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Day 1: Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 8 pm - 10 pm ET
Day 2: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 9 am - 4 pm ET
Day 3: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 9 am - 4 pm ET
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Event Type: Certificate Assessment
Location: Nubs Nob (Meeting Location will be sent out no less than 48 hours before the start of the event.)
Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event.
Host Division: Central
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $299.00 (available through Saturday, February 14)
- Second Chair Rate: $309.00 (available through Friday, February 20)
- Last Chair Rate: $324.00
- CEUs: 12
Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Children's Specialist 1 E-Learning Course, Level I Certification
Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
The Children's Specialist 1 (CS1) is an entry-level, multi-discipline (Alpine, Snowboard, and Telemark) children's education course for PSIA - AASI (Level I Certified or Higher) Members and includes an evaluation. The clinic is designed around teaching children in groups utilizing the concepts and knowledge gained by studying the written materials and completing the Children's Specialist 1 E-learning courses (or CS1 Cross country Workbook). The program's purpose is to share and improve the candidate's ability to provide great lessons to our largest customer base in Central Division, children.
The event will consist of: (When registering, the participant will be registered for the online & on-snow sessions)
- An Online E-learning portion (Children's Specialist 1 E-Learning Course)
- One 2-hour Online Prep Webinar with the Staff Member leading the event
- A Two-Day On-Snow Module
- Participants will continue to learn tools for creating engaging and creative lessons.
- The student will have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned through an assessment of their technical and movement analysis skills and preparation of a people and teaching skills segment for children in the beginner to intermediate zones.
CS1 facilitators assess candidate knowledge, comprehension, and application of materials throughout the entire event. Active participation and attendance are required throughout each session of the event.
Prerequisites for Registration:
- Current Member of PSIA-AASI
- PSIA-AASI Level I Certification or Higher in any discipline
- Read and obtain the following materials (Digitial or Printed)
- Teaching Children Snowsports Manual
- Complete the Children's Specialist 1 E-Learning Course
- Review & Start the Children's Specialist 1 Lesson Plan You will develop this during the online session and submit it to the Staff Member running the event.
For more information on the prerequisites & recommended materials for this course, please review the PSIA AASI Central Children's Education & Certification Page.
Additional Event Details:
*Access information for the virtual event will be sent out by the Group Leader 24-28 hours prior to the event.*
The Prep Webinar: (8:00 PM (ET) - 10:00 PM (ET) (03/01/2026)
The On-Snow Event will be held from 9:00 AM (ET) - 4:00 PM (ET). (Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event)
Prepare for your event by reviewing the prerequisites and education materials found on the Children's Education & Certification Page.