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Alpine Level 1 Intro

Alpine Level 2 Intro

Alpine Level 3 Intro

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Registered Member

Join the Rocky Mountain Division and the PSIA-AASI National Organization by paying the annual dues.

Alpine Level 1 Certification

• Minimum 16 years of Age
• Complete online E-Learning Module prior to assessment
• If you are affiliated with a ski school and have completed in-house 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
• Attend 3-Day Alpine Level 1 Assessment

Alpine Level 2 Certification

Prerequisites

• Alpine Level 1 Certified or minimum of Snowboard, Adaptive or Tele Level 2 Certified
•  Attend 2 of the following electives (All prerequisite must be completed after Alpine Level 1)
  • Children’s Specialist 1
  • Alpine Teaching Practice 201
  • Certification in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 1)
  • Boot Balancing and Alignment
  • Movement Analysis 201 Indoor or Online Clinic
  • Movement Analysis 201 On-Snow Clinic
  • Technical Foundations Indoor Clinic
  • USSA Coaches Qualification
  • Precision Skiing 201 (1 day)
  • Precision Skiing 201 Camp (2 day)
  • Freestyle Specialist 1

• Current on Dues & Credit Hours
• Pass Level 2 Online Assessment
• Complete the Level 2 Proficiency Log

Requirements

• Pass all portions of Children’s Specialist 1 (this counts as one of the 2 Electives, the CS1 must be passed to receive your Alpine Level 2)
• Pass 3-part Level 2 On-Snow Assessment

Alpine Level 3 Certification

Prerequisites

• Alpine Level 2 Certified
• Attend 2 of the following electives (all prerequisites must be taken after Alpine Level 2)
  • Children’s Specialist 2
  • Alpine Teaching Practice 301
  • Certification Taken in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 2)
  • Boot Balancing and Alignment
  • Movement Analysis 301 Indoor or Online Clinic
  • Movement Analysis 301 On-Snow Clinic
  • Technical Foundations Indoor Clinic
  • Precision Skiing 301 (1 day)
  • Precision Skiing 301 Camp (2 day)
  • Freestyle Specialist – any level
  • USSA Coaches Certification (taken after L2)
• Current on Dues & Credit Hours
• Pass Level 3 Online Assessment
• Complete Level 3 Proficiency Log

Requirements

• Pass all portions of Children’s Specialist 2 (this counts as one of the 2 Electives, the CS2 must be passed to receive your Alpine Level 3)
• Pass 3-Part Level 3 On-Snow Assessment
• *No electives used to meet the Level 2 Certification requirements can be used to fulfill the requirements for the Level 3 Certification*

Additional Info for All 3 Levels

• 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.
• If using the CS1 or CS2 as an elective for Level 2 or 3 certification, this must be completed before starting any portion of the certification.