Snowboard Instructor Courses (CASI)

CASI ACMS

CASI SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES IN HAKUBA JAPAN

LEVEL 1, 2 & 3 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES & CERTIFICATION IN HAKUBA


CASI stands for the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. Internationally recognized, a Level 1 instructor certificate from CASI is a great first step to beginning a snowsports career, the Level 2 is a significant next step, and the Level 3 requires serious investment in time both training and teaching. Facilitated by internationally recognized CASI Instructor Trainers, we have certified hundreds if not thousands of instructors here in Evergreen, Hakuba - you could be next!


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LEVEL 1 COURSES


CASI LEVEL 1
CASI LEVEL 1 - 中文
CASI LEVEL 1 - 粤语

LEVEL 2 COURSES


CASI LEVEL 2
CASI LEVEL 2 - 中文

LEVEL 3 COURSES


CASI LEVEL 3

CASI LEVEL 1 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE

You should take this course if you love to snowboard, and have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding. You should be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group.

Teaching criteria

Riding criteria

Requirements

Please watch the Level 1 Riding Standards Video and the teaching theory to get an idea of what is expected.

Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

Dates 2023/2024

CASI 1 Package:
(2 prep days + CASI Level 1 Course 3 days. Total 5 days):
  • December:
    • 15 to 19 (SOLD OUT)
    • 20 to 24
  • January:
    • 6 to 10
    • 10 to 14(SOLD OUT)
    • 24 to 28 (SOLD OUT)
    • 27 to 31 (SOLD OUT)
  • February:
    • 2 to 6
    • 8 to 12
    • 11 to 15
    • 14 to 18
    • 22 to 26
  • March:
    • 1 to 5 (SOLD OUT)
    • 8 to 12 (SOLD OUT)
    • 21 to 25
    CASI 1 Course:
    (3 days of CASI Level 1 Course):
    • January:
      • 2 to 4 (SOLD OUT)
      • 12 to 14 (SOLD OUT
      • 26 to 28
      • 30 January to 1st February
    • February:
      • 7 to 9
      • 20 to 22
      • 24 to 26
        CASI 1 Prep:
        (2 days of prep course for CASI Level 1 Course):
        • December:
          • 15 to 16 (SOLD OUT)
          • 20 to 21
        • January:
          • 10 to 11 (SOLD OUT)
          • 24 to 25 (SOLD OUT)
          • 27 to 28 (SOLD OUT)
        • February:
          • 2 to 3
          • 8 to 9
          • 11 to 12
          • 14 to 15
          • 22 to 23
        • March:
          • 1 to 2 (SOLD OUT)
          • 8 to 9 (SOLD OUT)
          • 21 to 22

          Prices 2023/2024

          CASI 1 Package: 159,500JPY
          CASI 1 Course: 125,000JPY
          CASI 1 Prep Training: 59,500JPY

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          Location

          CASI Level 1 Programs will be running at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort


          CASI LEVEL 1 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE with Chinese (Mandarin) translator

          You should take this course if you love to snowboard, and have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding. You should be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group. We have courses available with Mandarin or Cantonese translators!

          Teaching criteria

          Riding criteria

          Requirements

          Please watch the Level 1 Riding Standards Video and the teaching theory to get an idea of what is expected.

          Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

          Dates 2023/2024

          CASI 1 Package with CH (Mandarin) translator:
          (2 prep days + 1 day off + CASI Level 1 Course 5 days. Total 8 days):
          • December:
            • 24 to 31
          • January:
            • 5 to 12 (5-6 prep + 7 off + 8-12 course)
            • 27 Jan to 3 Feb (SOLD OUT)
          • February:
            • 4 to 11 (4-5 prep + 6 off + 7-11 course)
            • 16 to 23 (16-17 prep + 18 off + 19-23 course)
            • 29 Feb to 7 March (29-1 prep + 2 off + 3-7 course)
          • March:
            • 6 to 13 (6-7 prep + 8 off + 9-13 course)
            • 14 to 21 (14-15 prep + 16 off + 17-21 course)
            CASI 1 Course with CH (Mandarin) translator:
            (CASI Level 1 Course 5 days. Total 5 days):
            • January:
              • 14 to 18 (SOLD OUT)
              • 20 to 24
            • March:
              • 17 to 21 (SOLD OUT)
              CASI 1 prep course with CH (Mandarin) translator:
              (2 prep days. Total 2 days):
              • December:
                • 24 to 25
              • January:
                • 5 to 6 
                • 27 to 28 
              • February:
                • 4 to 5 
                • 16 to 17 
                • 29 to 1st March
              • March:
                • 6 to 7 
                • 14 to 15 

                Prices 2023/2024

                CASI 1 Package with Mandarin Translator: 210,000JPY
                CASI 1 Course with Mandarin Translator: 175,000JPY
                CASI 1 Prep Training with Mandarin Translator: 64,500JPY

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                Location

                CASI Level 1 Programs will be running at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort


                CASI LEVEL 1 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE with Chinese (Cantonese) translator

                You should take this course if you love to snowboard, and have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding. You should be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group. We have courses available with Mandarin or Cantonese translators!

                Teaching criteria

                Riding criteria

                Requirements

                Please watch the Level 1 Riding Standards Video and the teaching theory to get an idea of what is expected.

                Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

                Dates 2023/2024

                Course not available for 2023/2024 season

                Prices 2023/2024

                CASI 1 Package with Cantonese Translator: 210,000JPY
                CASI 1 Course with Cantonese Translator: 175,000JPY
                CASI 1 Prep Training with Cantonese Translator: 64,500JPY

                Book now

                Location

                CASI Level 1 Programs will be running at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort


                CASI LEVEL 2 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE

                You should take this course if you are a Level 1 Instructor with some teaching experience, love to teach, and have a desire to take your teaching skills to the next level. You should be confident and comfortable demonstrating intermediate to advanced riding in corresponding terrain.

                Teaching criteria


                Riding criteria

                Requirements

                Please watch the Level 2 Criteria Videos embedded here to get an idea of what is expected.

                Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

                Dates 2023/2024

                CASI 2 Package:
                (2 prep days + 1 day off + CASI Level 1 Course 4 days. Total 7 days):
                • January:
                  • 18 to 24 (18-19 prep + 20 off + 21-24 course)
                • February:
                  • 6 to 12 (6-7 prep + 8 off + 9-12 course)
                  • 23 to 29 (23-24 prep + 25 off + 26-29 course)
                • March:
                  • 7 to 13 (SOLD OUT)
                  CASI 2 Course:
                  (CASI Level 2 Course 4 days. Total 4 days):
                  • January:
                    • 7 to 10
                    • 21 to 24 (SOLD OUT)
                  • February:
                    • 11 to 14
                    CASI 2 Prep course:
                    (2 prep days. Total 2 days):
                    • January:
                      • 18 to 19
                    • February:
                      • 6 to 7
                      • 23 to 24
                    • March:
                      • 7 to 8 (SOLD OUT)

                      Prices 2023/2024


                      CASI 2 Package: 210,000JPY
                      CASI 2 Course: 154,500JPY
                      CASI 2 Prep Training: 59,500JPY

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                      Location

                      CASI Level 2 Programs will be running at Iwatake Ski Resort


                      CASI LEVEL 2 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE with Chinese Translator

                      You should take this course if you are a Level 1 Instructor with some teaching experience, love to teach, and have a desire to take your teaching skills to the next level. You should be confident and comfortable demonstrating intermediate to advanced riding in corresponding terrain.

                      Teaching criteria

                      Riding criteria

                      Requirements

                      Please watch the Level 2 Criteria Videos embedded here to get an idea of what is expected.

                      Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

                      Dates 2023/2024

                      CASI 2 Package with CH (Mandarin) Translator:
                      (2 prep days + 1 day off + CASI Level 1 Course 7 days. Total 10 days):
                      • February:
                        • 27 Feb to 7 Mar (27-28 prep + 29 off + 1-7 course)
                        CASI 2 Course with CH (Mandarin) Translator:
                        (CASI Level 1 Course 7 days. Total 7 days):
                        • March:
                          • 15 - 21
                          CASI 2 Prep course with CH (Mandarin) Translator:
                          (2 prep days. Total 2 days):
                          • February:
                            • 27 to 28

                            Prices 2023/2024

                            CASI 2 Package with Mandarin Translator: 270,000JPY
                            CASI 2 Course with Mandarin Translator: 235,000JPY
                            CASI 2 Prep Training with Mandarin Translator: 64,500JPY

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                            Location

                            CASI Level 2 Programs will be running at Iwatake Ski Resort


                            CASI LEVEL 3 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE

                            You should take this course if you are an advanced snowboarder who has passed the Level 2 certification, and are an interested in teaching advanced students and begin to train other instructors. The goal of the Level 3 course is to develop a skills-based and situational teaching approach for high-level snowboarding. Also, an understanding of CASI technique and methodology and an introduction to instructor training will be developed. It combines practical snowboard teaching methods, technical understanding and development, as well as development of analysis and session planning skills.

                            Riding criteria


                            Requirements

                            Please watch the Level 3 criteria videos embedded here to get an idea of what is expected.

                            Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course or book a private session.

                            The certification of CASI Level 1 Park is a requirement to join in CASI Level 3 course.

                            Dates 2023/2024

                            CASI 3 Course:
                            (CASI Level 3 Course 5 days. Total 5 days):
                            • February:
                              • 17 to 21
                              CASI 3 Exam:
                              (CASI Level 3 Exam 3 days. Total 3 days):
                              • February:
                                • 27 to 29 
                                CASI 3 Exam 1 single component:
                                • February:
                                  • 27. Riding component 
                                  • 28. Teaching component 
                                  • 29. Pedagogy component 

                                Prices 2023/2024

                                CASI 3 Course

                                235,000JPY

                                CASI 3 Exams (3 days, 3 components)

                                150,000JPY

                                CASI 3 Exam (1 component)

                                75,000JPY per component


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                                Location

                                CASI Level 3 Programs will be running at Happo One Ski Resort & Hakuba 47. Some days of the course will be in each resort


                                PARK INSTRUCTOR 1 COURSE

                                You should take this course if you are a Level 1 instructor with a love of freestyle snowboarding. You should have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding in the park safely and successfully. You should also be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group.

                                Requirements

                                Please watch the Park Instructor Riding Standards Video embedded here to get an idea of what is expected.

                                Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

                                Dates 2023/2024

                                CASI 1 Park Package:
                                (1 prep days + CASI Level 1 Park Course 2 days. Total 3 days):
                                • January:
                                  • 16-18 (16 prep + 17-18 course)
                                  CASI 1 Park Course:
                                  (CASI Level 1 Park Course 2 days. Total 2 days):
                                  • January:
                                    • 5-6
                                  • February:
                                    • 2-3
                                    • 16-17

                                    Prices 2023/2024

                                    CASI Park 1 Package: 149,500JPY
                                    CASI Park 1 Course: 120,000JPY
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                                    Location

                                    CASI Park Programs will be running at Iwatake. Some days of the course will be in each resort

                                    PARK INSTRUCTOR 1 COURSE (with Chinese translator)

                                    You should take this course if you are a Level 1 instructor with a love of freestyle snowboarding. You should have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding in the park safely and successfully. You should also be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group.

                                    Requirements

                                    Please watch the Park Instructor Riding Standards Video embedded here to get an idea of what is expected.

                                    Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

                                    Dates 2023/2024

                                    Course not available for 2023/2024 season

                                    Prices 2023/2024

                                    CASI Park 1 with Mandarin Translator Course: 165,000JPY

                                    Re-Test Exams

                                    As we aim to create good professionals and develop the snowsports industry, we have create a big program for re-test exams for Level 1 & Level 2 CASI courses.

                                    Requirements


                                    Retest dates will be allocated the last date of the scheduled courses and it will be available to join only if there are spots available in the course one week prior the course starts. Any participant willing to join in the full course will have booking priority.
                                    Only request will be accepted, without confirmed until one week before starts.

                                    Dates 2023/2024


                                    Level 1 Retest ENG (riding component):

                                    January: 2nd (SOLD OUT)
                                    February: 19th

                                    Level 1 Retest ENG (teaching component):

                                    January: 3rd (SOLD OUT)
                                    February: 18th (SOLD OUT)

                                    Level 1 Retest with Chinese translator (riding part):

                                    February: 14th

                                    Level 1 Retest with Chinese translator (teaching part):

                                    February: 15th

                                    Level 2 Retest ENG (both components):

                                    February: 22nd

                                    Level 1 Prep Retest ENG (riding component):

                                    February: 18th

                                    Prices 2023/2024


                                    Level 1 Prep Riding Retest (1 Day): 29,750JPY
                                    Level 1 Retest: 49,500JPY
                                    Level 1 Retest with Mandarin translator: 59,500JPY
                                    Level 2 Retest: 49,500JPY
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                                    Academy Private lessons

                                    Private lessons with EAA trainers


                                    Customize training to improve your skills. Get ready for your Level 1, 2 or 3.

                                    mini ski season in hakuba

                                    What Is Included

                                    • CASI evaluator training
                                    • Election of component for training (technical, pedagogy, riding)
                                    • Customize training
                                    • Video session available per request

                                    What Is NOT Included

                                    • Lift ticket.
                                    • Meals.
                                    • Accommodation.
                                    • Equipment/gear

                                    Dates

                                    Daily (depending on instructor availability).

                                    Early bookings are recommended in order to reserve the trainer/coach.

                                    Prices 2023/2024

                                    Private full day:
                                    ¥89,000 (1 to 3 pax)
                                    ¥99,000 (4 to 6 pax)

                                    6 hours riding + 1 hour lunch break (8.00 to 15.00)

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