Course Overview
The CASI carving snowboard instructor certification course is open to members holding a level 2 instructor certification.
This development program aims to help candidates enhance their teaching and snowboarding skills, allowing them to teach safely to students with prior carving experience (edge-to-edge riding). Participants will explore a variety of skill-based teaching methods, as well as an understanding of carving techniques at novice, intermediate, and advanced levels. Lesson planning and communication skills will also be part of the curriculum.
Candidates will receive coaching on their carving techniques, as well as constructive feedback on their teaching abilities, in order to meet the standards required for the carving instructor certification. They will also benefit from advice and strategies for their long-term technical development. Certified candidates will be qualified to teach carving techniques to novice and intermediate students.
Next Steps
This course can be pursued solely as a specialization in carving, allowing participants to refine both their teaching and riding skills. Additionally, it can enhance preparation for Level 3 or Level 4 certification by focusing specifically on the carving skills required for those levels. This certification is not a prerequisite for any other CASI courses.
FAQ
Who should take this course?
You should take this course if you are a minimum Level 2 Instructor with a love of carving snowboarding and experience teaching on groomers. You should have a desire to help students refine carving techniques and learn new ones safely and successfully. You should also be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating refined carving skills in front of a group.
Am I ready?
The Carving Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course,
- The best preparation is experience. Spend time working as a snowboard instructor, honing your presentation, demonstration, analysis and class management skills.
- Developing carving skills requires significant mileage; try to make time to carve. You should be in good physical condition to perform all required exercises over the duration of the course.
- Take a session with a current CASI Carving Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.
Do I have to be an Instructor first before taking the Carving Instructor course?
Yes, you’ll need to be a minimum Level 2 instructor.
How good do I have to be to pass the Carving course?
The Carving Instructor course is designed to provide you with the tools to develop the carving skills of students who are already familiar with the basics. You should be confident in demonstrating refined intermediate carving techniques, including linked carved turns on varied terrain, transitions between different types of turns, and comfort with speed control and edge engagement on steeper terrain. Check out the Carving Course Guide for more information.
