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Date: Sunday, January 24, 2027 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT
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Event Type: Prep Clinic

Location: Mt. Shasta Nordic Center School

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $125.00 (available through Saturday, December 26)
- Second Chair Rate: $140.00 (available through Sunday, January 3)
- Last Chair Rate: $155.00
- CEUs: 6
- Spots Remaining: 9 (as of 59 minutes ago)

Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 2, 2027, 11:59 pm PT

Pricing Windows

First Chair: Register a minimum of 4 weeks in advance to take advantage of discounted event pricing.

Base Rate: Goes into effect 4 weeks prior to the event start date and is $15 more than First Chair pricing. The Base Rate reflects the actual cost of the event.

Last Call: Starts 3 weeks before the event and is $30 more than First Chair pricing.

Course Description:

About This Course

Prep Courses are designed to help you arrive at your assessment day confident, prepared, and clear on what examiners are looking for. Led by PSIA-AASI Western Region Education Staff, this course provides a focused day of preparation for the XC Level 1 assessment, covering the activities, standards, and performance expectations you will encounter.

What You Will Gain

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe what examiners look for in the XC Level 1 assessment

• Demonstrate your current performance and identify key development areas

• Leave with a targeted preparation plan for assessment day

National Standards This Event Addresses

This event supports preparation for the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards in the following skill areas. Not all levels listed below may be applicable to every participant -- focus on the level(s) most relevant to your current certification goals.

Professionalism & Self-Management

LI: Maintains a professional environment by demonstrating self-awareness and self-management.

Teaching Skills

LI: Plans learning outcomes and organizes progressive learning experiences relevant to beginner/novice students / Implements and adjusts a learning plan.

Technical Skills

LI: Applies the Technical Fundamentals to demonstrate techniques and tactics relevant to beginner/novice terrain.

Who Should Attend

Designed for Cross Country instructors registered or planning to register for the XC Level 1 assessment.

This course is excellent preparation for the XC Level 1 assessment.

Prerequisites:

• Current PSIA-AASI membership and ability to safely ski cross country terrain

What to Bring

• Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)

• Appropriate equipment for all terrain included in the course

• Helmets are mandatory

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