RM - Alpine Level 1 Assessment

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Dates: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 - Friday, January 29, 2027 from 8:45 am - 4:00 pm (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Monarch Ski Area

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $400.00 (available through Tuesday, January 5)
- Last Chair Rate: $445.00
- CEUs: 18
- Spots Remaining: 8 (as of 26 minutes ago)

Event Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine Level 1 E-Learning Module, Alpine Skiing 101 OR In-house Training at your Snowsports School

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 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:

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.

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

Additional Event Details:

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Ready to ski or ride harder? Select "Choose" to add Spot below, then pay for your event like you normally would. A policy will be generated and someone from Spot will get in touch with more details.

Policy modifications and cancellations must be done at least five days before the start date of the event. The policy is fully refundable until that time and is non-refundable after.

Full coverage details found here: https://www.getspot.com/benefit-summary/psia-aasi-events

Spot also offers annual insurance to keep you covered anytime you're skiing, riding, or mountain biking during the year for only $149.99. Learn more in your pro offer portal.

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If you need an ADA accommodation, please reference this document and contact the regional 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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