Member Services: Types of Membership

Member Categories for Western Division (revised April 2010)

REGISTERED

$85 Annual Dues
[Includes $ 35 Divisional & $50 National Fees]

New members working toward Level 1 certification. Affiliation with a snowsports school not required.

BEFORE You GO!

Our exams require PREPARATION! Go to the "Education Materials:" menu under the appropriate discipline (Alpine, Children's, Snowboard, etc.) Download the study guide and workbook.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 16 yrs. old.

Requirements:
Once you are certified, you are required to take (1) educational event every year or (2) educational events every 2 years. *Education requirements are mandatory for maintaining your certification.

Certification:
Registered Members are working towards their Level I Certification.  You do NOT have to be employed by a snowsports School to be a member and participate in events. 

*If you are not actively employed at a snowsport school you can only take your Level I Certification. If you pass you must complete at least 20hrs of teaching (verified by your school director) before receiving your Level I pin. If you don't complete 20 hrs of teaching you will only receive a certificate of completion.

The 6-day Level 1 Module for New Instructors is your best bet!

Benefits:
You receive divisional and national benefits, and can take education and Level I Certification events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

Register By Mail/Fax:
 Download New Membership & Dues Form

Download New Membership & Dues Form

Register Online (not available) 

CERTIFIED

$85 Annual Dues
[Includes $ 35 Divisionsl & $50 National Fees]

Our most common membership.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 16 yrs old certified with PSIA/AASI

Requirements:
You are required to take (1) educational event every year or (2) educational events every 2 years. *Education requirements are mandatory for maintaining your certification

Certification:
You can take certification events.

Level I (must be 16 yrs. old)
Level II (must be 18 yrs. old & employed @ snowsport school)
Level III (must be employed at snowsport school)

Benefits:
You receive divisional and national benefits, and can take education and Certification events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

Register By Mail/Fax:

Download Membership Dues Renewal Form

Download Membership Dues Renewal Form

Renew Online:

1. Log onto the Members Only area of the national site.
2. Enter your national ID# (located on your membership card and on the mailing label of your "Pro Skier" or "Pro Rider" magazine).
3. Enter your password
4. Once you are logged in to your member profile page you can renew online.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 16 yrs old certified with PSIA/AASI

Requirements:
Education credits/events are not required. 

Certification:
You cannot take certification events.

Benefits:
You receive limited divisional and national benefits, and can take education and Certification events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

MEMBER REINSTATEMENT

For members who have let their annual dues lapse.

Eligibility:
Any member who had let their annual dues lapse - and would like to resume a "membership" status (active/inactive).

Requirements:
Back Dues Fees ($35 for each year lapsed -max. of $140). Current Dues ($85). Education requirements to be fulfilled the same year as reinstatement - (1) day if you are Level I Certified or (2) days if you are Level II or III Certified

Benefits:
You will receive divisional and national benefits, and can attend Education Events in any of the nine PSIA/AASI divisions. See Member Benefits.

Register By Fax:

Download Reinstatement Form

Download Reinstatement Form