Cross Country Certification Pathway
Membership & Certification Information
- Join the Rocky Mountain Division and the PSIA-AASI National Organization by paying the annual dues
- Members without certification are referred to as “Registered Members”
- Membership must be current in order to attend any events through PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain
- Members can attend events under the age of 16 but will not be awarded any certification until they turn 16
Cross Country Level 1 Certification
- If you have a background in XC coaching/teaching or hold a Level 2 certification in another discipline there is a process for bypassing Level 1 certification. Please see the additional notes at the bottom of page
Additional Cross Country Level 1 Certification Pathway:
Cross Country Level 2 Certification
Additional Cross Country Level 2 Certification Pathway:
Cross Country Level 3 Certification
Additional Cross Country Level 3 Certification Pathway:
Cross Country Trainer Certificate
*Attend a Rocky Mountain Trainer Prep clinic or attend XC PSIA Ed Staff Fall Training (to attend PSIA Ed Staff Fall Training option you must contact XC chairperson prior and write a letter of intention of becoming a Trainer)
Additional Notes:
Skipping Level 1 Certification and going directly to Level 2 Certification Process
Achieving XC level 1 Certification is always highly recommended for anyone pursuing higher certification because the candidate will be more familiar with PSIA XC teaching methodologies and will have a greater chance at success in the higher certification process. However, to accommodate those rare instances where a XC Instructor has a wealth of experience and knowledge specific to teaching and performing in another sport/discipline and wants to go directly to higher certification, the following guidelines have been established:
- A current membership in PSIA
- PSIA Level 2 Certification in another snowsports discipline OR have a minimum of 100 hours XC Ski teaching or coaching experience (must submit coaching hours to PSIA-RM office)
- Pass a telephone interview with XC Chairperson
- Complete all XC Level 2 prerequisites before attending a Level 2 assessment.
- *If you do not pass at the level 2 certification level, you will not be given a level 1 certification.