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Snowboard Level 1 Foundations
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Dates: Monday, February 2, 2026 - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 8:45 am - 4 pm MT (3 Days)
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Event Type: Prep Clinic

Location: Snowbasin (Earls Lodge - Lower Base (Huntington Room))
Please check the resort website for all parking information.

Host Division: Intermountain

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $690.00 (available through Sunday, January 18)
- Last Chair Rate: $715.00
- CEUs: 18

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026, 11:59 pm MT

Online Registration: CLOSED

Offline Registration: Contact the division office.

Course Description:

*THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED if you are not affiliated with a ski & snowboard school or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School.

If you are not affiliated with a member school, you will need to provide a lift ticket for this course and for the assessment.

Looking to start a career as a snowboard instructor but haven't started working for a school yet? Or are you already an instructor but wanting to get better at teaching novice riders while training for your L1? This course is designed to prepare instructors for the Level 1 Assessment. Spend 3 days on-snow exploring aspects of teaching, movement analysis, and riding demonstrations for the beginner zone. This entry-level course is based on the National Level 1 Certification Standard and The Intermountain Assessment format. It will boost your skills and resume when looking to land that first industry job.


Expectations of a Professional Instructor

  1. Prioritize students and their learning as a fundamental component of personal professional development.
  2. Respect the association and its staff as they provide education in technical, teaching, and people skills for the good of resort guests/students and not just individual gain.
  3. Arrive on time; communicate appropriately when unable to do so.
  4. Reflect professional appearance and adhere to cultural norms, policies, and procedures for specific resorts, regions, and the association overall.
  5. Receive and accept feedback assuming positive intent. Ask clarifying questions and seek first to understand. Participate in opportunities for follow-up when offered.
  6. Practice self-awareness and avoid overstating competence or skill level to clinic leaders or the association. When uncertain about an event's suitability, seek guidance. Maintain an open attitude towards feedback and advice, and prioritize the needs of others.
  7. Learn and practice risk awareness and management specific to the resort, terrain, and situation.
  8. Recognize the significance of words and behaviors in shaping others' perceptions, regardless of intent. (see people skills).
  9. Seek appropriate channels for reporting harassment, bullying, or other hurtful language or behaviors.
  10. Refrain from unauthorized teaching or receiving payment from students that is not authorized by the resort or area where you are teaching.


You must be present throughout both days of the Foundations clinic to be eligible for the L1 Assessment




Additional Event Details:
Associate Members (those who are unaffiliated with a member school) are required to provide their own lift ticket/pass to clinics and exams. If you have a season pass, please check the dates you are attending against blackout dates.