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Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4 pm PT
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Event Type: Certification Exam
Location: Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center
Host Division: Western
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $160.00 (available through Wednesday, January 28)
- Second Chair Rate: $175.00 (available through Wednesday, February 4)
- Last Chair Rate: $190.00
- CEUs: 6
Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Cross Country Level 1 Certification OR Level 3 Certification in any other discipline, Western's Cross Country Level 2 Prep Course, Western's Cross County Level 2 Take Home Study Guide Worksheet
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 11:59 pm PT
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
About This Assessment
The Cross Country Level 2 Teach Assessment is a two-day event that evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency in Level 2 Teaching against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards -- on cross country skis. The format, skill areas, and evaluation process follow the same structure as the equivalent Alpine and Snowboard assessments. Led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners. Passing all three Level 2 modules earns full Cross Country Level 2 certification.
Who Should Register
This assessment is for Cross Country instructors who have completed their prerequisite preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the Level 2 Teaching standard.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Current PSIA-AASI membership
• Cross Country Level 1 certification
• Completion of the Level 2 Professional Knowledge Test (required prior to registering)
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
National Standards This Event Addresses
This event supports preparation for the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards in the following skill areas.
Professionalism & Self-Management
LII: Contributes to a professional environment by managing behaviors and emotions in response to others.
People Skills
LII: Engages in and adapts verbal and non-verbal, two-way communication with individuals and subsets of the group / Adapts to the motivations and emotions of individuals.
Teaching Skills
LII: Plans learning outcomes and organizes progressive learning experiences relevant to intermediate students / Implements and adjusts a learning plan for a range of individuals.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your performance is assessed against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards using a 6-point scale. For full details, 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
• 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
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