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Date: Thursday, February 25, 2027 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT
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Event Type: Certification Exam
Location: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $165.00 (available through Wednesday, January 27)
- Second Chair Rate: $180.00 (available through Wednesday, February 3)
- Last Chair Rate: $195.00
- CEUs: 6
- Spots Remaining: 4 (as of 26 minutes ago)
Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Cross Country Level 1 Certification OR Level 3 Certification in any other discipline, Western's Cross Country Level 2 Prep Course, Western's Cross County Level 2 Take Home Study Guide Worksheet
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 4, 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 Assessment
The Cross Country Level 3 Teach Assessment is a two-day event that evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency in Level 3 Teaching against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards -- on cross country skis. The format, skill areas, and evaluation process follow the same structure as the equivalent Alpine and Snowboard assessments. Led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners. Passing all three Level 3 modules earns full Cross Country Level 3 certification.
Who Should Register
This assessment is for Cross Country instructors who have completed their prerequisite preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the Level 3 Teaching standard.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Current PSIA-AASI membership
• Cross Country Level 2 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
National Standards This Event Addresses
This event supports preparation for the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards in the following skill areas.
Professionalism & Self-Management
LIII: Promotes a professional environment by adapting behaviors to positively affect others.
People Skills
LIII: Leads verbal and non-verbal, two-way communication with individuals and subsets of the group / Anticipates and responds to the motivations and emotions of individuals.
Teaching Skills
LIII: Plans learning outcomes and organizes progressive learning experiences relevant to advanced students / Implements and adjusts a complex learning plan for individuals.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your performance is assessed against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards using a 6-point scale. For full details, 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
Preparation & Education:
• PSIA-AASI Western Region Events
Member Account:
• My Account -- thesnowpros.org
Questions?
Contact PSIA-AASI Western Region Member Services: memberservices@thesnowpros.org | (303) 987-9390
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