Snowboard Instructor Courses (CASI)

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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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
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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
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
Academy Private lessons
Private lessons with EAA trainers
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 (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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