Thank You for Being Part of the PSIA-AASI Community!

This membership association is made up of 34,000+ passionate ski and snowboard instructors and snowsports school managers in the U.S., all working to advance their skills and provide the best guest experience possible. PSIA-AASI members are all ages, live in all states, and represent all disciplines. We are glad you are with us!

Your Member Benefits

Membership starts you on the journey to becoming a certified instructor and to exploring a snowsports career. PSIA-AASI and its regions provide everything you need to get certified, maintain your ongoing education, grow your professional career, and connect with a likeminded community.

Congratulations! You are making a commitment to yourself and your professional growth by seeking PSIA-AASI certification. Everything you need, from understanding the process to links to resources and documentation, is located on your discipline page.

The E-Learning platform, accessed via the membership portal, is your home for educational and professional development resources. We offer for-credit courses, recorded webinars, workbooks, exam prep, and an extensive video library showcasing technical skills (The Matrix).

More than 50 PSIA-AASI Official Suppliers provide exclusive pro offers to our members. Save on a new board or skis, boots, bags, bindings, helmets, goggles, technology, soft goods, sports insurance, maintenance tools, and more! Remember to be pro about your pro deals — purchase only for yourself, respect local retailers, and follow all brand-specific rules. Then, shop our store for educational materials and PSIA-AASI branded products.

As a member, you get free access to the digital / online versions of three manuals to help you in your certification journey: Teaching Snowsports, Teaching Children Snowsports, and the technical manual of your primary discipline. Access the resources you need via your discipline page, or below. Print copies and additional manuals are available in our online store.

PSIA-AASI and its regions host thousands of member-only events each year designed to get you ready for certification, improve your skills, advance your professional development, and connect you to the community.

32 Degrees is a print magazine crafted to support your ongoing education and delivered to your mailbox three times per winter season. Instructors, trainers, and National Team members from across the country and representing all disciplines write about real-world scenarios and the practical applications of your professional instructor training. Gain insights, add to your bag of tricks, and learn about new and innovative programs happening across the country.

important information

These are highlights of what PSIA-AASI members need to know. Keep scrolling for a full list of FAQ. Questions? Contact us.

Code of Conduct

PSIA-AASI developed a code of conduct to help you achieve a level of personal conduct and standards of behavior that are consistent with the expectations of instructors across the country.

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Membership Renewal Period

Our membership cycle is based on our fiscal year, which begins July 1. This means that no matter when you join, your membership expires June 30. Please keep this in mind and be sure to act during the renewal cycle, May-June.

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Continuing Education Requirements

Continuing Education Units (CEUs), plus current membership, are required for Certified Members to maintain professional certification — a minimum of six CEUs must be earned every membership year (between July 1 and June 30). See additional details below.

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Pins are available in the online store to members. Wear yours on your work uniform with pride!

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Active Duty Military

Members who are unable to teach snowsports due to a temporary active-duty assignment for the Armed Forces of the United States may petition their regional office for a waiver of their membership dues and/or education requirements.

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Understanding Regions

When you join PSIA-AASI, you also become a member of a PSIA-AASI region. Your region is your home for in-person events, certification clinics, instructor training, volunteer opportunities, and community building. Regions also offer scholarship, mentorship, and career advancement, alongside similar national-level offerings.

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Membership categories

1
registered member

You are a PSIA-AASI member starting your education journey and have not yet achieved certification.

2
certified member

You have achieved your Level I, Level II, or Level III certification from PSIA-AASI in any discipline. CEUs required.

3
alumni member

You’ve been a PSIA-AASI member for six (6) years or longer, and you no longer wish to maintain your certification. CEUs not required.

4
honorary membeR

You’ve been recognized by the PSIA-AASI Board of Directors for your outstanding service in the snowsports industry.

5
lifetime member

You’ve been recognized by your region and the PSIA-AASI Board of Directors. CEUs not required.

Membership Policies

To maintain certification, Certified Members must earn a minimum of six (6) CEUs every membership year. A membership year starts July 1 and ends June 30 (example: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025).

  • If you earn more than 6 CEUs during the season, you can transfer up to 6 CEUs to the following season.
  • If you do not maintain your CEUs, your education status changes to Inactive and the missed CEUs must be made up.
  • CEUs can be earned in any discipline and in any region.
  • Members can check their CEU status by logging in at members.thesnowpros.org.
  • Certified Lifetime, Registered and Alumni Members are exempt from CEU requirements.

If you’re a Certified Member and haven’t maintained or met your CEU requirements:

  • At the end of the season (June 30), your account will be assessed to determine if you have fulfilled your education requirements. If the requirements have not been met, you will see an Overdue CEU fee on your dues renewal statement.
  • Your education status changes to Inactive.
  • To return to certified active status, you will need to complete all missed and current season’s CEUs up to a maximum of 24.
  • If you do not earn the minimum number of CEUs at the end of 4 years, you will be reassigned to the Alumni Member category.

The Reinstatement Policy is the path for former members to rejoin and recover their certification. The process can occur at any time during the year. The reinstatement process is for a previous member who wants to rejoin as a Certified Member and is the same for all disciplines. If you are wishing to rejoin PSIA-AASI and do not want to pursue or maintain a certification, rejoining can be done as an Alumni Member (if qualifications are met) or as a Registered Member and bypass the reinstatement process.

Reinstatement Process

One Year Membership Lapse. You must:

Pay the previous season’s membership dues (+ late fee).

Pay the current season’s membership dues invoice.

Continue to meet CEU requirements (6 CEUs a season and whatever CEU’s may be outstanding past and current).

2 -4 Year Membership Lapse.* You must:

Pay a $210 reinstatement fee.

Pay the current season’s membership dues.

Membership years will reflect the original join date

Follow the certified inactive process and earn CEUs for each year you did not pay dues. CEU’s shall be earned within the season of reinstatement. not attained, member remains in inactive status and is responsible for paying any associated fee(s):

2 years: 18 CEUs
3 years: 24 CEUs
4 years: 24 CEUs

5 – 10 Years Membership Lapse.* You must:

Pay a $380 reinstatement fee.

Pay the current season’s membership dues.

Earn 24 CEUs within one season. If not attained, member remains in inactive status and is responsible for paying any associated fee. Member is responsible for working with their primary region and gaining approval for the recertification plan. The processes vary by region.

Membership years of service will be determined by the Regional Executive Leader.

11 or more Years Lapsed Membership

Member may apply to a region for recertification consideration. If accepted, a personal recertification plan will be developed by the region in which the member wishes to recertify.

*If going through the reinstatement process, the membership will show inactive status (including on the member card) until the required continuing education units (CEUs) are met, and any other reinstatement process requirements. Once completed membership status will update to active status.

Updated: August 1, 2023

Same season, you must:

Pay current season’s full membership dues + $50 reactivation fee (less any amount already paid toward Alumni dues).

Continue to meet CEU requirements (6 CEUs a season, plus any outstanding past and current CEUs – up to a maximum of 24).

This is a one-time opportunity. If you do not meet your CEU requirements you will be moved back to the Alumni membership category. If you want to reactivate your certification a second time, you must do your CEUs before your certification is restored and pay a $105 Reactivation Fee

1 Year in the Alumni Category, you must:

Pay the current season’s membership dues + regional reactivation fee (less any amount already paid toward Alumni dues).

Continue to meet CEU requirements (6 CEUs a season, plus any outstanding past and current CEUs – up to a maximum of 24).

2 – 4 Years in the Alumni Category, you must:

Pay the current season’s membership dues plus regional reactivation fee.

Continue to meet CEU requirements (6 CEUs a season, plus any outstanding past and current CEUs – up to a maximum of 24).

5 Years or More in the Alumni Category, you must:

Pay the current season’s membership dues + regional reactivation fee.

Continue to meet CEU requirements (6 CEUs a season, plus any outstanding past and current CEUs – up to a maximum of 24).

11 Years or More in the Alumni Category, you must:

Members may apply to a region for reinstatement consideration. If accepted, a personal recertification plan will be developed by the region in which the member wishes to recertify.

If you cannot attend a webinar you signed up for, simply let us know at any time BEFORE the scheduled start time and we will issue you a full refund. Any cancellation requests received at any time after the scheduled start time, will NOT be issued a refund.

PSIA-AASI records all webinars for quality assurance purposes only. It is up to PSIA-AASI to release a recorded webinar.

Any and all material you see in the presentation is copyrighted by PSIA-AASI and/or its affiliates. Material within each webinar may not be replicated or redistributed without the prior written consent of PSIA-AASI.

For questions about attending webinars, contact PSIA-AASI vie email. Contact your region to learn about region-specific webinar cancellation policies.

Member FAQ

Please explore this section if you have questions. Still need help? Contact us.

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