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National Freestyle Academy 2026 - Freestyle Specialist 1, 2 and 3
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Dates: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Friday, February 27, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4 pm PT (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certificate Assessment

Location: Northstar California

Host Division: Western

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Event Registration:
- First Chair Rate: $345.00 (available through Tuesday, January 27)
- Second Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Tuesday, February 3)
- Last Chair Rate: $375.00
- CEUs: 18

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

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:59 pm PT

Online Registration: Click here to register.

Offline Registration: Contact the division office.

Course Description:

The Freestyle Specialist Assessment is for members wishing to be assessed for a Nationally recognized PSIA-AASI Freestyle Specialist credential. Specifically for members wishing to progress their own freestyle skills and teach guests free ride maneuvers on terrain and park features. This event will focus on assessing the skills needed to teach and demonstrate in both the park and pipe. The candidate will be assessed on 360s, Grabs, Rail Slides and Pipe Riding. It is a pass/fail format, with the candidates being required to accomplish all aspects of the minimum course requirements, both teaching and demonstrating. Candidates are expected to understand and incorporate concepts such as, speed, P.O.P., S.A.S.C., ATML, trajectory finding tools and overall park and pipe safety and etiquette. Reading the Freestyle Technical Manual is strongly recommended.


View the Western Division's Certification Information for more details on the prerequisites required prior to registration, study resources, and the full pathway to certification.



Additional Event Details:

Helmets are mandatory






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Event Registration

Package Price:
- First Chair Rate: $345.00 (available through Tuesday, January 27)
- Second Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Tuesday, February 3)
- Last Chair Rate: $375.00

CEUs: 18

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Varies by Session (See Below)

Registration Deadline Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:59 pm PT

This package includes each of the following sections.

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- Freestyle Specialist 1
     February 25, 2026, 8:30 am to February 27, 2026, 4 pm PT (12 spots left) *
     Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine or Snowboard Level 1 Certification
- Freestyle Specialist 2
     February 25, 2026, 8:30 am to February 27, 2026, 4 pm PT (11 spots left) *
     Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine or Snowboard Level 2 Certification OR Freestyle Level 1 Certification
- Freestyle Specialist 3
     February 25, 2026, 8:30 am to February 27, 2026, 4 pm PT (15 spots left) *
     Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Freestyle Level 1 Certification or Freestyle Level 2 Certification


* Information on number of spots remaining was last updated 3 days ago.