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Dates: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4 pm PT (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certificate Assessment
Location: Sierra at Tahoe (Aspen Room - Upstairs in Main Lodge)
Host Division: Western
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $230.00 (available through Monday, January 5)
- Second Chair Rate: $245.00 (available through Monday, January 12)
- Last Chair Rate: $260.00
- CEUs: 12
Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine, Snowboard, Cross Country, Telemark, or Adaptive Certification, Children's Specialist 1 E-Learning
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:59 pm PT
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
About This Assessment
The Children's Specialist 1 evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency in Children's Specialist 1 against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards. Led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners, this assessment covers Professionalism & Self-Management, People Skills, Teaching Skills, and Technical Skills as applicable to this level. Passing earns your CS1 credential, validating your ability to teach children effectively and supporting access to Children's Specialist 2.
Who Should Register
This assessment is for All disciplines instructors who have completed prerequisite preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the Children's Specialist 1 standard.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Current PSIA-AASI membership
• Current PSIA-AASI membership
• Level 1 certification in your primary discipline
Recommended Preparation:
• Review the Performance Guide and Certification Standards at thesnowpros.org
• Attend preparatory clinics offered by PSIA-AASI Western Region
What to Bring
• Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)
• Certification Standards document for your discipline and level
• Appropriate equipment for all terrain included in the assessment
• Helmets are mandatory
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your performance is assessed against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards using a 6-point scale. For full details on evaluation criteria, review the Performance Guides and Certification Standards at:
• PSIA-AASI National: thesnowpros.org/education/standards
• PSIA-AASI Western Region: psia-west.org
Resources
Certification Standards & Performance Guides:
• PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards
• Alpine Certification Standards
• Snowboard Certification Standards
• People Skills Performance Guide
• Teaching Skills Performance Guide
Preparation & Education:
• PSIA-AASI Western Region Events
Member Account:
• My Account -- thesnowpros.org
Questions?
Contact PSIA-AASI Western Region Member Services: memberservices@thesnowpros.org | (303) 987-9390
Additional Event Details:
Helmets are mandatory
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