PSIA-AASI Regions
When you join PSIA-AASI, you also become a member of a PSIA-AASI region. Eight regions cover the entire U.S. and ensure you have local knowledge and representation. 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.
Find Your Region
When you join PSIA-AASI, you also become a member of a PSIA-AASI region. Click the map to visit a region’s informational page.
Regional BEnefits
Regions are where your boots hit the snow. In addition to being a powerful resource for members, regions also work closely with ski and ride schools to provide training resources for instructors so you can feel confident in your skills and job.
Need to Know: Regional Certification Pathways
PSIA-AASI certifications represent a standard of consistent competency, and your credentials are recognized and transferrable nationwide. Each region has a slightly different process for certification including prep clinics, written or online exams, testing in various modules, and what membership types may attend which events.
While you may attend educational events in any region and have those continuing education credits honored by PSIA-AASI, you cannot sign up for a certification assessment/exam in another region without prior authorization from your home region AND completing the unique prerequisites. Please visit your region’s website for more information.
PSIA-AASI Region Governance
Our regions have deep roots in their communities. Many precede the national organization by dating back to the 1930s. Each PSIA-AASI region is a standalone entity with a volunteer board of directors, a CEO, paid staff, and regionally based discipline experts, from “demonstration” teams to education staff. These individuals work in partnership with the national office to provide a premier member experience.
Working Toward Educational Alignment
PSIA-AASI and its regions are looking ahead to the 2026-27 season with a goal to align all certification processes nationwide for each discipline, each certificate, and all levels. The intent is to create consistent and fair assessments that are not specific to any region or area and are the same across the entire country. This effort will improve the credentialing and acknowledgement of our PSIA-AASI education. It will also provide more opportunities for members to travel to different regions for education events or assessments (exams). Your credentials are still valid nationwide, and this will not impact members directly until it is implemented. Once the effort is near completion, members will be made aware of the benefits and any process changes.
Member FAQ and Resources
The information below should help you better understand and navigate our regions. Please visit the main Member Resources and FAQ page for additional information.
For Snowsports Schools
PSIA-AASI’s goal is to support you within your school, resort, and region by providing industry-leading education resources that help you and your staff deliver great guest experiences. PSIA-AASI Member Schools also share a national and regional membership. Your region has specific benefits available and is your direct connection to many of our professional educational resources. You can request events, access instructor trainers, and network with other ski and ride school operators in your region. Join us to align your training to the national standard.
