TELEMARK CERTIFICATION

Telemark Certification Level 1

PREREQUISITES & PATHWAY

Prerequisites:

16+ years old
Member of PSIA-AASI – JOIN TODAY!
Candidates are recommended but, not required, to have at least 20-hours of teaching experience at a snow sports school. Those without are highly recommended to attend an educational prep course.
Candidates with a Level 3 Certification in any discipline can skip straight to Telemark Level 2

Pathway:

Step 1: Register for and successfully complete the 1-day Telemark Level 1 Prep Course within in the same season that you plan to take the exam.

Step 2: Complete and submit 2-weeks prior to your exam the Telemark Level 1 Study Guide (free!)

Step 3: Register for and successfully complete the 1-day Telemark Level 1 Exam

*Exceptions to the prerequisites and pathway can only be made through petition.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Prep Course:

The purpose of the prep course is to familiarize the candidate with the content, procedures and standards of the exam, as well as to review the specific skills required. Prep clinics are usually scheduled three to four weeks before the exam in order to allow time for the candidate to practice and improve in areas of weak performance identified during the clinic. Unless approved by the Chief Examiner, the prep clinic must be taken in the same season as the exam.

Review and and receive professional feedback on Level 1 Telemark National Teaching Standards including technical skills, teaching topics, fundamental maneuvers, & applied terrain/maneuvers and tasks.

Overview of the skills and knowledge required for level 1 exams, including materials and process updates.
On-hill teaching presentations, teaching methodology and movement analysis with personal feedback
Ins and outs of demos and tasks. What they are and how to perform them.
Personal and specific feedback on your performance in relation to the National Standards.

Exam:

The Telemark Level 1 Exam will follow the skiing maneuvers, teaching skills, technical understanding skills, and movement analysis skills as outlined in the Prep Course. Participants will be involved throughout the day. Successful candidates will receive a Telemark Level 1 Certification.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Schedules are subject to change due to terrain, weather, crowds, group size, snow conditions, etc. Please use this information as a rough guideline.

Telemark Prep

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location (a confirmation email noting the location will be emailed to you the day prior)

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

Telemark Exam

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location (a confirmation email noting the location will be emailed to you the day prior)

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

EVALUATION FORM

Telemark Certification Level 2

PREREQUISITES & PATHWAY

Prerequisites:

Maintain a current membership with PSIA-AASI
Telemark Level 1 Certification OR Level 2 Certification in any other discipline

Pathway:

Step 1: Register for and successfully complete the 2-day Telemark Level 2 Prep Course within in the same season that you plan to take the exam.

Step 2: Complete and submit 2-weeks prior to your exam the Telemark Level 2 Study Guide (free!)

Step 3: Register for and successfully complete the 2-day Telemark Level 2 Exam

*Exceptions to the prerequisites and pathway can only be made through petition.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Prep Coure:

The purpose of the prep course is to familiarize the candidate with the content, procedures and standards of the exam, as well as to review the specific skills required. Prep clinics are usually scheduled three to four weeks before the exam in order to allow time for the candidate to practice and improve in areas of weak performance identified during the clinic. Unless approved by the Chief Examiner, the prep clinic must be taken in the same season as the exam.

Exam:

The Telemark Level 2 Exam will follow the skiing maneuvers, teaching skills, technical understanding skills, and movement analysis skills as outlined in the Prep Course. Participants will be involved throughout the day. Successful candidates will receive a Telemark Level 2 Certification.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Schedules are subject to change due to terrain, weather, crowds, group size, snow conditions, etc. Please use this information as a rough guideline.

Telemark Prep

Day 1

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location (a confirmation email noting the location will be emailed to you the day prior)

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

Day 2

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

Telemark Exam

Day 1

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location (a confirmation email noting the location will be emailed to you the day prior)

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

Day 2

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

EVALUATION FORM

Telemark Certification Level 3

PREREQUISITES & PATHWAY

Prerequisites:

Maintain a current membership with PSIA-AASI
Telemark Level 2 Certification OR Level 3 Certification in any another discipline

Pathway:

Step 1: Register for and successfully complete the 2-day Telemark Level 3 Prep Course within in the same season that you plan to take the exam.

Step 2: Complete and submit 2-weeks prior to your exam the Telemark Level 3 Study Guide (free!)

Step 3: Register for and successfully complete the 2-day Telemark Level 3 Exam

*Exceptions to the prerequisites and pathway can only be made through petition.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Prep Coure:

The purpose of the prep course is to familiarize the candidate with the content, procedures and standards of the exam, as well as to review the specific skills required. Prep clinics are usually scheduled three to four weeks before the exam in order to allow time for the candidate to practice and improve in areas of weak performance identified during the clinic. Unless approved by the Chief Examiner, the prep clinic must be taken in the same season as the exam.

Exam:

The Telemark Level 3 Exam will follow the skiing maneuvers, teaching skills, technical understanding skills, and movement analysis skills as outlined in the Prep Course. Participants will be involved throughout the day. Successful candidates will receive a Telemark Level 3 Certification.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Schedules are subject to change due to terrain, weather, crowds, group size, snow conditions, etc. Please use this information as a rough guideline.

Telemark Prep

Day 1

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location (a confirmation email noting the location will be emailed to you the day prior)

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

Day 2

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

Telemark Exam

Day 1

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location (a confirmation email noting the location will be emailed to you the day prior)

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

Day 2

8:30am – Meet your clinician leader at the designated meeting location

9:00am – 4:00pm – Plan to be on snow (lunch break will be provided)

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

EVALUATION FORM