Am I Ready?
The Level 1 Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

• Spend time working as an assistant/apprentice instructor, in order to see a beginner lesson in action.
• Book a lesson with a current CASI Level 1 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.
• Complete the Level 1 course preparation workshops, available online at www.casi-acms.com

Dates
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Cost
¥52,000

Pre-requisites
*15 years of age on the first day of the course
*Must be fluent in either English or French
*Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain

Description
The CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor certification course is open to strong intermediate snowboarders, aged 15 years and older. Candidates on the Level 1 Course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods across a variety of venues, both on-snow (up to and including intermediate terrain) and during indoor presentations.

The CASI Level 1 course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to begin their role as a new instructor in the industry. Beginner teaching methods, understanding of basic snowboard technique, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed.

Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach beginner snowboarders up to the Novice Turn level.

The Level 1 certification is a pre-requisite for the CASI Level 2 Instructor certification, as well as the Park Instructor course.

Course Duration
3 days totaling a minimum of 18 hours (including evaluations)

Am I Ready?
The Level 2 Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

• Spend time working as an instructor, honing your communication, analysis and group management skills.
• Book a lesson with a current CASI Level 2 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.
• Complete the Level 2 course preparation workshops, available online at www.casi-acms.com

Dates
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Cost
¥63,000

Pre-requisites
*Current CASI Level 1 Instructor
*Must be fluent in either English or French
*Able to ride on advanced terrain and carve controlled turns on intermediate terrain.

Description
The CASI Level 2 Instructor certification is for any snowboarder that has passed the Level 1 certification, and has an interest in teaching more experienced snowboarders. CASI recommends that Level 2 candidates have prior experience teaching snowboarding in a snow school setting (approximately 45 hours) before attempting the Level 2 certification. This is not a mandatory requirement, and all Level 1 members are welcomed on the course, however, it is recommended in order to help ensure success at the Level 2 evaluations.

The goal of the Level 2 course is to develop a skills-based teaching approach for intermediate and advanced snowboarding, as well as an understanding of CASI technique and methodology, and the role of snowboard teaching within the industry. It combines practical snowboard teaching methods, technical understanding and development, as well as development of guest interaction and technical analysis skills.

Candidates will receive coaching on their riding and teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 2 standard in both areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach snowboarders up to the Advanced Sliding Turn and Intermediate Carving level.

Level 2 is a prerequisite for the Level 3 certification.

Course Duration
4 days totaling a minimum of 24 hours (including evaluations)

Am I Ready?
The Park Instructor Level 1 standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

• Spend time working as an instructor, honing your presentation and class management skills.
• Take a session with a current CASI Park Level 1 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.

Dates
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Cost
¥42,000

Pre-requisites
*CASI Level 1 Instructor certification
*Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain, as well as basic terrain park features.
*Must be fluent in either English or French

Description
The CASI Park Instructor certification course is open to members with a minimum Level 1 Instructor Certification. Candidates on the course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods as they relate to introductory terrain park and freestyle snowboarding. The Park Instructor course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to introduce students to the terrain park and freestyle snowboarding safely. Progression-based teaching methods, understanding of basic freestyle techniques, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed.

Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Park Instructor standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to take students into freestyle terrain, and teach introductory / basic maneuvers on beginner terrain park features.

Course Duration
2 days (including evaluations)