CASI & CSIA Level 1 & 2 Pre-Course

2024-25 CASI Level 1 Training Program

Do you want to learn how to become a snowboard instructor but not sure where to start? Become a pro and learn to ride and teach like one! Signing up for our level 1 pre-course will help develop the fundamental riding and teach skills necessary to help prepare for the CASI level 1 course.

Our 1 Day Pre-Course will introduce you to:

• The CASI riding standard, with video analysis
• The CASI level 1 "mandatory maneuvers"
• Terrain that you should expect to ride on the level 1 course
• An overview of the teaching standard, tips and tricks to be successful in the teaching portion of the course

This course will be led by a CASI level 3 instructor who will provide feedback throughout. At the end of the day they will give you advice on how to further prepare for your level 1 and what to focus on to be successful.

Program Schedule

• 5 hours of lessons; 9:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
• Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm (not provided)

Program Requirements

• Riding standard: Be able to make confident, linked, heel and toe side turns on easy blue terrain. Be able to make basic carved turns on green terrain
• Must have a valid lift ticket
• Helmets are required
• Must be age 15 or older to attend the CASI level 1 course

Please note: the program must have a minimum of three (3) participants to run

2024/2025 Lesson Times & Costs - 2025/2026 Pricing and Info Coming Soon

session dates	STANDARD RATE
January 4th, 2025  January 18th, 2025 February 1st, 2025 February 8th, 2025 February 22nd, 2025	$180
*Prices do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates.

2024-25 CASI Level 2 Training Program

If you have your CASI level 1 certification and are looking for a new challenge, why not take your riding and teaching to the next level! Participants are introduced to the CASI level 2 course content and given feedback on their riding and teaching to prepare for the CASI level 2.

Our 4 day pre-course will introduce you to:

• The CASI level 2 riding standard with video analysis.
• The CASI level 2 “mandatory maneuvers”
• Terrain that you should expect to ride on the CASI level 2 course.
• Analyzing snowboarders at an intermediate level.
• Using CASI skills system to create an intermediate lesson.

This course will be led by a CASI level 4 instructor who is also a level 2 exam evaluator. They will provide feedback throughout. At the end of the course they will give advice on how to further prepare for your level 2 moving forwards.

Program Schedule

• 5 hours of lessons; 9:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
• Video Analysis of your riding and teaching
• Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm (not provided)

Program Requirements

• Riding standard: Must be able to link smooth turns on steep blue runs. Also, must be comfortable making turns on easy, ungroomed terrain.
• Must have a valid lift ticket.
• Helmets are required.
• CASI Level 1 certification in good standing.

Please note: the program must have a minimum of 3 participants to run.

How to sign up for the CASI level 1 course:
To register for the course please visit https://casi-acms.com/course-schedule.

• Select “Level 1 Courses”
• Select “British Columbia”
• Click “Search”
• Select a Big White course registration for your preferred date.

2024/2025 Lesson Times & Costs - 2025/2026 Pricing and Info Coming Soon

This program runs over two consecutive weekends.

session dates	STANDARD RATE
January 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 2025 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION	$715
*Prices do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates.

2024-25 CSIA Level 1 Training Program

Want to learn how to become a ski instructor but not sure where to start? We want you to be successful in reaching your dream of becoming a ski instructor! If you are considering taking your Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Level 1 exam, sign up to develop your fundamental skills to prepare you better for becoming a ski instructor. Then we can introduce you to the skills needed to pass your CSIA Level 1 exam!

These lessons are a great way to get feedback on the necessary skiing and teaching standards for CSIA Level 1 and what you need to improve on before sitting the exam. Your trainer is one of our CSIA Level 1 Course Conductors guiding you through your development as they introduce you to the CSIA's innovative, effective skiing techniques and teaching methods.

Includes

• 5 hours of lessons, 9:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
• Video Analysis of your skiing and teaching
• Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm (not provided)

Program Requirements

• Must have a valid lift ticket
• Helmets are required
• Skiing ability - strong parallel skier able to ski at a controlled speed down a Blue run

Please note: the program must have a minimum of three (3) participants

2024/2025 Lesson Times & Costs - 2025/2026 Pricing and Info Coming Soon

session dates	STANDARD RATE
January 4th, 2025 January 18th, 2025 February 1st, 2025 February 8th, 2025 February 22nd, 2025	$180
*Prices do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates.

2024-25 CSIA Level 2 Training Program

Do you have your CSIA Level 1 and are wanting to attend the CSIA Level 2 course? Sign up to develop your skills and get a jump on preparing for your Level 2 course. We will have our Level 2 Course Conductors ski with you for two consecutive weekends to prepare you to pass your Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Level 2 course!

These four days of lessons are a great way to get feedback on the necessary skiing and teaching standards for CSIA Level 2 and what you need to improve on before sitting the exam. You must complete your CSIA Level 1 exam as a prerequisite for this course. We want you to be successful in reaching your dream of becoming a CSIA Level 2 ski instructor!

Your trainer is a CSIA Level 4 Course Conductor; they will guide you through your development for skiing and teaching at the CSIA's Level 2 standard methods.

Includes

• 5 hours of lessons each day; 9:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
• Video Analysis of your skiing and teaching
• Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm (not provided)

Program Requirements

• Must have a valid lift ticket
• Helmets are required
• Certified CSIA Level 1 in good standings

Please note: the program must have a minimum of 3 participants to run.

2024/2025 Lesson Times & Costs - 2025/2026 Pricing and Info Coming Soon

This program runs over two consecutive weekends.

session dates	STANDARD RATE
January 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 2025 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION	$715
*Prices do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates.