Questions & Answers
Membership
Do PSIA-AASI members received discounted lift tickets at resorts?
Most resorts give discounts to PSIA-AASI members, please contact the resort’s lift ticket office directly to see what discounts are available (if any) and make sure you bring a copy of your current PSIA-AASI Membership Card.
How can I access my Membership Card?
Members can download an electronic copy of their membership card at the Membership Portal. You can also request a physical copy of your membership card be sent to you at dues renewal time.
How do I reset my password to the Membership Portal?
If you are unable to login to the Membership Portal, please use the “Forgot Password” link underneath the sign in box to reset your password. If you do not receive an password reset email, please check your Junk folder in your email.
How do I know how many CEUs I am due for?
You can check your CEU status by logging in at members.thesnowpros.org. From your profile, it will tell you how many CEUs you are due for during the current season.
What if I’m injured, can I submit a Medical Waiver?
If you are injured or have a medical reason for not attending CEUs, please contact the office at info@psia-rm.org and submit a medical note so we can add a Medical Waiver to your account. Medical Waivers will cover any CEUs a member is due for, the member needs to continue paying membership dues each season.
What does Inactive Status mean?
Members who are behind on their continuing education units (CEUs) will move to Inactive status until they catch up on the CEUs that are due. Once members catch up on the CEUs due, they will move back to Active status.
What is the Alumni dues rate, and what are the requirements?
Alumni status is for an instructor who has retired from teaching or taking an extended break from teaching. To become Alumni status, you must have at least six years of membership with PSIA-AASI. The Alumni dues rate is $76/year and there are no educational requirements for Alumni members. The member’s certification will expire when they move to Alumni status but will still print on their membership card with their historical certification. Members can request Alumni change mid season, but it will not go into effect until the following season.
What if I join half way through the season, how much are my dues?
There is no proration for membership dues if you join part way through the season. Our fiscal year starts on July 1 and ends on June 30th.
How do I transfer regions?
When you want to transfer from one region to another, please contact the region you are wanting to transfer to and they can help get your account updated. There may be a $25 transfer fee to transfer mid season.
What is the youngest age at which a person can become a member?
There is no minimum age to become a member. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign when registering for events online. Members must be at least 16 years of age to become certified.
How can I find out more about the Scholarship program?
Scholarship info can be found from the Membership Tab at www.psia-rm.org.
I am a certified ski or snowboard instructor from another country. How can I become certified with PSIA-AASI RM?
You need to join to become a Registered Member (no certification) and provide verification of any certifications that you might hold in another country. This will enable us to determine which certification level you would be eligible to attend. You remain a Registered Instructor (no certification) until you are successful at the level of certification attempted. Please call the office for more details.
I should be getting my 25, 35, 45, 55 or 65 year pin this year. How and when will that be shipped to me?
The National office recognizes 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 year members. The Rocky Mountain Region recognizes 25, 35, 45, 55 and 65 year members in the spring of each season. During our Spring Fling event in Vail, we hold a celebratory recognition ceremony for the 25, 35, 45, 55 and 65 year members. Anniversary members will receive more information at the start of the season.
How do I access member pro deals?
Pro deals are a benefit through the National office. Please login at members.thesnowpros.org and you can access a link to the Pro Offers at the top of the page.