PSIA/AASI-Central

11/06/2026

You love the kick and glide and have been telling the ski school you’d happily help with cross country lessons.

You’ve also been quietly, nervously hoping nobody takes you up on it. (Are you actually ready?)

Fresh Tracks fixes that. It’s a fresh new offering built for aspiring cross country instructors and for alpine, snowboard and telemark pros new to the trails. You’ll start with 1 hour of e-learning, then spend 6 hours on snow with PSIA-AASI Education Staff, learning to choose the terrain, pace a lesson, keep a nervous beginner safe and smiling, and answer “What do I do with my arms?” and "There are DOWNHILLS??" with a straight face. (Bonus: your own skiing improves too. Nobody has to know it needed to.)

Running a ski school or club? We can tailor it to your crew, on track or off.

Take it on its own or use it to get ready for Level 1. Either way, you earn 6 CEUs and go home ready to teach the lesson that ends with “Can we do that again?”

Hickory Hills, Dec 19
Minocqua Winter Park, Dec 20
Crystal Mountain, Jan 19
Schuss, Mar 6

Grab your spot: psia-c.org/events-calendar

11/04/2026

"This opportunity turned into one of the most meaningful experiences of my skiing career... the biggest takeaway for me was the importance of community, mentorship, and genuine connection within this industry." Brinly Derek, CEF Scholarship Recipient, Alpine Academy 2026

That's what a National Academy does. A week on snow with the best coaches in PSIA-AASI, surrounded by people who love this as much as you do. You come home a better instructor, with friends from all over the country.

ASEA-CEF, our Central Education Foundation, exists to support snowsports education here in the Central Division. Sending our next generation of instructors to an Academy is one of our favorite ways to do it. We cover tuition, plus a stipend toward lodging and lift tickets.

Could it be you? You're 18 to 30, Level 1 or 2 certified, a PSIA-AASI member for at least a year, teaching at a Central school, and you've never been to an Academy.

Ask your director for a letter of rec (today, they're busy!) and apply by Sunday, Nov 15.
Apply here!: psia-c.org/psiac-ef/cef-grants-and-scholarships

11/03/2026

You don’t have to be fearless (or 16) to ride freestyle terrain or teach it. You just need a plan.

Unlocking the Freestyle Mindset is a 2-hour webinar with Zane Decker, Central’s Freestyle Discipline Admin.

Whether you’re eyeing your first box or gearing up for Freestyle L1, you’ll leave with a plan and the confidence needed to take it to the park.

📅 Mon, Dec 14 | 6–8 p.m. CT / 7–9 p.m. ET
💻 Online | 3 CEUs | $30 | Level I+

Seats are tight. It it's full by the time you get there, join the waitlist anyway. That’s how we know to add more spots!

Register:
https://psia-c.org/events-calendar/?cal-month=12&cal-year=2026&disciplines=12&event=21433
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11/03/2026

Alpine Tech/Movement Analysis is moving from online to on-snow for Alpine Level 2 and 3 exams this season.

So we are offering early season Alpine MA On-Snow Prep clinics, which give you two full days to get comfortable doing MA live, on the hill, in real time. Pick the one that works for you:

📍 Nubs Nob · Dec 5–6
📍 Cascade Mountain · Jan 23–24
📍 Perfect North · Jan 23–24
12 CEUs per clinic

You’ll practice:
Building an ideal picture
Reading ski and body performance
Connecting cause and effect
Prioritizing feedback and giving clear prescriptions

Expect peer and self-assessment, video analysis and realistic exam-style reps. You’ll leave with a process you can repeat every time, so assessment day feels familiar instead of scary.

Register 👉 psia-c.org/events-calendar

11/02/2026

Season kickoff, here we come. ❄️

Join us at Nubs Nob, Dec 5–6 for two days on snow with exam preps, assessments, clinics like Alpine Movement Analysis On-Snow and Tele Tune-up and Central Connection.

And Saturday night? We celebrate. Central’s Annual Awards Recognition & Social is at Northland Brewing in Indian River, 5:30–8 p.m. Awards, food trucks, a drink on us, and live music after. We'll celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of our members and staff with presentations from the Awards and Recognition Committee, followed by opportunities to connect with fellow members, Education Staff Members, Central administrative personnel, and Board Members.

Grab your event before the lifts start spinning: https://psia-c.org/events-calendar
(NOTE: Registration for the Awards Social is required.)

11/01/2026

Today is the day, Cleveland area people! What a great way to raise money for the Central Education Foundation!

O-HI! O! Kick off the season with Warren Miller’s Days Off, and with your fellow instructors.

Every ticket supports ASEA-CEF grants that get underserved youth on snow and send young instructors to national training. Grab your crew and let’s fill the theater before first chair.

📅 Sunday, Nov. 1 | 2 p.m.
📍 Atlas Great Lakes Stadium 16, 7860 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH (Cleveland area)
🎟️ $25: Buy Your Ticket Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warren-millers-days-off-presented-by-asea-central-education-foundation-tickets-2002921456995

Can’t make Mentor? More showings are coming: Nov. 15 in Cincinnati and Dec. 23 in Delaware, OH (near Columbus).

10/30/2026

Three days. Two PSIA-AASI Alpine Team members. Central zip code.

Mike Hafer and Kevin Jordan are coming to Wild Mountain for our 3-day Alpine Mini Academy, Dec 1–3! This is National Team–level coaching, right here in Central, and it is a special treat when it comes around.
❤Have you attended a Mini Academy? Chime in on the experience below! ❤

Team members train for years to see what most of us miss, so expect feedback that gets straight to the one thing holding your skiing back. Last year’s first-ever 3-day Mini Academy sold out fast and people are still talking about it, so we brought this incredibly immersive event back for you!

Want to geek out a little more? Mike is leading an evening Tech Talk on Tuesday, Dec 1, from 6:30 to 8 pm ET.

📅 Dec 1–3 · 9 am–6 pm ET · Wild Mountain, MN
18 CEUs
🎿 Alpine Level 1 and up, and comfortable on all green, blue and black terrain
First Chair rate ends Nov 16

Only 7 spots left!
Register: psia-c.org/events-calendar

10/30/2026

Winter’s on its way, and we’re getting right in there! ❄️

Our first on-snow events of the season are at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN, Sat–Sun, Nov 28–29. Up on Minnesota’s Iron Range, Giants Ridge offers a great opportunity for the Level 2 and 3 Alpine and Snowboard Assessment Prep clinics that are part of this event, with 35 runs, 500 feet of vertical, two terrain parks and a freshly upgraded snowmaking system (so the snow’s ready when we are).

On the schedule:
-- Alpine & Snowboard Level 2 and Level 3 Exam Prep
-- Alpine & Snowboard Level 1 Assessments
-- Children’s Specialist 1 & 2 Assessments
(Reminder: If events are full, add yourself to the waitlist. That's how we know if there is enough demand to add additional groups!)

p.s. Going for Level 1? Make sure you’ve finished the Level 1 virtual webinar first. It’s a must before your assessment!

Register Now: https://psia-c.org/events-calendar
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10/29/2026

National Alignment is here and our Central Alpine & Snowboard Discipline Administrators are here to help you stay informed as you prepare for the next step in your certification journey.

CENTRAL REGION CERTIFICATION UPDATES
ALPINE AND SNOWBOARD SESSIONS
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 from 7 pm - 9 pm ET
Register by Nov 1.

This unique, free-of-charge, two-hour virtual opportunity is informational only and is meant as a live update for Alpine and Snowboard instructors in the Central Region only, who plan to take an assessment this upcoming season.

Our Discipline Administrators will share updates to the certification process and any pertinent information that instructors, trainers, and Snow Sports School Directors should be aware of heading into the season.

While this is not a one-on-one "Am I ready for my assessment?" preparatory session with our Discipline Administrators, there will be opportunities to ask clarifying questions about the assessment process throughout the event.

All instructors who plan to take an assessment this season are strongly encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Visit the Central Event Calendar to register now!:
https://psia-c.org/events-calendar/ (Link in Bio)