Snowboard Instructor Courses (CASI)

CASI SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES IN HAKUBA JAPAN

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

What better place to get your instructor certifications than with the people who run one of Japan’s largest ski schools! The Evergreen International Ski School has been operating in the Hakuba Valley for more than a decade, and has developed a reputation of excellence for our quality adults, children’s and private programs. We know exactly what it takes to train instructors – we do it every day. Since our first CASI course in 2012, we have certified thousands of Snowsports instructors – we’d love to help you kickstart a new career and change your life too!

CASI stands for the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. Internationally recognised, 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 recognised CASI Instructor Trainers, we have certified hundreds if not thousands of instructors here in Hakuba – you could be next!

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.

Course criteria

CASI Level 1 Course Criteria
’Acquisition’’ is the level 1 minimum standard

Teaching criteria

Riding criteria

Dates 2019/2020

Preparation course Level 1
December 2019: 8th to 9th, 15th to 16th, 22th to 23th.
January 2020: 10th to 11th & 17th to 18th.
February 2020: 11th to 12th & 21th to 22th, 28th to 29th.
March 2020: 6th to 7th, 13th to 14th, 20th to 21th

CASI Level 1 course
December 2019: 11th to 13th, 18th to 20th & 25th to 27th.
January 2020: 13th to 15th & 20th to 22th
February 2020: 3th to 5th, 14th to 16th & 24th to 26th.
March 2020: 2th to 4th, 9th to 11th, 16th to 18th & 23th to 25th.

CASI Level 1 PACKAGE
December 2019: 8th to 13th, 15th to 20th & 22nd to 27th.
January 2020: 10th to 15th & 17th to 22th
February 2020: 11th to 16th & 21th to 26th.
March 2020: 28th to 4th, 6th to 11th, 13th to 18th & 20th to 25th.

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.

What is included?

CASI prep Course Lv.1:

2 training days with EAA trainers

CASI Course Lv. 1:

3 days of CASI course, including:
- An introduction to CASI riding and teaching methodology
- Strategies to develop snowboarders from entry level to intermediate
- Techniques and strategies for effective assessment and development
- Personal feedback on riding performance
- Interactive preparatory Online Module to be completed during the Course, or in advance if desired
- Exam fees
- Upon successful completion of a Level 1 CASI Program, you become a Member of the CASI and are billed annually for Membership Fees by the National Office

CASI PACKAGE Lv.1 (Prep course + Course)

2 training days with EAA trainers
3 days of CASI course, including:
- An introduction to CASI riding and teaching methodology
- Strategies to develop snowboarders from entry level to intermediate
- Techniques and strategies for effective assessment and development
- Personal feedback on riding performance
- Interactive preparatory Online Module to be completed during the Course, or in advance if desired
- Exam fees
- Upon successful completion of a Level 1 CASI Program, you become a Member of the CASI and are billed annually for Membership Fees by the National Office

What is NOT included?

Example Package Level 1 Course Outline

Course location

Course policy

Prices 2019/2020

CASI Level 1 preparation course
2 days. ¥39,000

CASI Level 1 COURSE
3 days. ¥80,000

CASI Level 1 PACKAGE (Prep course + Course)
2 days preparation course + 3 days CASI course. ¥110,000

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Am I Ready?
The Level 1 Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

Spend time working as an assistant/apprentice instructor, in order to see a beginner lesson in action.

Book a lesson with a current CASI Level 1 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.

Complete the Level 1 course preparation workshops, available online at www.casi-acms.com

Pre-requisites
*15 years of age on the first day of the course
*Must be fluent in either English or French
*Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain

Description
The CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor certification course is open to strong intermediate snowboarders, aged 15 years and older. Candidates on the Level 1 Course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods across a variety of venues, both on-snow (up to and including intermediate terrain) and during indoor presentations.

The CASI Level 1 course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to begin their role as a new instructor in the industry. Beginner teaching methods, understanding of basic snowboard technique, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed.

Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach beginner snowboarders up to the Novice Turn level.

The Level 1 certification is a pre-requisite for the CASI Level 2 Instructor certification, as well as the Park Instructor course.

Course Duration

CASI Level 1 Prep Course – 2 days

CASI Level 1 Course and Exam – 3 days totaling a minimum of 18 hours (including evaluations)

CASI Level 1 Prep Course, Course and Exam Package – 5 days (highly recommended and best value)

Lv. 1 Course Guide

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.

Course criteria

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 2019/2020

Preparation course Level 2
December 2019: 5th to 7th
January 2020: 16th to 18th.
February 2020: 10th to 12th, 19th to 21th &amp 28th to 1st
March 2020: 8th to 10th & 16th to 18th.

CASI Level 2 course
December 2019: 9th to 12th.
January 2020: 20th to 23th.
February 2020: 14th to 17th & 23th to 27th.
March 2020: 3th to 6th, 12th to 15th & 21th to 24th.

CASI Level 2 PACKAGE
December 2019: 5th to 12th.
January 2020: 16th to 23th.
February 2020: 10th to 17th & 19th to 27th.
March 2020: 28th to 6th, 8th to 15th & 16th to 24th.

What is included?

What is NOT included?

Example Package Level 2 Course Outline

Course location

Course policy

Prices 2019/2020

CASI Level 2 preparation course
3 days. ¥55,000

CASI Level 2 COURSE
4 days. ¥94,000

CASI Level 2 PACKAGE (Prep course + Course)
3 days preparation course + 4 days CASI course. ¥125,000

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Am I Ready?
The Level 2 Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

Spend time working as an instructor, honing your communication, analysis and group management skills.

Book a lesson with a current CASI Level 2 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.

Complete the Level 2 course preparation workshops, available online at www.casi-acms.com

Pre-requisites
*Current CASI Level 1 Instructor
*Must be fluent in English
*Able to ride on advanced terrain and carve controlled turns on intermediate terrain.

Description
The CASI Level 2 Instructor certification is for any snowboarder that has passed the Level 1 certification, and has an interest in teaching more experienced snowboarders. CASI recommends that Level 2 candidates have prior experience teaching snowboarding in a snow school setting (approximately 45 hours) before attempting the Level 2 certification. This is not a mandatory requirement, and all Level 1 members are welcomed on the course, however, it is recommended in order to help ensure success at the Level 2 evaluations.

The goal of the Level 2 course is to develop a skills-based teaching approach for intermediate and advanced snowboarding, as well as an understanding of CASI technique and methodology, and the role of snowboard teaching within the industry. It combines practical snowboard teaching methods, technical understanding and development, as well as development of guest interaction and technical analysis skills.

Candidates will receive coaching on their riding and teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 2 standard in both areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach snowboarders up to the Advanced Sliding Turn and Intermediate Carving level.

Level 2 is a prerequisite for the Level 3 certification.

Course Duration
CASI Level 2 Prep Course – 3 days
CASI Level 2 Course & Exam – 4 days totalling a minimum of 24 hours (including evaluations)
CASI Level 2 Prep Course, Course & Exam Package – 7 days (highly recommended and best value)

Lv. 2 Course Guide

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.

Course criteria

Teaching criteria
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.

Dates 2019/2020

CASI Level 3 prep course
February 2020: 10th to 14th

CASI Level 3 course
February 2020: 17th to 21th & 24th to 28th.
March 2020: 5th to 9th & 15th to 19th

CASI Level 3 exams
March 2020: 1st to 2nd, 11th to 12th & 22th to 23th

CASI Level 3 package (prep course + course + exams)
– Prep course: February 10th to 14th
– Course: February 17th to 21th or 24th to 28th.
– Exam: March 1st & 2nd.

What is NOT included?

Example Package Level 3 Course Outline

EXAMPLE OF PACKAGE LEVEL 1

Day 1. Training and preparation course.

Day 2. Training and preparation course.

Day 3. Training and preparation course.

Day 4. Training and preparation course.

Day 5. Training and preparation course.

Day 6. Day OFF

Day 7. CASI Lv. 3 course Day 1.

Day 8. CASI Lv. 3 course Day 2.

Day 9. CASI Lv. 3 course Day 3.

Day 10. CASI Lv. 3 course Day 4.

Day 11. CASI Lv. 3 course Day 5.

Day 12. Day OFF.

Day 13. CASI Lv. 3 Assessment Day 1.

Day 14. CASI Lv. 3 Assessment Day 2.

What is included?

Course location

Course policy

Prices

CASI Level 3 prep course (5days)
¥91,000

CASI Level 3 course (5days)
¥102,000

CASI Level 3 Exam (2 days)
¥50,000

CASI Level 3 Package (5 days of prep course + 5 days of Course + 2 days of Exams)
¥206,000

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Am I Ready?
The Level 3 Instructor standards require you to pass riding, teaching and instructor training (pedagogy) evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

Spend plenty of time working as an instructor, honing your communication, analysis and group management skills.

Ensure you are familiar with the CASI Level 1 & 2 course content and methodologies.

Attend training sessions with a current CASI Level 3 Instructor or Evaluator, to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard. The use of video analysis and feedback can be beneficial.

Following completion of the course portion, attend a 1-day Level 3 Exam Prep course.

Pre-requisites
*Current CASI Level 2 Instructor
*Comfortable on all types of terrain, including basic freestyle/snowboard park terrain
*Must be fluent in English

Description
The CASI Level 3 Instructor certification is for advanced snowboarders who have passed the Level 2 certification, and have an interest 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.

Candidates will receive coaching on their riding and teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 3 standard in three areas: instructor training skills, riding skils (all-mountain freeriding and basic freestyle) and teaching skills. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach snowboarders up to the advanced level and lead introductory instructor training sessions. Level 3 is a pre-requisite for the Level 4 certification.

The Level 3 course is delivered in two phases: a course phase where material is presented, and an evaluation phase where exams are conducted. Candidates will leave the course phase with clear feedback regarding performance and potential. Candidates must register for the course and exams portions separately, and are encouraged to take the exams at a later date to allow for training and development time following the course portion.

Course Duration
5 days totaling 30 hours – course phase
2 days – evaluation phase

Lv. 3 Course Guide

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 2019/2020

December 2019. 14th to 15th.
February 2020. 4th to 5th.
March 2020. 7th to 8th

Arrival in Hakuba no later than one day before start date.

What is included?

What is NOT included?

Course location

Course policy

Prices 2019/2020

Course Cost ¥51,000

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Am I Ready?

The Park Instructor Level 1 standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

Spend time working as an instructor, honing your presentation and class management skills.

Take a session with a current CASI Park Level 1 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.

You may also take the Park 1 course as a non-testing participant. Participate in the course and improve your teaching and riding skills without participating in the exams. Non-testing participants will not receive the Park 1 certification but at the completion of the course will receive a certificate of participation.

Pre-requisites
*Current CASI Level 1 Instructor

*Must be fluent in either English or French

*Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain, as well as basic terrain park features.

Description

The CASI Park Instructor certification course is open to members with a minimum Level 1 Instructor Certification. Candidates on the course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods as they relate to introductory terrain park and freestyle snowboarding.

The Park Instructor course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to introduce students to the terrain park and freestyle snowboarding safely. Progression-based teaching methods, understanding of basic freestyle techniques, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed. Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Park Instructor standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to take students into freestyle terrain, and teach introductory / basic manoeuvres on beginner terrain park features.

Course Duration
2 days totalling a minimum of 12 hours (including evaluations).

Lv. 1 Park Course Guide

Re-Test Exams

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

Preparation courses are only available for Level 2. The session will be divided in 3 hours of riding and 3 hours of teaching.
The session is a guidance of the requirements for the assessment. To improve the technic or methodology, we recommend to join in our private sessions for a personal feedback.

Dates Preparation courses for Re-Test of Level 1 & 2

Preparation course Level 1
Not available for 2019-2020 season

Preparation course Level 2
December 2019. 21st
February 2020. 21st
March 2020. 23rd

Re-Test exams dates 2019/2020

Re-test Level 1
December 2019. 22nd
February 2020. 23rd
March 2020. 25th

Re-test Level 2
December 2019. 22nd
February 2020. 22nd
March 2020. 24th

Course location
Course policy

Prices 2019/2020

Preparation course for re-test (1 day)
¥20,000

Re-test Exam Level 1 or 2 course (1 day)
¥30,000

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Private sessions with a CASI evaluator

Private session with our trainer

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

What Is Included

CASI evaluator training

Election of component for training (technic, 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.

Course location

Course policy

Price

Private full day: ¥57,500 (1 pax) + ¥6,000 (each additional pax)
6 hours (8.30 to 15.30) 1 Hour Lunch Break

Booking only available on request.

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Dates & Prices

CASI (CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS)

Level 1 Dates

Jan 10-11 2017: Prep
Jan 12-14 2017: Course

Feb 13-14 2017: Prep
Feb 15-17 2017: Course

March 8-9 2017: Prep
March 10-12 2017: Course

Level 1 Prices

Prep Course (stand alone):
¥36,000

Course & Exam:
¥67,000

Prep Course, Course & Exam:
¥99,000
Level 2 Dates

Feb 14-17 2017: Prep
Feb 19-22 2017: Course

Mar 11-14 2017: Prep
Mar 16-19 2017: Course

Level 2 Prices

Prep Course (stand alone):
¥60,000

Course & Exam:
¥79,000

Prep Course, Course & Exam:
¥129,000
Level 3 Dates

Feb 8-12th 2017: Prep
Feb 14-18th 2017: Course
Feb 21-22nd 2017: Exams

Level 3 Prices

Prep Course (Standalone):
¥TBC

Course:
¥89,000

Exam:
¥44,000

Prep & Course Package:
¥149,000

Prep, Course & Exam Package:
¥TBC

APSI (AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL SNOWSPORTS INSTRUCTORS)

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