Pro Sessions - Pro Days - Pro Day Camps
The CSIA is excited to offer you customizable training opportunities with Pro Days, Pro Day Camps, and Pro Sessions!
Pro Sessions
Pro Sessions are a “half day” (2.5 hours on snow) providing a quick hit of ski specific training in a shorter time frame if the full day Pro Day doesn’t fit your regular schedule. Watch for AM and PM sessions as well as evening training opportunities where night skiing is available! Like Pro Days, Pro Sessions are offered for registration according to certification level and include L1 – L4 and Snow Park!
Pro Days and Pro Day Camps
Pro Days offer full day (4.5 hours on snow) training opportunities for advancement of your skiing and teaching skills based on your certification level, your personal aspirations and where you are in your own journey. Looking for some additional help with your skiing before your Level 2 Exam? Perhaps some more insight into designing tasks for advanced skiers? Or maybe you need a bit of guidance as you set your sights on the Level 4 Academy. Whatever your needs, Pro Days with a CSIA Course Conductor is the vehicle for you! In addition to Pro Days designed for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Members, you will find Pro Days focused on developing skills for Trainers, Intro to Snow Park, Women In Skiing and Learner Considerations.
Enhance your training experience with multi-day Pro Day Camps of 2 or more consecutive days of focus and expanding your skill set!
Find Pro Sessions, Pro Days and Pro Day Camps in the Events and Search and Register sections of snowpro.com.
Pro Sessions and Pro Days qualify as Membership Recall programs for existing members and you can take part in as many as you like each season.
Find the following Pro Days programs across the country.
Pro Day - Level 1
(if you are a Level 1 or Snowpark Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
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Develop your know-how and performance on your way to Level 2!
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Grow your toolbox and knowledge. Build a clear training plan towards your personal objectives and the standards of the Level 2 Certification.
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Pro Day - Level 2
(if you are a Level 2 Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
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Work in a Collaborative Teaching environment to develop your skiing and teaching skills. Develop your skiing in groomed and varied snow conditions and practice assessment and development tactics aimed at intermediate to advanced skiers.
**Bumps and ungroomed terrain may be used as learning tools.
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Pro Day - Level 3
(if you are a Level 3 Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
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Collaborate with your Course Conductor as they help you refine fundamentals and develop strategies and tactics for advanced to expert skiing. Jump into varied terrain and turn shapes as you set your sights on the top certification of the CSIA.
**Bumps and ungroomed terrain may be used as learning tools.
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Pro Day - Level 4
(if you are a Level 4 Certified instructor, this one is for you!)
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Created for all Level 4 members, this session aims to explore new possibilities and develop your skiing, teaching and Course Conducting Skills as well as provide networking and opportunities to expand depth of knowledge and creativity around the CSIA core concepts.
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Pro Day – Trainer
(If you are Level 3 or Level 4 certified instructor who wants to further your professional development, as CSIA Course Conductor, or as trainer in your snow snow school, this one is for you!)
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Explore efficient and safe development strategies for the learner. Design clear and efficient A&D methods.
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Pro Day – Snow Park Intro (if you are looking to broaden your skills and knowledge in the park environment as a snow sports professional, this one is for you!)
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This session provides development of snow park skills at any level of snow park experience The Course Conductor will guide learners safely through the development of tricks on appropriate park features to challenge everyone in the group at their own skill level and model how to develop students using open skilled tactics.
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Pro Day – Women In Skiing
(taught by Women, for Women!)
Description :
This program is offered in two different formats:
Pro Day – Women In Skiing (1-day)
The Pro Day - WIS is for all those that identify as female to come and join in on a day not just for ski improvement (we’ll do that of course!) but also for something else. There is just something special that happens when a group of women ski together. The support and encouragement to expand your comfort zone results in a super fun day that leaves you with new friends, mentors, and a feeling of accomplishment. Women of all levels are welcomed, and an effort will be made to form groups of similar ability levels or interests. Themes that are explored are potential gender differences, motivation and leadership. Please come join us and see why a WIS day is so impactful and inspiring.
Look out for special Pro Day – Women In Skiing “Teen Nights” sessions which will be offered at some urban resorts and are tailored for members 14-25 years old.
Pro Day Camp – Women in Skiing Summit (3-day Camp)
All the WIS Pro Day offers and more! 3 days with a group and coach that will inspire you to reach your next goal. Whether it is to gain more confidence off piste, increase speed and performance, learn from a coach that moves more like you, or simply just meet an amazing group of people, the WIS camp will exceed your expectations in all areas. Camps typically include ski improvement on and off piste, optional brush training, speakers, and social events where possible. All ages, all abilities welcome. Do this week for you. You deserve it!
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Members who identify as female of all ages, abilities and perspectives.
Pro Day – Learner Considerations
(If you are wishing to deepen your knowledge and tool box of student-centered teaching methods)
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Explore biomechanical and psychological differences between learners. The Course Conductor will expose you to varied teaching approaches, based learner’s needs and realities.
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Pro Day – Snow School Custom
(If you are a Snow School Director, contact your regional EPC to arrange!)
The CSIA is committed to working directly with Snow Schools to assist in development of their staff, when and where possible. Let us work directly with you to design a Pro Day that fits your Snow School’s needs.
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Search for Pro Days, click here.
Welcome to the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance! The following is a step by step guide to the CSIA Certification Pathway.
The Pathway includes four Levels of Instructor Certification and a Trainer Designation. The training offered within the Pathway is the perfect way to develop skills and expand knowledge, while practical teaching experience within a Snow School will provide you with the opportunity to implement these skills to truly hone your craft. Real world teaching is exciting, fulfilling and offers invaluable experience as you target new goals.
You can begin your journey with either a 3 day Level 1 Certification Course or Snow Park Certification Course. Some Snow Schools in Canada also offer a Level 1 Apprentice Development Program offered over a longer term, in conjunction with on-the-job experience.
Level 1 Certification Course description click here.
Level 1 Candidate Guide click here.
Snow Park Certification Course description click here.
Snow Park Certification Candidate Guide click here.
The Level 2 and Level 3 Programs are offered in Skiing and Teaching “Tracks”. To acquire the complete Level 2 or Level 3 Certifications, Members must pass both of the related Skiing and Teaching components, however independent development in either of the tracks is also possible.
As a Level 1 Certified or Snow Park Certified Ski Instructor, you can take advantage of the Level 2 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 2 Skier Development (2 days)
Level 2 Teacher Development (2 days)
Level 2 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 2 Certification Program description click here.
Level 2 Candidate Guide click here.
As a Level 2 Certified Ski Instructor, consider embarking on the Level 3 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 3 Skier Development (3 days)
Level 3 Teacher Development (3 days)
Level 3 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 3 Certification Program description click here.
Level 3 Candidate Guide click here.
As a Level 3 Certified Ski Instructor, you are encouraged to attain the Trainer Designation which helps build skills valuable in training new Ski Instructors and is a step toward becoming a Level 1 Course Conductor for the CSIA. Please contact your Education Program Coordinator (EPC) for more information, email communication is preferred.
The Trainer Designation is comprised of the following:
Trainer Development (2 days)
Trainer Exam (1 day)
Trainer Development Candidate Guide click here.
Trainer Designation description click here.
As a fully certified Level 3 with the Trainer Designation, the highest level of CSIA Certification is within reach. Extensive professional experience inside and outside the Ski Industry are valued and strongly recommended for those embarking on the Level 4 Certification Program which is comprised of the following:
Level 4 Academy Application Submission
Level 4 Academy Selection Camp (2 days)
Level 4 Academy (3 x 4 day Camps, Online components)
Level 4 Academy Exam (2 days)
Level 4 Certification Program description click here.
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