ANNOUNCING PSIA-C ALPINE EDUCATION STAFF TRYOUTS!

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 15! ANNOUNCING PSIA-C ALPINE EDUCATION STAFF TRYOUTS! The Alpine Education Staff will be holding staff employment auditions in two locations: Schuss/Shanty Creek, March 4/5, 2017 Afton Alps, March 11/12, 2017 Both tryouts will take place concurrent with the events taking place at those resorts. Tryouts are open to ANY PSIA-C member who is level 3 certified. To be invited: Submit a single-page, typewritten first-person account of the best lesson you ever taught—and compare it to the best lesson you ever took. One page double-spaced MAX. Submit to the PSIA-C Education/Certification Committee a video of your skiing. Include both free skiing clips as well as a series of Benchmark Activities, chosen from the following list (required are in boldface): On suitable novice/beginner zone terrain: RR tracks RR track garlands Basic parallel Wedge Christies On suitable intermediate zone terrain: Med radius turns, high speed Short radius turns One-ski series White Pass turns On suitable advanced zone terrain/conditions: Bump run Hop turns (parallel) Pivot slips Performance short radius turns Deadline for Applications: February 15, 2017. You will be notified within one week (5 weeks prior to the On-Snow Tryouts) if you are one of those invited to Afton or Schuss. Submit by sending a flash drive with both video clips and essay to: John Hamaker Education/ Certification Chair PSIA-Central 417 McCurry Rd Caledonia, IL 61011-9554