FALL 2014 Issue #1 2014/15 Season PNSIA-EF

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The Cone of Learning page 28

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PSIA Ad.indd 1 7/31/14 4:17 PM contents features contributions fall seminar 10 with Keynote by Eric Ward 4 President’s Report by Bill King, President

National Report by John May, PSIA-NW National Representative

5 Dot Com Report by Tyler Barnes, Communications V.P. 6 Call for Candidates 2015 2014-2015 by Mary Germeau, Executive V.P. 14 7 Decade Hopping Season guide by Kim Petram, Education V.P. Complete Event Information

8 Short Radius Turn Study by Chris Thompson, Certification V.P.

9 Service Award Recipients, Welcome New DCLs When to align 13 Getting Immersed 22 by Garth McPhie it & when to 14 Welcome to the 2014/15 Northwest Season by Kirsten Huotte, Executive Director muscle it by Annie Garske 24 Alpine & Snowboard Snow Pro Tips by Terry McLeod, Raelene Olson Smith, Shawn Semb & Mike Hamm

26 2014 Exam Pass List: Congratulations! Pass an exam last season? You’re famous! 28 The cone of 27 20, 30, 40, 50 & 60-Year Members learning Salute these long-time members by Tara Seymour 30 Track Fall College Early Season Event Details

ON THE COVER Technical Team Member Brad Jacobson tippin’ and rippin’ on some sweet groomers at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. Here’s to a great season!

Photo by Brian Becker www.BrianBeckerPhotography.com

fall 2014 3 state of the union don’t know the latest and best but only that the president’s latest and best is always in the past tense. Ev- National Report erything can get better; your individual feedback by John May, PSIA-NW National Representative Report goes a long way in making that happen. Each Di- by Bill King, PSIA-NW President vision is in a unique position to provide input to Hello PSIA-NW Members! I the national platform. This applies to both the am honored to be serving as “We are the products of our teaching and the execution. The point is we are your new National Represen- past, be we don’t have to be all on a path of continuous improvement and only tative. I hope to serve you prisoners of it” – Rick Warren. by openly sharing can we provide the best prod- well and maintain the pres- uct. It starts with you. ence and contributions our Over the last year we have past reps have achieved. come a long way. We have a Winters can always be unpredictable. With en- new national representative, vironmental changes it is even more uncertain. Speaking of which there is John May, asking the right Planning ahead before the first snowfall as to some big news regarding questions and not content programs and clinics you plan to participate in, NW involvement at National: Firstly, your former to settle on stock answers. helps us with our end of providing you with the NW PSIA Representative, Ed Younglove (also Coupling this with the recent bylaw changes at best learning opportunity possible. Education one of your previous Crystal Mountain Region National that again give us direct control of our credits can be difficult to accomplish at the last Representatives), is now the new PSIA-AASI representative’s appointment, and NW’s former minute. Work with your individual schools during Chairman of the Board. Secondly, Bill King, your representative Ed Younglove, now the chair of the pre season to get the process laid out. Then current PSIA-NW President is the new National the Board at the national level, give us the foun- have fun. President’s Council Chair. Congratulation to dation of trust we need to move forward. Ed and Bill. The Fall Seminar is an excellent beginning and With many of the national governance issues be- great way to get your educational credits. There Here’s what’s going on at National hind us, we need to explore, expand and continue you see, hear and learn new things to help you * NW Board signed their customized Affilia- to develop new tools to improve our ability as in- develop your approach to the season. Again tion Agreement with National, achieving a structors to serve our client base. We need that this is two-way street. Your participation helps goal set 2 years ago of better defining roles as our focus as we move forward. all. Much of what I have learned by attend- and responsibilities between the divisions ing sessions is from the participants as well and National. There are 3 remaining divisions Since, we as members are the first line of what as instructors. that the President is working with to reach works, could work, or doesn’t work, it is up to us this goal as well. to provide the feedback to our Training Directors Finally I want to add a note on the passing of * The 3 year, $600,000.00 grant received by (TD), Technical Team and Divisional Clinic Lead- Gary Carter. Gary was a Board member for the National for educational use has reached its ers (DCL). I am not implying those individuals South Central region and taught at White Pass end. for much of my time on the Board. Gary did not * The deferred dues increase from 4 years ago take his role lightly. He held the belief the mem- is going to taking effect next season in the ber was always first. He questioned votes and form of a $3.00 increase at times strongly voiced an opinion on all board issues, not because he was against a particular Also on the table is a proposal to raise dues an motion, but rather to ensure that ideas and coun- additional $5, for the following reasons: ter points were raised and fairly discussed as in 1. Risings expenses; Keeping up with inflation; on-line the end the member would be the beneficiary. I Legal fees related to facilitating of Affiliation learned early from Gary that it never was about Agreement(s); IT upgrade costs store me but only the member. Gary I will miss you. 2. Investments; On line learning offerings; Increased marketing of PSIA to the public; Again it is your Division, we need your input. I Savings for upcoming office building encourage you to contact me and provide your maintenance ideas or please also feel free to contact any Board Member or members of the Technical Team, DCLs Feedback: Your NW Board has reviewed the ini- or your TD. I extend the offer to attend your board tial proposal and has asked for more specific in- meetings and or Executive Committee meetings. formation to be able provide the National with its We need only notice, at least two weeks prior, so requested feedback. we can accommodate you. In addition if you have particular interest, volunteer to participate. We The big picture: Dues increases always drive can always use new minds. We will gladly accept good discussion and debate, along with most support for our committee activities. So have a other topics the National board must consider. great winter. M In order to be more efficient and productive the National board has established the fol- PINS, MANUALS & DVDS Bill King is a twenty plus year member of lowing five priorities to guide our actions and at PSIA-NW.ORG/shop PSIA, Alpine Level II certified instructor for decision making: Ski Masters School. He can be reached at 206 1. PSIA-AASI Certifications are recognized 369-6988 or by e-mail: [email protected] as the industry’s premier standard of SHOP NOW competence

4 NW Snowsports Instructor state of the union 2. There is growth in public awareness of - yes four people – 2 via email and 2 in-person. the value of PSIA-AASI members dot Com Report Clearly those who read the newsletter and who 3. Members have skills and resources that by Tyler Barnes, Communications VP took the time to contact me - thank you to those enhance their success as professional 4 members, however that is a .01% response rate. instructors As your Communications V.P. With this publication being the most expensive 4. Members enjoy and benefit from partici- it is my duty to work with the line item in the communications budget, that pation in professional community other V.P.s and our Executive question is still on the table - please let me know 5. Divisions benefit from available resourc- Director to provide both stra- your thoughts. M es and economies of scale that enhance tegic and tactical guidance their operations for all of our organizations’s Tyler Barnes is the PSIA-NW Technical Team communications. If you think Assistant Coach, an Alpine examiner as well as an Going forward the National board will focus on about what this really en- instructor and trainer at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski the context of achieving these top “Five Ends” tails, its actually quite a lot Resort. He is an entrepreneur, co-owner of Elev8, a rather than deep operational issues that the staff ...from the PSIA-NW web- “New Media Collaborative Agency” in Hood River as is hired to address. The board is still accountable site, to HTML email messages, to The NW Snow- well as the creator of the Snowproportal.com. to the budget and the dues so we need to have a sports Instructor publication and actually quite Email him: [email protected] good understanding of them, but our discussions, a few other “behind the scenes” aspects. Thank- decisions and actions will be more in the context fully your organization, PSIA-NW, has a full time of measuring and achieving these “Five Ends”. Executive Director, namely Kirsten Huotte, who manages our communications on a day-to-day In summary, we have a great NW presence at basis. You have entrusted me to continue my National level, there is $3 dues increase, there is supportive involvement in these areas and I am also a consideration of an additional $5 dues in- honored to do so, while providing a valuable In addition to the PSIA-AASI and reliable resource to the Northwest board, crease and National’s actions will be focused on offers be sure to check out all the achieving 5 specific “Ends”. staff and members. exclusive NW member benefits For more on the “Ends” that guide the board and As we embark on the 2014-2015 season it is my on the PSIA-NW.ORG website. “Limitations” governing the staff please visit the hope that we “reach you” with the information Go to the Membership Menu following links: you want in a timely and effective manner. We plan to send out monthly “updates” via email then choose Member Benefits. PSIA-AASI Governance Information page: with event details, breaking news items, etc. http://bit.ly/1wdjkbY and we will post these to Facebook and Twitter, too. While email is still one of the most preferred DaKine, Decked, An Introduction to PSIA-AASI’s “Policy communications methods for most “on-line” Governance” Structure (PDF): communications, Facebook and Twitter are also Helly-Hansen, Ibex, K2, http://bit.ly/1uF4hXg very popular. So rather than trying to make you conform to how we communicate, we are trying Outdoor Research, Pistil, Excited and focused! – John M to reach you how you like to communicate. That said, be sure to “like us” on Facebook at www. Ski Trainer, Skins, Smith, John May is an Alpine examiner, Technical Team facebook.com/psianw and “follow us” on Twitter Sweetspot, Ticla plus member, and an instructor and trainer at Mt. at www.twitter.com/psia_nw. Hood Meadows Ski Resort in Oregon. He owns and Lift Ticket Discounts, manages Creekstone Designs, a residential design/ Also, in my column in the Spring 2014 issue of build remodeling company in Portland, Oregon. this publication I shared with you some statistics Educational Materials, Email him: [email protected] on our communications in a variety of platforms and asked, “Should we keep printing and mail- Business Cards and more! ing a this publication?” I heard from four people

Special thanks to these PNSIA-EF 2014/15 Donors The Pacific Northwest Snowsports Up to $99: John Allen, Richard Barrett, Dunklee, Brian Feucht, Eddie Fisher, Andrew Instructors Association Education Jean Christ, Tim Clark, Linda Cowan, Joan Grove, Russell Hart, Karl Haugen, Jackie Foundation (PNSIA-EF) is a charitable not- Elvin, Charles Friedel, David Gehring, Kabrell, Ed Kane, Jerry Lucas, John May, for-profit organization 501(c)(3) designation Kirsten Huotte, Brad Jacobson, Jeff Jean Messner, Donald Meyer, Lana Miller, which provides support to PSIA-NW in Johnson, Philip Knight, Mark Little, John Douglas Morten, Bob Mosteller, Janet many ways including Scholarships for Mack, AB McClaran, Neil McCleary, Nick Nelson-Shofstall, Deborah Norum, Cary needy members. Thank you to the following McDonald, Kim Petram and Kay Stoneberg. Oshima, Michael Peters, Leigh Rabel, Chad members for making donations. Rosentine, Nancy Slye, Hye Snyder, Nicho- Up to $25: Russell Arsenault, Tyler Barnes, las Spika, Tex Steere, David Stephenson, More than $100: Patrick Bettin, Thomas Catherine Bath, Mary Bath-Balogh, Michael Dorothy Storkersen and Joe Turner. Chasse, Ron Wingerson, Ed and Julie Birch-Jones, Larry Carpenter, Andrew Younglove (in memory of Willie Grindstaff). Constantine, Walter Cook, Shel Davis, Hugh

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call for REGIONAL DIRECTORS Regional Directorships are also up for election candidates 2015 each year on a rotating basis. A person wishing to by Mary Germeau, PSIA-NW Executive V.P. run for one of these positions must be a Certified Professional Snowsports Instructors of America- Northwest, Pacific Northwest Snowsports Level II or Level III and a School Director in the Instructors Association – Education Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS Region in which he/she wants to run. There are 338 N. Wenatchee Avenue, PSIA-NW members are en- currently 4 regions in PSIA-NW. Two Regional Wenatchee, Washington 98801 couraged to get involved in Directorships are up for election this year. These PSIA-NW Member Services and run for any position on are the Director for Region 2 (Eastern Washington, Email: [email protected], Phone: (206) the Board of Directors that is Northern Idaho, Western Montana) the current 244-8541 , Fax: (206) 241-2885 up for election in their region. Director for this position is Rick Brown and, the Web: www.psia-nw.org In order to run, one needs to Director for Region 3 (Central Washington), the Kirsten Huotte, Executive Director meet the candidacy require- current Director for this position is Jodi Taggart. [email protected] ments and complete and A Position as a Regional Director is a three year submit an Announcement of Candidacy to the term. Those considering running for the position send Submissions to PSIA-NW office via Fax, e-mail or “snail” mail to must be current directors of a snowsport school Kirsten Huotte, Executive Director be received on or before 4:00 PM, December 31st, in good standing from region 2 or region 3. [email protected] 2014. Candidacy requirements are that a person There are only four (4) of these positions. The be a Cert Level II or III or a Cert Level I with two Snowsport School Directors in the Region elect Submission Deadlines years of membership. This person must also be the Representative for their Region by electronic For more info go to psia-nw.org/newsletter working in or have a nexus with the region in or Mail-in ballot. Fall Issue (Sep – Nov) which he/she wants to run for a directorship. Ev- Ads& Articles by August 1 ery candidate for a board director position must GENERAL INFORMATION FOR Winter Issue (Dec – Feb) submit an Announcement of Candidacy each ALL CANDIDATES Ads & Articles by November 1 time he/she runs for office. All Candidates for either type of Directorship (in- Spring Issue (Mar – May) cluding incumbents) must submit an Announce- Ad & Articles by February 1 Positions are for three-year terms and require ment of Candidacy in order to be considered an attendance at two board meetings per year plus eligible candidate. This announcement should Contributor Guidelines other events and committee work, as needed. contain the following information: Full Name, Re- The NW Snowsports Instructor is published three As usual, one third of our Directors come up for gion, Position, Snowsports School, title or Posi- times per year. This newsletter will accept articles from anyone willing to contribute. The editorial staff election in the spring each year. The statements tion at the school for BOD and snowsports school reserves the right to edit all submissions including for re-election submitted with the Announce- for Regional Director, off-snow occupation, if ment of Candidacy will be published in their advertising. Articles should include the author’s any, PSIA-NW involvement, reasons for wanting name, mini-bio and portrait image suitable for entirety on the website. Any qualified member to serve, and your contact details. Candidates publishing (if available). Please submit all content, can run for any position in his/her Region. If you may download an Announcement of Candidacy articles and photos as attachments via email or want to serve on the board, please think about forms from the PSIA-NW.org website at this web contact the editor for other options. All published being a candidate. address: www.psia-nw.org/who-we-are/board- material becomes the property of PSIA-NW. Articles of-directors/candidates/. The Announcement are accepted for publication on the condition that they may be released for publication in all PSIA Region Position Incumbent will work for both type of positions—just check the correct box. There will also be a “fill-in” Can- National and Divisional publications. Material Snoqualmie 5 John Winterscheid didacy form available on the website. published in this newsletter is the responsibility of the author and is not necessarily Snoqualmie 6 Open This Announcement of Candidacy will be used in endorsed by PSIA-NW. Stevens Pass 1 Mark Schinman communications for the General Election so that the members in the region for which the can- psia-nw Executive committee Stevens Pass 3 Russ Peterson President didate is running may read a statement about Bill King [email protected] Crystal Mt. 2 Sean Bold ** them and their reason for wanting to serve. Re- Executive V.P. gional Representatives are elected by ballot by Mary Germeau Spokane 2 Rick Brown [email protected] the members in the region in which they wish to Secretary & Second V.P. Mt. Hood 2 John May serve. For more information about additional re- Mark Schinman [email protected] quirements contact your Regional Board Repre- Mt. Hood 3 Richard Mario ** Financial V.P. sentative or the PSIA-NW office. M Diana Suzuki Bend 1 Open [email protected] Tyler Barnes Communications V.P. Bend 2 Donna Sanders Mary Germeau is co-owner and operator of Olympic Ski School at Stevens Pass. You can reach [email protected] N. Central 1 John Weston ** her by email at [email protected] Kim Petram Education V.P. [email protected] S. Central 1 John Nelson Submit your announcement of Chris Thompson Certification V.P. Whitefish 1 Mike Davies candidacy online. details on [email protected] the website. David Burton Member School V.P. Many incumbents choose to run again, but the [email protected] positions are open to all who are interested in John May NW National Representative running for a director position. [email protected]

6 NW Snowsports Instructor state of the union information that we use today. From 2001 – yes. and learner. I asked you in my previous article decade hopping What CC talks about are the soft skills in our to consider what you would like to learn more by Kim Petram, Education V.P. sport, “relationships, experiences and learning”. about next season. Remember, these events fill How to ensure meaningful relationships, unfor- quickly and planning out your training goals, Hello instructors. In the gettable experiences which leads to successful purposes, funds and schedule early is completely past few articles, I’ve been learning. And, discipline neutral. Maybe not so best practice. Don’t be caught off guard by a full discussing generalized ‘soft’ after all. event, consider your upcoming season’s training pedagogical concepts sur- goals now. As always, I am available by email or rounding education. This Now, get ready for another decade hop: Ameri- phone anytime. M has included how we move can Teaching System, Alpine Skiing, published in our students away from de- 1992. Relevance, among many things, was that it Kim Petram is the Education V.P., a PSIA-NW pendence on us as teachers was a gateway manual to CC. We can go back even Technical Team Member, PSIA-NW Alpine to independent learners and farther, but I’m stopping my Detour Decade here. Examiner, Clinic Leader and Children’s Committee have also discussed ideas Among the core philosophy and principles was Chairperson. Email: [email protected] as to what counts as evidence of understanding this: good teaching is student centered, outcome from our students. I noted that by asking deeper based and experiential. Ask your favorite current level questions, we hold the learner to a higher divisional staff member what experiential means level of cognitive accountability to the informa- to them – go ahead. They’ll be ready with an an- tion we’re asking them to own for themselves. swer. Ask yourself this, how do I make sure that I’ve mentioned that the divisional training staff my lessons are student centered, outcome based has been receiving coaching towards effective and experiential? What practices do I use to en- delivery of instruction; as well as using effective sure this each and every time? Are these concepts questioning to ensure deeper level understand- considered “throw-away” concepts? i.e., “heard ing and learning. ‘em before, I think it’s on a certification written exam, I think my TD has brought it up.” As you may be aware, your Board of Directors is Nearly $5,000 hard at work editing and revising the divisional Do you stick to preconceived models or do you By-Laws. I have been addressing how I would like change and adapt based on what is happening in Scholarship the By-Laws to incorporate standards and gover- in front of you or based on the effective ques- nance language from an educational standpoint. tioning strategies that you used when checking funds available I started from the current language, which in for understanding. The manuals that we have at part states, “The Education Vice President shall our disposal assist with these concepts; dated in 2014/15 season be responsible for providing the membership as some may seem. These are core, fundamental with current teaching methodology and educa- concepts that help us be the professional instruc- The PNSIA-EF Scholarship Program will again tion standards.” A very broad yet not very deep tors that we are, or are striving to become. be available for the 2014-15 season where we standard; all-encompassing yet vague. I ponder have nearly $5,000 to approve for scholarships on the “how” of this duty. Why this “Detour Decade” history tour? Because for events or books and manuals available in order for the Education Vice President to be re- from PSIA-NW. You may recall a concept from Facebook “Throw- sponsible for providing the membership with cur- back Thursdays”. Well, I’m jumping on the band- rent teaching methodology, we must all be aware The $5000 amount is due to a great showing at wagon and calling this article “Detour Decade”. of the precedents that have led us to 2014. There our annual fundraiser at Symposium. Please let Bear with me, I have a point to all this rambling. is nothing new! We refine and enhance and learn all the instructors in your schools know that their Thus far, I’ve been circling around teaching con- from our experiences. We add, contribute, learn applications must be completed and received in cepts in a tighter and tighter fashion with each and grow but the essential components of what the office by December 15, 2014. newsletter publication, and I’ve hinted repeat- make us good teachers has been laid out for us edly at some support strategies that are coming by our predecessors. Please consider this as we We are hoping to help a lot of people attend a for the member instructor and trainers. As we start our new season. PSIA-NW event this 2014-2015 season. Any ques- work towards these support strategies, creating tions about the scholarship process, please con- educationally based and supportive training re- I give you all a challenge for the year: can you tact the office, scholarship committee member lationships with each other, I have to comment purposefully attempt to employ student cen- Mary Weston or board member Mary Germeau. on one more point first. I am tightening the circle. tered, outcome based, experiential lessons this With this, I direct you to Core Concepts. season? I’m thinking about these tools and it’s Get all the details about the scholarship applica- helping framework the promised advances in tion process on the PSIA-NW website. Look in Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors (CC) creating educationally based training relation- the Membership menu, then choose Scholarship was published in 2001. Relevance you ask? Com- ships, a support network that can help all of us Application. plete relevance. While the younger instructor together ponder questions such as above, if we may not be fully aware of this manual, the more choose. Your trainer is available to help you with seasoned of us all likely have a rag-tag copy in these concepts as am I or anyone on the techni- Scholarship our bookshelf. It came out shortly before the cal team or divisional staff. Alpine Technical Manual (ATM) – a manual that Application some would say, “eclipsed” CC. It’s a good read, I’ll leave you with my refraining plea. As we dare say it, a mandatory read for anyone inter- quickly approach our new season, remember Deadline is ested in best educational practices. Regardless that every fall the calendar of all educational of what you think of CC now, at the time it was training events comes out. These events are de- a needed guide. While dated, it still has relevant signed to help you be a better teacher, trainer December 15

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Short Radius 1 turn study 3 2 by Chris Thompson, Certification V.P.

In April 2014, Terry McLeod and I got together to shoot some video and study short radius turns on groomed, steep terrain, firm snow as we would ski them in a Level III exam. We shot 4 these sequences on Stiles 5 Run at Schweitzer, though on different sections of the 6 run, they were similar steepness. These two 7 photo montages were pulled out of a series of 8 9 turns skied at a full packer width – the larger size of short radius turn parameters. The run had been groomed overnight so we had the benefit of a similar relationship through the body, which is ed through a combination of “tilting” the upper groomer tracks to visually set up the width pa- referred to as anticipation. body opposite the “tilt” of the skis while align- rameters and some great snow. ing/rotating the upper body (pelvis rotating on Photo 2 - 3: the legs are lengthening as the path the femoral head) toward the new turn. We see Although these images aren’t identical they of the body is traveling “inside” the path of the flexion through the lower spine to direct and reg- show very similar movements, and these move- skis, resulting in the skis being tipped more on ulate pressure on the inside edge of the outside ments are within a range that results in very edge as they approach the apex of the turn. The ski while maintaining sufficient pressure on the similar ski/snow interaction. This is also what knee joint is opening (extending) to increase inside ski with active steering of the inside leg to we expect to see in exam situations, or anywhere pressure on the forebody of the new outside ski maintain a parallel relationship. else that we’re skiing a specific task. The intent while maintaining balance over the whole foot. isn’t to train so that we are perfectly choreo- The outside ski is becoming more “loaded” as Note in both skiers there is more continuous graphed “movers”, but rather to own, and to be the forces of the turn develop and therefore is movement of the body to the inside of the skis able to recognize, movement patterns that cre- starting to bend along the full length of the ski. relative to the turn and continued flexion thru ate predictable and desired results that may span The inside half of the body is starting to lead the ankles, knees and hip/spine to manage pres- the various performance zones (i.e. beginner outside half as the inside leg shortens, tips and sure along the length of the skis. Key movement through advanced). steers the inside ski, clearing the way for the out- patterns are the overall flexion with resulting side leg to work the outside ski. “counter rotation” which is the lead of the in- The Feedback Model encourages us to watch side half of the body – the upper body adjusts to and study ski snow interaction, body movements Photo 4 - 6: as the forces on the outside ski in- the direction of travel of the skis relative to the (stance) and desired outcome. We have defined crease, the body starts to become more angulat- amount of ski lead that forms due to the shape the desired outcome so let’s study the ski snow interaction and stance (movements). In defining stance (movements) we are looking for a bal- anced relationship of the Center of Mass (COM) 9 to the skis or the base of support. The boots dic- tate the ankle flex while allowing a minimum of 8 additional flex, while the knees flex proportion- 7 ately to the ankles. The upper body is also flexed 6 starting at about the hip sockets progressing up 5 through the lower spine and into the neck. Legs remain relatively parallel to each other, hands are carried in a range at or above the waist, and wider than the body with lower arms and elbows ahead of the torso. In either sequence look for the similarities.

Photo 1: open stance, skis relatively flat on the snow due to terrain and turn phase. Pressure is being transferred to the inside edge of the new outside ski. The whole body is inclining as the 4 COM is moving across the skis to allow switch- ing of the edges. There is minimal ski lead, and 3 this ski lead changes progressively (not abruptly) as we move through transition while maintaining 2 1 8 NW Snowsports Instructor of the turn, steepness of terrain and the intended direction of travel. 2014 SERVICE new DCLs join Photo 7 - 9: through these 3 photos, the skis are Award Recipients the ranks traveling more across the fall line and the upper body is facing more to the inside of the next turn, At the Spring Symposium Awards Banquet held referred to as anticipation. Again, note that the in Wenatchee, WA in April 2014 the following indi- amount of lead in the uphill shoulder is about the viduals received service awards and recognition. same as the amount of ski lead. There is a paral- lel relationship of the feet, knees, hips and shoul- ders. The amount of daylight between the legs is maintained throughout the turns indicating that legs retain a parallel relationship enabling the skis to be parallel throughout the turn. The pole swing is continuous through the duration of the turn, directed toward the inside of the ensuing turn. Due to the steep terrain, the pole touches the snow in conjunction with the exit/entry phase of the next turn and is directed more towards the Bobby Geiger (right) Fred Payne new turn (not towards the tip of the skis). Every two years the entire Divisional Clinic Lead- ers (DCLs) squad must tryout to maintain their Watch video on PSIA-NW.ORG: And as an positions. In May of 2014, the alpine and snow- added bonus we have placed the video used to board group participated in a tryout at Mt. Bach- create these photo montages on the website – elor. Everyone who tried out should be congratu- just head over to psia-nw.org/srt - where you can lated for their effort and performance. There were see a few of variations of these short radius turns many great people who made the commitment to performed by Chris and Terry. tryout and we are pleased to announce the fol- lowing new members to join the 2014-2016 DCL Some key areas to focus your attention; starting staff. New alpine clinicians pictured top from left at the upper body, look for: to right: Jamie Clarke, Natalie Grummer, Jenn * Upper body facing the intended direction of Charlie Strasser (left) Joe Turner Lockwood, Burell Jull, Andy Rubesch and Re- travel. Larry Linnane Skiing Legends Award gina Eilertson. New snowboard clinicians pic- * A firm grip on the pole with whole hand which recipient: Bobby Geiger. tured bottom left are Wil Kirkland (left) and Kyle controls pole swing, while the pole basket Skutch (right) and photo bottom right is Shawn tends to follow arc of the turn. Art Audett Oustanding Service Semb. Several of these clinic leaders will be pre- * The path of the COM to the inside of the turn Award recipient: Fred Payne. senting at Fall Seminar, which will be a great op- especially before the fall line corresponding portunity to meet some new (but familiar) faces. with lengthening of the outside leg. Ken Syverson Instructor of the Year Not pictured: Greg Dixon, telemark examiner and * Flexion of ankles, knees, hips and spine Award recipient: Charlie Strasser. DCL who is now an Alpine DCL, too. change in response to the forces of the turn, especially after the apex and into transition. Jean Lyon Service to Youth Award recipient: For a complete list of all current DCLs, Examin- * The tip and tail of the skis travel in a round Joe Turner ers, Technical Team Members and Board Mem- arc based on the desired turn size. bers go to the PSIA-NW.ORG website and click * Skis bending more from the middle, especial- service Award on the Who We Are menu. Photos and contact ly evident in the fall line. Nominations details are listed there for your convenience. Think about it this way, we can use ski rotation to turn, unless the situation arises, where we don’t It’s never too early to be thinking about the 2015 Technical need to “turn” the skis. If you compare skiing to Service Award nominations. There are surely in- riding a bicycle or motorcycle – when you pull structors at your school that are deserving of rec- Team News out of the driveway, traveling at slow speeds it is ognition, and its likely your own school’s awards necessary to turn the front wheel a reasonable have been given. Consider a PSIA-NW Service amount. But when traveling at higher speeds, Award for an especially deserving individual. tipping the bicycle or motorcycle and adjusting your COM to the point of contact is a more effi- For more details about the PSIA-NW Service Tyler Barnes was cient (and safer) way change directions.M Awards, their criteria and how to nominate appointed to someone, please see the PSIA-NW.ORG website Technical Team Chris Thompson is the PSIA-NW Certification Vice in the Membership menu, then choose Awards Assistant Coach. President, an Alpine Examiner, Founder and past Information menu item. Service award nomina- Rick Lyons is the Head Coach of the PSIA-NW Technical Team. Email tions are typically due in early March but check Head Coach. him at [email protected] the website for nomination deadlines. This is a Technical Team tryout year. Application deadline is April 1, 2015 at 4pm. Check the website for application requirements and more details later this winter. Fall 2014 9 morning Course Offerings Spokane Metro Bringing “Awesome Stance” to Life – Tyler Barnes. “Awesome Stance”, athletic stance, func- October 18 tional stance - whatever you want to call it - got some play from the Spring 2013 issue of the NW Snowsports Gonzaga University Instructor Newsletter. Reading an article about some- thing as fundamental as “stance” is good. Having the author demonstrate it in person is better. Having ev- Portland Metro eryone in the session doing it is the best. We’ll go over the elements of “Awesome Stance” and how to apply it October 25 in real world lessons and your own skiing. Bring your ski Lewis and Clark College boots with you if you want!

Mainstreaming Adaptive Tactics – Lane, Priest, Maas. Explore managing students with challenges in Seattle Metro a class situation. Learn what are the red flags that may indicate there is an issue and how to develop method- October 26 ologies to handle challenges within a group setting. Seattle Pacific University keynote speaker Make Lessons Memorable – Leveraging Tools Eric Ward for More Effective Retention - Natalie Grummer. Creator of The Foot Foundation, Alpine Level 3 Learning is a lifelong adventure with few good at le- veraging how we are wired to learn, which is key to Certified Instructor and Trainer at the Ski and DAILY SCHEDULE acquiring new information and skills quickly and effec- Snowboard Schools of Aspen, Colorado 8am REFRESHMENTS tively. By learning how to learn, long-term retention in- 8:30am Morning Course creases and makes new information more permanent. Eric Ward is the owner of The Foot Foundation 10:30AM BREAK Rooted in brain science, psychology and social science, and developed a patented pronation measur- 10:45am keynote speaker this course will introduce some practical techniques and identify those that are ineffective. Fill your bag of ing system SBS. He has been measuring prona- Noon lunch hour tion and testing balance since 2000, teaching tricks and add strategies markedly improving student 1:00PM AFTERNOON COURSE and coaching skiing for over 27 years. He has his achievement, while digging into the learning side of snowsports education. This course might strike a fa- PSIA Alpine Level III, USSCA Level II, has been 3:00PM ADJOURN FOR THE DAY miliar chord as you recognize something about your- a PSIA-RM trainer for the past 15 years and a Fall Seminar will be offered in three locations, self, leave ready to apply these discoveries, and guide trainer with Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen your students in “learning to learn” more effectively. for 16 years. making this season-opener event more acces- www.footfoundation.com sible for everyone to attend. Whether you are a Movement Analysis: 101 – John May. Getting ready www.sportsbalancesystem.com Fall Seminar regular or a new participant, it is our to start teaching the upcoming season? Feel like you goal to help you kick off your season with the lat- can do some movement analysis but not feeling as est and greatest information. confident as you would like? Maybe you are newer to Winning with Beginners teaching or preparing for an exam and want to make Every Time We are continuing to offer Fall Seminar to non- sure you can answer “What do you see in their skiing?”, members. Please feel free to invite a non-mem- then this topic might be just for you. We will go through One of the industry’s biggest challenges is begin- the basics of movement analysis, review a few different ner retention; numbers suggest up to 80% do not ber from your school to join you or someone ways of doing it and then practice applying movement come back. In the most straightforward terms, who is interested in teaching this season and analysis on real skiers. skiing is balance in motion. It is what we sell and see why Fall Seminar is such a great pre-season it is something you don’t need to be a boot guru educational event. Like regular members, non- Feedback Model Applied – Brad Walsh. What to understand. What do boots, retention and members will need to register and pay the event makes good movement analysis? How about targeted balance have in common? Using a simple under- fee to participate. feedback on movements that relies on a shared goal and ski behavior that proves it? Often we try to acquire standing of foot biomechanics can help begin- Conveniently sign up on-line by going to the a skill of movement analysis when in reality augment- ners succeed on the first day, every time. ing our technical understanding and sharing an under- PSIA-NW.ORG website. Additional “paper” ap- standing with our client is the fastest road to effective We will review a balance testing protocol that plications are available for download or by con- movement analysis. We’ll review video of several types will provide you with tools to help drive simple, tacting the PSIA-NW office at 206.244.8541. of skiers and/or snowboarders and practice running our logical conversations, which you can have with There is also an application on the following pag- feedback through the framework of the feedback mod- your students. Specifically about how feet work es of this newsletter, too. When completing the el and experience how much easier movement analysis outside the boots, so when the boots go on, you application please choose from the morning and is when we have a clear understanding of the desired outcomes. Pairs with the afternoon: “Emphasizing the are half way there. Pronation and supination will afternoon topic choices and indicate your choices Art: Leveraging the Positive in Feedback” be brought to life in a dynamic way, along with on the application. compelling statistics, so that when you are on Promoting a Growth Mindset – Linda Cowan. snow you can help beginners understand what $70 on or before October 12, 2014 Based on the research from the book Mindset by Carol they are feeling. Not only will you learn what and $85 on or after October 13, 2014 Dweck, we will explore how a growth mindset instruc- why there are specific challenges with beginners, tor thinks: skills required can be learned, learning you’ll also see there are simple solutions and All venues have lunch options – see event application comes from productive effort, learning takes time and tools at your disposal. for details. learning involves mistakes and failures. We will look into how instructors with a growth mindset ask ques- tions that help students reflect on their effort and of-

10 NW Snowsports Instructor Fall Seminar 2014 fer growth-promoting support and feedback, fostering Contemporary Teaching – John May. Sometimes tivation and how you can enhance your and your class’s independent thinking. the lessons we give are amazing and sometimes they experience with useful tools. seem to miss the mark. In fact, some clinics we attend- Teaching Kids; Challenge or Reward? – Michael ed were “a-ha” breakthrough experiences and other Touch Zone Reloaded – Tyler Barnes. There has Birch-Jones. Are you the kids pro that gets it right ones seem to not have that connection or learning ex- been some discussion about pole usage and its impor- ALMOST always? Or are kids a challenge to you most of perience we were hoping for. In this topic we are going tance in “good skiing”. An article was published in the the time? What’s up with that mystery? Or maybe you to decode the mystery of what makes for great teach- Summer 2009 issue of the NW Snowsports Instructor have been successfully teaching kids for a while now ing. We will start with how to determine what is “good, newsletter, and since then I have had several seasons but feeling like you are stuck in a rut? Join us for this better, best teaching” and the review what are some to revise and improve the message about effective and session and find out what the “must haves” are to lay contemporary teaching moves we can make to improve essential pole use. In this session we will look at some the foundation for an awesome kids lesson and where the learning experience for our students. video footage of modern pole use (competition and is the wiggle room for such luxuries as creativity and non-competition skiing) then review and discuss the other fun stuff! Developing Skill Excellence – Michael Drake. assertions made in the Touch Zone article. The out- Learn to develop peak skills in yourself and those you come of this session should be real-world application The Art & Science of Constructing Effective coach. This session focuses on developments and of effective pole use in your own skiing and teaching. Progressions – Michael Drake. What is a progres- new understandings in the “process” of skill (of any sion? Why do we do them? What is an exercise vs. a activity) development....no, it’s not about ‘BERP’, We Got the Beat: Lesson Planning at Fortissimo progression? Where do they begin, and where do they but on the how’s and why’s of methods that set high Level – Andy Rubesch. Do you ever find yourself end? How and why is flexibility important? This session achievers apart. walking into a lesson and immediately going blank? explores this very important teaching element of what Nothing, brain tank on low, resorting to “let’s head separates a master teacher from the merely ordinary. Emphasizing the Art: Leveraging the Positive in up the chair!” In this session we will focus on how to Bring your ideas, and expect an interactive session as Feedback – Brad Walsh. Speaking more globally, strategically and simply define learning objectives and we deconstruct ... and then reconstruct, the elements everyone has their own “desired outcome” with regard develop lesson planning techniques that can be used in of effective, powerful progressions! to skiing that might not be so specific as “skiing rhyth- a variety of situations; including on the spot strategies mical turns in moguls”. These types of desired out- and advanced planning tools. We will establish defini- We Got the Beat: Lesson planning at Fortissimo comes become visible in the “art” of a person’s skiing tions, learn how to determine then prioritize the most Level – Andy Rubesch. Do you ever find yourself – the way they paint the hill that is recognizable from important objectives and practice applications in real walking into a lesson and immediately going blank? afar. These skills that people have can usually be built life situations. Oh, and bring your inner drum spirit, it Nothing, brain tank on low, resorting to “let’s head on, giving the instructor a course to chart and the stu- will be utilized. up the chair!” In this session we will focus on how to dent a sense of purpose and progress. Come put into strategically and simply define learning objectives and practice taking what is inherent in our students and Who Needs Snow to be a Great Skier? - Jenn Lockwood. develop lesson planning techniques that can be used in what they are working on. Learn how to develop and improve the fundamental a variety of situations; including on the spot strategies movements necessary for efficient skiing when OFF and advanced planning tools. We will establish defini- Make Lessons Memorable – Leveraging Tools the snow, so that, you can maximize your training time tions, learn how to determine then prioritize the most for More Effective Retention - Natalie Grummer. ON the snow. In this workshop you will learn and ex- important objectives and practice applications in real Learning is a lifelong adventure with few good at le- perience: 1) the importance of cognitive development life situations. Oh, and bring your inner drum spirit, it veraging how we are wired to learn, which is key to in learning ski specific movements while on dry land; will be utilized. acquiring new information and skills quickly and effec- 2) the benefits of ski specific conditioning components tively. By learning how to learn, long-term retention in- in becoming a proficient skier with better propriceptive Who Needs Snow to be a Great Skier? - Jenn Lockwood. creases and makes new information more permanent. awareness, balance in motion, enhanced coordina- Learn how to develop and improve the fundamental Rooted in brain science, psychology and social science, tion and minimized risk of injury; 3) a time efficient (30 movements necessary for efficient skiing when OFF this course will introduce some practical techniques minutes), effective, FUN ski specific fitness challenge the snow, so that, you can maximize your training time and identify those that are ineffective. Fill your bag of you can repeat at home and DELIVERS MAXIMUM ON the snow. In this workshop you will learn and ex- tricks and add strategies markedly improving student RESULTS with minimal equipment! You will leave this perience: 1) the importance of cognitive development achievement, while digging into the learning side of workshop with the knowledge that becoming a great in learning ski specific movements while on dry land; snowsports education. This course might strike a fa- skier isn’t just about the snow! Come prepared to PLAY, 2) the benefits of ski specific conditioning components miliar chord as you recognize something about your- with workout clothes and athletic shoes. in becoming a proficient skier with better propriceptive self, leave ready to apply these discoveries, and guide awareness, balance in motion, enhanced coordina- your students in “learning to learn” more effectively. tion and minimized risk of injury; 3) a time efficient (30 Snowsports School Management minutes), effective, FUN ski specific fitness challenge Myth Busters of Biomechanics – Eric Ward. Fol- Track Sessions - Seattle Only you can repeat at home and DELIVERS MAXIMUM lowing up after the keynote, continue the conversation RESULTS with minimal equipment! You will leave this about the foot. What the world thinks, and what really Liability Issues in the Snowsports Environment – workshop with the knowledge that becoming a great happens inside the boot, we’ll delve into ideas such as, Brian Rosser. (Seattle only). Brian Rosser of Safe- skier isn’t just about the snow! Come prepared to PLAY, fore-aft balance from the bottom up, pronation, supi- hold Special Risk, a Wells Fargo company, will be pre- with workout clothes and athletic shoes. nation, cuff alignment, sole planing, proprioception senting liability topics specific to ski school directors and a whole lot more. Bring your boots with you to test and supervisors along with helpful hints on avoiding out the myth. common pitfalls.

afternoon Course Student Management – Linda Cowan. Instructing Director/Manager/Supervisor Strategies - Terry is a dynamic profession which continually balances re- McLeod. (Seattle only). Come join other School Di- Offerings lationships and learning. In this session, we’ll explore rectors and Supervisors in a moderated discussion gems management found within the areas of getting around successful recruiting and retention strategies. Adaptive balance in the “boot” – Lane, Priest, student’s attention, teaching and transitions. A huge part of retention is about creating an environ- Maas. What is considered the boot for a bi-ski? With ment that people like. We’ll spend time sharing suc- a few slides and lot of hands on, explore what affects Teaching Kids: Motivation ... yours and theirs! – cess stories and hearing ideas about effective super- the balance of an adaptive student. How does: loss of Michael Birch-Jones. Everything seems to go well vising tactics so that you will come away with different hearing, vision, limb(s) or physical conditions such as for you with your kids lesson, until you hit the wall, strategies and ideas that you can apply immediately MS, Parkinson’s or ALS, change your balance? We will right about the same time they do. Is it motivation, to your school. have adaptive sliding devices to show how to adjust participation, collaboration or some other “tion” word for different types of balance issues. Be prepared to you can think of? In this session we will explore the help your fellow instructors “boot up” for balance or pros and cons of different facets of motivation and how learn what is considered booting up, i.e. what is the it changes from one class to the next. Come prepared boot for bi-ski? to discuss learning preferences, the science behind mo-

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12 NW Snowsports Instructor contributions Some major takeaways for me regarding the fo- Day 2 on-snow: We again began with the whole Getting immersed cus established in this initial indoor session was group, being led and shown the traversing exer- by Garth McPhie that we need to move along and around the foot, cises we would be skiing through for most of the and that there is, and needs to be, changes in day. Our traverse was described as a straight tra- You may have heard of this PSIA-NW educational where we are standing on the foot. We are essen- verse, traversing across the hill in a straight line event being discussed by fellow instructors, or by tially NOT trying to stay balanced or remain over towards a virtual target at the far side of the run; other clinic participants, or perhaps even exam a single fixed point on/in the foot. This can aid in in contrast to the traverse where one is primarily candidates. What is this “Immersion” all about? our ability to remain “balanced” along the foot utilizing the sidecut of the ski. While performing Is it for me? Let’s start with a brief history of this and ski so that we may utilize the ski as designed these traverses, we could look back at our tracks “Immersion.” as effectively as possible. And it is the changes in to verify whether or not we had indeed traversed our kinesthetic awareness and sensations on the in a straight line. We began by traversing on both PSIA-NW has offered this event for six seasons bottom of the foot that signal to us when we are feet, and then coordinating this traverse while now, and has been offering it twice per season and are NOT where we need to be. So we need to again exploring our complete range of extension for five seasons as the interest by the member- continue to move our body parts, via the joints, and flexion movements, feeling the sensations ship grew. Prior to the NW offering this product, through coordinated flexion and extension to along the length of both feet. As we progressed, representatives from the Technical Team and the achieve this outcome. our traversing tasks evolved to stepping foot-to- then Education and Programs Director attended foot, balancing on the downhill foot/ski, and bal- a similar event offered by the Aspen Academy Day 1 on-snow: We met at the lodge at Mission ancing on the uphill foot/ski. In essence, working in Aspen, Colorado. Based on their experiences Ridge, who graciously provide lift tickets for all through the ability to balance along the length these representatives created a PSIA-NW ver- participants. The entire group skied together of the feet/skis while changing which foot/ski we sion called Immersion. to get things started toward the focus initiated are balancing on. the evening before: balancing along the length of the foot, and along the length of the ski. On a flat slope, we were led through a stationary exer- The 1st Immersion cise to explore further the sensations of moving to stay balanced over and along our feet while is Jan. 2-5, 2015 a partner pushed and pulled on our skis, feeling which muscles needed to be active and tensioned Day 2 evening: we gathered for another evening to allow us to stay balanced between the toe and indoor session, connecting the video images once heel pieces of our bindings. again to the sensations and ski performances we had been moving through and feeling throughout Next we added the full range of extension and the days tasks and skiing. And of course gath- flexion movements to this push pull stationary ered for our social group dinner. I could continue exercise, and applying this range of movement to on day by day, session by session, task by task, immersion aid in our ability to stay balanced over the feet, sensation by sensation, takeaway by takeaway; and along the length of the feet. And in essence, but instead I believe an emphasis on the program Just as it is described, Immersion is all about you. along the length of the ski. With the coaches set and process, as well as the outcomes, will better This is an event that helps you discover how you up at the side of the run, we set off to begin lap- convey the effectiveness of Immersion. learn, how you ski and your beliefs about skiing. SAVE TIME! ping the designated run, applying the focus cre- Throughout this journey, your coaches guide you ated of utilizing the muscles emphasized to al- From the get go, the focus and engagement ini- REGISTER through this discovery process, what are your low us to be active in staying balanced along the tiated at the evening indoor sessions distinctly ON-LINE @ goals, what is your intent, what are your be- length of the feet and along the length of the ski. narrowed the movements and outcomes to at- PSIA-NW.ORG liefs and perhaps even challenging and refining tainable bites each day. Then, on snow, the tasks them. What are you feeling in your movements, On the upper portion of the run, we skied along supported these clear desired outcomes, of both and what do you feel the ski doing as it interacts a cat track in a straight run, applying the fore movements and ski/snow interaction. By continu- with the snow? I think YOU are getting the gist. aft and extension and flexion movements. On ing to refine these outcomes per task with repeat- Immersion begins with an indoor evening ses- the lower portion of the run, in a low speed/low ed practice and improvement before progressing sion prior to the first day on snow, that sets the performance basic parallel turn, we continued on to another task, with appropriately paced and tone. The “immersion” process is explained for to apply this range of movements. Individually directed feedback, the awareness awakened is the following days, as well as some technical and we repeated lap after lap, while checking in with astonishing. Both to feel and to see. This format movement foci. the coaches for feedback on the movements and of training is used by national teams worldwide outcomes of the task, our kinesthetic awareness to develop elite athletes. As PSIA-NW members, Preview of Day 1 on-snow: we focus on move- was coming into tune. we have this effective opportunity available to ments along the length of the ski (sagittal plane), us. Hope to see YOU at Immersion! M and flexion and extension movements to aid in Day 1 Evening: Here we were given the oppor- the ability to keep the center of mass over and tunity to view video taken throughout the day, Garth McPhie is a PSIA-NW along the foot, between the toe and heel pieces connecting the visual image to the kinesthetic Technical Team Member, of the bindings. We went through an indoor sta- sensations we had been feeling while performing Alpine Examiner and the tionary exercise to begin to feel these sensations the designated tasks. After which we were intro- Mountain Learning Center of moving along the length of the foot relative to duced to the technical and movement focus for Director at Alyeska Resort, the movement of the center of mass. After the in- Day 2: balancing movements foot to foot, ski to AK. Email him at: gmcphie@ door session, most participants joined together ski (frontal plane). Then on to our group dinner. alyeskaresort.com for a social dinner to catch up with old friends and develop new friendships.

Fall 2014 13 Growing the sport by Kirsten Huotte We, as instructors, have a great opportunity for as an instructor, and excite you for the end of the PSIA-NW Executive impact in converting first timers into lifers. Aside day training with your posse – just one more run. Director from teaching them a new sport, we get to know them, we find out what things they enjoy, maybe The season is here and with the idea of grow- “Growing the sport. Model even things they are afraid of, we share the love ing the sport, we have shaped our season. Look for growth. Learn to Ski of the mountain environment; we have the op- through our topics, come hear our keynote Eric and Snowboard Month portunity to establish a relationship. Considerskiandsnowboardmonth.org Ward at the Fall Seminar event, look for a day (LSSM). Bring a Friend that instructors spend more personal contact clinic or multi-day event to get your feet moving Challenge.” Maybe you time with guests than any other department. and your mind refreshed. Or look towards the end have heard one of these of the season with the final boom – Spring Sym- phrases at your area resort Successful building of the relationship is the con- posium at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Mon- or in the school locker room. If you haven’t, you version, bringing them back for the next lesson, tana! Find what inspires you and tell us about it. soon will. What is this all about? bringing their friend back with them, building that chain of events, that build to life changing With this brief overview of the season included “Conversion and retention.” – sound familiar? - that’s the retention. Isn’t that why we are all in the following pages, with all the details on The baby boomers are aging and there is concern here? Someone in our past built that relationship the website, we know you will find what it is that

about the backfill – meaning more will be leaving with us, they converted us and in that conversion dries you. Complement your journey as a snows-bringafriend.org winter sports than will be coming in. look what they have given us. ports educator and engage that “new timer” to convert them into a believer. What does that have to do with you? The “Grow- PSIA-NW wants to help you in helping your ing the Sport” idea is bigger than the area resorts, school and your area. We want to provide rel- See you on the hill, and it is going to take an “all hands on deck” ap- evant topical content at events, share our love of getting your groove proach to help drive this initiative. the sport, inspire you to continue in your journey on, growing the sport by showing that new to the hill person how fun winter is sliding on snow.

Note About Fall Seminar Spring Fling Indoor Season- Seattle Metro Area Lift Tickets OCTOBER Opener Event APRIL seattle pacific A “not to miss” kickoff to the university PSIA-NW is grateful for the season, Fall Seminar, is the Tailored after its bigger generous support of our certification and 18 place to be to learn about it for 25 cousin, Fall Seminar, Spring educational programs by the host resorts. Events the first time or to hear it again Fling is designed for your denoted with a indicate that lift tickets are OCTOBER in preparing for the season. end-of-season wrap up to provided to non-pass holders by the host area. This indoor, all day (8:00-3:30) solidify topics you have been working on during Where an event is supported by the host area it is seminar offers many topics the season or to give you ideas/information to denoted in the event description. 25 for the new instructor or the ponder over the summer. seasoned pro. Many resorts are able to fully support our Either way, you won’t be disappointed. This indoor educational event offerings, while some are OCTOBER Each year a keynote speaker session runs from 9-2 with an 8:30am registration not. Details can be found on the psia-nw.org is brought in for a large group time. Topics and more information will be posted website regarding specific individual event presentation to help inspire on-line at the psia-nw.org website. Offered in the lift ticket information. 26 you. Offered in three locations Seattle area. All disciplines welcome as well as around the Northwest, more non-PSIA members. information is available 1-day event, 1-year credit, cost: $65 online. All disciplines welcome as well as non- PSIA members. See pages 10-12 for details. 1-day event, 1-year credit, cost: $70

14 NW Snowsports Instructor season guide 2014/15 Track Fall Immersion Divisional mission ridge College JANUARY You Looking at You – Ready Academy sun mountain to delve into your skiing? CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN DECEMBER Ready for lots of skiing and Gain greater insight on your MARCH Divisional Academy is a general trackster fun as 2-5 movements and the patterns spectacular three-day event usual? You’ll be exploring the you’ve developed? Dig deeper led by current and past 13-14 Methow Valley trails again FEBRUARY in your understanding of you, 13-15 Northwest Technical Team this year led by the top track how you learn and process Members and other talented gurus in the Northwest. What information and apply it to your Divisional staff who will be more could you ask for? The 4-6 skiing? If so, this coaching- at your disposal for personal clinic topics are broad enough intense session is for you. improvement. You will group to accommodate your goals Led by PSIA-NW Technical up with others who have similar and desires: ski improvement concepts and Team members and some goals while you work (and play) for the next three teaching concepts, in both Classic and Skate. guest clinicians, the program days. Open to any member in good standing. And you’re welcome to attend either one day or begins indoors in Wenatchee Thank you Crystal Mountain for supporting this both. Track specific. More information as well as the evening before the first on-snow day. The event with complimentary lift tickets. Alpine and the event application can be found on-line at the on-snow days include indoor evening sessions Snowboard specific. psia-nw.org website. as well. Supported by Mission Ridge. Full 3-day 3-day event, 2-year credit, cost: $335 2-day event, 2-year credit, Cost: $130 or Immersion or 2-day condensed version. Alpine 1-day event, 1 year credit, Cost: $65 specific. First event is a 3-days on-snow + evening event, 2-year credit, Cost: $325 Second event is a 2-day on-snow + evening event, 2-year credit, Cost: $225

Spring ABC’s of Symposium whitefish Exploration APRIL mountain resort alyeska resort Start planing now for an JANUARY This is a chance of a lifetime. Winter Blast awesome time Montana style! Take a trip to Girdwood, Alaska crystal mountain 10-12 FEBRUARY With another season wrapped and participate in a 3-day event Come find out why this up it will be time to celebrate 14-16 that will rival anything in the is our premiere National with the rest of the division lower 48. Skiing in Alaska is 9-10 Demonstration Team event. in saying, “that’s a wrap.” very civilized. We’ll get started “What’s the National We’re ready to ski and ride into at 10am, then ski until around Team?” you ask. Our summer with this end-of-the- 4 or so, then head over to the National Team is comprised season bash that has been a Northwest tradition slope-side aprés ski scene for a of the best of the best from for almost 50 years! This two-day event (three if little R&R Alaska-style. You’ll throughout the country. They you participate in Free Clinic Friday) showcases be challenged in the outback or enjoy awesome are full time professionals our talented clinicians in a myriad of clinic groomers while improving your skiing with small in the field who are excited to come share their choices, ranging from everything under the sun, group sizes. passion of skiing with you. Improve your skiing pun intended. with PSIA National Alpine Team Members at Enjoy slope-side accommodations with ski-in and Crystal Mountain. You’ll be treated to breakfast Symposium clinic participants will receive ski-out lodging at Alyeska Resort. Check on-line each morning, an aprés ski with clinicians Monday complimentary lift ticket - yes, that’s right! Thank at the PSIA-NW.ORG website for lodging deals. afternoon and lunch with the group on Tuesday. you Whitefish Mountain Resort! For lodging Alpine specific. See what all the hype is about! Small class sizes information go to skiwhitefish.com. 3-day event, 2 year credit, Cost: $350 guaranteed. Supported by Crystal Mountain. 2-day event, 2-year credit, cost: $190 Alpine specific. 1-day event option, 1-year credit, cost $95 2-day event, 2-year credit, cost: $335

season guide fall 2014 15 2014/15 go here: www.PSIA-NW.ORG/EVENTS

Be sure to look on-line for more detailed event information like one-day event descriptions, lodging deals for multi-day events, certification guides and more. How to sign up for events All the events listed in this Season Guide have TO AVOID A LATE FEE, SIGN UP EARLY. Regis- 2011/12 - OFFICE USE ONLY Education & Certification Event Application the full details available at PSIA-NW.ORG/ tration less than 14 days prior, is on space-avail- Participant Information update my records with this info

Alpine Snowboard EVENTS. From an event detail page you can get able basis, and assessed a $15 late fee for one-day Name Member # Discipline Nordic Adaptive the full event description, click to sign up on-line events and $40 late fee for two-day events. Email Address Snowsports School Certification Level Mailing Address City State Zip

or download a printable/fax-able event applica- Primary Contact Tel # Secondary Contact Tel #

Event Information Exam Information Payment Details tion. It’s so easy. Education Event Certification Exam Complete this area for all Educational Events like Event Fee Day Clinics, Certification Training Series, Exam BASE FEE $______Checkpoints, Level II-III Written Exams, Advanced Exam Date CANCELLATIONS... More than 4 weeks prior: Children’s Endorsement, GS Camp, Divisional LATE FEE $______Academy, Pre-Exam Clinics, Exam Orientation Clinics, Senior Tour, Freestyle Clinics, Winter Blast, Exam Location TOTAL $______PDS Camp, Summer Ski Camps, etc. Printed applications may be faxed or emailed to Full Refund; 2 to 4 weeks prior: Refund less $25 EXAM LEVEL LEVEL II LEVEL III TO AVOID A LATE FEE, registration is required 14 days prior to an exam or education event. Event Name EXAM MODULES (choose one or both) If space is available, you will be assessed a $15 per Skiing or Riding (Saturday) day late fee. If you are injured and are unable to the office for processing (please do NOT email administrative fee; Less than 2 weeks prior: No attend your event, we will deduct $25 per day Event Date Teaching/Professional Knowledge (Sunday) cancellation fee from your refund. REFUNDS REQUIRE A NOTE FROM YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER. WRITTEN EXAM Location credit card information to the office). Before the Refund except noted as follows: If you are unable MAIL WITH CHECK TO: Unless otherwise stated, all events check-in at the Exam Passed on (date) PSIA-NW Day Lodge. Day Clinics begin promptly at 9:00am. 338 N. Wenatche Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

All scheduled written exams will begin at 3:30pm. Written Exam Location (proctor or ski school) event, you will receive a confirmation email with to attend an event due to injury or medical rea- FAX WITH CREDIT CARD PAYMENT TO: Certification Training Series Written Exam is scheduled for 6:00pm. TRAINING DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE 206.241.2885 (required for exams) QUESTIONS? CALL OR EMAIL: details specific to your event. son, providing a signed note from your medical X 206.244.8541 [email protected] LIABILITY RELEASE FORM (you must sign this release before attending any PSIA-NW event): provider, your money will be refunded LESS a $25 Recognizing that skiing/boarding can be a hazardous sport, I hereby RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE PSIA-NW, PNSIA-EF, ASEA, the host area and agents and employees and contractors of each from liability for any and all injuries of whatever nature arising during or in connection with the conduction of the event for which this application is made. Applicant hereby relinquishes and assigns to PSIA-NW and PNSIA-EF all rights to the use of Applicant’s Event must have a minimum number of sign ups administrative fee. name and likeness or pictorial representation in photographs, motion pictures or other representations concerning Applicant’s participation in said Event. Participant Signature______Date______[v11/12] to occur. The best way to insure an event will hap- Credit Card Payments X CREDIT CARD NUMBER (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) EXP.DATE pen is to sign up early - tell your friends and get a YOUR SIGNATURE group together that all plan to attend. If a mini- mum number of sign ups have not been submit- ted the event may not run - this includes exams.

16 NW Snowsports Instructor season guide 2014/15 SSpecialistpeci programsa havelist prerequisites. P Pleasero seeg the psia-nw.orgrams website for details. The dates shown next to the Specialist category state that a spe- cialist event is happening on those dates. Check the on-line event calendar for specific details. , Children s CS Freestyle FS Senior SS © Specialist Specialist © Specialist © The premise of the Children’s Freestyle Specialist 1 (FS1) Senior Specialist 1 (SS 1) DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER Specialist Standard is based A two day course avail- A two day course available upon the concepts of “lev- able to any Level I or higher to any Level I or higher PSIA els of understanding” levels 5-6 PSIA-AASI member who has 7-8 member who has successful- 5-6 that define stages of learn- successfully completed the ly completed the Senior Spe- ing within degrees of under- Foundations course or has cialist Foundations course or standing. Participants will 20 documented (email from has 20 documented (letter be held to the knowledge and director or trainer) hours of from director or supervisor) performance standards of the teaching the freestyle cli- hours of teaching the adult DECEMBER ent. FS 1 explores the fun- DECEMBER level at which they are partic- JANUARY learner. There is a manda- ipating as well as the criteria damentals identified in the tory workbook that can be for all preceding levels. Foundations course with spe- found on the Senior Special- 7-8 7-8 cific focus on the beginning 10-11 ist downloads page. Children’s Specialist 1 (CS1) to intermediate park rider. To participate in the CS1 two An additional component of Senior Specialist 2 (SS 2) day clinic the participant the program is completion A two day course available to must hold a Level I certifica- of the FS1 workbook. A FS 1 any Level II* or higher PSIA tion or higher, have access certificate is awarded based JANUARY member who has successful- DECEMBER DECEMBER to the Children’s Instruction upon the degree of partici- ly completed the SS 1 course Manual, Second Edition, pation and understanding 26-27 one season or more prior to 2008 and possess a willing- 13-14 including the knowledge and the SS 2. The SS 2 includes 13-14 ness to fully engage and comprehension and applica- a teaching component and participate in the two day tion and analysis of course a rigorous curriculum focus- event. Children’s Specialist material and completion of ing on the beginning through Foundations is a pre-requisite the workbook. advanced skier applying to taking CS1 unless the par- concepts, tactics and theory JANUARY JANUARY ticipant can provide 20 docu- Freestyle Specialist specific to coaching the se- mented teaching hours of the 2 and 3 (FS2/3) nior learner. This includes a child client. The CS1 packet 26-27 The Freestyle Specialist deeper exploration into the cognitive and affec- 19-20 of information and workbook 2 and 3 currently is run tive attributes of a senior as well as identifica- are available by accessing together. This is a certificate tion of movement pattern techniques for the the PSIA-NW website and base course and participants advanced level skier. downloading the material lo- will be assessed through Senior Specialist 1 or 2: 2-day cated on the Children’s page. completion of the workbook, event, 2-year credit, Cost: $150 The expectation is that the active participation and coaching during the JANUARY workbook is diligently com- session and their riding at the appropriate pleted, to the best of the performance level. The completed workbook What is Specialist 26-27 participant’s ability, before must be received by PSIA-NW no later than the clinic. two weeks before the event being signed up for. Successful completion of the Freestyle Training? Specialist 1 is a pre-requisite for the Freestyle Children’s Specialist 2 (CS2) So are you stuck in a rut? Lessons seem to re- To participate in the CS2 two Specialist 2 and successful completion of the peat over and over? Creativity low? Looking for day clinic the participant Freestyle Specialist 2 is a pre-requisite for better ways to get that kid out of a wedge, or must hold a Level II certifi- taking the Freestyle Specialist 3. ways to relate to the “Baby Boomers” that are cation or higher, have access Freestyle Specialist 2 or 3: 2-day retiring and coming to your resort? Is your free- to the Children’s Instruction event, 2-year credit, Cost: $150 style coaching feedback, “Hit it harder, bro!” … Manual, Second Edition, 2008, and possess a well is it? willingness to fully engage, teach and partici- NOTE: all specialist pate in the two day event. A minimum one full programs have a workbook Boost your teaching with one of these multi- season separation between participating in the day educational events giving you the Special- CS 1 and pursuing CS 2 is required. component that must be completed and submitted ist Training you need. This is not your general Children’s Specialist 1 or 2: 2-day clinic; these events require your undivided at- event, 2-year credit, Cost: $150 to the office 14 days before tention, some prerequisites and in return you the on-snow portion will earn in-depth details and methodologies for teaching in these specialized areas: Chil- dren, Freestyle or Seniors.

season guide fall 2014 17 2014/15 CERTIFICATION

Exam Modules Exam dates & locations Mission Ridge - jan 29-30 (A,S) Stevens Pass Nordic - Mar 8 (N) schweitzer - mar 21-22 (A,s) Certification Alpine & stevens pass - mar 28-29 (A,S) Training Snowboard Exam mt bachelor - apr 4-5 (A,S) Central oregon, JANUARY meadows - apr 18-19 (A,S,T) seattle, spokane Checkpoints Combination of indoors and Multiple Dates and Locations 6 exam dates this season with the first exam on-snow sessions with start Scheduled roughly a month before an exam, this modules in January. Note that the Level III 13 dates as noted to the left. checkpoint has a mock exam feel. It will cover Snowboard exam is offered at Stevens Pass The indoor component is an both skiing or riding skill assessment and teach- & Mt Hood Meadows only. Check on-line for JANUARY essential tool for helping ing and give feedback relative to where you are details. For Adaptive exams please check the you prepare for your Level II on your pathway for your upcoming exam. Alpine, website for more information. or Level III exams. Indoor snowboard or telemark. Open to Level I or II (A=Alpine, N=Nordic, S=Snowboard, T=Telemark) 14 session covers movement members only. analysis, technical knowledge 1-day event, 1-year credit, Cost: $70 Important Exam Reminder plus a whole lot more. On- Written exams must be completed with JANUARY snow sessions build on the a passing score no later than 4 weeks indoor content. Alpine & prior to the on-snow modules. Exam and Multi-day event with indoor Event Registration less than 14 days prior, 21 and on-snow sessions, Snowboard Exam WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF SPACE IS 1-year credit, cost: varies AVAILABLE, and includes a $15 late fee by area - please see website Orientations for one-day events and $40 late fee for for details about locations and start dates. the friday of exam weekend: see dates two-day events. Avoid late fees and sign up to the left. Typically scheduled the Friday be- on time! fore an exam, this clinic is structured to put you at ease before the exam weekend. Go out with an examiner, get acquainted with layout of the hill, NEW! get an idea of how your day will be structured during the actual exam and ask any questions $2 per order Alpine, you are still wondering about. Get comfortable donation with the exam process. Open to Level I or Level to PNSIA II only. Alpine/Snowboard specific Education Snowboard 1-day event, 1-year credit, Cost: $70 Foundation & Telemark Written Exams Alpine & are Now On-line! ANYTIME, ANYWHERE! Snowboard New this season and the best option of them all: Exam Modules take your written exam on-line anytime that is multiple Dates and Locations: see convenient for you. Get the details on the PSIA- dates to the left. Level II & III skiing Get 250 pro quality NW.ORG website. Sign up on-line and take the or riding module one day and/or teaching/ exam from the convenience of your own home. professional knowledge the other day. The exam business cards with Preregistration is required for scheduled written is split up into two modules/components – take personalization options, exams, like all other events. On-line exams can the entire exam in one weekend or season or split be taken at anytime. All written exams must be it up and spread it out. Alpine and/or snowboard PSIA-AASI & NW logos and completed with a passing score no less than 30 specific exam modules. Please refer to the Alpine days prior to the on-snow exam module you in- and/or Snowboard Certification Guide(s) for FREE SHIPPING tend to take. Cost: $20 per exam. pre-requisites to taking these exams. Note the for just $49 Snowboard Level III exam is offered at Stevens Pass and Mt. Bachelor only. Details at PSIA-NW.ORG - Membership 1-day per module, 1-year credit, menu, then Member Benefits. Cost: $115 per module

18 NW Snowsports Instructor season guide 2014/15 Track Pre- Spring GS Technical Exam Clinic Camp Team Tryout stevens pass mt bachelor Venue TBA MARCH nordic center APRIL Spring at Mt. Bachelor, video MAY Members of the PSIA-NW This pre-exam clinic is a must and review, great coaching Technical Team are part of 7 attend in order to get ready 24-26 and friends – where else do 1-3 the Divisional Staff. Mem- for the Track exam. Scheduled you want to be in late April? bers of the team are consid- two weeks before and the day Come see why Mt. Bachelor ered as being some of the top before each Track exam. is known for its 300 days of snowsports professionals in 1-day event, 1-year credit, sunshine, high speed groom- the Northwest and beyond. If you have the pas- Cost: $70 ers and, when combined with sion and desire to be among the top snowsports gates, makes for an awesome leaders in the NW, then please come to the try- GS camp! Thank you Mt. Bachelor for your sup- out and apply for the position. It is both chal- port. All alpine abilities welcome. lenging and rewarding. Check the website for Track Exam 3-day event, 2-year credit, Cost: $280 application details. LII & LIII 3-day event, 2-year credit, Cost: $210 stevens pass MARCH nordic center Freestyle Skiing and teaching are as- Summer sessed in a day-long process. Camp 8 Level II or Level III. Pre-exam Venue TBA APRIL Professional clinic attendance is mandatory How often do you get three before taking the exam. days of training specific to the Development 1-day event, 1-year credit, 24-26 park and pipe? The coaches Cost: $115 will ease you into the play- Camp ground and open up the doors Timberline to what it is “kids these days” JULY Are you looking to keep your are doing. Video plus video review. Great way to skills fresh and challenged in better your own skills as well as increasing your the ‘off season?’ Do you like Telemark Exam freestyle teaching bag of tricks. Ski and Snow- 10-12 the idea of skiing in the sum- LII & LIII board specific and helmets recommended. mer sun at 8,000’ from 8am- mt hood meadows 3-day event, 2-year credit, Cost: $240 2pm with the rest of your day APRIL Skiing and teaching over the free to golf, bike, swim, shop, course of two days. Level II hike, windsurf or just relax? and Level III. Exam check- Then the professional development camp is what 18-19 point clinic is optional but en- you are looking for! Build on what you worked couraged for preparation for on during the season, add goals for the upcom- the exam. ing season and have fun skiing, in the summer. 2-day exam, 2-year credit, Alpine-specific, lift tickets must be pre-paid. Cost: $230 3-day event, 2-year credit, Cost: $285

New Alpine, Snowboard and Telemark Summer Manuals are here! Order your new manuals on the PSIA-NW online store at PSIA-NW.ORG/SHOP Ski Camp Timberline JULY Endless winter? Kind of! Pris- tine blue skies, mountain air, 17-19 amazing view, a snowfield and skiing in July and just a bit warmer than January. Attend one of our premiere events to improve your skiing. Introduce or reintroduce yourself to the world of GS or just have some summer skiing fun. No race experience required. Come enjoy what all your friends are envious of: skiing in the summer at Timberline. Alpine-specific – lift tickets must be pre-paid. 3-day event, 2-year credit, Cost: $330

season guide fall 2014 19 2014/15 season or last season. Please Note: If you sign up membership dues WELCOME ABOARD for this event and do not show up, a $25 cancel- by Kirsten Huotte, Executive Director lation fee will apply. Some resorts support this were due june 30 event with lift tickets and as support information I’d like to take this oppor- becomes available it will be posted online at the tunity to welcome all of PSIA-NW.ORG website. 2014-2015 PSIA-NW and National Mem- our new members to the bership Dues were due June 30, 2014. An- organization. If you are a nual membership dues billing occurs in new member this is prob- April with payments due June 30 to avoid ably one of the first or sec- a late fee. ond newsletters you have received from PSIA-NW. This newsletter issue is sent to all current You should have received and non-renewed members. If you did 32 Degrees and an official accessories catalog just a not renew your membership in June it’s few weeks ago, which is sent by the National or- NOT too late. You can still pay your dues ganization. 32 Degrees has lot’s of great articles on-line or call Member Services at (206) and information about being a snow pro, as does 244-8541 to maintain your current mem- this publication. bership status and continue to receive all member benefits. This is just the beginning or your journey as a ski New pro? and snowboard professional. There are so many Starting in April 2014 an email was sent great resources for improving your craft and Let’s go! each month, and a reminder letter and in- many exclusive benefits available only to snow The “New Pro? Let’s Go!” clinic is designed spe- pros like you. voice was sent in May 2014 if you had not cifically for instructors who took a Level I exam. If you are not sure if your are eligible for this clinic already paid. If you have been procrasti- Keep in mind that you also must maintain your please contact the PSIA-NW office by phone or nating you can still renew your member- current level of certification by taking a con- email and we can confirm your eligibility and get ship by “check in the mail” or by credit tinuing education clinic or event for credit – this you signed up. card by fax or over the phone or on-line at educational course is offered by PSIA-NW. Your PSIA-NW.ORG. first continuing education credit will most likely This clinic is valid ONLY for instructors who took be a “New Pro - Let’s Go” clinic. This clinic is in- their Level I during this season or last season. For more information about paying your cluded as part of your Level I Exam, but you need Please Note: If you sign up for this event and do 2014-2015 member dues contact the office to sign-up and attend this clinic. If you are new not show up, a $25 cancellation fee will apply. “this season” you do not need to take a continu- or renew on-line. ing education credit until next season, since the Some resorts support this event with lift tickets Level I exam itself you participated in counts to- and as support information becomes available it wards continuing education credits. will be posted online at psia-nw.org 1-day clinic, 1-year educational credit, note to New If you were new “last season” and also took your Cost: no additional charge as the event fee Level I exam “last season”, your continuing edu- is included as part of the Level I Exam! cation credit requirement is coming due this sea- Members son. But good news – there is a “New Pro? Let’s Go!” clinic at a location hopefully near you. This about dues clinic is designed specifically for new instructors who took a Level I exam. You can slide into a clin- If you are a new member who joined after ic with a Divisional Clinic Leader (DCL), aka PSIA

February 15, 2014 then your membership or AASI Pro for a day of fun, skiing and riding. ADAPTIVE TRACK TELEMARK SNOWBOARD ALPINE Date / LOCATION dues are considered complimentary for What’s great about this clinic is your opportunity 4 Dec 13 @ Sun Mountain the 2014/2015 season, but you still must meet instructors just like you from other areas – 4 maintain your continuing education cred- plus it’s a lot of fun! Dec 21 @ Mt Spokane it to “stay current”. 4 4 Mar 15 @ Bluewood This clinic is certainly not all about talk, or 4 4 Mar 21 @ Schweitzer books, or dues – it’s about having fun and shar- The New Pro? Let’s Go! clinic will provide 4 4 ing the passion for the mountain experience. Mar 22 @ Alpental you the continuing education credit you Participants can expect to share the day with 4 4 Mar 28 @ Stevens Pass need and is complimentary as part of fellow instructors, possibly from other schools, 4 4 Apr 4 @ Mt. Bachelor your Level I exam fee (that’s a $65 value), while skiing or riding with a clinician who shares 4 if you took the Level I exam this season some information about the organization, the Apr 4 @ Crystal Mountain or last season. educational opportunities and to help them 4 4 4 4 Apr 11 @ Symposium at “Learn, Teach and Inspire” as a snowsport Whitefish Mtn Resort education pro. 4 Apr 19 @ Mt. Baker & Mt Hood Meadows The “New Pro – Let’s Go!” clinic is valid ONLY for Apr 26 @ Mt. Hood new instructors who took their Level I during this 4 Meadows 20 NW Snowsports Instructor season guide 2014/15 TECH SERIES CALENDAR TECH SERIES CALENDAR Tech Series DATE Event / LOCATION DATE Event / LOCATION Oct 18 Fall Seminar @ Spokane Feb 10 Tech Series @ Meadows Calendar for Tech Series @ Summit West Oct 25 Fall Seminar @ Portland Feb 11 (night) Oct 26 Fall Seminar @ Seattle TDs & DCLs Tech Series @ Mt Spokane Alpine & Snowboard Examiner Feb 12 Nov 14 (night) If you are a Divisional Clinic Leader (DCL), or & DCL Training @ Timberline a Training Director (TD) for your snow sports Alpine & Snowboard Examiner Tech Series Fall Training Mar 6 school who has completed the TD application Nov 14-16 & DCL Training @ Stevens Pass process, including paying the seasonal TD event @ Timberline Tech Series Winter Training fee then you are eligible to attend any of the Tech Clinic Leader Training † Mar 6-8 Nov 15-16 @ Stevens Pass Series events to fullfill your requirement as a TD. @ Timberline Clinic Leader Training † While only two days per season are required, you Track TD, DCL, Examiner Mar 7-8 Dec 13 @ Stevens Pass may attend as many as you wish (AND WE HOPE Training @ Sun Mountain YOU DO!), however you must sign up in advance Mar 21-22 Exam Shadow* @ Schweitzer Jan 13 Tech Series @ Meadows to avoid a late fee. All Divisional Staff (DCLs) are Mar 28-29 Exam Shadow* @ Stevens Pass eligible to attend any Tech Series event, however Tech Series @ Summit West Jan 14 an application for the Tech Series event must also (night) Apr 4-5 Exam Shadow* @ Bachelor be faxed to the office on-time to both attend the Tech Series Spring Training Tech Series @ Mt Spokane Apr 11-12 event, and avoid a late fee charge of $25. For a Jan 15 @ Symposium /Whitefish (night) complete list and Tech Series Application please Apr 18-19 Exam Shadow* @ Meadows log onto the PSIA-NW website and head over to the Tech Zone area for your TD information and (†) Clinic Leader Training is for Level II or III staff trainers who are not officially TDs - see Tech Series Event application for event applications. costs and details. (*) TDs who wish to shadow exams must have attended two days of TD Training in the current season to be eligible to participate; space is limited and determined on a first-come, first-filled basis. Hey, are you a TD or DCL and plan to attend Fall Seminar? Then please take note: This is the first event of the Tech Series. TDs must submit their seasonal TD Application and pay the TD Season Fee to attend Fall Seminar. TDs and DCLs must also then complete a Tech Series Event Application for this event. For TD, DCL and Tech Series information go to​: WWW.PSIA-NW.ORG/Tech-Zone

Many thanks to these resorts for their support of the 2013-14 season. With- out their help and in-kind contributions, our job(s) would be a lot harder! We can’t thank you enough!

Come work and play at Crystal Mountain Resort in beautiful Washington

We have 2600’ vertical feet of steep un- interrupted falline for a total for 3100’ vertical with snowfall averages over 500”per year. It looks like we are on tap for another big one this year.

We have a very busy and thriving program. We offer Private and Group lessons for adults and children, a very successful 6 consecutive week program, and one of the top Junior Free Ride programs in the country.

We have a first class training program to compliment our progressive and cutting edge school. Our training staff is comprised of PSIA-NW Examiners, Clinicians and many other experienced staff to meet your training goals. Each instructor receives 16 hours of paid training per season, plus weekly special interest and certification clinics.

If you are interested in pushing your limits of teaching, riding and personal growth, then look no further, we want you! We are currently hiring for all departments within the Crystal Mountain Learning and Adventure Center. Pay rate will be based on experience. PSIA certified instructors are preferred, but we hire a handful of new instructors each year as well.

Please send all job inquiries to: [email protected] or fill out an application on line at www.Crystalmountainresort.com – click on the employment icon at the top of the home page and look for the Snow Sports Instructor job description.

season guide fall 2014 21 2014/15 When to Align it ...&... When to Muscle it by Annie Garske

Do you keep hearing about canting or boot grind- ing to improve boot cuff alignment? Have you tried these yourself in hopes of quicker rotation, a smooth turn transition, or overall better ski performance? And did it work? As a physical ther- apist and a skier I love to “geek out” on move- Trunk rotation stability test - FMS ment, anatomy, injuries, and training principles.

I’ve noticed a disconnect between skier’s reli- ance on equipment alignment tactics and chang- the knee (Alpine Technical manual). Canting is ing innate ski performance. I tend to hear much the process of making lateral adjustments to the more about the heavy reliance on changing boot, binding or the foot, to reach optimal align- static alignment and far less about what people ment or positioning a neutral flat foot for optimal are physically practicing to change their ski per- lower extremity alignment. Alignment fixes the formance. Hearing of those who are working to bones and starts the skier from a good platform. change their physical movement it is rare to hear Knock-kneed skiers provide a typical example for of this work being completed off the slopes. So canting, and would need to make an adjustment to skip forward to the answer: When to align it towards the medial or inside portion of the boot/ (meaning your lower extremity) and when to binding to build up the surface enough that the muscle it really depends. Both tactics may play a knee will align over the ankle. part, but in many cases, better ski performance may only need the “muscle” side of things. Rarely will it be alignment alone, and here is why:

To start, what does a boot alignment provide? Boot Cuff alignment The basic terms stance or alignment refer to the position of the body that allows the bones and muscles to be stacked over one’s base of support: neutralize a runner’s foot position may improve the knee aligned over the ankle and the hip over how the foot hits the ground, but ultimately will not improve how they run.

Like a runner’s orthotic, a boot alignment will provide a great static platform for alignment, Traditional canting methods are important, and better but will not change how the muscle functions movements can increase your performance too. around a skier’s stance or the habitual movement learned. Regardless of alignment, an individual This adjustment provides better static alignment, can still create a valgus knee position (or, as we but does not address the dynamic alignment of think of it in skiing, an “A-frame” position) un- the lower extremity throughout a movement. less the motor pattern of the hip is retrained. So Ability to control the lower extremity during won’t skiing in a better alignment fix my move- movement is maintained in the muscles that ro- ment patterns? The answer is no. And to prove it, tate the hip. The hip can create a knock-kneed allow me to digress ... position if either too stiff or too weak. The hip is the steering wheel for the entire lower extrem- Have you experienced the moment of complete ity. Weakness in the hip, external rotators, and/ exasperation once the tenth clinician or ski in- or hip abductors will cause the knee to collapse structor buddy has told you just what you need to inward, creating a knock-knee position. change in your skiing – that thing you have been working on for the past three seasons and still This concept is no different than when applied to can’t get? Even when you completely understand Canting: the basic of what to look for. runners in my practice. Providing an orthotic to it, see it, know what to do about it, and still can’t change it?

22 NW Snowsports Instructor different from strength, endurance, and agility. Developed by Gray Cook, PT, and from his book Athletic Body in Balance, the FMS is used for high-performance athletes as a baseline mea- surement to determine a person’s ability to move as a unit through 7 screening tests. Moreover, the FMS approach determines risk of injury as well as individualized training principles that are not sport specific, but movement specific.

Chris Fellows, former PSIA national team mem- ber, founder of North American Ski Training Cen- ter, authored Total Skiing which begins with the utilization of the Functional Movement System, Dynamic mobility squat test of trunk, pelvis, hips, knees, ankles - FMS and is a great resource for developing a more in- dividualized training program for skill develop- the right turn shape in a row and 30 days on the ment. Fellows’ method cites the FMS approach hill in a row doesn’t work in my world. How much as the foundation of movement for his perfor- better if we could develop movement based ex- mance pyramid. He speaks to the need for basic ercises that allow us to perform the movement functional movement as the foundation. “The off the hill for better translation to movement block of functional movement serves as the foun- on the hill? If we could develop movement based Fore/Aft alignment dation on which the blocks of fitness, technique, exercises that allow us to perform the movement and tactics are built.” He writes, “Without the off the hill, our movement would be better trans- While training for my Level II exam years ago, integrity of the functional movement block the lated on the hill. Functional movement, individu- I was lucky enough to have many great current blocks for fitness, techniques, and tactics will alized training programs, and a bit of creativ- and past DCL members and training directors to soon break down due to fatigue or injury.” ity can address those movements we just can’t tap into. Every time the answer was the same: I seem to change. needed to create stronger, more effective rota- tion from my hip. My answer: I KNOW!!!!! I was Let’s return to the original question: When to strong, had been training all summer and fall Align it and When to Muscle it? For many of us, prior to the season beginning, I had done plen- the answer might very well be both. Without a ty of training on the hill in terms of practice of good base, including a good boot fit and lower skills, and I understood my goal and continued extremity alignment, skiers have little to work to struggle. I began a journey of constantly ex- with. Without established movements, including amining my alignment and movement, and con- mobility and stability, changing ski performance tinually referring to my background in physical is problematic. Pattern development is central to therapy, skiing, equipment, and exercise to help technical mastery of movement. “Instead of fo- correct the problem. cusing on technique or equipment alone,” Chris Fellows notes, “this type of customized training Have you asked yourself, “Can I move that way? addresses total athletic performance. By adapt- ing the exercises to your performance needs, you Can I stabilize that way? Am I strong enough to The Performance Pyramid perform the movement? Do I have enough motion will be able to practice your skiing both on and off to create the movement? Does your hip rotate in Total Skiing outlines a self-assessment that the slopes.” (Fellows) its socket? Can you twist enough through your helps determine categories for movement im- trunk to move into a countered stance?” If these pairments, as well as outlines a training pro- Changing the alignment of a boot will only fix questions are not being asked, significant chang- gram for a category of skiing types, providing half your problem. We have great resources for es in movement and over all ski performance will an excellent resource to skiers. The difficulty of boot fitters in our community. Seek out Chris Fel- not affect technique. Whether or not a skier is the assessment lies in the skier’s ability to score lows’ book or seek out a professional who can physically fit enough will not eradicate habitual themselves without another set of eyes to help help you make the change. FMS trained physi- determine lack of movement. We ultra-compet- cal therapists in your area can be found at the patterns of movement or allow for change in mo- M tor patterning. Begin to ask these questions, that itive types may struggle to keep from cheating or FMS website. ski will turn on a dime! self-correcting while performing the screening. Seek out an FMS-certified physical therapist to Annie Garske is a Level III alpine instructor at Mission Now that you’ve asked these questions, what score, evaluate, and interpret results, as well as Ridge and an FMS certified process will you use to answer them? Determin- determine a personalized plan for improvement physical therapist in the ing which specific movements an individual lacks taking into account ski performance goals. Seattle area. Please contact is key to better ski performance. How do you de- Annie directly at a.h.garske@ termine specifically what is lacking for you versus Another benefit of training movement patterns gmail.com or MTI Physical the next guy who can create rotation without is the opportunity for a skier to develop mastery Therapy in Fremont for more even thinking about it? It is an overwhelming of a specific movement. This is when habitual information regarding FMS question of where to start, especially for those movement patterns can be retrained. Studies ex- training and/or boot alignment strategies. who don’t have backgrounds in physiology or amining motor learning and fMRI studies, which Bibliography: Alpine Technical Manual, PSIA, physical training. track blood flow changes to the brain, show that skiers must repeat a new motor pattern move- 2nd Edition; Fellows, Chris. Total Skiing 2011; Cook, Gray, Athletic Body in Balance, May 2003; The Functional Movement Systems (FMS) ap- ment correctly at least 30 times in a row for 30 Functional Movement Systems, proach determines lack of mobility and/or sta- days in a row to change how the brain processes www.functionalmovement.com bility through a pattern of movements that are the motor pattern. Getting 30 repetitions of just

Fall 2014 23 SNOWPRO TIPS

The second “D” for Direction is another word that R-runaway gear is bad TID DIRT helps me clarify what exactly I’d like to have hap- O-observe and read all signs Teaching tip by Terry McLeod pen. When I explain to someone when to extend K-know how to ride the lifts (timing) and how powerfully to do it (Duration, And a safe slider is smart, smart, smart. If you’re a snowboarder you may have Intensity, Rate), I want to make sure that they Know the Code! learned TID-bits, and if you’re a skier direct it “down the hill” or “into the turn” (Direc- Know The Code-C.A.S.L.R.O.K. you might say DIRT, but regardless of discipline tion). Do I want them to move their hips towards these acronyms can make your movement analy- the tip of the snowboard, towards the toes on This is a repeat after me song (echo) sis and feedback more accurate and meaningful their front foot, or towards the heel of their front (Tune: The Bear Song) for your students. Here are some insights that foot? Would I like the pole to swing in a straight Control yourself (echo), try not to spill (echo) I’ve had recently regarding TID DIRT. line or more circular following the path of the Avoid all things (echo), out on the hill (echo) skis? How is the direction of movement differ- Altogether: Control yourself, try not to spill. First, to be sure we’re on the same page: TID ent in a long turn from a short, choppy turn? This Avoid all things out on the hill. stands for Timing, Intensity, and Duration of qualifier can be super helpful to fine tune “good” movements, and DIRT is Duration, Intensity, movements that are present but still need some Stop to the side, (echo), so you are seen. (echo) Rate, and Timing of movements. Obviously adjustment to get the best performance. Looking as you leave, (echo) should be routine. there’s some overlap, and I prefer to have one (echo). Altogether: Stop to the side, so you are of the D’s stand for Direction which I believe I’ve found that combining these three main de- seen. Looking as you leave, should be routine. is very helpful. scriptors (considering Duration, Intensity, and Rate as one) helps me give clearer and more ef- Leash on your board, (echo) brakes on your skis. Let’s start with Timing. The simplest way to fective feedback, and also be more specific in my (echo). Retain your gear, (echo) be careful please. think of this is, “what phase of the turn am I talk- movement analysis so that I don’t get trapped (echo). Then the above altogether. ing about”. When do you want the edge to be en- into vague comments like “good pressure” or gaged? When should the greatest amount of flex- “you need more edging.” Regardless of what ac- Observe and read, (echo) signs that you see. ion or extension occur? When does the pole plant ronym you make out of it, I think you’ll find that (echo). Know how to ride, (echo) all lifts safely. happen? It can also refer to a movement relative referencing these words will help your students (echo). Then the above altogether. to something else like, “After you pass the mogul better understand how to take their skiing/riding extend your legs.” Or, “Before the slalom gate to the next level. M So have some fun, (echo) out on the hill (echo) your skis should be on edge.” Or, “Match your Just play it smart, (echo) be responsible. (echo) skis after you cross the fall line.” In short, feed- Terry McLeod is a PSIA-NW Know the Code! Then the above altogether. back regarding timing will tell people when to do Technical Team Member, Alpine something, but it won’t describe any other char- Examiner and Snowsports Respect Freestyle - (Chant with Rhythm) acteristics about it – how fast, how hard, should School Director at Schweitzer Make yourself a plan man, what ‘cha gonna do? it be subtle or powerful. So let’s move on. Mountain Resort. Email him at: Look before you leap, have a spotter or two. [email protected] Ee…ea…sy does it, work your way up. Duration, Intensity, and Rate are all pretty simi- So, respect yourself, respect your friend, lar in my book, or at least directly related. If it’s One at a time, safely to the end. a long duration it probably has a slow rate and Respect gets respect. low intensity. Fast rate will likely be for a short duration and be fairly intense, etc. I tend to use Your class has learned the hill skills to be cruising these words somewhat interchangeably depend- the mountain, but students still need corrections ing on what seems to connect best with my stu- SINg IT FOR and reminders to achieve efficient movement dents. Here are other words/phrases that I mix patterns. Singing about Ideal vs. Real move- in to convey the same point: powerful, subtle/ ments can help to keep class light and amusing. soft, the pace of your movement, quick/quickly, SAFETY Safety tip by Raelene Olson Smith As eyes roll because the class thinks their teach- be very progressive, make it last longer (through er is crazy, hopefully the important information the turn). These words describe the qualities and M Teaching The Responsibility Code in a class with actually sinks in! characteristics of a movement; not necessarily teens or children can be challenging. The safety meaning good/bad, but expressing how the edg- Raelene Olson Smith is an points are important for everyone on the hill to ing move should be applied, or what the rotary alpine instructor at Mt. know, but hard to remember and teach in a fun movement will look like. Hood Meadows. Email her and engaging way. These songs may not be stu- [email protected] dents’ favorites, but will help both instructors

and students remember and apply the Code.

Teens may be too cool to sing, but would prob- Raelene sent ably totally enjoy creating chants and/or raps to Editors Note: in quite a few more awesome entertain each other. I WANT songs that we didn’t have room to print in this publication, Know The Code – C.A.S.L.R.O.K. YOU however I’m sure she’d be happy to share them (Tune: Do-Re-Mi or ABC Song) with anyone who is interested! Just send her TO SEND IN C-control at every second an email at the email address above or use this YOUR SNOW A-avoid all things in front link to download them: http://bit.ly/1tXkdpV PRO TIP S-stop where you can be seen L-look up before you start.

24 NW Snowsports Instructor Developing fun tip to no scare help correct Rail Skills alignment Snowboard tip by Shawn Semb Snowboard tip by Mike Hamm

If you’re like me and think rails are more terrify- We all know that being aligned with our snow- ing than facing Godzilla one-on-one, or you just board is very important. This helps us make the want to round off some new tricks on rails, here transition from edge to edge efficiently without are some great steps with low consequences. any large unnecessary movements. While this is a major part of snowboarding it is also a very bor- All you will need is a skate deck with no wheels. ing part to try and correct in a lesson. (Or a folded towel since both can be used for either discipline.) Grab your skate deck and place it on We have all seen the usual ways to correct this the floor, wood or linoleum work the best, stand problem. Hands over the tip and tail of the board, on the skate deck as if you were snowboarding or hold on to your pants and various other ways that skiing. Pick a direction with a reference you can make your students look and feel foolish. These use throughout your living room session, such as don’t always work for a couple of reasons; 1) your a picture on the wall or line on the floors. Start student doesn’t understand they are out of align- sliding the skate deck around, you don’t need to ment and 2) they can still make movements in the ollie it, just try and slide/swivel it underneath you shoulders and hips that cause this problem while on the floor. holding pants and hands out. You’ve seen the Dear Subaru ads, right? “Love, it’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru”. As you feel more comfortable align yourself with So I have come up with something that is a little Well, dorky as it sounds, that’s how I feel your reference spot and start to quickly slide more fun for them (and for you) to help resolve about my NW Division. Love, it’s what the skate deck into a trick you may want to at- this problem while teaching them some new makes skiing in the “NW”, skiing. tempt, such as a frontside boardslide or a lip slide things at the same time. Lets look at freestyle; or skiers. You will quickly discover you will have many of your students want to learn some park Above is my favorite picture of me skiing. to somewhat un-weight yourself. Try standing features. I like to use a simple ride on box to help quickly while at the same time moving the skate resolve that alignment. When we are on snow Yes, I have plenty of those professional deck into position. It’s normal to first think we we have the ability to lock the board on edge, shots, where the mountain photographer need to retract our legs to do this, but by retract- this allows for the rider to be able to rotate the is ever so strategically placed so that you ing in this situation we are aligning our knees, upper body with little reaction out of the board. look like the next Julia Mancuso coming hips and upper body together. However, what Therefore we can twist that upper body and still over the ridge line; that perfect second we need to do is counter and twist our upper and go straight on our board. But what happens when where by luck or chance both edges are lower body. We don’t want to retract because we you take that edge away? tipped up at the same high angles and life want extension, getting tall. Now its time to ex- looks pretty darn sunny right about then. plore what sweet tricks you can do in your living Without the ability to engage that edge to the room session. snow when we twist that upper body the board However, for me, that’s not real skiing. will rotate with the shoulders. For example rid- We usually spend so much time riding in per- ing a box 50/50. We have all seen it where the Skiing is not static, it’s dynamic and full of fect alignment that it makes it uncomfortable student rides on to the box and then slowly ro- chances. I fall. I fall a lot. I also try very and hard to get out of alignment, which in turn tates to heel edge, to the board slipping away hard to be the best I can be and I work makes riding rails harder than it needs to be. To from them. So by teaching them to riding a box diligently at it. When I fall, it reminds me be successful at rails you need to get comfortable in alignment for a 50/50 you are teaching them to that sometimes, you just have to go for getting out of alignment and un-weighting in dif- be aligned throughout (potentially) every level it. Sometimes the message is that there is ferent ways than we do on a daily basis. For this of their riding. This will help improve their turns, still work to do – that I could be better and trick tip remember that out of alignment is being their ability to make a smooth transition, straight that there are great friends, coaches and aligned for our desired tricks not just in reference airs and also 50/50’s. clinicians available to help me get to the to the fall line or direction of the turn. Use this next level, that they respond to the call. trick tip to get comfortable countering and twist- So remember sometimes freestyle can be scary ing your body. Time to grab that skate deck and to your students but it can also be a great teach- I love how lucky I am to be a member of the see what you can do! M ing tool to help them fix some very common and NW division and know that these pros are here boring issues. M Shawn Semb is a Snowboard for me and all of us. I love that about our DCL and teaches at Mt Mike Hamm is a Snowboard division – the talent responds to the call. Spokane. Email him: Examiner, DCL and teaches [email protected] at Mt. Spokane. Email him: And, (other than the person that took this [email protected] shot) won’t laugh at me for taking chances.

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Fall 2014 25 Congratulations! The following 417 snowsports professionals LOOKOUT PASS: Joe Brown (A2), Josh MT SPOKANE: Alyssa Brant (S1), Calen successfully passed an exam last season. Christopherson (A1,A2), Zack Horrell (S1), Busch (A1), Sidney Goranson (A1), Brooke Remember if you are a new Level I member you David Lawrence (A1), Tom Melhuse (A1), Hunt (S1), Chris Hurren (S1), Peter Kohlstedt (S1), are entitled to attend a “New Pro? Let’s Go!” Kelly Ryan (S1), Karen Trebitz (S1), Kate Caleb Mulford (A1, S1), Matthew Peterson (A1), clinic, so if you did not attend one this season, it’s Valerio (S1), Jake Waterdown (S1). Richard Reynolds (S1), David Uhlenkott (S1). not too late! Check the Season Guide for details about how you can attend one of these clinics. 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Gottlieb (A2), Scout Heck (S1), Griffin Hoins (A1), Jonathan Liu (S1), Richard Mario (A3), Christa Caitlyn Hughes (A1), Kevin Iverson (A2), Rachelle Miller-Shelley (A1,S1), Christina Myer (S1), STEVENS PASS: Henry Adolfi (A1), Johnson (S1), Seth (Johnson (A2), Aaron Kahn Pat Pearson-Henry (A2), Sergei Pilipetskii Lindsey Baer (TM1), Todd Beckett (A1), (S1), Eric Keenan (A1), Carol Nishikawa (A1), (A1), Coby Pruder (A1), Brooks Russell (A1), Eryn Byrd-Peterson (A1), Dylan Byrd- Nathan Page (A1), Kovas Palunas (A1), Bruce Schmidt (A1), Noah Schwartz (A1), Eric Peterson (A1), Angelique Carl (A1), Ben Victoria Peterson (A1), Menno Sennesael (A1), Sletmoe (H2), Stephen Staiger (S1), Wendy Christy ( S1), Michael Crandall (TM1), Sean Austin Steele (S1), Ben Stilin (A2), Brian Stearns (A1), Nik Stopsack (S1), Eugene Strobeck Davidson (S1), Ashley Davidson (A2), Michael Worrasangasilpa (S1), Hannah Zmuda (A1). (S1), Tracy Thomsen (S3), Allison Wibby (A1). Forsythe (A2), Katie Golden (S1), Tom Hock (S1), Shayla Hudkins (A1), Van Hurst (A1),

26 NW Snowsports Instructor David Johnson (A2), Avery Kerson (A1,TM1), Jason Link (A1), Stephan MacCullum (A1), Jon Mann (TM1), Tim Merriam (TM1), Melinda Moree (A1), Tre Nabstedt (S1), Tre Nichoalds (S1), Jonathan Roatch (A1), Jeannette VanDuine (A1), Kaleb Wallace (S1 ), Mike The following members have reached an Wandler ( A1), Marlena Yamamoto (A1). anniversary milestone. Be sure to congratu- late these long-time members on their years SUMMIT LEARNING CENTER: Jason of service to snowsports education! Bates (S1), Janet Bell (A2), Byron Bishop (A1), Nathan Bruce (S1), Richard Byrne (A1), John 60 year members: Carroll (A1), Connor Cawthorn (A1), Cameron Gordon Arwine Chen (A1), Kris Christensen (H1), Tom Clark (S1), TEACHING Robert Clauss (A1), Ben Courts (S1), Peter 50 year members: Crosier (A1), Claire Cyra (A1), Kristen Durance (H1), Hollis Barnett, Bill the way it was Thomas Fowler (A1,S1), Terry Glaze (A1), Kawahara, Bill Lenihan, Joseph Grande (A1), Paul Grigsby (A1), Melissa Patti Polinsky, Michael Jones (A2), Monica King (A1), Jason Ko (A1), Jack Burns’ Sweeney, Betty Voltz. 50-year pin Emiliia Kostiukevych (A1), Andrew Kwong (A1), MEANT TO BE. Andrea Letcher (A1), Erik Lindberg (A1), 40 year members: Park City Mountain Resort is looking Rebecca Lux (S1,A1), Chris Madison (TM1), Manon Burke, John for certified ski & snowboard Anthony Mariscano (S1), Don Martin (A1), Eisenhauer, Dan Keiley, Alecia McConnell (H1), Mike Mein (H1), Tom Latta, Carolyn Mackey, instructors and supervisors for Robert Moran (A1), Hilary Morris (A1), Justin Matthew Marinos, John the 2014-2015 season! Ngo (A1), Julian Ngo (A1), Sean Norris (S1), Nelson, Larry Parcher, Dean Candice Nuez (S1), Harrison O’Connell (S1), Petrich, Tanya Pilichowski- Michael Ottinger (A1), Sara Ramsay (H1), Mignon Whitcher’s Interested certified instructors Graham, Don Portman, 40-year pin Christopher Rickard (A2), James Rowe (A1), Robert Preston, Thomas should visit Sarah Schuh (A1), Robert Seana (A1), Gary Smith, Jack Sullivan, Ronald Vierra, Rick Walker, parkcitymountain.com/jobs Shao (A1), Kathleen Sheehan (A1), Hogan Laurence Ziebell. Shin (A3), Lauren Soloway (A1), Bill Teplicky (A1), for more information. Ieng Uth (S1), Trevor Velzeboer (A1), Roger 30 year members: Walland (A1), Roger Walland (A2), Dean Roger Bailey, Jeffrey Weller (S1), Connor Wood (A1), Trey Zehmer (A1). Apply online or submit a resume to: Barth, Kraig Batty, Joe Dave Lundberg Black, Shannon Clay- Miles Bennett (A1), Susan TIMBERLINE: Gillette, Dan Corbitt, Gary Ski & Snowboard School Senior Manager Bishop (A1), Jeff Bryan (A1), Peter Shimkus (A1). Coyle, Dan Cushman, Park City Mountain Resort Charles Depner, Donald PO Box 39, Park City, UT 84060 WEBBSKI: Tony Angelis (A1), Doru Nica (A1), Wid Payne’s Detwiler, Mary Germeau, 30-year pin Miles Paddock (A1), Aurora Paz (A1), Leon 435-658-5559 Jon Heine, Gary Henrich, Preston (A1), Claire Spragins (A1). [email protected] Richard Hill, Lawrence Keister, Eloise Opp, Kim Petram, Karl Riebeling, Nils-Erik Riise, Matt Busby (A2), Dan WHITE PASS: Geir Rosvik, Robert Schwab, Pat Smith, Shawn Fitzgerald (A1), Clayton Schut (A1). Smith, Terri Smith, Louise Sportelli, Reed Stager, Stephanie Subak, Joe Turner, Ulrich Elizabeth Alexander (A3), Urban WHITEFISH: Tutsch, Steven Urdahl, Colleen Wilkinson. Bear Don’t Walk (H1,S1), Joe Brenneman (A1), Ashley Buls (S1), Tom Bundy (A1), Jeff Carlson (H1), Cheri Carlson (H1), Richard Cohen (H1), 20 year members: Clayton Colby (H1,A1), Laura Elsner (S1), Chris Barchet, Robert Andrew Fisher (A1), Rick Guenther (A1), Barkman, Brian Beardsley, Caitlin Hendrick (A1), Skye Hustad (A1), Pat Billings, Mike Bode, Riley Johnson (A1), Carrie Johnson (H1), Mike Derek Brewer, Kim Johnson (A3), Kyle Langley (A1), Mike Langohr (A1), Buchan, Ernest Colussy, Sharon Davey, Michael Tyler Barnes’ Justin Leavens (A1), Joshua Lucas (A1,S2), Meghan 20-year pin McElrone (A1), Page Mieritz (A1), Danielle Drake, Jay Eacker, Morris (A1), Nicky Ouellet (A1), Michelle Pace (S1), Steven Eckley, Doug Gallucci, Jennifer Geller, James Paetsch (A1), Chris Pilossoph (H1), Dixie Justinian Georgiev, Thomas Glasenapp, Peter Riddle (S1), Adam Rivers (S1), Kate Rotnfuss (A1), Gschwender, Brandon Hayes-Lattin, Chuck Zach Rutt (A1), Meg Sedgwick (A1), Jake Topp (S1), Holcomb, Frank Jacobson, Scott Jamieson, Susan Wheeler (A1), Zac Zimmerman (S1). Terry Jensen, Deborah Ladd, Nicholas Lang, Faye Mattingley, Paul Miner, Randall Nelson, Duncan Newell, Rick Nichols, Philip Panagos, WILLAMETTE PASS: Lynne Hyland (A2). Gregory Phillips, Gordon Rice, Jeremy Riss,

Andy Rubesch, Bryan Ryerse, Marc Schanfarber, OUT OF DIVISION: Nick Caruso (A2 - Deer Valley), Abbie Johnston (A2 - Snowbird). Tara Seymour, Scott Sherman, Christopher Smith, Signe Tencer, William Wilson. Please note: Pins and certificates of 20+ year members will be mailed to the above people, or presented in-person at the Spring Symposium Awards Banquet. Pin photos graciously shared by their owners from previous seasons. Thank you for sharing them! Fall 2014 27 By Tara Seymour

The purpose of this article is to introduce you to a segments. The Passive Learner and the Active When we actually experience what we are being several different ways that people convert knowl- learner (see below). Passive learning is what we taught, our body will convert this experience to edge to understanding. By integrating “Dale’s think of when we consider the education in our muscle memory. As teachers of an active sport, Cone of Experience” into your snow sports lesson, schools. This typically involves sitting at a desk, it is important that we connect with our students you will be able to provide a better product to the listening and reading. This also may involve some in this sensitive yet effective manner. Exagger- student. Through “Dale’s Cone of Experience”, it visual observation or watching. According to the ating tasks is a prime example of this. Another will become clear that methods of learning such Cone of Learning, fifty percent of passive learning great example is having our students feel specific as reading, listening, and even watching, are far is gone after two weeks and knowledge retention muscles contracting. Incorporating Kinesthetic less effective than active participation. Another is even less. Active Learning is when students are Learning into Active Learning is necessary for our way to look at it is that there are two ways of involved in the learning process. Students who students to excel. learning; passive learning verses active learning are included in discussions, give feedback, ask (See The Cone of Learning below). questions, and converse with fellow students are It is valuable to remember that passive learning, all examples of Active Learning. Presentations like reading and listening, is still important and The Cone of Learning (or experience) was devel- and participation in the subject matter are other necessary experiences within the cone. An ef- oped by Edgar Dale in 1946. It has been used as examples. Up to 90% of active learning may be fective instructor should be able to incorporate an educational aid in teaching and teaching con- retained after two weeks. The disparities in re- them into the PSIA teaching model. An example cepts ever since. I believe that this cone can be tention percentages between these two meth- is preparing for PSIA exams or taking one of our integrated into our snow sports teaching model. ods are considerable and should be recognized specialist programs. By nature, these activities This educational aid can be very useful for us as by all educators. require independent learning and review that can teachers. Through this integration, we can adjust only be done through individual passive learning. our teaching methods to ensure the students are Kim Petram, PSIA Education VP, gave a great lec- It is through active learning that what was pas- retaining as much information as possible. From ture last fall on Kinesthetic Learning and how, we sively learned can be reinforced. Participating in the first time rider to a group of advanced instruc- as humans are all kinesthetic learners. The more a workbook or writing an exam increases your re- tors, this educational aid can assist at all levels. our senses are involved in the learning process, tention by 70%. When we are asked to model or The Cone of Learning can be divided into two the greater our propensity is to learn and retain. teach what we learned within small groups, our

The Cone of After 2 weeks we tend to remember ... Reading Learning 10% of what we READ Source: Edgar Dale (1969) Hearing Words 20% of what we HEAR

Seeing 30% of what we SEE PASSIVE Watching a movie Looking at an exhibit 50% of what we Watching a demonstration Seeing it done on location SEE & HEAR

Participating in a discussion Giving a talk 70% of what we SAY

Doing a dramatic presentation

90% of what we ACTIVE Simulating the real experience Doing the real thing SAY & DO

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