The 2006 Children’s Academy …..One Size Fits All! by Steve McGrath Region 1 Children’s Committee Rep. AASI Level I, Alpine DCL Ed. Staff Mount Sunapee, NH Mt. Snow, Vermont, on December 4-6, is the place to be. Whether you are a shredder or a skier, this will be a wonderful one-size-fits-all Children’s Academy! Once again the Children’s Committee and the ACEs are offering you a great event built around how to teach children, with the added adventure of attending a Level One exam, both in Alpine and Snowboard. Yes, that’s right, the first Level One events this year are now for both disciplines, so you can ski or ride with the best and get to be one of the first to receive Level One certification this year. This year’s Children’s Academy will allow you to get introduced to Children’s education, and to PSIAE/AASI. The registration deadline is November 13. So, you ask, “Why would I do a 2-day event over 3 days - what do I get for the extra time it will take?” Have you ever attended an Academy? Have you skied or ridden with the ACEs, with the folks that truly live, breathe and play with Children’s education? How about the extras, like a great raffle, great camaraderie and just a great event? How about the theme of the Academy - “Majority Rules“? Why, you ask, does majority rule, and what does that mean? Come to the Academy, get started, get your Level One, and get with the majority. We teach a lot of kids. They rule, and they are the majority! Now, we know that if you are reading this you’re probably already a member, maybe already certified,
but we want you to get the new folks in your Learning Center excited to come. Or, remember who said last year, “I want to get certified. How do I do that?” Well, here it is, and we are asking that you who already are in the know get the others to share the fun and excitement. Talk it up at training. Remember how much fun you have when you are at events. Share the excitement and let the Majority Rule! See other information in this issue for details on the Academy. See you all at Mt. Snow, where the majority will RULE. ■
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Mini Children’s Academy by Mac Jackson Coach, ACE Team If you just can’t make it to the Mt. Snow Children’s Academy in December, we are having a repeat performance of the 2-day Academy, “Majority Rules…Teaching Strategies for Skiers and Riders Under the Age of 16” in wild and wonderful West Virginia! Come to Timberline, West Virginia on January 18-19, 2007. The sessions will include, but not be limited to: Park & Pipe, Tweens & Teens, Majority to Minority (beginner zone – advanced zone), Bullfrogs to Racecars (strategies & games). So, if you are unable to make the early Academy at Mt. Snow, come to Timberline in January for two terrific days of skiing, riding and learning. You’ll have a blast with the ACE Team members. Please note: There is not an option for the Level 1 certification exam at this Academy. See the schedule for full details. ■
PSIA-E Eastern Children’s Academy Lodging Information PSIA-E and Mount Snow have teamed up to offer special lodging rates to our members for the 2006 Eastern Children’s Academy. Snow Lake Lodge - $49/ Night Grand Summit - $71/ Night There are limited rooms available at these rates. Make your plans early! Deadline for event registration is November 13, 2006, so book now. Get ready to have some FUN with the ACE Team!
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