RM - Alpine Level 1 Assessment

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Dates: Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 8:45 am - 4:00 pm (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Buttermilk Ski Area

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

Spots Remaining: 6 (as of 37 minutes ago)

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

Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 9, 2025, 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-Alpine Level 1 Exam MA):

Please come prepared to ski each of the 3 days for this exam. You must attend all 3 days at once if this is your first time attending.

The Alpine Level 1 E-Learning Module must be completed before you can sign up to attend this event, please see this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: https://lms.thesnowpros.org/

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 Alpine Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Alpine Precision Skiing 101 event prior to attending the Level 1 Exam.

The order of days for the Alpine Level 1 Day 1: Movement Analysis, Day 2: Skiing, Day 3: Teaching.

The Level 1 Exam is a trade certification validating a candidate's ability to effectively work with beginning skiers (levels 1-4). It consists of a prerequisite e-learning course that is followed by 3 on-snow coaching and evaluation days. Teaching, Technical Understanding/Movement Analysis and Skiing Demonstration skills are all attributes of successful Level 1 instructors. Our professional staff will inspire you to work hard and learn more! Coaching and guided practice are hallmarks of the level 1 exam. Come prepared to enhance your skills as a teacher and as a skier and also to make new friends. Those candidates successfully completing the 3-day exam and all requirements are awarded the PSIA Level 1 Certification.

For a complete Level 1 Exam outline, scorecard and other useful information please click here and look under the Alpine Level 1 Section.

Suggested Reading available for purchase at www.thesnowpros.org: Teaching Snowsport & Alpine Technical Manual

Members receive free digital copies of some manuals with membership.

Course Description (RMD-Alpine Level 1 Exam MA)

This on-snow session will focus on how to apply the skills concept by analyzing ski and body performance in beginner skiers. Practice, observing other candidates and guests, describing cause and effect relationships and prescribing changes that will enhance skiing performance. Receive feedback and coaching from your examiner to help you succeed.

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

Course Description (RMD-Alpine Level 1 Exam Ski):

This on-snow session will focus on personal skiing skills and demonstrations specific to the beginner zone. We will explore green, blue and maybe some easy black terrain. Skiing skills will be tied to technical understanding and to teaching application. Feedback and coaching will be provided to help candidates meet the Level 1 skiing standard.

Course Description (RMD-Alpine Level 1 Exam Teach):

Candidates will apply steps in the teaching cycle and make short presentations to the group. You will be asked to track steps in the cycle and activities as others present. Practice, observe and receive coaching from your examiner to become more effective with your beginner zone guests.

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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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