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Dates: Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Friday, February 6, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam
Location: Kirkwood Mountain Resort (Base of Chair 9)
Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Event Registration - I have completed the 5-day Intro to Snowsports Course:
- First Chair Rate: $260.00 (available through Wednesday, January 7)
- Second Chair Rate: $275.00 (available through Wednesday, January 14)
- Last Chair Rate: $290.00
- CEUs: 12
Event Registration - I am currently employed by a Ski School:
- First Chair Rate: $260.00 (available through Wednesday, January 7)
- Second Chair Rate: $275.00 (available through Wednesday, January 14)
- Last Chair Rate: $290.00
- CEUs: 12
Spots Remaining: 18 (as of 2 minutes ago)
Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine Level 1 E-Learning
Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 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:
This assessment event covers teaching and skiing demonstrations, movement analysis, and technical knowledge to meet our National Standards for Level I Certification. Come prepared to demonstrate your skills as a teacher and as a skier.
Successful candidates will become a Certified Level I Instructor. Obtaining a Level 1 Certification allows you to participate in Specialist Assessments for Children's, Senior's, and Freestyle, and Adaptive Certification programs.
Prior to registering for the event you must complete and pass the E-Learning Course, found HERE. Please use these links for resources: REGIONAL RESOURCES, NATIONAL RESOURCES.
Additional Event Details:
Helmets are mandatory
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Event Registration - I have completed the 5-day Intro to Snowsports Course
- First Chair Rate: $260.00 (available through Wednesday, January 7)
- Second Chair Rate: $275.00 (available through Wednesday, January 14)
- Last Chair Rate: $290.00
CEUs: 12
Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: None
Registration Deadline Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:59 pm PT
This package includes each of the following sections.
Confirm Level 1 Prep (Choose 1 option):
- If you are not currently employed by a snowsports school, please enter the date and location of the last day of the Intro to Snowsports Course.
Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?
I have completed a minimum of 20 hours of resort lessons. If I have not completed this suggested prerequisite, I acknowledge this impacts my ability to be successful in a Level 1 assessment (Choose 1 option):
- Select yes to acknowledge you have read the above statement,Yes
* Information on number of spots remaining was last updated 2 minutes ago.
Event Registration - I am currently employed by a Ski School
- First Chair Rate: $260.00 (available through Wednesday, January 7)
- Second Chair Rate: $275.00 (available through Wednesday, January 14)
- Last Chair Rate: $290.00
CEUs: 12
Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: None
Registration Deadline Thursday, January 15, 2026, 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?
Confirm Ski School (Choose 1 option):
- If you are currently employed by a snowsports school, please fill in the name of the school and your supervisor.
I have completed a minimum of 20 hours of resort lessons. If I have not completed this suggested prerequisite, I acknowledge this impacts my ability to be successful in a Level 1 assessment (Choose 1 option):
- Select yes to acknowledge you have read the above statement,Yes
* Information on number of spots remaining was last updated 2 minutes ago.