AASI Western- Snowboard Level I In-House Certification
FREESTYLE ACCREDITATION OVERVIEW
The goal of the Freestyle Accreditation Program is to promote safe learning through educated instructors and coaches. This program will create a guide for certified instructors that want to become proficient in educating and coaching within the field of freestyle education. The courses will have a focus on teaching applications along side riding abilities. Candidates will learn to use safe teaching practices to progress students through stages of learning in Freestyle Arenas. The program will also be a forum for supporting and educating current NSAA safety standards such as the Smart Style Safety Initiative and proper Park and Pipe Etiquette. This program is not a certification, but rather an addition to a certification that someone already holds. The two levels of accreditation and the requirements for participation will be described below. Any candidate that completes the Freestyle Level II Accreditation successfully is considered to be a Freestyle Specialist by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors Western Division standards.
LEVEL I FREESTYLE ACCREDITATION
Course Description:
The Level I Freestyle Accreditation consists of two days of training. Each day requires on hill activities that are educational as well as interactive. The first day covers the content and maneuvers required to successfully complete the course. The second day consists of more of accreditation candidates showing their teaching/coaching abilities in action. Understanding and application of skills must be shown in order to successfully complete the course. This is a pass or fail event.
Prerequisites
- AASI Level I Certification
- A willingness and ability to perform the required freestyle maneuvers
- The completion of Level I Freestyle Accreditation Workbook
LEVEL II FREESTYLE ACCREDITATION [$70 per day]
Course Description:
The Level II Accreditation consists of three days of training. Each day requires on hill activities that are educational as well as interactive. The first two days takes a deep look into the field of freestyle education. Participants will need to be able to show their skills in freestyle arenas as well as an ability to teach to a broad type of age groups and learning styles. The third day of this course puts the candidates in the lead so that they can give real life coaching to other candidates and trainers. Understanding and application of skills must be shown in order to successfully complete the course. This is a pass or fail event.
Prerequisites
- AASI-W Level I Freestyle Accreditation or AASI Level II or III Certification
- A willingness and ability to perform the required freestyle maneuvers
- The completion of Level II Freestyle Accreditation Workbook
