RM - Cross Country Children's Specialist 1 Assessment

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Dates: Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Friday, February 6, 2026 from 8:45 am - 4:00 pm (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Crested Butte Nordic Center

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $240.00 (available through Wednesday, January 14)
- Last Chair Rate: $270.00
- CEUs: 12
- Spots Remaining: 9 (as of 6 minutes ago)

Event Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine, Snowboard, Telemark, Adaptive Level 1 Certification, Children's Specialist 1 E-Learning Course ($20 fee)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 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:

This two-day event is PSIA-AASI's entry-level assessment for instructors who work with children. The CS1 Assessment includes an online E-Learning Course, an optional Study Guide, on-snow Teaching Scenarios, Video Movement/Technical Analysis, and technical discussions regarding how children and young students learn and progress from the Beginner/Novice Zone into the Intermediate Zone. Participants will need to use cross-country equipment for this assessment, either classic or skate.

CS1 candidates are evaluated on their knowledge of the developmental stages of children and age-appropriate application of CAP Model Concepts in a learning environment. Candidates earn the Children's Specialist 1 Certificate upon successful completion of the E-learning Course and the two-day assessment.

Please click here for directions on how to complete the Children's Specialist 1 E-Learning Course. The E-Learning course must be completed at least 1 week prior to the start of the on-snow event. We strongly encourage candidates to review ALL event materials, including the Study Guide, National Standards and the Children's Specialist Performance Guide. All event materials are listed through this link. Suggested educational materials, including the Teaching Children Snowsports Manual, Children's Instruction Manual, and the Teaching Snowsports Manual, are all available for purchase through the PSIA-AASI website.

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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