Event Descriptions
- Some events may have other restrictions as far as limited attendance, etc. There are registration deadlines for all courses. Not all events are open to all members. Please refer to the schedule for registration and restriction details.
FEATURE EVENTS
Resort Trainers Track within The Snowsports Management Seminar
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This course has been folded into our premiere Snowsports Management Seminar (SSMS). We have moved the content from RTP into SSMS along with our other offering in SSMS. SSMS will continue to have elective tracks as well as a two day consecutive track which will contain the content and format of the RTP. The course will not have a separate registration from SSMS. This course is intended for snowboarding instructors who are involved in the hiring and training of new instructors, as well as the continuing development of a quality snowboard school staff. Topics covered will include creative and effective techniques to train and hire staff, clinic techniques, methods of staff motivation, staff retention techniques, discussion of risk management, and feedback of participants' clinic skills. Instructors should come to this course prepared to ride the whole mountain, share clinic ideas, present clinics to the group, and participate in discussions on all topics. Also covered in this event will be riding, teaching and professional knowledge standards for the Level I, II and III exams. Wearing a helmet is not required, but is encouraged at this course.
Riders Rally Weekend and the Riders Rally Pre-3 (W-F)
You can register for both events if you want to ride for 5 days, or
for each 2-day or 3-day event.
- At the Riders Rally Weekend, the focus will be on riding, but plan on sliding into some teaching skills and sharing as well. Register for the event number appropriate to your level as we will have Registered Member/LI and LII/LIII events. Level II-III members should come ready to ride with National Team members and push your skills to a new level.
- The Riders Rally Pre-3 will run immediately before the weekend; Wednesday through Friday. This 3-day event will be staffed by our Eastern AASI Staff and will be an excellent way to improve many facets of your overall teaching skills while spending a lot of time riding, meeting peers, having fun, and really getting the new season off to a jump start! Register for the event number appropriate to your level as we will have Registered Member/LI and LII/LIII events.
Wearing a helmet is not required, but is encouraged at both of these events.
Women's Riding Seminars
- These two-day events are now located at various resorts throughout the eastern division and each event has a special focus. These events will provide the opportunity to ride and socialize with other women who share the passion of mountain sports. The collective group will make a strong impact on overall event content. Wearing a helmet is not required, but is encouraged at this course.
Children’s Academy with an AASI Level I Exam
- See Alpine course descriptions for Children’s academy and the AASI LI Exam description for more information.
Spring Rally
- Multi-discipline (Alpine, AASI, Tele) end of season rally. Participants have the opportunity to compete in fun races, or spontaneous 'jam sessions,' riding improvement sessions and enjoy two fun-filled days of riding with your peers. This course is open to the needs of participants. Riders will be grouped according to goals of the participants. Wearing a helmet is not required, but is encouraged at this course, and is STRONGLY encouraged for participation in fun races and jam sessions.
Safe Coaching in Freestyle Venues
- This clinic is a basic introduction to freestyle venues. The course is partially based on NSAA's Smart Style Initiative. It will be offered in conjunction with the Snow Sports Management Seminar and its content is intended for resort trainers. Be prepared to share your resorts policies and procedures regarding teaching in freestyle venues. Information about AASI's Freestyle Accreditation Courses will be presented as well. Wearing a helmet is not required, but is STRONGLY encouraged at this course.
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