Because teaching others to love snowsports rocks! And you get to live the coveted mountain lifestyle. You are an important part of a dynamic membership of more than 30,000 strong and still growing. In part, your organization’s healthy growth has come from the efforts of members, such as you, who continue to spread the good word about PSIA-AASI and the many benefits you receive. What follows is a list of benefits provided to all members of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors, and additional benefits that come through your Northwest Division affiliation.

Lift Ticket Discounts

The 2011-2012 Lift Ticket Discount information will be available soon. This is a member benefit available exclusively to you, and is not to be used for family, friends or re-sale. Please be respectful and courteous when presenting your membership ID for a discount at the host resort.

Download Lift Ticket List 2011-12 (PDF)

Lodging Partners

We are pleased to share with members some lodging partnerships, where participating partners offer a special discount rate with your PSIA-NW membership card.

Seventh Mountain Resort

18575 SW Century Drive
Bend, Oregon 97702 U.S.A
Email: info@seventhmountain.com
Website: http://seventhmountain.com

Please call 877-545-4821  to make reservations and mention your membership with PSIA for special rate. Seventh Mountain Resort is pleased to announce its partnership with PSIA-NW for lodging just minutes from Mt. Bachelor and downtown Bend, Oregon and offer members the rate of just $99 per night.  This rate is good for a one bedroom premium condo.  The condo has a full kitchen, living area with fireplace and sleeper sofa, and a separate bedroom with a king bed. We also offer complimentary shuttle service daily to Mt. Bachelor.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

Publications

Among the key benefits of membership in PSIA-AASI is a subscription to 32 Degrees: The Journal of Professional Snowsports Instruction, the definitive publication for staying on top of the latest in teaching alpine skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, and adaptive skiing and snowboarding. Members receive three issues of 32 Degrees annually.

Education Materials

PSIA makes available a wide range of manuals, videos, and other materials to support PSIA-AASI education programs. These materials are made available at the lowest possible cost to the member and can be found in the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog. You’ll find an array of PSIA-AASI manuals and videos at member prices. PSIA-AASI also maintains a lending library of videos and other materials to help managers and trainers.

Self Promotion Materials

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Personal and Professional Development: Educational Programs, Seminars and Symposiums

PSIA-AASI division educational events are held throughout the country each season. These are invaluable opportunities to improve your skills as a teaching professional. The PSIA National Academy, held each spring, is an educational event that every snowsports teacher should experience at least once in his or her career. And snowboard instructors won’t want to miss out on the AASI Rider Rally, also held each spring.

PSIA-AASI divisions offer clinics and seminars designed specifically to improve your skiing or snowboarding technique and your teaching. You’ll learn more, challenge yourself, and have fun while doing it!

Promotional and Affinity Programs

The PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog, published annually both online and in print, offers accessories that show your pride in the association. The catalog also features dramatically reduced prices on a number of hard-to-find items that make teaching easier.

Working with corporate sponsors and other companies through PSIA-AASI’s Official Supplier program, the office staff puts together exclusive promotional and professional offers. These offers include ski and snowboard gear, magazine offers, and much more. Each of these programs can be worth many times your annual PSIA-AASI dues. PSIA-AASI Official Suppliers support your association by both promoting PSIA-AASI to area management and the public, and by making a contribution to PSIA-AASI’s education foundation. In this way, suppliers help keep potential dues increases in check by generating non-dues revenue. Each program is developed as a way to say “thank you” for your investment in time and money as a member of PSIA-AASI.

For example, PSIA-AASI’s partnership with Subaru of America means substantial savings to you and support for your association as well. Benefits to you from PSIA-AASI Official Suppliers are constantly changing, so log in to your member account at the National website ( www.thesnowpros.org ) and look for the “Pro Offers” link in the navigation pane on the right side of the screen.

Certification

PSIA-AASI certification is recognized across the country, and often can mean increased wages, additional benefits and recognition. Certification exams are offered by PSIA-AASI divisions, each division can give you more specific information about their requirements. Level III certified members may also join ISIA.

Promoting the Association and You

PSIA-AASI cooperates with supporting sponsors to promote snowsports instruction to the public. We also establish links with other snowsports organizations to strengthen the industry as a whole. These include the

• National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)
• National Ski and Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA)
• National Ski Patrol (NSP)
• Snowsports Industries America (SIA)
• Cross Country Ski Area Association (CCSAA)

and others to increase industry and public awareness of the value of professional teaching. PSIA-AASI is represented at the NSAA convention and SIA trade show. Additionally, PSIA-AASI works with industry media, sponsors, and supporters from outside the ski industry to promote snowsports and your role.

Your Board of Directors continually looks at ways to improve PSIA-AASI programs and materials, all with an eye toward increasing the value of your membership. The PSIA-AASI staff and leadership have made a personal commitment to maintain the highest standards in service and quality. In our products . . . in our operations . . . in our contact with you, we are committed to upholding the service and quality that this important profession demands, and that you deserve. We’re dedicated to helping you stay on top in the snowsports teaching profession.