5 week Snowboard Instructor Training courses 2010

 

SITCo. - The Snowboard Instructor Training Co.'s training program is designed to allow you to fulfil your potential as a rider and as an instructor.

The program consists of five weeks of snowboard training and 5 weeks of accommodation.
All of your training will be conducted by a currently qualified NZSIA Examiner.

5 week Snowboard Instructor Training courses run from

27th June 2010 - 1st August 2010

Accommodation is from the dates above with on snow training beginning on the 29th of June. The final exam will finish on the 30th of July; therefore there will be a little time to acclimatize, before and after. Your lift pass will be valid for the whole season.

Course Cost. - NZ$8,100

This includes:
Three days a week training on snow

Accommodation in Queenstown

Daily transport to and from the ski area (from your accommodation in Queenstown)

Queenstown lift pass

Night sessions, including use of video

Full Exam preparation

NZSIA Level 1

Heli-board trip

 

optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details

 

We are now taking bookings, for all our courses, we are able to take bookings right up until the start dates of the courses as long as there are spaces available. Book online now - just download an application form it is easy.

Cost - NZ$8,100

If you would love to come to Queenstown, New Zealand to be challenged in your riding, and get the maximum improvement in a short period of time, while at the same time getting a solid foundation in Snowboard Instruction with an entry level qualification, then this course is for you.

The 5 week Snowboard course is aimed at those of you who would still like to join us in New Zealand for the summer, but for whatever reason are unable to do the longer courses. It will be the first five weeks of the 11 week course, with the oportunity to extend for longer.

The 5 week Snowboard course includes everything that the full program includes we have just shortened the time frame. The other major difference is that on the 5 week course there you are only going to be going for the 1st level of qualification, the SBINZ/NZSIA Level 1.

We do ask that if you are doing the 5 week course that you are a confident all round rider, able to link turns on most groomed terrain.

For the 11 week and the 8 week programs we ask that you can ride blue runs on and off trail, linking your turns consistently and riding with confidence while enjoying the challenge of the mountain. A willingness to give it a go! with some basic freestyle manoeuvres will be required.

For the 6 week course we ask that you can ride all groomed runs with confidence, and that you can take on the challenge of an off trail run, consistently linking your turns in most conditions. A little background in riding switch and a few freestyle manoeuvres will be required, e.g. riding switch or doing an ollie.

 

For the 5 week course we ask that you can riding on all groomed terrrain, with confidence, so riding green runs, blue runs, red runs and can take on a black run if groomed and easy conditions.

These levels of riding are a starting point and from this point development will be required to achieve the required standard for the NZSIA qualifications (Level 1 and Level 2).
During the 11, 8, 6, 5 weeks there is a lot to learn so that we ask that you have this minimum level before you arrive.
If you feel that you are an athletic person that could improve quickly then there is the possibility for you to be below this level, although we would hesitate to recommend it for everyone.

 

At The Instructor Training Co. we run different programs 11 weeks, 8 weeks, 6 weeks and 5 weeks. If you are wondering which course is the best for you, then we would recommend that you make this decision based on how much time you have available. Just because you feel that you are a better snowboarder, does not mean that the shorter courses are better suited to you. The qualifications are set at a high standard and because of this they are well respected once you have achieved that standard. The very fact that you are considering the course means that you must enjoy your snowboarding so get down here as early as you can and get the most out of it!

The 5 week course is designed for you to get maximum improvement, and only trains you to sit the first level of qualification the NZSIA Level 1.

 

For more info email us now

or download an application form.

Three Days a week training

We are proud of our training team Ben, Chris, are both experienced NZSIA examiners.
Your training will be on snow and always with an NZSIA examiner/trainer. It will be aimed at improving your own personal riding performance, developing your understanding of snowboarding, and training you in the skills of how to apply this understanding so that you can teach others.
When looking at your own personal performance you will be encouraged to experience and explore such areas as Freestyle (park and pipe) and Freeride (big mountain).
With a maximum of 8 people per trainer, you will get excellent personal feedback, while still in a group training environment.

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Accommodation in Queenstown

Accommodation in Queenstown is some times hard to find. If you are coming around the world it is good to know that you have a roof to sleep under. The normal accommodation will be in a central location, with shared rooms and a communal kitchen. Laundry facilities are available, as are ski/board tuning, pool room and common area.
Pinewood lodge - see their website - www.pinewood.co.nz

We are able to alter accommodation arrangements on request, this will alter the price.
We base all our prices on 2 people sharing a quadruple room.

We can however tailor this to you liking -
For example we can organise for a single room, or a room for couples.
Another popular option is that if you wish to find your own accommodation we can offer a reduced price with out accommodation.
Tell us what you require and we will tailor things to suit your needs.

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Daily Transport to and from the ski area

Queenstown is a very beautiful and very unique place in the world. The town itself is ever booming. The two major ski areas in the region are Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. In order to get to the snow we will supply transport on a daily basis. The transport will be available 7 days a week. Pick up and drop off from directly in front of your accommodation.

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Queenstown lift pass

As you are aware in order to go skiing it is important to have access to the ski area lift system. Your lift pass will be valid for both The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. It is called the Queenstown mountain lift pass because it will allow you unlimited skiing and riding at both of Queenstown's major ski areas. It will also allow you access to Ohau Ski Field which is another of New Zealand's ski areas, situated a few hours away.
Please note that any one wishing to organise their own lift pass or accommodation is free to do so and we will adjust our prices accordingly.

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Night sessions, including use of video

In the modern world that we live in we have the advantage of video. This is a very useful tool that we can use to aid our learning. We can also use video to hone our teaching ability by using it to practice our teaching skills in a stress free environment. We will also be holding evening sessions every week with the purpose of covering technical information prior to taking the same information on to the snow. This will allow us to maximize our time.

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Full Exam preparation

In the build up to the exam you will have the knowledge and experience of qualified NZSIA examiners and other already qualified instructors to prepare you for the big day!

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NZSIA Level 1

The NZSIA Level 1 is set at a lower level then the Level 2 and will train you to teach beginner snowboarders with a large emphasis on your ability to manage a group of students, and how to present your teaching information. There will also be a specific children's teaching section. This will then lead you on to the NZSIA Level 2.
The 5 week course isdesigned to train you for the NZSIA / SBINZ Level 1 only.

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Heli board trip

New Zealand is famous for many things; one of those things is the great expanse of untouched mountains that are inaccessible to snowboarders. Fresh snow which is just waiting to be enjoyed. How can you enjoy it? Simple just get in a helicopter and go. We will make sure that when you are down here you will get to enjoy this fantastic riding experience.

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