Bike to Ski clinic May 1st
Snowboard Rentals will be available on-site. Click here to register.
Board of Director Election Results
Congratulations to our new Directors, Rachel Georgieva and Joshua Thompson-Bourrie. Incumbents Chris Lange and Finlay Torrance were also re-elected to three year terms. Nearly 600 ballots were cast. Our best to outgoing Director Ceci Chourre and the tremendous passion and energy she brought to the Association.
Spring Convention 2015 at Mammoth
You can still sign up for our Spring Convention at Mammoth, April 17-19
EXAMS will be held in Mammoth April 20-22
Mammoth got new snow this week and conditions for conventions are looking to be great.
We are looking forward to great skiing, camaraderie, helpful clinics and most importantly lots of fun! Don’t forget to sign up for our night events:
- Friday we will Kick-Off the nightlife at Lakanuki in “The Village” at Mammoth. Ugly Sweater Contest, Laura Lindley Photography booth. Lakanuki provides a plentiful buffet of delicious food, and the discounts on drinks are the best in the area.
- Saturday will be 50’s theme at Mammoth Rock ‘n Bowl. Great food and fun.
Our website will remain the latest source of information: Spring Convention/ Spring Snowboard Camp
National Team Tryouts April 2016
Plans are being finalized to support Western Division members for National Team tryouts. We will provide information as it comes to us.
Prerequisites:
- US Citizen
- Level 3 Certified
- Children’s Specialist 2
Spring Convention this year with our 1st Snowboard Camp
Squaw Valley, April 17-19
This year’s Spring Convention offers fun entertainment events, great camaraderie and many exciting Alpine, Nordic, Adaptive, Children’s and Senior clinics as well as our first Spring Snowboard Camp.
Be sure to find out more details about these events!
Spring Convention/ Spring Snowboard Camp
Snowboard Level 1 Module 1/6-8 at Heavenly and Snow Valley
Interested in getting Snowboard L1 Certified? Registration is still open:
Register Here
If you are not redirected by selecting the Register button above cut and paste the URL address below into your browser.
https://www.thesnowpros.org/EventsPrograms/EventMap/WSTEventSearch/WSTLanding.aspx?MeetingId={A747151B-5D4A-E411-AB7E-0050560107C4}
Squaw Valley earns Dedication to Education Award
Squaw Valley Ski and Snowboard School was awarded the 2014 “DEDICATION TO EDUCATION” AWARD at the annual PSIA/AASI-W Member School Symposium, Nov. 18 at Mammoth. The award was accepted by Dee Byrne on behalf of the staff at Squaw Valley.
The Dedication to Education Award recognizes a resort staff that:
- Creates a culture that says “we recognize excellence” in how we train our staff and support improving the quality of our instructors.
- Strives to retain a certified staff from season to season.
- Promotes and encourages their staff to obtain further education in order to give top notch instruction to guests.
- Increases retention of instructors through recognition of their expertise and commitment to quality instruction.
- Facilitates teamwork and camaraderie among their staff.
First turns, professional development and Ed Credits!
Don’t miss these opportunities to ramp up your skills and professionalism for the coming season (and get your first turns!) with top snowsports educators from across the country. Catch up on your education credits at the same time: Early Ed Credit Events
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Teaching in Spanish – Indoors
Learn to teach skiing or snowboarding in Spanish. In this course we will explore basic Spanish grammar, helpful phrases, cultural considerations for educators, and some conversational Spanish practice. The course will interactive, and will work from the Spanish proficiency level of each participant in the form of Teaching scenarios, roll plays, conversational practice and discussion.
This is an in-doors course that takes place two evenings, 4:30 – 8pm, 3.5 hours each (6hrs total), over two consecutive weeks. A fully completed course merits a one-day Educational Credit (no partial educational credits for half course attendance).
Handouts: cookbook of basic phrases, survival words, technical terms, snowsport specific vocabulary and study materials for home.
