Whistler CSIA/CASI Instructor Level 1 & 2 - Canada

Product Details

Why Base Camp?

• 25 hours coaching per week including extensive individual feedback
• CSIA Level 4 coaches used throughout
• Go for your Level 2 or join our Personal Development Programme.
• 3* accommodation 5 minutes walk from Whistler village (not in Whistler Creekside).
• Full season's lift pass for Whistler-Blackcomb mountains
• Inclusive activities and trips

Whistler Blackcomb:

Together, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains create the largest ski area on the continent with 8,100 acres of skiable terrain and 200 marked trails. Previously accessible only to back-country enthusiasts, the newly opened Flute Bowl zone on Whistler mountain has added yet another name to the already impressive string of 12 massive alpine bowls.

Whistler Town

Whistler is one of the most international and exciting resorts in the world. Its village style and pedestrianised cobbled streets create a unique and vibrant atmosphere by day and by night. Shops including North Face and Salomon sell all the latest equipment and when not frequenting the many bars, cafes and restaurants you can play squash, train with Whistler’s ice hockey team or go to the gym at the local sports centre.

Accommodation

• Central chalets and apartments, only 10 minutes walk to the centre of town and the lifts.
• Upgrades available to single and double rooms, or have an apartment to yourself.

Accommodation in Whistler is in self-contained private lodges. All of the properties have spacious common areas; comfortable dining rooms and sitting rooms with wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, comfy sofas, televisions and telephones.

Our Coaches

• 5 days coaching per week with 1-to-1 coaching, video analysis and formal feedback reports
• Ski school experience, tactical and psychological sessions, freeride and freestyle
• Level 4 instructors guaranteeing that you receive only the best ski & snowboard coaching

Course Outline

Date: Jan 3 2009
Length: 11 weeks

Date: Jan 6 2009
Programme: An introduction to the ski area including getting to know the coaches and familiarisingly yourself with equipment. Skiers work on alignment, boarders on steering and both on stance and balance.
Activities: An introduction to the gym, the cinema, and of course the first feedback session at the famous Merlins bar. The week ends with an apres tour of Whistler's night stops.

Date: Jan 13 2009
Programme: Introduction to CASI/CSIA. Both boarders and skiers will review their progression and personal development using video analysis. Teaching practice will begin in preparation for the CASI Level 1 exam.
Activities: Lining up in week 2 we have a gym or swim night, karaoke at the Crystal Lounge, and locals night at Bill's bar (get friendly with Canadians!). The usual feedback session with instructors rounds off the week.

Date: Jan 20 2009
Programme: An intense week for the boarders as they fine tune their technique in time for the CASI Level 1 over the weekend. Skiers continue with teaching practice and developing a progression.
Activities: Some big name DJ's hit town this week at Garfunkels. In addition there is the equipment tuning clinic, skating practice ahead of the big ice hockey game, and the usual feedback session.

Date: Jan 27 2009
Programme: Skiers have their CSIA Level 1, a 4 day exam looking at technical and teaching capabilities, while the snowboarders wind down with some freestyle/freeride riding before turning to CASI 2.

Activities There is some midweek action at Tommy's as well as some more training for the weekend hockey tournament. Friday hosts a big party to celebrate the end of Level 1!

Date: Feb 3 2009
Programme: Post-exam wind-down for skiers with steeps, park and bumps sessions. Level 2 and technical progression including some more video analysis for boarders with some fun in the pipe.
Activities: Evenings this week consist of various activities; beer and wings at the Crytsal Lounge and an industry night at Bill's. Feedback sessions with the instructors will give you the opportunity to ask any Level 2 questions.

Date: Feb 10 2009
Programme: Boarder and skier personal development with first aid courses and video analysis. Skiers will concentrate on short turns, bumps and Level 2 whilst boarders will focus on rider improvement and demo turns.
Activities: First Aid Course theory sessions and lots of apres this week with valentines at Tommy's, a pizza and poker night, plus of course the much anticipated snowmobiling.

Date: Feb 17 2009
Programme: Skiers and boarders are issued with the sought after Whistler instructors jacket and will spend a week shadowing qualified instructors, gaining vital experience in real class situations.
Activities: The week ends with a specialist rider session in the pipe and park. The week ends with the trip to Vancouver - a look in at a local ice hockey gamne and a chance to wander and do some shopping with those few spare dollars.

Date: Feb 24 2009
Programme: Boarder and skier personal development with first aid courses and video analysis. Skiers will concentrate on short turns, bumps and Level 2 whilst boarders will focus on rider improvement and demo turns.
Activities: Skiers v boarders park day where scores are settled and egos are bruised before a night moves and pipe evening. The first groups also start their avalanche course.

Date: Mar 3 2009
Programme: Personal development for those on the improvement course and Level 2 focus for those taking their exams. This includes a focus on key skills and techniques, carving and sliding turns, and perfecting your teaching skills.
Activities: Avalanche awareness and mountain safety courses continue, there are various nights on, and the Fire and Ice show comes to town.

Date: Mar 10 2009
Programme: Level 2 exams take place with a thorough analysis of your skiing/riding and teaching abilities. Trainees are required to have a good understanding of the CSIA/CASI 5 basic skills and to take several lessons.
Activities: There is the usual apres activity, but mostly we will be taking it easy because of exams. Friday night is reserved for the legendary Base Camp keg party.

Date: Mar 17 2009
Programme: Final week and a chance for the group to push their new skills to the limit with a week of race days, park and pipe, and backcountry riding.
Activities: Lots of fancy dress and end of course parties. Another big name DJ usually hits town and we bid farewell to our coaches at the exam celebration dinner.

Included in the Course

Airport transfers, Accommodation (shared), Season lift pass, Base Camp Support Team, Instructor training (25+ hours per week and includes shadowing/work experience, video analysis, theory), CSIA/CASI Level 1 course (with all manuals/materials etc), CSIA/ CASI Level 1 exam fee, First Aid Course, Recreational Avalanche Course, Equipment tuning clinics, Social events, Base Camp partner discounts, Recruitment Service and more!

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Our users say...

Leigh is teaching at Park City, Utah, USA after finding a job through Base Camp:

'The Whistler-Blackcomb ski school tuition was by far the best that I have ever received and my skiing improved dramatically. The exam preparation was outstanding and lots of time to improve on those 'bad habits'. Thanks to Base Camp Group for helping me become a professional Ski Instructor. The Whistler course has changed my life and I now plan to be a ski instructor for many years to come.'

Tom Pettigrew: Head of Park City Ski & Snowboard School: 'Leigh worked out well for us last season. He had the skills skiing and teaching to slip comfortably into our school. That speaks well of your Base Camp coaching and the process that you employee with your instructor students.