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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!
SELECT YOUR COURSE
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.
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.
Teaching criteria
Riding criteria
Dates 2020/2021
CASI Level 1 PACKAGE
December 2020: 18th Dec to -22nd Dec (will run as 5 consecutive days)
January 2021: 17th to 22nd
February 2021: 17th to 22nd
March 2021: 6th to 11th
Prices 2020/2021
110,000 ¥
Complete your booking with your accommodation at The Alps View Hotel, the most convenient accommodation for the course.

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!
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.
Teaching criteria
Riding criteria
Dates 2020/2021
Course pending to confirm due to international travel restrictions
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!
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.
Teaching criteria
Riding criteria
Dates 2020/2021
Course pending to confirm due to international travel restrictions
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.
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.
Teaching criteria
Riding criteria
Dates 2020/2021
February 25th to March 4th
Prices 2020/2021
130,000 ¥
Complete your booking with your accommodation at The Alps View Hotel, the most convenient accommodation for the course.

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.
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.
Teaching criteria
Riding criteria
Dates 2020/2021
Course pending to confirm due to International travel restrictions
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.
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.
Riding criteria
Dates 2020/2021
Course pending to confirm due to International travel restrictions
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 2020/2021
March 2021: 8th to 10th
Prices 2020/2021
75,000 ¥
Complete your booking with your accommodation at The Alps View Hotel, the most convenient accommodation for the course.

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 2020/2021
Course pending to confirm due to international travel restrictions
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.
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 technique or methodology we recommend to join in our private sessions for a personal feedback.
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 2020/2021
Re-test Level 1
- 20th December
- 22nd January
- 22nd February
- 11th March
Re-test Level 2
- 4th March
Re-test Park Level 1
- 10th March
Technical 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.
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