PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CASI AND THE CSCP

Individuals who have completed the Canada Snowboard Coaching Program’s Competition Introduction Advanced (CIA) Course will be able to jump immediately into CASI’s Level 2 instructor certification program. Equally, instructors who have completed CASI Level 2 Instructor certification will now be able to bypass Canada Snowboard’s introductory coaching course and proceed directly to the Competition Introduction Advanced Course when beginning their training as a Coach. Both parties will receive a 20% discount on their registration fees. 

WHAT IS THE CASI LEVEL 2 COURSE?

The CASI Level 2 Instructor certification is for any snowboarder that has an interest in teaching more experienced snowboarders. The goal of the Level 2 course is to develop a skills-based teaching approach for intermediate 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 intermediate level (skills and terrain). 

PRE-REQUISITES FOR CSCP COACHES TO SKIP TO THE CASI LEVEL 2:

• Completion of the NCCP Comp Intro and Comp Intro Advanced modules:
  • Making Ethical Decisions (including online evaluation post module to be complete in the Locker)
  • Planning a Practice
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Sport Nutrition (eLearning modules in the Locker)
  • Design a Basic Sport Program
  • Basic Mental Skills
  • Performance Planning
• Completion of the CASI Level 2 online prep workshop modules (available following registration in the Level 2 course).

PRE-REQUISITES FOR CASI LEVEL 2 INSTRUCTORS TO SKIP TO THE CIA:

1. Submission of the Comp Intro portfolio

2. Completion of the CASI Park Instructor course:

• Mandatory for CIA style
• Highly recommended for CIA speed 

3. CIA Style minimum technical standards: 

• Small jumps: all four 360's
• Medium jumps: all four 180's
• Large and XL jumps: comfortable going off both
• Rails: Can get side ways, regular, and switch through the S-L features. Comfortable with hitting a large feature.  

For more information on the Comp Intro Advanced please see here!