CSIA Level 1 Courses

Big White Ski Resort hosts the CSIA Level 1 course; a skier’s first step into the world of instructing. Dates and registration details can be found below. Snowboarders wishing to get qualified should visit www.CASI-ACMS.com for more information.



Calling all strong parallel skiers! Are you ready to take your skiing to the next level and become a certified pro? The CSIA Level 1 course is for you! Participants will be introduced to the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) cutting edge skiing techniques and proven teaching methods
Offered thirteen times this season – don’t miss your chance to join!
Registration
All CSIA Instructors' Courses have to be registered on the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Website at: www.snowpro.com/en/programs/search-and-register
2025/2026 Course Dates & Pricing
COURSE DATES | FULL COURSE | PARTIAL COURSE | |
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December 5-6-7, 2025 December 19-20-21, 2025 January 2-3-4, 2026 January 9-10-11, 2026 January 13-14-15, 2026 January 23-24-25, 2026 January 28-29-30, 2026 February 6-7-8, 2026 February 13-14-15, 2026 February 27, 28-March 1, 2026 March 16-17-18, 2026 March 20-21-22, 2026 April 3-4-5, 2026 |
$585 | $300 | |
Prices are shown in CAD, do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates. Course participants receive 50% off lift tickets at the ticket window in resort. |
Details
- Level 1 Courses are 3 days in duration and five (5) hours/day of lessons, they tend to run from Fridays to Sundays
- Course schedule: AM: 9:00 to 11:30, and PM: 12:30 to 3:00
- Meeting place: By the CSIA Sign outside the Village Centre Mall (just beside the Ski & Board School Flags). Please arrive at 8:50 AM ready to ski with a valid lift ticket.
- Price is per person per course and is booked on the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Website at www.snowpro.com/en/programs/search-and-register
- Courses run with minimum of 4 participants
- Helmets are mandatory for anyone 18 and under participating in a lesson and recommended for all adults.
Helpful Info
- Course participants receive 50% off lift tickets.
For information on Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Level 1 courses, please visit the CASI website www.casi-acms.com
For Entry Level ski coaching courses with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation visit the CSCF website www.bcalpine.com.
For Level 2 courses and higher with the CSIA, CASI and the CSCF, more information is available at www.snowpro.com.
LESSON ABILITY LEVELS
A pre lesson assessment will be carried out by our snow pros to ensure you are in the group which best suits your ambitions and abilities. All lessons are grouped based on ability level and age.