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
Alpine Level 1 Certification
Alpine Level 2 Certification
Alpine Level 3 Certification
Alpine RMT Certificate
Prerequisites:
- Alpine Level 3 Certification
- Children’s Specialist 2
Requirements:
- Successful Completion of the Freestyle Specialist 1 before RMT qualification can be awarded.
- Successfully Pass the Entrance Ski Assessment
- Once the Ski Entrance Assessment has been passed, the candidate is entered into the newly redesigned RMT process for the 2017-18 season. The new design represents a significant change to the RMT experience and a significant philosophical change to the development of trainers in the Rocky Mountain Division. For more information on the new process, you can find the Alpine RMT Program Guide under Alpine Education Materials
Additional Info for Alpine Certification
- Exams are offered as a 3 day block or as 1 day modules throughout the season. They can be taken all 3 days at once or individually within the 3 day block.
- Any part of the level 2 and 3 assessments can be retaken individually if not passed.
- Assessments (whether passed or failed) count toward a member’s credit hour requirement.
- Written assessments are now offered on-line.
Education Materials
Demonstration Videos
The Alpine Demonstration Videos are provided as a visual reference for your training. All Demonstration Videos are now hosted on the Matrix at thesnowpros.org. You will need to log in to your thesnowpros.org account to gain access to the Matrix Videos. If you are having log-in problems please call 303-987-9390
LEVEL 1 Alpine Demonstration Videos
Alpine Level 1 Certification
- Participants must be a current PSIA-AASI member in order to attend events. You can join at this link.
- Complete the following online E-Learning Modules:
- Alpine Level 1 E-Learning (must be passed 1 week prior to the 3 day on snow assessment)
- Delivering the Beginner Experience – Alpine (Not required but HIGHLY recommended and FREE)
- If participants are affiliated with a ski school and have completed new hire training, you may go directly to the Level 1 assessment, if not you must first attend the 2-day Level 1 prep clinic before attending the Level 1 on-snow assessment
Alpine Level 1 Prep Course:
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Alpine Level 1 On-Snow Assessments:
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Alpine Level 2 Prerequisites:
- Children’s Specialist 1 is a required prerequisite and must be passed in order to attend the Alpine Level 2 On-Snow Assessments
- Attend One Additional Event Prerequisite from the list below (must be taken after Alpine Level 1 and must be completed before you can attend any portion of the Level 2 assessment)
- Pass Alpine Level 2 Professional Knowledge Exam at least 1 week before the start of the assessment
Teaching Electives
Children’s Specialist 1 *Must pass in order to attend Alpine Level 2 Assessment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Alpine Teaching Practice 201
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Full Pass in Certification in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 1)
Technical Electives
Boot Balancing & Alignment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Movement Analysis 201 On-Snow or Indoor/Online
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Technical Foundations Clinic
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
USSA Coaches Qualification (Must Submit as Non-PSIA Clinic Credit)
Skiing Electives
Precision Skiing 201
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Freestyle Specialist
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Telemark Skiing for Alpine Certification
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Alpine Level 2 On-Snow Assessments:
Movement Analysis/Technical Assessment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Teach Assessment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Ski Assessment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Alpine Level 3 Prerequisites:
- Children’s Specialist 2 is a prerequisite that must be passed before attending the Alpine Level 3 On-Snow Assessment
- Attend One Additional Event Prerequisite from the list below (must be taken after passing Alpine Level 2 and before you can attend any portion of the Level 3 assessment)
- Pass Alpine Level III Professional Knowledge Exam at least 1 week before the start of the assessment
- No electives used to fulfill the Alpine Level 2 prerequisites can be used towards Alpine Level 3
Teaching Electives
Children’s Specialist 2 *Must pass in order to attend Alpine Level 3 certification
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Alpine Teaching Practice 301
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Full Pass in a Certification in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 2)
Technical Electives
Boot Balancing & Alignment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Movement Analysis 301 On-Snow or Indoor/Online
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Technical Foundations Clinic
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
USSA Coaches Qualification (Must Submit as Non-PSIA Clinic Credit)
Skiing Electives
Precision Skiing 301
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Freestyle Specialist
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Telemark Skiing for Alpine Certification
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Alpine Level 3 On-Snow Assessments:
Movement Analysis/Technical Assessment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Teach Assessment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season
Ski Assessment
Dates will be released in September for the 23/24 season