• Communicating with difficult exam tactics.
children and parents Deadline: Registration is due two
* Course offerings may differ by location weeks before the event. A $25 late
• Beginning through advanced depending on staffing and registration fee will apply to all applications
lesson planning and portable
postmarked after this two-week
props REGISTRATION INFORMATION
deadline. Sign up early to avoid
Trainer Development Specific Information By late charges!
Full Day (East Troy, WI ONLY) Location: Because PDS events
This PDS is for all instructors and may vary considerably by location Cancellations: Full refunds less a
(including start times, meals, and $10.00 administrative charge will
staff trainers who want to learn
session offerings), registrants are be made for cancellations received
more about staff training, and
strongly encouraged to contact in the PSIA-C office by telephone or
for those pursuing a position with
the Event Coordinator with any mail by 4:30 p.m. Central Daylight
the PSIA/AASI-C Education Staff.
questions about the event. Event Time on the Thursday before the
Topics may include:
Coordinators are listed on the event. Education Event Coupons
• Preview of the full Trainer may be requested for 50% of the
front of this brochure.
Development program and the event fee (only) for cancellations
structure of the Education Staff Registration: Complete the received after the deadline.
• Facilitation, communication Registration Form on the back of
and problem solving this page and fax or mail it with Time: PSIA/AASI-C events typically
the correct fee to the PSIA/AASI- begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at
• Advanced movement analysis approximately 4:00 p.m. Times
C office. If a session must be
• Evaluation preparation: training cancelled due to low enrollment may vary by location.
vs. performance or staffing problems, the office
Lunch: Events typically break for
or Event Coordinator will contact
Directors Forum lunch at nearby restaurants.
(Both Locations - Takes Place during
registrants for an alternative
Lunch) selection or full refund. Written Exams: Candidates
This round table discussion must pass the written exam at each
Confirmation: Confirmations will
session is for ski and snowboard level prior to taking the next level’s
be sent via email or by postcard
school owners, directors, written exam. Alpine Level II and III
if an email address is not listed or
supervisors, and senior staff. This candidates must pass the written
on file.
session only takes place during exam prior to taking the on-hill
lunch. Please be sure to indicate Education Credit: Members exam.
another session to participate in participating in a PDS will
for the majority of the day. Topics receive one education credit for
Non-Discrimination Policy: PSIA-
may include: C does not limit participation in
the current season, unless the
education events on the basis of
• Non-traditional teaching of member checks the “No-credit”
gender, race, color, creed, national
parallel skiing box on the registration form. No
origin, or age requirements for
education credit is given for taking
• Park & Pipe development and membership. PSIA-C
written exams only.
programming
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PDS REGISTRATION FORM
Please Print
Name:
Address:
Location Date Registration

Alpine Valley, MI Octover 16, 2004 Full ($50)No-credit ($35)Non-member ($45)
East Troy, WI Octover 16, 2004 Full ($50)No-credit ($35)Non-member ($45)
Session(s)
Alpine Instruction (All Locations) Children’s Instruction (Alpine Valley, MI only)
Directors Forum (All Locations - Takes place during lunch) Trainer Development (East Troy, WI only)
Alpine Written Exam - Level I Alpine Written Exam - Level II Alpine Written Exam - Level III
Exams are conducted at the end of the PDS. Snowboard written exam cannot be taken ahead of time.
Payment
$ $25 Late Fee (add if sent after Oct. 1) VISA MasterCard
$ Total Amount Paid
Signature: Date:
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PSIA-C WESTERN SPRING RALLY
APRIL 7 & 8, 2005

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW !
Alpine Skiing Development, Women Skiers and the D-Team Group, plus
Snowboard Groups!
Headquarters is the Wildwood Lodge.
SPECIAL RATES FOR PSIA-C MEMBERS www.wildwood-lodge.com More Info: www.psia-c.org
NEW DECEMBER 11-12, 2004!

BOYNE HIGHLANDS WORKSHOP
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Intro Platter eekend.
costs and descriptions.
Specialty Platter
32
Summer Training in Oregon
By Christine Van Tongeren
Mt. Hood summer ski (and snowboard) training was
in full swing this year during June and July. Training
conditions were excellent on the Timberline - Palmer
Glacier and the snow pack was amazing. The
combination of dry and wet snow over the late spring
months built up the glacier snow pack, improving
both the quality and density of the snow. Training
conditions were excellent; ranging from wide-open
GS turns on the MILE to challenging slalom terrain on
the icy slopes of the Palmer. of the intended direction of travel. Hands: The hands
must frame the skis, are quiet, and used to implement
As a guest coach, attending the WIN Race ski camp, the pole swing from the wrist.
owned and directed by Scott Winquist, my goals were
to survey US Alpine coaching-training techniques, try In the PSIA Alpine Technical manual, the Turn Phases
out new ski equipment, and have lots of fun! I was not are three: Initiation, Shaping, and Finish. The anatomy
disappointed. Each day started at 5:30am (except for of a racing turn consists of five phases: Neutral,
two days off) with coaches on the slopes at 7:00am to Preparation, Energy, Redirection, and Transition.
set gates and throw salt. The on-snow training sessions The Neutral phase is skied into between turns in
usually lasted until noon. Mid-week the Canadian ski the middle corridor between gates. During the turn
team trained in the next lane and several USST women Preparation phase there is a lead change via the hips
were nearby, including Sarah Schleper, who visited our opening as well as edge engagement. Eyes look from
camp in the evening. Dryland activities occurred after the middle corridor to the rise line.
lunch, my favorite being the hikes on the many beautiful The Energy phase is where everything is moving down
trails near Government Camp. Daily video review of the the fall line and the skis are bent (photo above). During
on-snow training sessions allowed athletes to see their the Redirection phase the skis begin to move away
training runs and get individual feedback. The athletes from the fall line (at or just below gate). The Transition
ranged in age from 8 years old (USSA juniors) up to phase occurs as the skier begins to decrease edge
collegiate and FIS racers. USSCA coach, Scott Meyers, angle (below the gate) before arriving back into neutral.
assistant director and technical coach for the camp,
offered current training material for the participants The turns enabled by modern slalom equipment
via power point presentations and handouts. The encompass turn distances that are between 7-15
language and terminology varied from PSIA, but the meters with minimum FIS slalom ski lengths for females
gist was much the same as in the Alpine Tech manual at 155cm and 165cm for males. Modern GS turn
with regards to carving. The following are a few of my distances are 10 to 35 meters with minimum ski lengths
notes recapping Scott’s technical presentation on skiing at 175 cm for females and 180 cm for males. I’m five
concepts, and turn phase descriptions as applied to feet tall, so for me the rule of thumb for ski lengths was
racing. just below the nose for slalom skis, and just above the
forehead for GS skis. Fitting athletes to their equipment
Basic concepts that lead to good skiing: Neutral, appropriately is critical. Plenty of camp time was spent
Edges, Tracks, Hips, and Hands. Neutral: Every on properly fitting boots, skis, and poles, as well as
turn must start and finish from a solid neutral ski tuning. Every other night a different ski and boot
position. Feet are under the hips, with the hands up manufacturer’s representatives. came to visit camp with
and relaxed. The lower back is upright with some valuable information about next year’s new equipment.
roundness in the lower lumbar. Edges: If the edges The ski reps and their companies made it possible for
are engaged with ad and abduction of the legs coaches and athletes to demo many different race skis,
(knees) this will ensure corresponding edge angles, boots, and bindings for comparison.
while also keeping the hips square. Tracks: Ski-
snow contact is essential to good skiing, especially Did I mention the weather was beautiful? It was
important while redirecting the skis during a turn. awesome! I certainly enjoyed the Mt Hood summer
Hips: The hips must not do anything radical to disrupt training experience and am anxious for those first
the bend in the skis and must move along the line turns next season. PSIA-C
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ANNOUNCEMENTS HELP WANTED
Pro Appreciation Day Sunday Race & Event Coordinator at Crystal Indianhead Mtn Resort is looking
October 3, 2004 Mountain, Michigan Full time seasonal for full and part-time Snow Sports
position. Responsible for all aspects of Instructors and Children’s Instructors for
Snowcrest Ski & Snowboard Center resort ski/snowboard race and event the upcoming season. Located in the
of Crestwood, IL, a combination programs. Programs include; NASTAR, western Upper peninsula Indianhead
retail store and indoor ski/ race leagues, race camps & clinics, Mtn is one of the premier Ski Areas
snowboard training facility, utilizes slopestyle competitions and high school of the Midwest located in Big Snow
the Mogulslope Snowsports Trainer & college races. Duties include training Country with over 200” of average
for skiing and snowboard instruction & supervising race crew, scheduling, snowfall per year and 600+ feet of
and the best stance analysis is setting courses, running/trouble-shooting vertical drop. Full-time positions will
sponsoring a Pro Day on Sunday timing equipment, correspondence with be based on six days a week starting
October 3rd, 2004 from 11:00am coaches/sponsors and overall promotion Thanksgiving through end of March,
to 5:00pm. of Crystal race & event programs. Option Part-time positions available for
of working in other departments to weekends and holiday period. Cross-
This event will get you pro pricing achieve year round status. Qualifications trained professionals in skiing and
along with the best advice on include; USSCA certification (or ability to snowboarding are preferred. Send
equipment, apparel and services. obtain), PSIA/AASI Level III certification, resume and inquiries to Klaus Buschalla,
Snowcrest prides itself on doing racing & coaching experience, supervisory SnowSports Director, Indianhead
extensive product testing, more than experience, strong communication, Mtn Resort, 500 Indianhead Mtn
any store in the country. Snowcrest organizational & computer skills. Apply Rd., Wakefield, MI 49968 or e-mail
is owned and operated by certified online @ crystalmountain.com. kbusch@chartermi.net
instructors and recognized by Chestnut Mountain Ski and Snowboard Ausblick Ski Area in Sussex, Wisconsin
Americas Best Ski Test and Ski Press school is looking for instructors who would is looking for a Level III AASI Snowboard
Magazine as one of their primary like to work with a professional, fun- Instructor/Trainer for the 2004/2005
tester. loving and tight-knit staff. On-hill lodging season. Come join us at SE Wisconsin’s
provided. For additional details please Finest Private Membership Hill. Part
Snowcrest values your contributions
contact Derek Diedrichs (815)973-2305 Time Position - TOP Hourly Rate - Fun
to the snowsports industry. or derekdiedrichs@hotmail.com. Staff Be a part of our growing program.
Snowcrest employees share your Call Jim Polaski, Director at (262) 695-
passion for achieving positive results Minnesota Snowboard Instructors! 9797 for more information.
with equipment selection, alignment Spend your Saturdays with Blizzard! Visit
and tuning. They too take pride in www.blizzard.tc or email office@blizzard.tc
aiding you to be the best that you,
the snowsports professional, can be.
PSIA-C Member Ski Schools:
PSIA/AASI Level I, II & III credentials
Help Wanted Ads - No Charge
are required to attend this event. For Your Opportunity to Other Classified Ads - $10.00 minimum for 30
info on Snowcrest services visit our
ADVERTISE
words or less, plus $.20 per word over 30.
website at www.snowcrest.com or
e-mail us at snowcrest@sbcglobal. Other Schools, Persons,
net. To pre-register, call (708) in the or Organizations:
389-4963 – Pre registration is
encouraged. All Classified Ads - $20.00 minimum for 30
CENTRAL LINE words or less,
plus $.25 per word over 30.
Exam Result Corrections
The following individuals were not Advertise your program, product, Note: Long numbers and similar text (e.g. e-mail,
acknowledged in the Summer 2004 ski school, used equipment swap addresses, etc.) will be divided into words for the
Central Line for their exam results. or any other snowsport item in the purpose of calculating the ad rate.
Alpine 1 PSIA-C newsletter. We offer
Bruce M. VanBuren classified Ads and Display Ads. Camera Ready
Gary Kaufman Display Ads:
Kevin Klasen
Alpine 2
Classified Ads: Full Page 7 1/2” x 10” $350
Deborah L. Fergus Classified Ads are line type ads run Half Page 7 1/2” x 5” $250
David Hinson in a specific section of the newsletter. Quarter 3 1/2” x 5” $120
Harry Hughes Classified ads may vary in size and Eighth 3 1/2” x 2 1/2” $60
Alpine 2 Teaching Accredited rates depending on the number of Display Ads will be set off from the
Mike Buenik words in the ad. surrounding text.
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Check out the new
Snowboard Freestyle
Accreditation Pin Contact
Central Line Editor,
Mindy Covington at:
u321fly@hotmail.com
216-310-1173
If you would like to

For additional event
information please call
receive an electronic
the PSIA-C office version of the newsletter
517-327-0601
please email this request to:
info@psia-c.org
NEW DECEMBER 4-5, 2004!

GRANT RIDGE WORKSHOP
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A workshop clinic like never before education e conventio
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PSIA-C PRESORTED
STANDARD
3225 West St. Joseph U.S. POSTAGE
Lansing, Michigan 48917 PAID
CLEVELAND OH
PERMIT 2180
MOVING FORWARD
By Carl Sigmann, Alpine Education Certification Co-Chair
• EDUCATION BASED PHILOSOPHY change the division has made to the certification
The members of this organization have been asking system is the scoring of the Alpine Level II Exam. The
for several years for a true education based system. format will shadow that of the Alpine Level III exam
It is the Alpine Education Certification Committee’s of a three day exam with three evaluators. These
(AECC) belief that for the first time, the division will evaluators will spend a full day with each candidate
offer to the membership a true education based to accurately assess the candidate’s ability to
system. This new “Strategic Pathway” approach is meet the National standards. The candidate must
meant to encourage members to become better successfully pass two of three days to become Alpine
instructors. The division does not want members Level II certified. Through this format, the candidate
feeling that certification is the only way to accomplish receives the most objective testing environment we
this goal. Last year the division offered about twelve can offer. This new Alpine Level II exam format also
events that one could sign up for. Of these twelve minimizes any subjectivity that may be present.
events, nine of them steered the member towards
certification. For the 2004/2005 season, there may • A NEW LOOK
be as many as 50 events that one may sign up for. The Central Board of Directors feels along with the
Members will also receive a certificate of completion support of the AECC that our new core offerings will
for these events to keep track of their progress that give the member a better sense of their skill level and
they later may incorporate into a portfolio that the educational goals. The new calendar will be easier to
division is designing. read and have accurate descriptions. When choosing
an event to attend, make sure that it will be something
• ALPINE LEVEL II EXAM FORMAT that you can implement at your home areas. It might
For members who wish to take the certification also be something others on your staff can benefit
pathway, there are programs designed to offer the from. Other divisions have used this philosophy over
opportunity to become better prepared. In addition, the past few years and it has met with great success.
all of the education based events, if taken, will add If you have a chance, go to the PSIA-E web site. You
to the background and education platform for this will find a ton of similarities between what they offer
candidate. The portfolio can also be used as a tool and the direction we are taking. The members of the
to track the educational development of a candidate Eastern division overwhelmingly approve and accept
as he/she prepares for certification. The division this education based format and are attending events
wants to offer the fairest environment for certification in unprecedented numbers. We want to do the same
candidates to achieve their goals. The most dramatic for you. PSIA-C
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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF PSIA- CENTRAL

By John Peppler, ASEA Executive Vice President 5 USASA National

Subscriptions: Persons who are not

As costs continue to rise, it becomes increasingly difficult to

To keep prices down, the board has adopted an investment

PSIA-C’s decision to focus on being an education-based

For every donation to the Education Foundation, the office

See you all on the snow! PSIA-C

(COLLABORATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)

I got my very first snowboard in 1979 and have been hooked

LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 2)

LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 3)

TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS (A) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS (B) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

VARIETY IN THE SPICE OF SKIING - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

SILVER FOX SERIES - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Senior Instructors)

LEVEL 1 DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Level 1)

LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 2)

LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 3)

(ALPINE CONTINUED ON PAGE 8)

SKIING FUNDAMENTALS (B) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

SILVER FOX SERIES - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Senior Instructors)

WOMEN’S CLINIC w/ D-Team - 2 DAYS - $160 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

WOMEN’S CLINIC w/ PSIA-C Leaders - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

SPRING RALLY - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

MINI ACADEMY - 2 DAYS - $160 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

PARK AND PIPE - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

VIDEO / MOVEMENT ANALYSIS - 2 DAYS - $120 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

TRAIN THE TRAINERS (B) - 2 DAYS - $140 (Open to Levels 1, 2, & 3)

EDUCATION STAFF DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 3)

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEETING - 2 DAYS - $100

INTRO PLATTER - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

SPECIALTY PLATTER - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

10 TIPS FOR TEACHING KIDS (Open to all members)

(ALPINE CONTINUED ON PAGE 10)

PARK AND PIPE (Open to all members)

LEVEL 2 DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Exam Prep) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 1)

LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Exam Prep) - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 2)

REV IT UP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

COACHING TECHNIQUES - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Alpine 2 & 3)

LEVEL 2 EXAMS - 3 DAYS - $200 (WRITTEN EXAM PREREQUISITE)

LEVEL 3 EXAMS - 3 DAYS - $200 (WRITTEN EXAM PREREQUISITE)

CHILDREN’S ACCREDITATION - 2 DAYS - $150 (WORKBOOK REQUIRED)

LEVEL 2 EXAMS - 2 DAYS - $150 (Prerequisite: Workshop Clinic)

(ALPINE CONTINUED ON PAGE 12)

LEVEL 2 EXAMS - 2 DAYS - $150 (Prerequisite: Workshop Clinic)

EXAM PREPARATORY SERIES

TELEMARK LEVEL 2 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 / 1 DAY - $70 (Open to Level 1)

TELEMARK LEVEL 1 - 1 DAY - $95 2 DAYS WITH PREP - $125

NORDIC TRACK LEVEL 2 - 2 DAYS - $150

TELEMARK LEVEL 2 - 1 DAY - $95 2 DAYS WITH PREP - $150

NORDIC TRACK LEVEL 3 - 2 DAYS - $150

TELEMARK LEVEL 3 - 2 DAYS - $150

TEACHING / RIDING SERIES

(SNOWBOARD CONTINUED ON PAGE 14)

SPRING RALLY - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to all members)

BIG SNOW OUTFITTERS SNOWBOARD CAMP (Open to all members)

DCL AUDITION - 2 DAYS - NO COST / NO CREDIT (Open to Level 3)

FREESTYLE ACCREDITATION (BASIC) - Limited to 6 Participants (Open to Levels 1,2,3)

EXAM PREPARATORY SERIES

LEVEL 3 PREP - 2 DAYS - $100 (Open to Level 2)

LEVEL 2 EXAM - 2 DAYS - $150