CASI INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS

PREREQUISITES & TEACHING RIDING MANDATORY RIDING EVALUATION

PREPARATION OUTCOMES OUTCOMES TASKS METHODS
Mandatory Prerequisites Shows aquisition / consolidation-level Shows aquisition / consolida- Candidates must meet the A: Teaching
15 years of age (on day 1 of the course). teaching characteristics: tion-level riding characteristics: required standard in the On-going practice / feedback
following riding evaluation tasks: workshop model, with final
Demonstrates knowledge and use of a Ability to effectively demonstrate
Intermediate snowboarding skills (able to link controlled, overall assessment of skills.
Building Block (progression-based) beginner maneuvres that are Intermediate Sliding Turns
medium-sized sliding turns on groomed green & blue

LEVEL 1
approach to teaching beginners. copyable and achievable by (medium-radius sliding turns on Marking Criteria:
terrain). students. groomed slopes). Practical Teaching Skills
Knows, understands, and can communi-
Preparation Suggestions Guest Service & Safety
cate the QuickRide System steps, Beginner Turns, forward & switch
INSTRUCTOR
Consistent application of Core Communication & Lesson
Spend time volunteering as an apprentice or assistant including goals and suggested exercises. Competencies in suitable (basic linked turns in beginner
Structure, Demonstrations
instructor (inquire at your local resort). groomed terrain (generally terrain in both directions).
Understands and uses the Practical Analysis & Improvement
green/blue runs) and at Technical Content
Review the Level 1 Course Guide and associated CASI Teaching Skills as a lesson structuring tool. Carved Traverse, heel and toeside
associated speeds:
Reference Guide sections and complete online workshops. (pencil line traverse in groomed
COURSE DURATION: Has some ability to adapt teaching green terrain).
B: Riding
Displays ability to maintain a
3 DAYS Take a lesson with a current Level 1 Evaluator to gauge approach to different student types and
centred and mobile position
On-going coaching & assessment
situations (kids / adults, groups / privates). model with final evaluation of
(18 HOURS) whether you're ready for the Level 1 course. while turning. skills, plus 3 mandatory riding
Review the Level 1 Standards Video at our Youtube channel. Has some ability to identify the three Core tasks.
Turns the snowboard using
Competencies in novice snowboarders,
lower-body movements. Marking Criteria:
and how to address riding faults.
Core Riding Competencies
Shows ability to maintain Centred & Mobile Position
balance along the working edge. Turning With the Lower Body
Balance Along the Working
Edge

PREREQUISITES & TEACHING RIDING MANDATORY RIDING EVALUATION

PREPARATION OUTCOMES OUTCOMES TASKS METHODS
Mandatory Prerequisites Shows consolidation-level teaching Shows consolidation-level riding Candidates must meet the A: Teaching
CASI Level 1 Instructor certification (or foreign equivalent). characteristics: characteristics: required standard in the On-going practice / feedback
following riding evaluation tasks: workshop model, with final
Intermediate to advanced snowboarding skills - able to link Shows ability to identify the three Core Ability to effectively demonstrate overall assessment of skills.
controlled medium and small radius sliding turns on Competencies in intermediate movements that are copyable Basic Carved Turns pencil-line

LEVEL 2
groomed green, blue, and black terrain. snowboarders, and how to address riding and achievable by students. carved turns on groomed, green Marking Criteria:
faults. terrain. Practical Teaching Skills
Can perform linked carved turns and basic switch turns on
Consolidation (consistent Guest Service & Safety
green terrain. Novice Turns, forward & switch
INSTRUCTOR Preparation Suggestions
Shows an understanding of the Skills
Concept (five skills) as well as associated
application) of Core Competen-
cies in suitable terrain (generally (novice-level linked turns in
Communication & Lesson
Structure, Demonstrations
skill-development exercises and objectives. blue runs and some black runs) beginner terrain in both Analysis & Improvement
Review the Level 2 Course Guide and associated CASI and at associated speeds: directions). Technical Content
Reference Guide sections, and complete online prep Shows ability to structure/present a lesson
COURSE DURATION: workshops. based on specific student outcomes or Displays ability to maintain a Short Radius Sliding Turns in B: Riding
4 DAYS goals (using a Building Block or centred and mobile position blue, groomed terrain. On-going coaching & assessment
Review the Level 2 Standards Video at our Youtube channel.
Whole-Part-Whole approach). while turning. model with final evaluation of
(24 HOURS) Spend time working as a Level 1 Instructor (recommended Basic Ollies from a flat base, on skills, plus 4 mandatory riding
minimum teaching time: 40 hours). Uses and understands the Practical Turns the snowboard using beginner / green terrain. tasks.
Teaching Skills as a lesson structuring tool. lower-body movements.
Attend Level 2 training sessions offered by your resort's snow Marking Criteria:
school or a recognized instructor training program. Shows ability to maintain Core Riding Competencies
Shows ability to adapt teaching approach Centred & Mobile Position
balance along the working edge.
Attend CASI member training events / sessions. to different student types and lesson Turning With the Lower Body
situations (student goals, terrain / Balance Along the Working
Take a lesson with a current Level 2 Evaluator to gauge
environment, kids vs. adults, groups vs. Edge
whether you're ready for the Level 2 course.
privates).
Consider taking the CASI Park Instructor 1 course.

PREREQUISITES & TEACHING RIDING INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION

PREPARATION OUTCOMES OUTCOMES TRAINING OUTCOMES METHODS
Mandatory Prerequisites Shows refinement-level teaching Shows refinement-level riding Consolidation / understanding of A: Teaching Evaluation
CASI Level 2 Instructor certification (or foreign L3 equivalent) + characterisitcs: characterisitcs: the Practical Teaching Skills as a 30 minute advanced skill
CASI Park 1 Instructor certification. model for structuring basic development lesson.
Refinement in lesson structuring skills for
Consolidation and refinement of instructor-training sessions.
Advanced all-mountain snowboarding skills - able to ride advanced snowboarders, including Marking Criteria:
Core & Advanced Competencies

LEVEL 3
with speed and control on groomed and un-groomed green, appropriate methods of presentation, Understanding of roles in Practical Teaching Skills
in personal riding skills & student
blue and black runs. effecitive pacing, choice of terrain, and instructor training sessions Guest Service & Safety,
demonstrations:
feedback. (trainer vs. instructor). Communication & Lesson
Can perform linked carved turns and switch turns, on green & Structure, Demonstrations
INSTRUCTOR blue terrain. Understanding of the Advanced
Competencies as an analysis and skill
Core Competencies
Centred & Mobile Position
Confidence in leadership in
teaching less-exerienced
Analysis & Improvement
Technical Content
Comfortable in freestyle terrain (on (S) small and (M) medium development tool. Turning With The Lower Body instructors.
features). Balance Along The Working Edge B: Riding Evaluation
Uses the Skills Concept & Skill Refinement-level understanding
Task-based riding skill evaluation.
COURSE DURATION: Preparation Suggestions Components as lesson structuring tools,
Advanced Competencies
of the QuickRide System and
along with appropriate development beginner teaching methodolo- Riding tasks:
5 DAYS Spend time working as a Level 2 Instructor, teaching a variety tactics. Strength & Flow gies. Medium Radius Sliding Turns
(30 HOURS) of beginner and intermediate students (recommended Arc to Arc (Forward / Switch)
teaching time: 200 hours). Shows ability to consider multiple factors Large Turns (Groomed Terrain)
Loading & Deflection
in teaching: terrain, environment, snow Short Turns (Groomed Terrain)
Steering Versatility
EXAM DURATION: Review the Level 3 Course Guide and associated CASI conditions, student goals, etc. Short Turns (Un-Groomed Terrain)
Reference Guide sections and complete online prep
2 DAYS workshops. Conveys leadership, confidence, Ability to apply sklls & movements Marking Criteria:
(12 HOURS) professionalism, and strong to challenging situations (black Advanced Riding Competencies
Review the Level 3 Standards Video at our Youtube channel. ambassadorship. terrain - groomed and Strength & Flow
ungroomed, freestyle environ- Arc to Arc
Attend Level 3 training sessions offered by your resort's snow
ments, off-piste terrain). Loading & Deflection
school, or a recognized instructor training program.
Steering Versatility)
Attend CASI member training events / sessions. Ability to effectively demonstrate
C; Instructor Training
movements that are copyable
Take a lesson with a current Level 3 Evaluator to gauge 20 minute basic instructor
and achievable by students.
whether you're ready for the Level 3 course. training session.
Marking Criteria: 3-part session
format (see marking form).

PREREQUISITES & TEACHING RIDING INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION

PREPARATION OUTCOMES OUTCOMES TRAINING OUTCOMES METHODS
Mandatory Prerequisites Shows refinement and creative Shows refinement and creative Refinement in understanding of A: Teaching Evaluation
CASI Level 3 Instructor certification (foreign equivalent not variation-level teaching characterisitcs: variation-level riding character- the Practical Teaching Skills as a 60-minute advanced skill
accepted for Level 4). isitcs: model for structuring advanced development lesson.
Mastery in lesson structuring skills for
instructor-training sessions. Marking Criteria:
Expert all-mountain snowboarding skills - able to ride with advanced and expert snowboarders, Refinement and Creative
Practical Teaching Skills

LEVEL 4
speed and control on groomed and un-groomed green, blue, including appropriate methods of Variation of Core & Advanced Understanding of roles in
presentation, effecitive pacing, choice of Competencies in personal riding instructor training sessions Guest Service & Safety,
black and double-black runs. Communication & Lesson
terrain, and feedback. skills & student demonstrations: (trainer vs. instructor), and use of
Can perform linked carved turns and switch turns, on various methods of blending / Structure, Demonstrations
INSTRUCTOR advanced terrain. Demonstrates refined understanding of
the Advanced Competencies as an
Core Competencies mixing these roles. Analysis & Improvement
Technical Content
Comfortable in freestyle terrain (on S and M features). Centred & Mobile Position
analysis and skill development tool. Confidence in leadership in
Turning With The Lower Body B: Riding Evaluation:
training experienced instructors.
Preparation Suggestions Uses the Skills Concept & Skill Balance Along The Working Task-based riding skill evaluation.
COURSE DURATION: Spend time working as a Level 3 Instructor, teaching a variety Components as lesson structuring tools, Edge Refinement level understanding
Riding tasks:
along with appropriate development of all CASI teaching & riding
5 DAYS of beginner, intermediate and advanced students
tactics. Advanced Competencies methodologies.
Medium Radius Sliding Turns
(recommended teaching time: 400 hours). (Forward / Switch)
(30 HOURS) Strength & Flow Corridor
Review the Level 4 Course Guide and associated CASI Shows ability to consider multiple factors
Arc to Arc Expert Short Radius
Reference Guide sections and complete online prep in teaching: terrain, environment, snow
Loading & Deflection Carving
EXAM DURATION: workshops. conditions, student goals, etc.
Steering Versatility Freestyle
4 DAYS Employs a creative approach to teaching Free Run (Moguls)
Review the Level 4 Standards Video at our Youtube channel. Ability to apply sklls &
(24 HOURS) students at this level.
movements to challenging Marking Criteria:
Attend Evaluator Training: Complete the Level 1 Rookie
Conveys leadership, confidence, all-mountain situations (black Advanced Riding Competencies
Evaluator training process, and if possible, teach a number of
professionalism, and strong ambassador- and double-black terrain - Strength & Flow
Level 1 Instructor courses.
ship. groomed and ungroomed, Arc to Arc
Attend Level 4 Prep sessions offered by your resort's snow freestyle environments, off-piste Loading & Deflection
school or a recognized instructor training program. terrain). Steering Versatility)
Take a lesson with a current Level 4 Evaluator to gauge Ability to effectively demonstrate C: Instructor Training
whether you're ready for the Level 3 course. movements that are copyable 60-minute advanced instructor
and achievable by students. training session.
Accumulate industry-wide experience and knowledge through
programs offered by other providers (e.g.: CSCP training, NCCP Marking Criteria: Teaching Skill
theory courses, CAA avalanche training, competition Development + Riding Skill
experience, resort management, safety and risk management). Development (see marking form).

CASI PARK INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS

PREREQUISITES & TEACHING RIDING MANDATORY RIDING EVALUATION
PREPARATION OUTCOMES OUTCOMES TASKS METHODS
Mandatory Prerequisites Shows aquisition / consolidation-level Shows consolidation-level riding Candidates must meet the Teaching
Level 1 CASI Instructor (or foreign equivalent). teaching characteristics: characteristics in basic freestyle required standard in the On-going practice / feedback
terrain: following riding evaluation tasks: workshop model, with final
Demonstrates knowledge and use of a
Preparation Suggestions Building Block (progression-based) overall assessment of skills.
Consolidation (consistent 50-50 with variation on small box

PARK 1
Spend time working as a snowboard instructor. approach to teaching novice and Marking Criteria:
application) of Core Competen- feature (nose/tail press, shifty)
beginner freestyle snowboarders. Practical Teaching Skills
cies in suitable freestyle terrain
Review the Park 1 riding standards and ensure that you have (generally (S) small features) and 180 frontside / 180 backside (on Guest Service & Safety,
Knows, understands, and can communi-
a minimum comfort level with the required maneuvres.
INSTRUCTOR cate the Freestyle Fundamentals, at associated speeds: small park jump) Communication & Lesson
including step goals and suggested Structure, Demonstrations
Review the Park 1 Course Guide and associated CASI Displays ability to maintain a Straight Air w/ variation (grab, Analysis & Improvement
exercises.
Reference Guide sections, and complete online prep centred and mobile position. shifty) on small park jump Technical Content
workshops. Uses and understands the Practical
Riding
COURSE DURATION: Teaching Skills as a lesson structuring Turns the snowboard using Nose / tail press w/ variation
Take a lesson with a current Park 1 Evaluator to gauge tool. On-going coaching & assessment
2 DAYS whether you're ready for the Park 1 course.
lower-body movements. (rotation, cross-slope, in fall-line,
model with final evaluation of
switch/forward)
(12 HOURS) Has some ability to adapt teaching
Shows ability to maintain
skills, plus mandatory riding
approach to different student types and tasks.
situations (kids / adults, groups / privates). balance over the working edge.
Marking Criteria:
Has some ability to identify the three Ability to effectively demonstrate Core Riding Competencies
Core Competencies in freestyle movements that are copyable Centred & Mobile Position
snowboarders, and how to address riding and achievable by students. Turning With the Lower Body
faults. Balance Along the Working
Edge

PREREQUISITES & TEACHING RIDING MANDATORY RIDING EVALUATION

PREPARATION OUTCOMES OUTCOMES TASKS METHODS
Mandatory Prerequisites Shows consolidation and refinement- Shows consolidation and Candidates must meet the Teaching
Level 1 CASI Park Instructor (or foreign equivalent). level teaching characteristics: refinement-level riding required standard in the On-going practice / feedback
characteristics in intermediate following riding evaluation tasks: workshop model, with final
Shows ability to identify the three Core
Preparation Suggestions freestyle terrain: overall assessment of skills.
Competencies in intermediate freestyle
Straight Airs: Variation should

PARK 2
Spend time working as a snowboard instructor, teaching a snowboarders, and how to address riding Marking Criteria:
Consolidation (consistent include shifties, variety of grabs,
variety of students including in freestyle terrain. faults. Practical Teaching Skills
application) of Core Competen- and tweaked grabs.
Shows an understanding of the Skills cies in suitable freestyle terrain Guest Service & Safety,
Review the Park 2 riding standards and ensure that you have
INSTRUCTOR Concept (five skills) as well as associated (generally M features) and at Rotations: Can complete a Communication & Lesson
a minimum comfort level with the required maneuvres. associated speeds: 360-degree rotation in both Structure, Demonstrations
skill-development exercises and objectives
for freestyle tricks and features. frontside and backside directions, Analysis & Improvement
Review the Park 2 Course Guide and associated CASI Displays ability to maintain a as well as 180-degree rotations in Technical Content
Reference Guide sections, and complete online prep Shows ability to structure/present a lesson centred and mobile position. four directions (frontside, Riding
COURSE DURATION: workshops. based on specific student outcomes or backside, switch and natural
goals (using a Building Block or On-going coaching & assessment
3 DAYS Whole-Part-Whole approach).
Turns the snowboard using directions).
model with final evaluation of
Take a lesson with a current Park 2 Evaluator to gauge lower-body movements.
(18 HOURS) whether you're ready for the Park 1 course. Rails / Boxes: Variations should
skills, plus mandatory riding
Uses and understands the Practical tasks.
Teaching Skills as a lesson structuring tool. Shows ability to maintain include a nose & tail presses,
balance over the working edge. controlled rotation on, across, and Marking Criteria:
Shows ability to adapt teaching approach off features. Core Riding Competencies
to different student types and lesson Ability to effectively demonstrate Centred & Mobile Position
situations (student goals, freestyle terrain movements that are copyable Turning With the Lower Body
features, kids vs. adults, groups vs. privates). and achievable by students. Balance Along the Working
Edge