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Dates: Thursday, January 21, 2027 - Friday, January 22, 2027 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT (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 23 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: Thursday, December 31, 2026, 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 Children's Specialist 1 Assessment evaluates your ability to design and deliver effective, developmentally appropriate snowsports instruction for children in a cross country environment. Led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners. Passing earns your XC Children's Specialist 1 credential.
Who Should Register
For Cross Country instructors who work with children and are ready to validate their competency through the CS1 credential.
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
National Standards This Event Addresses
This event supports preparation for the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards in the following skill areas.
Professionalism & Self-Management
LI: Maintains a professional environment by demonstrating self-awareness and self-management.
People Skills
LI: Engages in meaningful verbal and non-verbal communication with the group as a whole / Identifies likely motivations and emotions of individuals and understands group dynamics.
Teaching Skills
LI: Plans learning outcomes and organizes progressive learning experiences relevant to beginner/novice students / Implements and adjusts a learning plan.
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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