SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES CANADA CONTENTS.

WELCOME 3 YOUR NEW OFFICE 4 HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR 5 THE COURSE PROGRAM 6 WHERE CAN YOU GO IN CANADA 7 RESORT PROFILES 8 WHY CANADA 15 CANADA GALLERY 16 QUALIFICATIONS & VISAS 17 PAST INTERN REVIEWS 18 WHATS NEXT 19 WELCOME TO CANADA

Welcome to our courses overview for Canada this season. We continue to offer both instructor internships and training courses in this powder-filled and scenic country.

Here at EA Ski & Snowboard Training, we are excited about your journey to becoming an instructor and want it to be as smooth and as FUN as possible. We aim to develop your skills, get you qualified and then set you up in this industry with a great ski school.

Our team are all passionate snowsports instructors and winter lovers themselves. We are here to support you and assist you through this process including choosing the right resort, sorting out your visa and getting you out there on the snow.

Let’s make this winter epic together!

The EA Ski & Snowboard Training Team YOUR NEW OFFICE

Canada is the perfect place to experience your first winter season! Make your office the and you’ll never look back. Our most popular course is the Instructor Internship Plus program. This opportunity will help you work towards your Level 1 and 2 qualifications and includes a guaranteed job offer. You will train for and then spend a season working as a qualified ski or snowboard instructor in Canada. HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR IN CANADA

Choose from one of our ski or snowboard instructor courses and receive full instructor training, certification and a guaranteed job- of fer at one of our 7 Canadian resorts. This is the best way to secure paid employment in this competitive industry.

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GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY WORLD-CLASS QUALIFICATION GUARANTEED JOB OFFER Meet friends for life and head You will become an internationally Experience is key in this industry. away on the winter season of a qualified instructor through our The guaranteed job offer will help lifetime. Your EA mates may program. All qualifications are you secure any further instructor continue in the industry with recognised under the ISIA which jobs & will also help you cover you. You’re all in this together. enables you to teach around the world costs on your season. THE COURSE RUN-DOWN.

PRE-SEASON WEEK 2 GETTING READY TO GO TO CANADA GET STUCK INTO TRAINING

During your next block of training days you’ll continue to develop Receive pre-course support and assistance from your training your personal ski or board skills. Your trainers will step up the consultant ahead of your season. They will help you select the tempo and get you into some more challenging terrain and perfect resort for you, sort out your visa and make the pre-season hopefully to some local powder stashes. process run smoothly.

WEEK 1 WEEK 3 ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION & TRAINING BEGINS EXAM PREPARATION

On arrival you will be met at the airport by your EA On Ground Your last block of training days is geared toward getting you ready for Representative Evening one kicks off with a social catch up where you the level one exam. You’ll also spend time on developing your level will get to meet the other course participants. The next day you get to one demonstrations, teaching progressions and practice group explore the city, see the local sights and organise any required essen- teaching scenarios. You also continue to develop your personal ski or tials before a group dinner. Then it’s time to jump on a plane, bus or board skills on a variety of terrain. On your days off there’ll be an train and head to your training resort! opportunity for you to shadow a ski & board school lessons and cover off indoor course materials in study groups including any pre-exam When you first get there we’ll run you through the program outline written modules. including goals and training objectives. We’ll take you around for a ski resort orientation where you can check out the scenery. You’ll meet your ski & snowboard school trainers and also collect your season WEEK 4 passes. Expect some fun social events during this time as you get to EXAM & BEGIN WORKING know your fellow program participants. The Level One Exam is basically an extension of the training days! The Your first training days will be focused around developing your course is fun, informative and a chance to develop your teaching and personal ski or board skills both on and off piste. You’ll learn about personal skiing or riding skills even further. At the end of the exam stance and balance and get an introduction to key movements. By the module you should be walking away with a pass result! All going well end of this training block you will have an understanding of the you will start work in time for the busy holiday period! fundamental skills and the level one certification standards. On days off there’ll be an opportunity to practice, consolidate and cover off Note: The above is a general outline - timing and inclusions vary from indoor course materials in study groups. resort to resort; program to program. WHERE CAN YOU GO IN CANADA Our Canadian resorts have been carefully picked to offer you the best instructor training, a great variety of terrain to enjoy, shred and explore and finally, the best employment opportunities in order to earn money.

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ALBERTA

Castle 7 Norquay WORLD CLASS RESORTS TO CHOOSE FROM

BRITISH COLUBMIA

Cypress Big White Revelstoke PHOTO CREDIT: PAST INTERN, TOM POOLE PHOTGRAPHY BIG WHITE BRITISH COLUMBIA

The name say’s it all. Big White is a BIG resort and gets slammed year after year with that powdery good stuff! ACCOMMODATION Big White is Canada’s largest ski-in, ski-out resort. There are 16 lifts giving access to 7,355 Beautiful ski-in, ski-out acres (3,052 hectares) of unbelievable terrain accommodation with everything including deep powder bowls and wide-open for the perfect season: glades! • Twin and triple share rooms • Ski / Snowboard Storage As one of Canada’s largest resorts, Big White • Comfortable lounge with TV also has great Apres ski with loads of great bars and internet access and restaurants! • Fully equipped kitchen • and a HOT-TUB!

KEY RESORT FACTS

Legendary terrain Extensive lift system Consistent snowfall

Epic terrrain park Experienced ski school Great work opportunities LAKE LOUISE

Lake Louise is located in the heart of Banff ACCOMMODATION National Park and is one of Canada’s largest resorts. It is was voted the #1 Ski Resort in Canada at the 2017 World Ski Awards making Accommodation is split it the place to be this winter. between YWCA Banff Hotel and Fairmont Chateau Lake 4200 skiable acres, 139 named runs, Louise Staff Housing limitless off-piste and some of the Rockie’s depending on the course. most challenging terrain! Plus, Lake Louise Ski Both are great choices with & Snowboard School is the best in the region, benefits such as high speed boasting the highest certified staff. internet, onsite bars and kitchen facilities.

KEY RESORT FACTS

Legendary terrain Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

Near Banff township Part of the ‘Ski Big 3’ Large resort REVELSTOKE BRITISH COLUMBIA

Revelstoke knows how to turn on the powder hose and it just doesn’t stop! If you want a resort MADE for serious skiers and snowboarders then look no further than Revelstoke. ACCOMMODATION Revelstoke has 1,713 meters (5,620 feet) of terrain Accommodation is conveniently accessing more than 3,031 acres (1,227 hectares) located in the heart of Revelstoke, of mountain goodness! There are 52 runs, 3 Alpine just a short walk to the bus stop Bowls and 13 Gladed Areas for the shuttle and 5 minutes walk into town. Revelstoke is a small but lively locals town, packed with cool little bars and a lively music scene. It has a • Recently renovated typical interior BC big mountain vibe. • Twin share rooms • Free Wi-Fi and cable TV

KEY RESORT FACTS

93% intermediate-advanced level terrain Plenty of powder Longest run 15.2kms

Record breaking resort Lots of other winter activities Great work opportunities CYPRESS BRITISH COLUMBIA

Of Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains, ACCOMMODATION Cypress has the largest vertical, the most ter- rain coverage, the highest number of lifts, and the best snow conditions. Accommodation is based in apartments in North Vancouver. This is close to Cypress is made up of Mt. Strachan, Black shops, cafes, and the Cypress Mountain & Hollyburn Mountain and is only bus stop. It has: 30 mins from Downtown Vancouver. It has 600 skiable acres, 53 named runs, • Bedding, linens, towels and an average annual snowfall of over 35 • Twin share rooms feet! Cypress also has the largest Night Skiing • Free Wi-Fi and cable tv Operation in Western Canada! • Great utilities

KEY RESORT FACTS

Excellent snowfall stats Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

Near Vancouver Night skiing available Great lift access NORQUAY ALBERTA

Norquay Ski Resort in Banff is a fantastic place to spend a winter season and perfect for those that want it all - snow, terrain, work and a town ACCOMMODATION with an awesome nightlife. Norquay has a vertical drop of 503m and it’s Accommodation is located at longest run is 1167m. There is over 190 acres the HI-Banff Alpine Centre. of skiable terrain and a total of 28 runs. There is night skiing on fridays and Saturdays, Jan to Here is a quick run-down of March and a huge terrain park to enjoy. what you can expect: On your days off, enjoy riding the nearby • On-site Pub resorts, Lake Louise & Sunshine Village. • Shared rooms • Free Wi-Fi

KEY RESORT FACTS

Excellent facilities Located in Banff Consistent snowfall

Great apres ski Longest run 1.17kms Only night skiing in Banff CASTLE ALBERTA

Castle Mountain Ski Resort is tucked in the southwest corner of Alberta and is surrounded by ACCOMMODATION towering peaks. Castle is known for being dealt massive dumpings of powder, fifty EA snowboard instructor centimetres a night is not uncommon! course accommodation is at the Ski There are 4 chair lifts which give access to 104 Lodge, located in the heart of marked trails and the longest run is 5km! Castle Mountain Resort. Castle’s friendly laid-back atmosphere means you will basically become a local within your first • TV room week! After a day of riding fresh powder you will • Pool table likely end up in the classic T-Bar pub if not at a • Laundry facilities staff party. • ski storage

KEY RESORT FACTS

Legendary terrain Home to Canada’s longest continuous fall-line SNOW, SNOW, SNOW

Excellent snowfall stats Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery NAKISKA ALBERTA

Nakiska is a purpose built resort which is not only quaint but has a great local feel which makes all visitors and seasoners feel like home! Expect to know everyone at this sweet, little ski and snowboard resort. ACCOMMODATION Nakiska has 71 marked trails with 59% Accommodation will be provided intermediate and 28% advanced. There is for the duration of the level one 1021 acres of piste accessible by multiple training and examination which high speed lifts. runs at Lake Louise. Located in the heart of the Rockies so life at Once you starting working at Nakiska is known for its friendly, tight knit Nakiska, you will either be in staff atmosphere and famous staff parties. housing which is close to the resort, or in the town of Canmore.

KEY RESORT FACTS

Purpose built & excellent facilities Longest run 3.3kms Consistent snowfall

71 marked trails Great snowmaking Local feel Program manager Guaranteed job-offer Season-pass WHY CANADA

Ice Hockey, Maple Syrup, Moose, and Snow - glorious, dry, world-famous fluffy powder snow! Canada is the holy grail for anyone who likes skiing or snowboarding.

If this is you then we want to give you the chance to experience it, because everyone that goes there falls in love.

Canada is renowned for light fluffy, deep powder and has an average of 2metres of snowfall per year, some of our resorts get up to 2.5 metres each season!

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EA Ski and Snowboard Internship and Instructor Courses allow you to obtain a globally recognised certification accredited through the Canadian governing bodies - CSIA (ski) or CASI (snowboard). All of our certifications are recognised by the ISIA which means that your qualification is globally recognised and you can work in many destinations around the world!

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INSTRUCTOR ABILITY GUIDE

Includes:

Overall skiing ability chart Minimum standard measure for EA courses Skiing and snowboarding ability level description

VIEW RESOURCE > PAST INTERN REVIEWS

Jaz, Norquay Mitch, Cypress

“Work has been good - so much better “A piece of advice, if like me you were looking into than an office job. this program but not sure if you are gonna do it, just take the plunge and do it, you won’t regret it! The best moment teaching is when it suddenly clicks for someone and they get the hang of it! Cypress is a beautiful mountain with a huge variety of terrain and mountain views on one side, I’ve made loads of amazing friends and I’m thinking and ocean views on the other, truly no other resort of doing a second season in Canada for sure..” is quite like it, as for EA, these guys are with you from start to finish, they give you everything you need and are willing to help out as much as they can.”

James, Cypress Andrew, Revelstoke

“My experience with EA Ski and Snowboard was “I did EA last year at Revelstoke mountain resort. amazing! Teaching snowboarding was so much fun, It was a great way to get into instructing. You get it’s the best job I’ve ever had. trained up by the best pros on the mountain and then you’re teaching by Christmas. We started off with 3 weeks of intense training to get us prepped for doing our CASI Level 1. The You also improve your skiing – you’ll be a billion trainers were so great. times better skier, you’ll be able to hit all the gnarly stuff up there so yeah – totally recommend I can’t wait to get back on the mountain for next EA to you guys.” season and start teaching again!”

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SO, WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

1. See if you qualify 2. Chat with us! 3. Book your place • Check your ability level • Eligibility and program options • Fill out our booking form • What country are you interested in? • Requirements and expectations • Place a deposit to reserve your place! • What do you want from your season? • Your goals and the best way to achieve them

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