RM - Snowboard Level 1 Assessment

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Dates: Friday, March 3, 2023 - Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 8:45 am - 4 pm MT (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area

Host Division: Rocky Mountain

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Retake 1 Day:
- First Chair Rate: $120.00 (available through Thursday, February 9)
- Second Chair Rate: $135.00
- CEUs: 6
Retake 2 Day:
- First Chair Rate: $240.00 (available through Thursday, February 9)
- Second Chair Rate: $270.00
- CEUs: 12
Full 3 Day Event:
- First Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Thursday, February 9)
- Second Chair Rate: $405.00
- CEUs: 18

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Varies by Registration Package (See Above)

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:59 pm MT

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Online Registration: CLOSED

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Course Description (RMD-Snowboard Level 1 MA):

You must complete the Snowboard Level 1 E-Learning module (LMS) before signing up to attend this event. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: https://lms.thesnowpros.org/product/snowboard-level-i-e-learning-course/

You must attend all 3-day consecutive if this is your first time attending the assessment.

If you are not affiliated with a Snowsports School or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School prior to your attendance of the Snowboard Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Snowboard Level 1 exam Preview prior to attending the Snowboard Level 1.

Suggested Reading available for purchase at www.thesnowpros.org: Teaching Snowsport & Snowboard Technical Manual.

Day 1 Movement Analysis: This course provides a solid foundation of foundational snowboarding skills and in-depth observation skills. Focus will be on delivering clear and concise descriptions of snowboarding movements in student-centered language. Cause-and-effect relationships and how movement analysis is integrated into the teaching model will be covered. Video and on-snow application of material will anchor concepts. As part of the overall Level 1 Exam Course, this course will end with a written verification of movement analysis knowledge at the Level 1 Certified Standard. The Snowboard Level 1 Study Guide (follow the event materials link) is provided as a preparation and self-evaluation tool. We highly recommend you complete as much of the guide as possible, and bring any questions or clarifications to your exam.

Click here to view the event materials under the "Snowboard Level 1" section.

Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.

Course Description (RMD-Snowboard Level 1 Instruction):

You must attend all 3-day consecutive if this is your first time attending the assessment. If you are not affiliated with a Snowsports School or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School prior to your attendance of the Snowboard Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Snowboard Level 1 exam Preview prior to attending the Snowboard Level 1. There will be an online E-Learning module (LMS) that you must complete at least 72 hours before the start of the on-snow certification. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: http://www.psia-rm.org/e-learning-module-lms

Day 2 Teach

This course explores the many aspects of teaching snowboarding with special emphasis on understanding and using the Teaching Model with students. Skills covered include recognizing learning styles and developing teaching progressions. A variety of progressions will be explored, dictated by the participation of the group. Completion of the Snowboard Level 1 Study Guide is mandatory prior to attendance at this course. As part of the overall Level 1 Course, this clinic will end with a verification of teaching knowledge at the Level 1 Certified Standard.

Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.

Course Description (RMD-Snowboard Level 1 Ride):

You must attend all 3-day consecutive if this is your first time attending the assessment. If you are not affiliated with a Snowsports School or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School prior to your attendance of the Snowboard Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Snowboard Level 1 exam Preview prior to attending the Snowboard Level 1. There will be an online E-Learning module (LMS) that you must complete at least 72 hours before the start of the on-snow certification. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: http://www.psia-rm.org/e-learning-module-lms

Day 3 Ride: This course covers riding, first day through skidded turns (Levels 1 - 4). Personal snowboarding skills will be developed in bumps, carving, switch riding, freestyle and demonstration images. Technical aspects of the sport, such as: snowboard design, bindings and stance, will also be covered in relationship to their impact on effective riding. Completion of the Snowboard Level 1 Study Guide is mandatory prior to attendance at this clinic. As part of the overall Level 1 Course, this course will include a verification of riding ability at the Level 1 Certified Standard.

Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.

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