Membership Options

HOW TO JOIN

To become a Registered Member of PSIA/AASI-W you need to be at least 16 years old. You do not need to be affiliated with a snow sports school but we highly recommend you contact one of our PSIA/AASI Member Snow Sports Schools for an instructor’s position and join a Learn to be a Clinician or New Hire training program.

Once you have signed up as a Registered Member, you can take Educational Events and Level 1 certification exams through PSIA/AASI-W. For new members who have 20 hours of teaching experience, you can enroll in the 3-Day Level I Certification Module. If you are not actively working at a snowsport school, the 6-Day Level I Certification Module for New Instructors is your best choice.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

REGISTERED

$96 Annual Dues
[Includes $ 35 Divisional & $61 National Fees]

New members working toward Level 1 certification. Affiliation with a snowsports school not required.

BEFORE You GO!

Our exams require PREPARATION! Go to the “Education Materials” menu under the appropriate discipline (Alpine, Children’s, Snowboard, etc.) Download the study guide and workbook.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 16 yrs. old.

Requirements:
Once you are certified, you are required to take (1) educational event every year or (2) educational events every 2 years. *Education requirements are mandatory for maintaining your certification.

Certification:
Registered Members are working towards their Level I Certification.  You do NOT have to be employed by a snowsports School to be a member and participate in events.

*If you are not actively employed at a snowsport school you can only take your Level I Certification. If you pass you must complete at least 20hrs of teaching (verified by your school director) before receiving your Level I pin. If you don’t complete 20 hrs of teaching you will only receive a certificate of completion.

The 6-day Level 1 Module for New Instructors is your best bet!

Benefits:
You receive divisional and national benefits, and can take education and Level I Certification events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

Register By Mail/Fax:

New Member Dues Form 12_13

or, Click the link below to join as a NEW member in Western Division (covering resorts in Caliornia and Nevada). You will receive an email with your new National ID number in approx. 48 hours.

Register Online

CERTIFIED

$96 Annual Dues
[Includes $ 35 Divisionsl & $61 National Fees]

Our most common membership.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 16 yrs old certified with PSIA/AASI

Requirements:
You are required to take (1) educational event every year or (2) educational events every 2 years. *Education requirements are mandatory for maintaining your certification

Certification:
You can take certification events.

Level I (must be 16 yrs. old)
Level II (must be 18 yrs. old & employed @ snowsport school)
Level III (must be employed at snowsport school)

Benefits:
You receive divisional and national benefits, and can take education and Certification events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

Register By Mail/Fax:

MembersDues_Returniing 2012-13

Renew Online:

1. Log onto the Members Only area of the national site.
2. Enter your email address that you submitted to us as your contact email.
3. Your password is your national ID# (located on your membership card and on the mailing label of your “Pro Skier” or “Pro Rider” magazine).
4. Once you are logged in to your member profile page you can renew online.

ALUMNI

$50 Annual Dues
[Includes $ 25 Divisionsl & $25 National Fees]

For members who are retired or not currently active in snowsports instruction, but want to maintain their membership and receive National and Divisional publications.

Alumni members will not see their certification listed on their membership card. If this is important to you, we suggest meeting the requirements for Certified membership.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 16 yrs old certified with PSIA/AASI

Requirements:
Education credits/events are not required.

Certification:
You cannot take certification events.

Benefits:
You receive limited divisional and national benefits, and can take education and Certification events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

Register By Mail/Fax:

MembersDues_Returniing 2012-13

Renew Online:

1. Log onto the Members Only area of the national site.
2. Enter your national ID# (located on your membership card and on the mailing label of your “Pro Skier” or “Pro Rider” magazine).
3. Enter your password
4. Once you are logged in to your member profile page you can renew online.

MEMBER REINSTATEMENT/RECERTIFICATION

For members who have let their annual dues lapse.

Eligibility:
Any member of Western Division who has let their annual dues lapse – and would like to resume a “membership” status.

Requirements:
Back Dues Fees ($35 for each year lapsed -max. of $140). Current Dues ($85). Education requirements to be fulfilled the same year as reinstatement – (1) day if you are Level I Certified or (2) days if you are Level II or III Certified. For instructors who have let their dues lapse for over 10 years, additional requirements will apply.

Benefits:
You will receive divisional and national benefits, and can attend Education Events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

Register By Fax:
Member Reinstatement Form