PSIA / AASI - Eastern Division

We conduct more than 350 education and certification events each season in alpine skiing, including a dynamic series of feature events and seminars. Alpine members are offered a myriad of programs, from guest service to teaching methodology to skiing mechanics and personal skiing improvement.

In November, more than 200 snowsports school directors, supervisors, and trainers from resorts throughout the East kick off the season at the annual Snowsports School Management Seminar. This event brings participants up to date on new trends within PSIA-E and AASI, industry issues, and a variety of training and management issues.

In December, the Snow Pro Jam is THE place to be for snowsports instructors. The Snow Pro Jam & Master's Academy events are five days long and attract over 450 members from the Eastern Division. Level I & II certified participants ski with members of the PSIA-E Educational Staff in the Snow Pro Jam, while Level III certified instructors ski with members of the PSIA National Alpine Demonstration Team at the Master's Academy. Everyone involved in all these events enjoy an incredible week of fun and education with both new and old friends.

PSIA-E/AASI's Children's Academy, Alpine Race Programs, Women's Seminar and Spring Academy/Rally are also exciting feature events. All draw a diverse group of snowsports instructors who are motivated to be the best they can be and who come to share the fun and excitement of snowsports and learning with their peers.

PSIA-E/AASI developed an innovative Master Teacher Certification program with several accreditation programs. These programs allow ski teachers to take a specially developed curricula of courses designed to develop specific teaching skills and knowledge in a specialized area.

Racing Programs
PSIA-Eastern Divisionhas put together an ambitious schedule of race programs for anyone interested in learning to ski well in the gates. Eastern Examiners staff all events and are joined by some great guest coaches and speakers including occasional visits by former World Cup and U.S. Ski Team members. On snow, racers run gates, gates, and more gates with an eye toward working on the latest in contemporary skiing technique.

Programs for Children's Educators
We provide programming for all levels of instructors including entry level instructors who are the backbone of children's educator programs. Our programs range from entry level information to the most current children's educational theory as applied to snowsports.

Instructors who care to know the most effective methods of working with a variety of age groups attend our programs. Our Children's Education Programs provide vital information to PSIA members on the best methods to use to make a child's time in the mountain environment an enjoyable, lifetime experience.