Entries by Kristi J

The Snowboard Level 1 E-learning Course

November 5, 2018 in , , /by

Snowboarders now have a level 1 E-learning course. It is free to members and will be a pre-requisite to signing up for the Snowboard level 1 exam. Snowboard Level I E-Learning Course Welcome to PSIA-AASI Snowboard Level I Certification online course. The following course is designed to be completed prior to attending the on-snow portion […]

The New Teaching Snowsports Manual

October 12, 2018 in /by

The manual is now available for purchase here New ‘Teaching Snowsports Manual’: Q&A with Dave Schuiling A new Teaching Snowsports Manual will be available for purchase next month. This teaching resource brings to life PSIA-AASI’s Learning Connection components of people skills, teaching skills, and technical skills. Included is critical advice on communication, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, effective […]

The Snowboard Level 3 Teach exam

October 12, 2018 in , /by

  If you are actively participating in preparing to take your AASI Level 3 Teach Module, then you’ve already shown a commitment to snowboard education that most never have. You’ve likely put in a lot of hours on snow, taught dozens of lessons, and taken many opportunities to train toward this goal. At least I […]

The Snowboard Level 2 Teach Module

October 9, 2018 in , /by

AASI Western Division The Level II Teach Module Written by Asa, built by many. Of the many reasons to read this document, three of them are most likely that; ● You are beginning your Level II certification journey and want to know what to expect before you dive in. ● You have successfully passed your […]

Turn your Spring Cleaning into a Tax Write-Off!

May 18, 2018 /1 Comment/in /by

There are multiple ways you can give to the PSIA-AASI Western Education Foundation: Volunteer Turn your spring cleaning into a tax write off!  We are re-designing and modernizing our Truckee Office that serves the administration for the Education Foundation and PSIA-AASI Western Membership.  We are looking for lightly used donations as listed below.  If you […]

AASI goes Mandarin Chinese

May 7, 2018 in , /by

Right after Spring Convention 2018, in Mammoth, CA, PSIA held their first Snowboard Level 1 exam in the U.S. in Mandarin Chinese. This was a 5-day prep and exam with the same standards and protocols as a regular Snowboard Level 1, but taught in Chinese for a group of international snowboarders who want to be […]

Spring US Ski and Snowboard Education Events

April 16, 2018 in /by

Still looking to improve your skiing/snowboarding after Convention is over? Here are some more events from U.S. Ski and Snowboard Sport Education, as well as some Womens’ coaching clinics. Questions? Contact sporteducation@usskiandsnowboard.org 2018 Sport Education Spring Events! Alpine Clinics: April 30-May 1, 2018 in Mammoth, CA – Women Only Alpine Level 100 Clinic [register here] May 2, […]

PSIA-W welcomes our new board members

April 9, 2018 in , , /by

Thank you everyone for running for or voting in our members of our Board of Directors election. There are 3 who were re-elected, and one new member, Terry Peters. You can find out more about each member here. Re-Elected: Artie Castro My name is Artie Castro, and I have had the pleasure of serving on […]

Catching up with Nic Fiore Award Winner Steve Evenson

March 5, 2018 /1 Comment/in , /by

Last Fall, PSIA-AASI West presented the Nic Fiore Award to Steve Evenson. The Fiore Award honors a hard working member who has served the Division and the membership at a grassroots level. The award is named in honor of Nic Fiore, who passed away in 2009, and for over five decades dedicated himself to help […]