SnowPro
Special Election Issue for Members in Region 3, 4 & 7
The Official Publication of the Professional Ski Instructors of America Eastern / Education Foundation
Winter 2007
March Madness Hits Killington for Eastern Members
The Alpine Board of Examiners (showing off their new Avalanche-supplied uniforms) invites you to join them and your fellow members at the first Alpine Spring Academy on March 22-25 at Killington, VT.
New Alpine Spring Academy to offer “Pro Jam”-style event
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ave you ever wanted to attend the PSIA National Academy, but couldn’t quite swing the time or the money? Have you ever wanted to attend the Pro Jam or Master’s Academy, but couldn’t because of the time year? Or, maybe you have been to these events and you’re just looking for some more “good stuff.” Then, check out the “Spring Academy” for the most snow, the best skiing, the biggest ski
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE The PSIA-E/AASI Annual Membership meeting will be held at the Snowshed Lodge at Killington, VT on Sunday, March 25, 2007, during the Spring Rally. The meeting will begin at 8:00 am and will include an organizational update and announcement of election results. Complimentary coffee, tea and pastries will be served. No groups will go on-snow until the meeting is adjourned. Meeting room location will be posted at the Rally Registration area. Please plan to attend.
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resort, world-class coaches, and great après ski activities. • When: March 22–25, 2007. • Where: Killington, VT. • Why: Great spring skiing, great ski training, PSIA-E education update, and FUN! • What: Includes 4 days of coaching; lift tickets; après ski activities; reduced lodging rates. • How Much: Only $315 (that’s less than $80 per day for the best skiing, coaching and après ski activities you could imagine) The Spring Academy is open to all PSIA-E Alpine members. Ski groups will be formed according to certification level and desired training focus. Each group size will be 8 members or fewer per coach. Normally, in an academy format, groups are 10 or more in size. At this academy you can expect plenty of ski time and lots of individual feedback from your coaches. This Spring Academy format is different and exciting, with each group spending time with two
different coaches. Two of your days will be spent with one of our highly trained PSIA-E examiners, and two days will be spent with a new PSIA-E Eastern Team member. Après-Ski and other Activities include: • Thursday: Après-ski social event to be announced. • Friday: After-skiing Coach’s Clinic and Tech Talk. • Saturday: Après-ski with Spring Rally participants in the Long Trail Pub at the Snowshed Lodge. Includes exciting door prize drawings. • Sunday: Participate in the Annual Spring Rally Race (optional). Spring skiing doesn’t get any better than this. You won’t want to miss this one. The Spring Academy registration deadline is March 1, 2007.
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12.......Around the Regions
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