Professional Ski Instructors of America
Western Division
Western Division News
Dues for 2012-13
Pay now! Early bird dues price of $ 96 is available until June 30, 2012. After that dues will be $116.
To pay online, go to www.thesnowpros.org and log in using your National ID number. All members with a valid mailing address in our database will receive a hard copy invoice in mid-May. National dues is $ 61 this season. The Western component of the dues remains $ 35.
PSIA/AASI National Teams Selected.
The following members of our Division have been selected for the PSIA and AASI National team. All reports say the tryouts were very challenging, the competion both inspiring and tough. Alpine Team: Robin Barnes, Heavenly, Ryan Christofferson, Northstar (Freestyle Specialist), Heidi Ettlinger, Heavenly, Mike Hafer, Northstar.
Snowboard: Chris Hargrave, Northstar, Seth Johns, Heavenly and Michael Rogan, Heavenly.
To read the full Press Release of the Team announcement, go to www.thesnowpros.org.
The expenses incurred by each candidate for the tryout average $ 2,000 for registration, travel and lodging. We have set up a link to donate to help the team thru a tax-deductible donation to our Education Foundation.
Western Division Board of Directors
Congratulations to our new Directors: Ceci Chourre, Steve Evenson, Chris Lange and Finlay Torrance. Over 650 members voted.
Welcome New Team Members
Welcome to our newest members of our Alpine Tech Team. John Juba and Jimmy Whiteley of Mammoth were selected at our tryouts on Feb. 28 at Mammoth. Welcome John and Jimmy.
