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5 Week Ski Instructor Programme 
This 5-week ski instructor training course is designed to prepare participants for the New Zealand Snowsports instructors Alliance (NZSIA) Level One or Level Two Ski Instructor Qualifications.  

Please note: The Level One Certification is an entry level qualification and is not an international qualification, however if an international qualification is what you’re looking for then the Level Two achieved in our 10 week instructors course is just what you need.

Over and above the qualifications themselves, this ski instructor programme is designed to maximize your personal skiing ability, turning you into the expert skier you’ve always dreamt of being. Sign up for our additional freestyle-specific coaching day and progress your skill-base to lengths you never thought possible.  

All ski instructor training is done at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Cardrona is considered one of the best resorts for snowboard instructor training programs and the team has been running snowboard instructor courses there for over twelve years.  

Taking a gap year, break from work, or considering a career as an instructor?  Transition Snowsports will provide you with everything you need 


Your 5-week ski instructor course includes:
  • 20 days of training with the best at Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Our ski trainers are qualified NZSIA examiners and have years of experience in training candidates for the Level One and Level Two Instructor Certifications. Training sessions run for six hours per day.
  • Basic freestyle training
    Training sessions will include basic freestyle training to enhance both your skiing and teaching skills.
  • 5 weeks of accommodation in Wanaka
    Comfortable, shared, self-catered accommodation in Wanaka is provided for the whole duration.
  • Lift passes
    We supply you with a season pass for Cardrona and day passes for Snow Park NZ when freestyle training there.
  • Mountain transport
    Transport seven days a week to all three Wanaka-based resorts including Cardrona, SnowPark NZ and Treble Cone. This gives you an unmatched opportunity to discover more of what New Zealand skiing has to offer.
  • NZSIA exam fees, membership and technical manual
    Exam fees, technical manual and membership fees are all included.
  • Video analysis
  • Local shop discounts and advice on equipment
  • Career advice on possible employment opportunities
  • Transition hoody and beanie
This course runs from the 9th July to 14th August 2011
and costs NZ$8,999.
What you are saying

Shred Snow Park NZ once a week with Transition's sponsored coaches for just an extra $500. This 'Freestyle Coaching Course Add-on' is available to all levels of skier and focuses 100% on freestyle progression. We will hit Snow Park NZ every week apart from exam weeks.


     
10 Week Ski Instructor Programme 10 weeks of your life you'll never forget
This is a 10-week ski instructor training course designed to prepare participants for the New Zealand Snowsports instructors Alliance (NZSIA) Level One and the Level Two Ski Instructor Qualifications.

Over and above the qualifications themselves, this ski instructor programme is designed to maximize your personal skiing ability, turning you into the expert skier you’ve always dreamt of being. Sign up for our additional freestyle-specific coaching day and progress your skill-base to lengths you never thought possible.  

All ski instructor training is done at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Cardrona is considered one of the best resorts for snowboard instructor training programs and the team has been running snowboard instructor courses there for over twelve years.  

Taking a gap year, break from work, or considering a career as an instructor?  Transition Snowsports will provide you with everything you need.

Your 10-week ski instructor course includes:
  • 40 days of training with the best at Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Our ski trainers are qualified NZSIA examiners and have years of experience in training candidates for the Level One and Level Two Instructor Certifications. Training sessions run for six hours per day.
  • Basic freestyle training
    Training sessions will include basic freestyle training to enhance both your skiing and teaching skills.
  • 10 weeks of accommodation in Wanaka
    Comfortable, shared, self-catered accommodation in Wanaka is provided for the whole duration.
  • Heli-skiing!
    A day of heli-skiing with Harris Mountain Heli, accessing mind-blowing terrain in the Wanaka area of Southern Alps.
  • Lift passes
    We supply you with a season pass for Cardrona and day passes for Snow Park NZ when freestyle training there.
  • Mountain transport
    Transport seven days a week to all three Wanaka-based resorts including Cardrona, SnowPark NZ and Treble Cone. This gives you an unmatched opportunity to discover more of what New Zealand skiing has to offer.
  • NZSIA exam fees, membership and technical manual
    Exam fees, technical manual and membership fees are all included.
  • Video analysis
  • Local shop discounts and advice on equipment
  • Career advice on possible employment opportunities
  • Transition hoody and beanie

This course runs from the
9th July to 18th September 2011
and costs NZ$14,990.  
What you are saying

Shred Snow Park NZ once a week with Transition's sponsored coaches for just an extra $1000. This 'Freestyle Coaching Course Add-on' is available to all levels of skier and focuses 100% on freestyle progression. We will hit Snow Park NZ every week apart from exam weeks.

     
12 Week Ski Instructor Programme
This is a 10-week package designed to prepare participants for becoming a coach of competitive snow sports. This popular package includes gaining the Snow Sports New Zealand Level One Coach Qualification and the Ski or Snowboard Instructors New Zealand Level One certification.

Over and above the internationally regognised qualifications this 10 week coach's course is designed to maximize your personal riding ability, provide you with practical coaching experience and coaching theory.   You will also gain work experience in a variety of resort operations to gain the well rounded knowledge needed to be a world class coach. This includes participating in actual work experience in coaching, you will work alongside New Zealand's top coaches working for the Cardrona Alpine Resort and High Performance Centre (HPC).

You will also gain knowledge and experience from the Park Crew in designing and maintaining parks, and you will spend time in a groomer learning what it takes to keep the slopes looking smooth and to build a park. These benefits offer an opportunity of a lifetime that will give you the chance to experience what it takes to be a coach first hand and will make you more valuable in the snow sports and coaching industry.  

Please note this course is for those people that are serious about becoming an international ski or snowboard coach. You should have a high level of skill in your disciplines and possibly some experience in competitive skiing or snowboarding. This course is not for those people with limited experience in competitive snow sports looking to travel the world instructing skiing or snowboarding. If you are interested in becoming an internationally recognized instructor then take a look at our
10 week instructors course.

Your 12-week ski instructor course includes:
  • 40 days of training with the best at Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Our trainers and coaches are qualified and have years of experience. Our Trainers are all NZSIA Examiners and have years of experience in training candidates for the Level One and Level Two Instructor Certifications. Our Coaches are all internationally qualified and have experience in coaching at all levels from grassroots to national representative teams.
  • Skills Training
    Your training sessions will include developing your own personal skills in your chosen disciplines and you will also take a look at other disciplines also. These include halfpipe, big air, slopestyle, boardercross, skiercross, slalom, giant slalom and Super-G.
  • 10 weeks of accommodation in Wanaka
    Comfortable, shared, self-catered accommodation in Wanaka will be provided for the whole duration.
  • Backcountry course
    Learn about avalanche safety and rescue techniques. This is an essential skill when working in an alpine environment. (Check out The Mountain Safety Council).
  • Heli-skiing!
    A day of heli-skiing with Harris Mountain Heli, accessing mind-blowing terrain in the Wanaka area of Southern Alps.
  • Lift passes
    We supply you with a season pass for Cardrona.
  • Mountain transport
    Transport will be provided seven days a week to Cardrona. This will give you an unmatched opportunity to make the most of your time in NZ and shred everyday you like.
  • All course/exam fees, membership and technical manual
    SBINZ exam fees, technical manual and membership fees are all included.
  • Video analysis
  • Local shop discounts and advice on equipment
  • Career advice on possible employment opportunities
  • Transition hoody and beanie

This course runs from the
9th July to 18th September 2011 and costs NZ$14,990..

If you are serious about becoming a snow sports coach, this course and full package will provide everything you need to make the transition! 
     
12 Week Snowboard Instructor Programme
This is a 10-week package designed to prepare participants for becoming a coach of competitive snow sports. This popular package includes gaining the Snow Sports New Zealand Level One Coach Qualification and the Ski or Snowboard Instructors New Zealand Level One certification.

Over and above the internationally regognised qualifications this 10 week coach's course is designed to maximize your personal riding ability, provide you with practical coaching experience and coaching theory.   You will also gain work experience in a variety of resort operations to gain the well rounded knowledge needed to be a world class coach. This includes participating in actual work experience in coaching, you will work alongside New Zealand's top coaches working for the Cardrona Alpine Resort and High Performance Centre (HPC).

You will also gain knowledge and experience from the Park Crew in designing and maintaining parks, and you will spend time in a groomer learning what it takes to keep the slopes looking smooth and to build a park. These benefits offer an opportunity of a lifetime that will give you the chance to experience what it takes to be a coach first hand and will make you more valuable in the snow sports and coaching industry.  

Please note this course is for those people that are serious about becoming an international ski or snowboard coach. You should have a high level of skill in your disciplines and possibly some experience in competitive skiing or snowboarding. This course is not for those people with limited experience in competitive snow sports looking to travel the world instructing skiing or snowboarding. If you are interested in becoming an internationally recognized instructor then take a look at our
10 week instructors course.


Your 12-week ski instructor course includes:
  • 40 days of training with the best at Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Our trainers and coaches are qualified and have years of experience. Our Trainers are all NZSIA Examiners and have years of experience in training candidates for the Level One and Level Two Instructor Certifications. Our Coaches are all internationally qualified and have experience in coaching at all levels from grassroots to national representative teams.
  • Skills Training
    Your training sessions will include developing your own personal skills in your chosen disciplines and you will also take a look at other disciplines also. These include halfpipe, big air, slopestyle, boardercross, skiercross, slalom, giant slalom and Super-G.
  • 10 weeks of accommodation in Wanaka
    Comfortable, shared, self-catered accommodation in Wanaka will be provided for the whole duration.
  • Backcountry course
    Learn about avalanche safety and rescue techniques. This is an essential skill when working in an alpine environment. (Check out The Mountain Safety Council).
  • Heli-skiing!
    A day of heli-skiing with Harris Mountain Heli, accessing mind-blowing terrain in the Wanaka area of Southern Alps.
  • Lift passes
    We supply you with a season pass for Cardrona.
  • Mountain transport
    Transport will be provided seven days a week to Cardrona. This will give you an unmatched opportunity to make the most of your time in NZ and shred everyday you like.
  • All course/exam fees, membership and technical manual
    SBINZ exam fees, technical manual and membership fees are all included.
  • Video analysis
  • Local shop discounts and advice on equipment
  • Career advice on possible employment opportunities
  • Transition hoody and beanie

This course runs from the
9th July to 18th September 2011 and costs NZ$14,990.

If you are serious about becoming a snow sports coach, this course and full package will provide everything you need to make the transition! 
     
10 Week Snowboard Instructor Programme 10 weeks of your life you'll never forget
This 10-week Snowboard Instructor Training Course is designed to prepare participants for the Snowboard Instruction New Zealand (SBINZ) Level One and the Level Two Instructor Qualifications.

Over and above the qualifications themselves, this instructor training programme is designed to maximize your personal snowboarding ability, turning you into the expert snowboarder you’ve always dreamt of being. Sign up for our additional freestyle-specific coaching day and progress your skill-base to lengths you never thought possible.

All snowboard instructor training is done at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Cardrona is considered one of the best resorts for snowboard instructor training programs and the team has been running snowboard instructor courses there for over twelve years.

Taking a gap year, break from work, or considering a career as an instructor?  Transition Snowsports will provide you with everything you need.


Your 10-week snowboard instructor course includes:
  • 40 days of training with the best at Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Our snowboard trainers are qualified SBINZ examiners and have years of experience in training candidates for the Level One and Level Two Instructor Certifications. Training sessions run for six hours per day.
  • Basic freestyle training
    Training sessions will include basic freestyle training to enhance both your riding and teaching skills.
  • 10 weeks of accommodation in Wanaka
    Comfortable, shared, self-catered accommodation in Wanaka is provided for the whole duration.
  • Heli-boarding!
    A day of heli-boarding with Harris Mountain Heli, accessing mind-blowing terrain in the Wanaka area of Southern Alps.
  • Lift passes
    We supply you with a season pass for Cardrona and day passes for Snow Park NZ when freestyle training there.
  • Mountain transport
    Transport seven days a week to all three Wanaka-based resorts including Cardrona, SnowPark NZ and Treble Cone. This gives you an unmatched opportunity to discover more of what New Zealand riding has to offer.
  • SBINZ exam fees, membership and technical manual
    Exam fees, technical manual and membership fees are all included.
  • Video analysis
  • Local shop discounts and advice on equipment
  • Career advice on possible employment opportunities
  • Transition hoody and beanie

This course runs from the
9th July to 18th September 2011
and costs NZ$14,990.  
What you are saying

Shred Snow Park NZ once a week with Transition's sponsored coaches for just an extra $1000. This 'Freestyle Coaching Course Add-on' is available to all levels of rider and focuses 100% on freestyle progression. We will hit Snow Park NZ every week apart from exam weeks.

     
5 Week Snowboard Instructor Programme
 This 5-week Snowboard Instructor Course is designed to prepare participants for the Snowboard Instruction New Zealand (SBINZ) Level One or the Level Two Instructor Qualifications.

Please note: The Level One Certification is an entry level qualification and is not an international qualification, however if an international qualification is what you’re looking for then the Level Two achieved in our 10 week programme is just what you need.

Over and above the qualifications themselves, this instructor training programme is designed to maximize your personal snowboarding ability, turning you into the expert snowboarder you’ve always dreamt of being. Sign up for our additional freestyle-specific coaching day and progress your skill-base to lengths you never thought possible.  

All snowboard instructor training is done at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Cardrona is considered one of the best resorts for snowboard instructor training programs and the team has been running snowboard instructor courses there for over twelve years.  

Taking a gap year, break from work, or considering a career as an instructor?  Transition Snowsports will provide you with everything you need.


Your 5-week snowboard instructor course includes:
  • 20 days of training with the best at Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Our snowboard trainers are qualified SBINZ examiners and have years of experience in training candidates for the Level One and Level Two Instructor Certifications. Training sessions run for six hours per day.
  • Basic freestyle training
    Training sessions will include basic freestyle training to enhance both your riding and teaching skills.
  • 5 weeks of accommodation in Wanaka
    Comfortable, shared, self-catered accommodation in Wanaka is provided for the whole duration.
  • Lift passes
    We supply you with a season pass for Cardrona and day passes for Snow Park NZ when freestyle training there.
  • Mountain transport
    Transport seven days a week to all three Wanaka-based resorts including Cardrona, SnowPark NZ and Treble Cone. This gives you an unmatched opportunity to discover more of what New Zealand riding has to offer.
  • SBINZ exam fees, membership and technical manual
    Exam fees, technical manual and membership fees are all included.
  • Video analysis
  • Local shop discounts and advice on equipment
  • Career advice on possible employment opportunities
  • Transition hoody and beanie

This course runs from the
9th July to 14th August 2011
and costs NZ$8,999.  
What you are saying

Shred Snow Park NZ once a week with Transition's sponsored coaches for just an extra $500. This 'Freestyle Coaching Course Add-on' is available to all levels of rider and focuses 100% on freestyle progression. We will hit Snow Park NZ every week apart from exam weeks.