CSIA “Snow Park” (Ski Instructor) Course

The Snow Park Certification course is designed for any skier with park experience who wants an introduction to teaching snow park skills. It includes:

• An introduction to teaching snow park skills
• Practical ski improvement and teaching methods with a technical understanding and development of the guest experience
• Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate is certified to teach snow park skills up to and including intermediate skill levels.

Duration:3 days (20 hours)
Prerequisites:This is an entry level course but the candidate must be 15 years of age

Course Fees:$323.40 + tax

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Snowpark Training vs. Snow Park Certification

The CSIA offers two options for the Snow Park program.

Snowpark Certification is a 3 day (20 hour) course for any competent parallel skier over the age of 15 with some park experience. The successful candidate is certified to teach snow park skills up to and including intermediate skill level. The program covers terrain park etiquette and safety, teaching methodology for switch skiing rails, jumps and an intro to half pipe. Candidates are tested on their skiing and teaching skills and must pass the standards to be certified.

Snowpark Training is a 2 day (13 hour) program for instructors or coaches already certified with the CSCF or CSIA and want a basic knowledge of the terrain park, etiquette and safety. The teaching progressions for switch skiing, rails and jumps are covered as well as basics of the half-pipe. Participants are not tested and do not need to be able to demonstrate the skills, but the training provides the tools to take students into the terrain park safely. This program is offered on its own or in conjunction with the first 2 days of a Certification program. Course Fees:$218.70 + tax