Instructor Courses

The Level 1 Instructor course is an introductory certification, aimed at giving new instructors some basic tools and training to teach beginner and novice snowboarding.

 

PRE REQ 
• 15 years of age on the first day of the course 
• Fluent in either English 
• Demonstrates comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain 

CASI: Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

If you are interested in Level 1 CASI courses (or other snowboard courses, e.g. Level 2 or Park Instructor courses), please contact CASI-ACMS as registration is through regional offices.

Please visit casi-acms.com for course information and registration.

Please note: Prices are for the course only. Lift tickets can be purchased separately for 50% off the day rate. Visit casi-amsc.com to register. The first day of the course requires an 8:30am check-in. For courses beyond the Level 1 please visit casi-amsc.com to view the full course schedule for Mount Washington

This is a three-day course for those new to XC Ski instruction. It will give you the skills and resources to teach classic and skate techniques to beginner skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology with a focus on safety and skill progression.

CANSI BC: 604-985 -7547 • cansi.ca

Please note: Prices are for the course only. Day passes can be purchased separately for 50% off the day rate. Visit cansi.ca to register.

XC Refresher: CANSI instructors who wish to maintain their professional certification must attend a refresher at least once every three years. These one-day courses allow instructors to perfect their ski analysis skills, improve their teaching methods and stay current in the evolution of telemark and cross-country ski technique. CANSI offers free refreshers to its members but fees for trail passes or lift tickets are not included.

XC Level 1: This is a three-day course for those new to XC ski instruction. It will give you the skills and resources to teach classic and skate technique to beginner skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology with a focus on safety and skill progression.
Prerequisites: You must be at least 15 years old at the start of the course. You should be able to demonstrate the required skiing skills on green terrain.

XC Level 2: This is a four-day course for XC ski instructors with some instruction experience. It will prepare you for teaching a variety of skiing maneuvers to novice skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology. You will learn how to apply the methodology and technical concepts to assess and develop novice skiers who are looking for improved technique or more efficiency in their skiing.
Prerequisite: CANSI XC Level I Certification