RM - Snowboard Level 1 Assessment

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Dates: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - Friday, December 20, 2024 from 8:45 am - 4:00 pm (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Steamboat Ski Area

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Full 3 Day Event:
- First Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Sunday, December 8)
- Second Chair Rate: $405.00
- CEUs: 18
Retake 1 Day:
- First Chair Rate: $120.00 (available through Sunday, December 8)
- Second Chair Rate: $135.00
- CEUs: 6
Retake 2 Day:
- First Chair Rate: $240.00 (available through Sunday, December 8)
- Second Chair Rate: $270.00
- CEUs: 12

Spots Remaining: 2 (as of 49 minutes ago)

Event Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Varies by Registration Package (See Above)

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:59 pm

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Offline Registration: Please download an event application from the menu on the left and submit it to the Rocky Mountain Division Office.

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Course Description (RMD-Snowboard Level 1 MA):

If you are not affiliated with a Snowsports School or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School prior to your attendance of the Snowboard Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Snowboarding 101 prior to attending the Snowboard Level 1.

There will be an online E-Learning module (LMS) that you must complete at least one week before the start of the on-snow certification. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: http://www.psia-rm.org/e-learning-module-lms

Click here to review educational materials under the Snowboard Level 1 section.

Day 1: This course provides a solid foundation of foundational snowboarding skills and in-depth observation skills. Focus will be on delivering clear and concise descriptions of snowboarding movements in student-centered language. Cause-and-effect relationships and how movement analysis is integrated into the teaching model will be covered. Video and on-snow application of material will anchor concepts. As part of the overall Level 1 Exam Course, this course will end with a written verification of movement analysis knowledge at the Level 1 Certified Standard. The Snowboard Level 1 Study Guide (follow the event materials link) is provided as a preparation and self-evaluation tool. We highly recommend you complete as much of the guide as possible, and bring any questions or clarifications to your exam.

Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.

Course Description (RMD-Snowboard Level 1 Instruction):

If you are not affiliated with a Snowsports School or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School prior to your attendance of the Snowboard Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Snowboarding 101 prior to attending the Snowboard Level 1.



There will be an online E-Learning module (LMS) that you must complete at least one week before the start of the on-snow certification. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: http://www.psia-rm.org/e-learning-module-lms

Day 2: This course explores the many aspects of teaching snowboarding with special emphasis on understanding and using the Teaching Model with students. Skills covered include recognizing learning styles and developing teaching progressions. A variety of progressions will be explored, dictated by the participation of the group. Completion of the Snowboard Level 1 Study Guide is mandatory prior to attendance at this course. As part of the overall Level 1 Course, this clinic will end with a verification of teaching knowledge at the Level 1 Certified Standard.

Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.

Course Description (RMD-Snowboard Level 1 Ride):

If you are not affiliated with a Snowsports School or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School prior to your attendance of the Snowboard Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Snowboarding 101 prior to attending the Snowboard Level 1.

There will be an online E-Learning module (LMS) that you must complete at least 72 hours before the start of the on-snow certification. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: http://www.psia-rm.org/e-learning-module-lms



Day 3: This course covers riding, first day through skidded turns (Levels 1 - 4). Personal snowboarding skills will be developed in bumps, carving, switch riding, freestyle and demonstration images. Technical aspects of the sport, such as: snowboard design, bindings and stance, will also be covered in relationship to their impact on effective riding. Completion of the Snowboard Level 1 Study Guide is mandatory prior to attendance at this clinic. As part of the overall Level 1 assessment, this course will include a verification of riding ability at the Level 1 Certified Standard.

Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.

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If you need an ADA accommodation, please reference this document and contact the division office at least 4 weeks prior to the event.  Please note, events can fill up at any time, even prior to the registration deadline. Rocky Mountain reserves the right to cancel an event due to low event registrations or other reasons at any time. Typically a decision is made 2-3 weeks from the event start date regarding cancellation. If booking lodging, please check the cancellation policy for the lodging you reserve. By signing up for a Rocky Mountain event, you are agreeing to abide by our Cancellation Policy. 

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