Cross Country Children's Specialist 1


Dates: Thursday, January 21, 2027 - Friday, January 22, 2027 from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm MT (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certificate Assessment

Location: Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center (Club Room)

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $230.00 (available through Wednesday, December 23)
- Second Chair Rate: $245.00 (available through Wednesday, December 30)
- Last Chair Rate: $260.00
- CEUs: 12
- Spots Remaining: 6 (as of 26 minutes ago)

Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, E-Learning Course: Course for New Instructors, E-Learning Course: Delivering the Beginner Experience - Cross Country, Western's Cross Country Level 1 Prep Course

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 1, 2027, 12:59 am MT



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Course Description:

About This Assessment

The Cross Country Children's Specialist 1 evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency in XC Children's Specialist 1 against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards. Led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners, this assessment covers Professionalism & Self-Management, People Skills, Teaching Skills, and Technical Skills as applicable to this level. Passing earns your XC Children's Specialist 1 credential.

Who Should Register

This assessment is for Cross Country instructors who have completed prerequisite preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the XC Children's Specialist 1 standard.


Eligibility Requirements:

  • Current PSIA-AASI membership
  • Cross Country Level 1 certification

Recommended Preparation:

  • Review the Performance Guide and Certification Standards at thesnowpros.org
  • Attend preparatory clinics offered by PSIA-AASI Western Region

What to Bring

  • Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)
  • Certification Standards document for your discipline and level
  • Appropriate equipment for all terrain included in the assessment

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your performance is assessed against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards using a 6-point scale. For full details on evaluation criteria, review the Performance Guides and Certification


Standards at:

  • PSIA-AASI National: thesnowpros.org/education/standards
  • PSIA-AASI Western Region: psia-west.org

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Preparation & Education:

Member Account:

Questions?

Contact PSIA-AASI Western Region Member Services: memberservices@thesnowpros.org | (303) 987-9390






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