About the SBINZ and the qualifications they provide
Snowboard Instruction New Zealand (SBINZ) is the NZSIA branch responsible for certifying all snowboard instructors in Aeteoroa (New Zealand).
The SBINZ qualifications are highly recognised and respected both within New Zealand and overseas. The Stage One qualification is usually the minimum requirement to work in most countries, however some snow schools will accept the CSI. These qualifications, along with references, can be used to apply for snow sports employment at any ISIA affiliated member country; this includes North America, Japan and most of Europe.
Certificate in Snowboard Instructors (CSI)
2008 Exam dates & dsignated ski-area:
August 25-28 Turoa
CSI is the entry-level instructor’s course aimed at people interested in joining the snowsports industry. The four day course includes modules covering rider improvement, the teaching model, progressions for levels one and two students, guest service elements, teaching children, class handling and safety. Candidates’ riding is continually assessed during the four days. Candidates must be able to ride all blue groomed terrain with good form and using an efficient blend of movements. Additionally candidates must perform a tidy skidded turn demonstration on green terrain. Candidates teaching ability is assessed on the final day during a 15-minute lesson. Here the candidate presents a step from the level one or two progression to other members of their group. Resource for this course is the SBI snowboard instructor’s guide.
Stage One snowboard instructors
2007 Exam dates & designated ski-area:
October 13-17 Turoa
Stage one is aimed at instructors wanting to progress within the snowsports industry to teaching students at higher levels (SBI levels 3 and 4). Minimum requirement to sit Stage One is snowboard CSI or equivalent foreign qualification or NZSIA ski stage one. The five-day course includes modules covering rider improvement, movement analysis, the teaching model, progressions for levels 3 and 4 students, class handling and safety on mountain terrain. Candidates riding is continually assessed over the five days with key requirements being; riding all blue groomed and off piste terrain with good form. Tidy skidded and edged demonstrations on piste. Tidy demonstrations of level 3 and 4 freestyle elements (switch riding green terrain, straight air, ollie, nose roll, air 180) Candidates are formally assessed on student movement analysis and lesson planning via a video clip followed by a brief interview with their trainer. Candidates’ teaching is assessed on the final day during a 30 minute teaching presentation to other members of their group. Resource for the Stage One course is the SBI snowboard instructor’s guide.