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Dates: Monday, April 20, 2026 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm MT (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certificate Assessment
Location: Mammoth Mountain (Roma's Room - 3rd floor of the Main Lodge)
Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Event Registration:
- First Chair Rate: $345.00 (available through Sunday, March 22)
- Second Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Sunday, March 29)
- Last Chair Rate: $375.00
- CEUs: 0-18
Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine or Snowboard Level 1 Certification
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 12:59 am MT
The registration deadline for this event has passed and the event closed.
Course Description (WST-Freestyle Specialist Assessment Level 1 ):
About This Assessment
The Freestyle Specialist 1 evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency in Freestyle 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 FS1 credential, validating your ability to teach in the terrain park and freestyle environment.
Who Should Register
This assessment is for Alpine, Snowboard, and Telemark instructors who have completed prerequisite preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the Freestyle Specialist 1 standard.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current PSIA-AASI membership
- Current PSIA-AASI membership
- Level 1 certification in your primary discipline
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
- Helmets are mandatory
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
Resources
Certification Standards & Performance Guides:
- PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards
- Alpine Certification Standards
- Snowboard Certification Standards
- People Skills Performance Guide
- Teaching Skills Performance Guide
Preparation & Education:
Member Account:
Questions?
Contact PSIA-AASI Western Region Member Services: memberservices@thesnowpros.org | (303) 987-9390
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Event Registration
- First Chair Rate: $345.00 (available through Sunday, March 22)
- Second Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Sunday, March 29)
- Last Chair Rate: $375.00
CEUs: 0
Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine or Snowboard Level 1 Certification
Registration Deadline Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 12:59 am MT
This package includes each of the following sections.
Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
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Please choose your level (Choose 1 option):
- Freestyle Specialist 2 (0 CEUs)
January 1, 1970 from 12:00 am to 12:00 am MT
- Freestyle Specialist 1 (18 CEUs)
April 20, 2026, 9:30 am to April 22, 2026, 5:00 pm MT
