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:

• PSIA-AASI Event Calendar
• PSIA-AASI Western Region Events
• The Matrix -- Video Library

Member Account:

• My Account -- thesnowpros.org
• PSIA-AASI Western Region

Questions?

Contact PSIA-AASI Western Region Member Services: memberservices@thesnowpros.org | (303) 987-9390

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.

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.

Helmets are mandatory