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CSIA Alberta LEVEL I 2011/2012
Course Preparation
To best prepare for the CSIA Level 1 course you will need to do some reading ahead of time. This will help familiarize you with the vocabulary of the course content.
Online Workshop
Please follow this link for the reading material Click on the 'Level 1 Online Workshop' and you will see the 4 different sections of the manual available here for review.
You should give yourself an hour or two to look at this information and if you like, there are many videos posted as well you can take a look at the CSIA Youtube link. Enjoy!
If you have a slow internet connection:
Reference reading CSIA Manual Chapter 1-5.
There's no need to print this manual as you will receive a full manual at your level 1 course.
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Interested in More Reading Material?
- CSIA Manual Chapter 1-5 Chap 5 - Teaching Children (PDF)
- Basic Skiing Competencies (PDF)
- Canadian Ski Teaching (PDF)
- The CSIA Code of Ethics (PDF)
- Physics of Skiing (PDF)
- Professionalism (PDF)
- Guest Service (PDF)
- Level One Course Guide 2011/2012 (PDF)
You will receive a printed version of this at the Level One Course.
Canadian Technical Approach
Skiing Has Evolved!
Cold weather tips by Peter Lepinski
- Do not get fully dressed in your ski suit prior to coming to the hill as each day you will start with a classroom session. You may end up sweating and once outside you will chill off quickly. Be prepared to get fully dressed just prior to going on the hill. Your course conductor(s) will provide you with ample time.
- Bring extra clean dry socks and change into a pair just as you are ready to put your boots on. That way you do not have a moist pair on your feet. Use the socks you are removing or have a small towel to dry your feet before putting the new socks on.
- Each night ensure you remove your boot liners and dry them out thoroughly over a heat register.
- Each night ensure you dry out your gloves thoroughly over a heat register.
- Pack an extra sweat shirt or sweater in the event you may need to add on a layer.
- Make sure you have a good toque or helmet to keep your head warm, as you loose heat quickly through our head.
- Ensure you have a good pair of goggles to protect your eyes if snow is falling.
- Make sure you hydrate at each break. Dehydrating will cause you to loose body heat more rapidly than normal, causing discomfort faster.
- Bring snacks to have during breaks so your body has a source of fuel and energy. Cold weather taps energy more rapidly than in warm weather.
- Lastly, do not hesitate to approach the course conductor(s) and advise them of your situation if you are feeling cold or need a break. If you are focusing on how cold or hurt you are, you are not able to effectively learn and participate.
- The course conductor(s) are here to help you achieve and succeed.
More Benefits to CSIA Certification:
- Pro deals.
- Lift ticket discounts.
- Personal liability coverage.
- Cash back on Subaru purchase.
- Free annual training sessions.
- And even more benefits. See our National CSIA site for details.
For more information, call our toll free number: 1-888-777-0444
Sunny On the Slopes
This video, "Sunny on the Slopes," is a terrific story of a girl taking a series of lessons at Snow Valley and then progressing to Castle Mountain for some big mountain fun with her ski instructor Christina!
Vintage Alberta Slopes
Just for fun take a look at this video of Skiing Alberta circa 1960ish
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