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Dates: Monday, February 22, 2027 - Tuesday, February 23, 2027 from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm MT (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam
Location: Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center (Cross Country Center)
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $260.00 (available through Sunday, January 24)
- Second Chair Rate: $275.00 (available through Sunday, January 31)
- Last Chair Rate: $290.00
- CEUs: 12
- Spots Remaining: 6 (as of 27 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: Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 12:59 am MT
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Course Description:
About This Assessment
The Cross Country Level 1 Assessment is a two-day event that evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards -- on cross country skis. The format, skill areas, and evaluation process follow the same structure as the Alpine and Snowboard Level 1 Assessments, and are led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners. Passing earns your Cross Country Level 1 certification, the foundation of the XC certification pathway and a prerequisite for the Cross Country Children's Specialist 1 credential.
Who Should Register
This assessment is for Cross Country instructors who have completed their preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the Level 1 standard.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current PSIA-AASI membership
- Completion of the Level 1 E-Learning course (required prior to registering)
- Ability to safely ski all cross country terrain included in the assessment
Recommended Preparation:
- Review the Performance Guide and Certification Standards at thesnowpros.org
- Attend preparatory clinics offered by PSIA-AASI Western Region
- Complete the XC L1 Candidate and XC L1 Pre-Exam webinars offered by Western Region
What to Bring
- Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)
- Certification Standards document for Cross Country
- Appropriate cross country 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 across Professionalism & Self-Management, People Skills, Teaching Skills, and Technical Skills. 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
Resources
Certification Standards & Performance Guides:
- PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards
- People Skills Performance Guide
- Teaching Skills Performance Guide
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Questions?
Contact PSIA-AASI Western Region Member Services: memberservices@thesnowpros.org | (303) 987-9390
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