Frequently Asked Questions about Membership
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- What is the youngest age at which a person can become a member?
- How much are dues for the season?
- What if I join half way through the season?
- What is the student rate, and what are the requirements?
- What are the inactive dues and requirements?
- What is the senior dues rate, and what are the requirements?
- What is a member required to do to maintain certification?
- Will any event fulfill the educational credit requirements? Even in another discipline?
- What if my schedule did not permit, and I was unable to participate in an event in the season I was "due?"
- What if I had a medical reason as to why I was unable to participate in an event in the season I was "due?"
- What is the Reinstatement Process?
- I am moving, or I have moved. How do I transfer my Eastern membership and certification to another division of PSIA/AASI?
- I have moved to the East. How do I transfer from another division to the Eastern Division?
- I am a certified ski or snowboard instructor from another country. How can I become certified with PSIA-E/AASI?
- I just got my Level III Certification. How can I sign up for the ISIA Passport Program?
- I just passed an exam, but I don't see my new certification level reflected on my membership record when I access the National Website. Why is that?
- I should be getting my 20, 30 or 40 year pin this year. How and when will that be shipped to me?
- How often and approximately when should I receive 32 Degrees: The Journal of Professional Snowsports Instruction publication?
- When does the new Accessories Catalog ship?
- How often and approximately when should I receive the Eastern division newsletter, The Snow Pro?
- How do I order educational materials and books?
Answers
What is the youngest age at which a person can become a member?
You can become a member when you are 16 years old. Click here to find out how to join.
[Back to the top]How much are dues for the season?
Dues are invoiced annually in May, and must be paid by June 30th to avoid a late fee. The dues rate will vary based on your membership type. If you become a Registered or Certified member, you must pay both divisional and national dues in order to participate in all of the programs and benefits of both organizations. For the 11/12 season; $50 of your dues goes to the National PSIA/AASI organization, while $66 goes to support our Eastern office and programs.
11/12 Registered or Certified member dues - $116
We also have student, inactive and senior discounts available.
[Back to the top]What if I join half way through the season?
Our current system does not allow us to prorate dues on a daily basis, but we do our best to accommodate our members by extending membership for any member joining us after a certain date in the season (noted on the current New Member Application).
[Back to the top]What is the student rate, and what are the requirements?
By providing proof of current full-time student status, any Eastern Division full-time student member age 16-23 can take advantage of a discount of $20 off of the Eastern portion of dues and $10 off the National portion of dues.
11/12 Student Registered or Certified Member dues - $86
[Back to the top]What are the requirements to be an Inactive member?
A member who is under 75 years of age who would like to move to inactive status must sign an affidavit that they are not actively teaching snowsports for the entire season. Inactive members are exempt from attending clinic updates, although it is recommended to continue to attend clinics to make it easier to return to active status. Any member who qualifies for the senior dues rate is also eligible for the inactive dues status, if not teaching. See FAQ #6 for senior dues rate requirements.
11/12 Renewing Inactive dues - $106
11/12 Renewing Senior Inactive dues - $76
[Back to the top]What is the senior dues rate, and what are the requirements?
Any member age 75 or older, with at least ten consecutive years of membership, can take advantage of a discount of $20 off of the Eastern portion of dues and $10 off the National portion of dues. These deductions will automatically be made on your dues bill.
11/12 Renewing Senior Active Certified dues - $86
11/12 Renewing Senior Inactive Certified dues - $76
[Back to the top]What is a member required to do to maintain certification?
To maintain their level of certification a member must pay dues every season and obtain continuin educational clinic credits as outlined below based on age and/or student status:
* Certified Members, under the age of 65, must obtain 12 credits (CEU’S) every 2 seasons to maintain good standing.
* Certified Members, between ages 65-74, must obtain 12 credits (CEU’S) every 3 seasons to maintain good standing.
* Certified Members, 75 years of age or older, must obtain 12 credits (CEU’S) every 4 seasons to maintain good standing.
* Certified Members, 16-23 with student status, must obtain 12 credits (CEU’S) every 4 seasons, while verified as a student.
Unsuccessful exam attempts do not count as updates.
If you fail to maintain these requirements and wish to reinstate at a later date, you would need to go through the reinstatement process.
[Back to the top]Will any event fulfill the continuing educational credit requirements? Even in another discipline?
Yes, any two day (minimum) clinic will fulfill the continuing education credit requirement, even a cross-over into another discipline. Actually, that's a fun way to try something new and get your credits in as well!
[Back to the top]What if my schedule did not permit, and I was unable to participate in an educational event in the season I was "due?"
If you could not attend an educational event during your "due" season, you will be charged an event waiver fee in the next PSIA-E/AASI billing cycle. If you pay that waiver, you will be all set and will maintain your certification and membership in good standing. We strongly suggest you pay the waiver and try your best to get to an event the next season.
[Back to the top]What if I had a medical reason as to why I was unable to participate in an educational event in the season I was "due?"
By providing proof of your medical issue to the office for our audit purposes, we will gladly waive the educational waiver fee. Please keep in mind that this only waives the fee. It is still important that you participate in an educational event to maintain your certification as soon as you are able.
[Back to the top]What is the Reinstatement Process?
The reinstatement process was set up to provide PSIA-E/AASI former members a path to return to active membership without loss of their prior certification level. If you were a member of PSIA-E/AASI in the past, and are interested in reinstating with us, please fill out the Reinstatement Request Form or fax or e-mail that information to the PSIA-E/AASI office.
[Back to the top]I am moving, or I have moved. How do I transfer my Eastern membership and certification to another division of PSIA/AASI?
If you are planning to relocate, you can transfer your membership to another division or you can actually maintain a dual-membership and continue to be an Eastern member as well. By retaining your Eastern membership, you will continue to receive our Snow Pro divisional newsletter and keep up-to-date on events and happenings here. To begin the transfer or dual-membership process, complete the Transfer Form or fax or e-mail that information to the PSIA-E/AASI office. You can always call the office, if it is easiest.Please keep in mind if you want to transfer and not remain a dual-member, it is best to transfer in the spring (before June 30th) to avoid paying extra fees. If you transfer mid season, you will have to pay the other division's dues, as well as what you have paid to the east, for the current season. You would not be required to pay additional national dues. Only members in good standing are eligible to transfer.
We do our best to process transfer requests to the other division within approximately two weeks. If your request is made during the off-season, we can accommodate you more quickly. Thank you for understanding.
Feel free to check with us on the status of your transfer. If you have not been contacted by the other division within a reasonable amount of time, we suggest you contact them by phone to complete your transfer. There is a listing of the contact information for the PSIA/AASI divisional offices on the national Member Services site.
[Back to the top]I have moved to the East. How do I transfer from another division to the Eastern Division?
It would be great to have you on board here at PSIA-E/AASI. The process of transferring actually begins from where you are currently a member. Then, we handle it from our end after that. Please contact your d ivision by phone or e-mail, as you prefer. In the meantime, glance at our schedule. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to call us in the office.
[Back to the top]I am a certified ski or snowboard instructor from another country. How can I become certified with PSIA-E/AASI?
International reciprocity or transfer is based on the premise that when you apply here to PSIA-E/AASI, we compare your current level in your country to our PSIA/AASI levels. You must take your equivalent level exam here. If you pass, you will be certified with PSIA/AASI at that level. Once certified, you can continue to apply for higher certifications in your discipline as outlined by each PSIA/AASI division. It is important to note that this process is only applicable if the candidate is a current member in good-standing with their primary country organization. For more information and all of the details about how to participate in this program, please click here.
[Back to the top]I just got my Level III Certification. How can I sign up for the ISIA Passport Program?
Congratulations on achieving your Level III Certification! The ISIA Passport Program is managed through the National PSIA office. For general information about the Passport Program, go to Frequently Asked Questions on the national website, www.thesnowpros.org. If your questions are not answered there, please send the national office an e-mail or call (303) 987-9390.
[Back to the top]I just passed an exam, but I don't see my new certification level reflected on my membership record when I access the national website. Why is that?
We do process exam events ASAP when we have received all of the information from the event back in the office. Sometimes that can take a week or two. Your record should reflect your new status once we process the exam paperwork. If you still do not see your new certification within a reasonable time, or if there is some urgency to access a program and this delay is causing difficulty, please call us in the PSIA-E/AASI office and we will try to assist.
[Back to the top]I should be getting my 20, 30 or 40 year pin this year. How and when will that be shipped to me?
The PSIA/AASI Anniversary Pins (20, 30, 40 years) are awarded based on years of uninterrupted membership, and are shipped from the PSIA/AASI National office during the summer after you complete your anniversary season. If for some reason, you do not receive your expected pin, please call the PSIA-E/AASI office at (518) 452-6095.
[Back to the top]How often and approximately when should I receive 32 Degrees: The Journal of Professional Snowsports Instruction publication?
32 Degrees: The Journal of Professional Snowsports Instruction is published three times each year. It tends to mail as follows: Fall in end of September, Winter in end of December, and Spring in end of February.This publication is mailed from PSIA/AASI National Headquarters. If you need further assistance regarding this mailing, you should contact the national office at:
PSIA/AASI National Office
133 S Van Gordon St, Suite 101
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 987-9390
mist(at)thesnowpros.org
[Back to the top]When does the new Accessories Catalog ship?
The Accessories Catalog ships once a year in late September/early October. It is shipped from the PSIA/AASI National Headquarters.
[Back to the top]How often and approximately when should I receive the Eastern division newsletter, The Snow Pro?
The Snow Pro newsletteris published 5 times a year and ships from Albany, NY, approximately as follows each year:
Summer – July
Early Fall – September
Fall – November
Winter – February
Spring – May
[Back to the top]How do I order educational materials and books?
You can obtain certification pins and educational materials through the PSIA-E/AASI office in Albany, NY. We ask you to fax or mail us an order form with your request and your credit card payment information.
Educational materials are also available through the Accessories Catalog, from the national PSIA/AASI office.
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We hope this helps answer some of your basic questions about PSIA-E/AASI Membership. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact the office at (518) 452-6095, or e-mail us at psia-e(at)psia-e.org.
Note: All e-mail addresses work as links but you may need to replace the (at) with an @ sign in your e-mail program. This is a small step to try to reduce unwanted messages to our e-mails that we make public for our membership, so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. Thank you!
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