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Dates: Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certificate Assessment
Location: Summit at Snoqualmie – Central
Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $310.00 (available through Friday, March 20)
– Last Chair Rate: $340.00
– CEUs: 12
Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Level I in any Discipline, Senior Specialist 1 Workbook
Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the region office.
Course Description:
A two-day course available to any Level I or higher PSIA member. There is a mandatory online workbook and quiz for this course; both must be successfully completed before you can register for the on-snow portion.
Principles of the senior-specific models, the teaching cycle, theories, and professional knowledge will be covered, along with identification of critical skills and skill blending, including senior-specific movement patterns that allow for efficient outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this credential, participants will be able to:
– Understand the aging athlete – Describe the physical, cognitive, and affective changes that shape how older students learn and move.
– Adapt technique and tactics – Select movements, terrain, and equipment choices that produce efficient skiing within a senior student’s range of motion and strength.
– Teach the senior lesson – Deliver a lesson that respects pacing, recovery, and motivation, and builds long-term participation in the sport.
Two-day course. Level I certification or higher required. Online workbook and quiz must be completed before registering for the on-snow. Earns continuing education credit (CEUs).
Additional Event Details:
The Summit at Snoqualmie is supporting this credential with lift tickets for those who do not have a pass at the resort. You will need to go to The Summit’s website and create an account if you do not have one already.