PSIA exam standards and the impact of Skis design on your movements. Greeting fellow snow lovers, My job as Alpine VP is to try to explain how and why we assess candidates in the way we do. Also, when we see movement patterns in our candidates that are wide spread and detrimental to their success […]
Your Adaptive Committee shares a passion for teaching snowsports to individuals with disabilities. The Committee is comprised of adaptive snowboard members, adaptive alpine members, program directors, volunteer instructors, staff trainers, and all levels of certifications. If you want to get involved with our great sport and help shape the future of our profession, please contact […]
Many questions are asked across the division related to the structure of our exam processes. Some members wish to attempt to skip levels or take multiple levels of examination in one season and want to know how go about requesting these types of accommodations. Here is the recommended expectation and how the process flows with […]
According to Wikipedia, etymologically, the word education is derived from educare (Latin) “bring up”, which is related to educere “bring out”, “bring forth what is within”, “bring out potential” and ducere, “to lead.” When you love what you do it shows, regardless of whether you’re introducing a new participant to the sensation of sliding or […]
Cross Country Ski Skating is a fun and healthy way to improve your downhill skills. It is fast, fun and free… (well, sometimes!). This popular form of cross country skiing is a far cry from the “tour-throughthe- woods-with-your-dog” kind of skiing most of us do from time to time if we live in snow country. […]
Of note are the immediate resignations of two PSIA/AASI West Directors. Chris Lange and newly elected Director Joshua Thompson-Bourrie have tendered their resignations as Directors to the full Board, citing personal conduct detrimental to membership and reputation of PSIA/AASI West, thus acknowledging a serious safety incident which transpired at Convention in Mammoth. Newly elected Director […]
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Congratulations to our new Directors, Rachel Georgieva and Joshua Thompson-Bourrie. Incumbents Chris Lange and Finlay Torrance were also re-elected to three year terms. Nearly 600 ballots were cast. Our best to outgoing Director Ceci Chourre and the tremendous passion and energy she brought to the Association.
You can still sign up for our Spring Convention at Mammoth, April 17-19 EXAMS will be held in Mammoth April 20-22 Mammoth got new snow this week and conditions for conventions are looking to be great. We are looking forward to great skiing, camaraderie, helpful clinics and most importantly lots of fun! Don’t forget to […]
Plans are being finalized to support Western Division members for National Team tryouts. We will provide information as it comes to us. Prerequisites: US Citizen Level 3 Certified Children’s Specialist 2
PSIA-AASI Western Division