Continuing Education

Continuing education (CEU) events are designed to help you learn and grow as a snowsports professional. They also serve as an opportunity for you to keep up-to-date on the latest techniques and trends in your discipline. Every certified member of the NW Region is required to attend at least 6 CEUs each season (usually one day on snow). 

A season for us is just like a season for you in snowsports. Our fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30, so participating in anything on the calendar for the current season provides you credit for the season, be it participating in something in October or April of the season. If you have any questions or this is confusing, please give us a call, we’re happy to review your education history and go over it with you.

Note on Education Credits

You may only accrue up to 12 CEU; i.e. if you attend a one-day event in January for 6 credits, then take an exam in March which provides 12 credits, the total credits will be 18, and take care of things for the current season and the next. You can always check your credits by looking at your profile at thesnowpros.org.

Membership Renewal

To pay your dues online, please click on the button below to get started. Of course you may always phone member services and pay over the phone (206.244.8541). As a reminder, dues are non-refundable.

RENEW MEMBERSHIP

June 30th continues to be the date for paying on time, either using the one-time pay option or you can choose quarterly payments online.

Event Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you decide not to attend your event, either online or in person, our standard cancellation policy* applies:

Full Refund Period:

Up to three weeks prior to the start date and time of your event, you can (both at no cost):

• contact us (NW 206.244.8541/info@psia-nw.org) to transfer your event fee to another event; or
• use the self cancellation to cancel your registration.

Partial Refund Period:                                                           

Between three weeks and one week prior to the start date and time of your event, you can:

• use the self-cancellation to cancel your event;
• or contact us (NW 206.244.8541/info@psia-nw.org) to transfer your event fee to another event

both will have an administrative fee equal to 50% of the cost of your event registration. 

Non-Refundable Period:

Less than one week prior to the start date and time of your event, no event transfers are provided, and events are non-refundable. Please note that no refunds will be issued for events once attended. We encourage members to review event details carefully before registering to ensure a satisfactory experience.

Additional Details:

Extenuating circumstances (medical or bereavement) will be considered for a refund if notification is given at the earliest opportunity, and the request is received within one week after the start of the event.

*Note: Certain premier regional and national events follow a cancellation policy different from the standard cancellation policy outlined above. Please refer to those events directly for the applicable event cancellation policies.

Lapsed CEU Pre-Payment

If you haven’t completed the 6 continuing education (CEU) each season, or 12+ every other season, on your membership renewal invoice there will be a lapsed CEU pre-payment amount of $50 on your invoice. Once paid, you will find a $50 “gift card” in your payment methods to be used in the season in which it was paid. For instance, if you paid it for your 2025-26 membership, it would need to be used in the 2025-26 season.

To use the gift card, when you have completed your registration and are checking out, there will be a line that states “use my PSIA-AASI gift card”, which you will need to select using the drop down menu, shown below.

The first image shows the toggle button, wanting to apply the gift card, the second image shows the gift card being selected from the drop down, and the third image shows the gift card selected. Once it is selected, it will be applied to the amount due, decreasing the total due. Finish the payment and you will be set and have completed your registration and used your lapsed CEU gift card.

Accessing Your Account

Click on this LINK for a quick video on how to access your account.

Digital Membership card

1. Go to thesnowpros.org and login
2. Once logged in choose from the left My Profile
3. Once you have that open, you will see near where your photo would go and the word Account, a little card icon, click on that and it will open a pop-up with your member card (image below)
4. Prefer a physical card? Just give us a call, email or text and we will opt you in for a physical card to be mailed to you.

We get it, times are different, we hear it in seemingly everything we do. Some of you have asked what you can do, some of you are wondering how you’re able to do what you used to be able to do.

With your questions, the Members Lifting Members initiative has been created. Through this program, if you can help a member with their membership, simply click here and you’ll be taken to the donation page at thesnowpros.org to give towards membership assistance. Need that assistance or would appreciate some? Please click here to be taken to the Need a Lift request form. These will be given out on a first come basis until the funds are used up. **Please note**, requesting a lift should only be a one-time request.

We look forward to seeing you on the snow, on our web sessions where we can learn a thing or two and talk with other adults, or anywhere else along the way. Thank you for being a member and such a valuable part of this snowsports community. Without you, there is no us.

Please click the button below if you would like to transfer and to find out more information.

Transfer Request Form

Request for Non-PSIA-AASI Credit

PSIA-AASI developed the Code of Conduct to help you achieve a level of personal conduct and standards of behavior that is consistent with the expectations of instructors across the country.

Who this applies to: All PSIA-AASI members, member schools, and volunteers, including PSIA-AASI’s regional and national board members and officers.

When this applies: At all times when you are in a position to affect PSIA-AASI’s standing within the snowsports industry or with the general public.

1. You shall not misrepresent yourself in any way to the organization, for instance, your professional status, competence, or experience.
2. You shall conduct yourself in a manner that is consistent with practicing safety, risk awareness, professionalism, a high standard of integrity, self-control, and responsible behavior.
3. You shall comply with all applicable rules and policies of your region and the association, including but not limited to its bylaws and conflict of interest policy.
4. You shall not accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear to influence your professional decisions or actions.
5. You shall not provide compensated instruction without the advance written consent and acknowledgment of the Snowsports School of the Resort at which you are providing instruction.
6. You shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
7. You shall not engage in illegal conduct.
8. You shall not engage in harassment of any kind against a resort guest, resort employee, a member of the general public, PSIA-AASI association employees, volunteers, contractors, or another member.
9. You shall not discriminate against any member or any other person on account of race, religion, age, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or nationality.
10. You shall not conduct yourself in a manner which would bring discredit to the association or any region.
11. You shall not abuse any privilege that may be extended as a result of your membership from industry partners, such as equipment manufacturers, distributors, retailers, resorts, or other professional groups.
12. You shall not allow the use of your name or likeness in such manner as to misrepresent or otherwise mislead the public concerning any given product or service.

If a member deviates from the Code of Conduct they may face disciplinary action, including the loss of credentials and membership. For questions or reporting please contact Member Services at info@psia-nw.org.

Expectations of a Professional Instructor

1. Prioritize students and their learning as a fundamental component of personal professional development.
2. Respect the association and its staff as they provide education in technical, teaching, and people skills for the good of resort guests/students and not just individual gain.
3. Arrive on time; communicate appropriately when unable to do so. 
4. Reflect professional appearance and adhere to cultural norms, policies, and procedures for specific resorts, regions, and the association overall.
5. Receive and accept feedback assuming positive intent. Ask clarifying questions and seek first to understand. Participate in opportunities for follow-up when offered.
6. Practice self-awareness and avoid overstating competence or skill level to clinic leaders or the association. When uncertain about an event’s suitability, seek guidance. Maintain an open attitude towards feedback and advice, and prioritize the needs of others.
7. Learn and practice risk awareness and management specific to the resort, terrain, and situation. 
8. Recognize the significance of words and behaviors in shaping others’ perceptions, regardless of intent. (see people skills).
9. Seek appropriate channels for reporting harassment, bullying, or other hurtful language or behaviors. 
10. Refrain from unauthorized teaching or receiving payment from students that is not authorized by the resort or area where you are teaching.

PSIA-NW does not share, sell, or rent member contact information to any third-party, member or non-member whatsoever.

We’d like to believe that everything is rosy in our organization, but we know that this isn’t always the case. Members are encouraged to use their post-event survey to address event-related concerns. 

If you have an issue with a PSIA-AASI member, we have a process for addressing your complaint. You do not need to be a member, or member school, to bring these matters to our attention. Address your concerns to complaint@PSIA-NW.org

Please refer to the Membership Code of Conduct to help us understand the nature and extent of your submission.

In the event your concern is in respect to a member of our administration, and you wish to speak to the board, please email Chair@PSIA-NW.org

Northwest takes member confidentiality seriously, and endeavors to protect all parties in a complaint from adverse disclosure. Please note that confidentiality is not always ensured in the course of an investigation- reprisals or retaliation of any form will not be tolerated.