Freestyle Specialist 1 & 2


Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - Friday, February 7, 2025 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Northstar California (Ice Rink - by Vous Cafe)

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Event Registration:
- First Chair Rate: $345.00 (available through Tuesday, January 7)
- Second Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Tuesday, January 14)
- Last Chair Rate: $375.00
- CEUs: 18

Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Varies by Registration Package (See Above)

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 11:59 pm PT



Your best chance of gaining a spot on the roster is by registering 3-weeks prior to the event.  Rates will increase 2-weeks prior and again at 1-week prior to an event start date.  Space in the event is based on the staff we have available and the capacity of the space/resort.

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Course Description (WST-Freestyle Specialist Assessment Level 1 ):

The Freestyle Specialist Assessment is for members wishing to be assessed for a Nationally recognized PSIA-AASI Freestyle Specialist credential. Specifically for members wishing to progress their own freestyle skills and teach guests free ride maneuvers on terrain and park features. This event will focus on assessing the skills needed to teach and demonstrate in both the park and pipe. The candidate will be assessed on 360s, Grabs, Rail Slides and Pipe Riding. It is a pass/fail format, with the candidates being required to accomplish all aspects of the minimum course requirements, both teaching and demonstrating. Candidates are expected to understand and incorporate concepts such as, speed, P.O.P., S.A.S.C., ATML, trajectory finding tools and overall park and pipe safety and etiquette. Reading the Freestyle Technical Manual is strongly recommended.


View the Western Division's Certification Information for more details on the prerequisites required prior to registration, study resources, and the full pathway to certification.



Course Description (WST-Freestyle Specialist Assessment Level 2):

The Freestyle Specialist Assessment is for members wishing to be assessed for a Nationally recognized PSIA-AASI Freestyle Specialist credential. Specifically for members wishing to progress their own freestyle skills and teach guests free ride maneuvers on terrain and park features. This event will focus on assessing the skills needed to teach and demonstrate in both the park and pipe. The candidate will be assessed on 360s, Grabs, Rail Slides and Pipe Riding. It is a pass/fail format, with the candidates being required to accomplish all aspects of the minimum course requirements, both teaching and demonstrating. Candidates are expected to understand and incorporate concepts such as, speed, P.O.P., S.A.S.C., ATML, trajectory finding tools and overall park and pipe safety and etiquette. Reading the Freestyle Technical Manual is strongly recommended.


View the Western Division's Certification Information for more details on the prerequisites required prior to registration, study resources, and the full pathway to certification.



Additional Event Details:
Helmets are mandatory

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Event Registration

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $345.00 (available through Tuesday, January 7)
- Second Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Tuesday, January 14)
- Last Chair Rate: $375.00

CEUs: 18

Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Varies by Session (See Below)

Registration Deadline Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 11:59 pm PT

This package includes each of the following sections.

Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?

Spot Insurance Offer (see above for details) (Choose at least 0, and no more than 1 options):
- Would you like to add Spot Insurance for this event ($12.99 per day)? See above for details.

Please choose your level (Choose 1 option):
- Freestyle Specialist 1 (18 CEUs)
     February 5, 2025, 8:30 am to February 7, 2025, 4:00 pm PT (5 spots left) *
     Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine or Snowboard Level 1 Certification

- Freestyle Specialist 2 (18 CEUs)
     February 5, 2025, 8:30 am to February 7, 2025, 4:00 pm PT (7 spots left) *
     Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine or Snowboard Level 2 Certification OR Freestyle Level 1 Certification



* Information on number of spots remaining was last updated 32 minutes ago.