Irish Association of Snowsport Instructors (IASI)
The Irish Association of Snowsport Instructors is the recognised training and awarding body delivering Snowsport qualifications in Ireland. IASI are recognised by the International Ski Instructors Association ISIA and the International Federation of Snowsports Instructors IVSI giving worldwide recognition of IASI qualifications. IASI are recognised by the EU and part of the delegated act recognising the title of professional snowsport instructor in the EU.
Alpine Coaching are licensed providers of IASI courses and can deliver IASI training and qualifications using our approved IASI Educators. Training and qualification courses can take place in mountain based resorts as well as the indoor environment.
The level 1 licence is one of the recognised qualifications to teach in an indoor centre and forms the starting point for further qualifications. IASI have 4 levels leading to International accreditation ( beyond level 1 the courses must be taken in the mountain environment).
IASI qualification refreshers, CPD training and personal development coaching
Refreshers and CDP (continued Professional Development)
If you hold an IASI qualification it is important to keep this valid by attending regular refreshers and CDP training. Alpinecoaching offer these at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead on a regular basis.
IASI CPD / Conversion performance training
Lead Educator Pete Gillespie
Private coaching / Continued Professional development
(for your IASI licence or other associations participating in the CPD
scheme)
CPD is a 3 hour session to revalidate your qualification. + 1 hour home study
£160 first person with additional people £40 per person
Lift ticket must be purchased separately before session.
Private instructor development coaching (2 hour session)
£160.00 first person with additional people (up to 5)
charged at £40 per person.
These are available on Thursdays between 10am and 5pm
IASI Alpine Level 1 Course Alpine and Snowboard
Dates for 2024:
Level 1 IASI Alpine course 8th - 11th April 2024 - This course will run as 5 consecutive days beginning on Sunday 8th April.
Running at The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Cost of course including training, registration and lift pass £675.00
Level 1 Alpine courses split over 2 weekends -
May 4/5/6 sat, sun ,mon and sat/sun 11/12.
September 6/7/8 (fri/sat/sun) and 14/15 (sat/sun)
Level 1 Snowboard course:
Date to be confirmed
Running at The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Cost of course including training, registration and lift pass £675.00
Course Educator - Tom Pilling
Please register your interest.
Level 1 course price
Price: £675.00
If candidates miss some dates we will be able to offer top up sessions.
A real great way to build up the training towards a recognised ski instructors qualification.
During the course you will cover the following topics:
The IASI technical model and fundamental skiing components
The learning progression from beginner to parallel skier
Develop your own personal performance in line with the IASI level 1 instructor outcome level
Safety and communication when delivering a teaching session
Lesson delivery / planning / implementation
Skier performance analysis
Working as an instructor in the indoor environment
The programme is designed to build candidates up to being accredited as level 1 instructors. Assessment and mentoring is ongoing throughout the course. One completion of the course one all the required units have been passed a level 1 license is issued.
Additional units required NOT included in the course:
2 day first aid course
CRB ( Criminal records check) certificate
30 Hours shadowing ( assisting instructors) organized free of charge though The Snow Centre.
Price for the course £675.00 includes IASI membership and card, work book and manual, all training fees and slope fees.
IASI Alpine Level 2 courses
course options:
Hintertux, Austria April 2024
Course only option £675.00
Please contact us if you are interested in a place. Number on the IASI course will be limited.
IASI Level 1 TELEMARK Course 2023
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead UK
Dates and Times:
28th October - 1st November 2024
9.30am - 4.30pm
£675.00
Is it your time for Telemark?
Do you want to become a telemark instructor? Or maybe just improve and develop your Telemark skiing skills or simply join in to learn how to ski Telemark?
Challenge yourself and improve your alpine skiing while learning a new discipline!
IASI are running a level 1 Telemark course at The Snow Center in Hemel Hempstead.
Come and learn the original way to ski and join us on this 5 day Telemark course (Start 09.00 - Monday 30.10.2023 - Finish 17.00 - Friday 3.11.2023)
IASI Level 1 TELEMARK Course
At THE SNOW CENTRE Hemel Hempstead
DATES AND TIMES:
Monday 1st – Monday 30th October 2023 (5 days)
9.00am – 5.00pm (times will change each day due to opening hours of the facility)
Course conducted by Scott Hammond - IASI Telemark Educator
First level in the Telemark qualification pathway and second discipline option.
The IASI Telemark technical model and fundamental skiing components.
The learning progression from beginner to intermediate Telemark skier.
Develop your own personal performance in line with the IASI level 1 instructor outcome level.
Safety and communication when delivering a teaching session.
Lesson delivery / planning / implementation.
Skier performance analysis.
Working as an instructor in the indoor environment.
The program is designed to build candidates up to being accredited as level 1 Telemark instructors.
Assessment and mentoring is ongoing throughout the course. On completion of the course and all the required units have been passed, your Telemark level 1 license is issued.
Additional units required NOT included in the course and at additional cost:
2 day first aid course.
CRB ( Criminal records check) certificate.
30 Hours shadowing (assisting instructors) organised free of charge through The Snow Centre.
Price for the course £675.00 includes work book and manual, all training and slope fees.
IASI Level 1 Adaptive instructors Course 2024
At THE SNOW CENTRE Hemel Hempstead
Do you help with an adaptive local group and want to gain a qualification to gain more knowledge? Do you want to start on the adaptive pathway? Do you need a second discipline and think the adaptive course might be interesting?
The IASI Adaptive courses will encourage you to adapt your current snowsports instructor skills and knowledge to help you develop an adaptive mindset. Having the ability to identify and teach the skills a student needs to help them achieve their goals adds value to you as an instructor, whether you continue on a recognised adaptive pathway or take that knowledge and understanding into regular ski school lessons.
On attending the adaptive course instructors will be expected to have a good understanding of Basic Principles, Core Skier Development, PEAR Model, the IASI Skills Model and the Diamond Model of Skill Acquisition. This is the base from which we will adapt.
https://iasisnowsports.ie/education/iasi-manual/
The L1 Adaptive course is 6 days which is split into 2 x 3 day modules.
The L1 Adaptive course is 6 days which is split into 2 x 3 day modules.
The Snow Centre, Hemel Sunday 15th September - Friday 20th September 202417th to 19th Sept. (.Biski Module, Hidden Disabilities and VI Module)
You will need to organize your own lift pass and we recommend the monthly pass.
For more information or to book a place please contact Alpinecoaching directly.
IASI LEVEL 3 Alpine Technical course - Hintertux , Austria
Training and assessement course.
The level 3 technical course is a compulsory module in the level 3 Alpine qualification pathway. This course is part of the ISIA International Ski Instructors Association accredited qualification qualification framework.
For information on the educational pathway please click through here Alpine – IASI SnowSports
Dates and Times:
Course starts 14th April 2024 and concludes 19th April 2024
This course is in two components with 3 days training at the start of the course followed by 3 days assessment. Course will include on and off snow sessions.
Venue - Hintertux glacier, Austria.
Candidates will meet at the Glacier valley station 8.30am on Sunday 14th April.
This course is sold as course only however Alpinecoaching LTD are happy to advise and assist with transfer and accommodation. Please ask if you would like further information.
Course only price £675.00
For further information of to confirm a booking please contact us alpinecoaching@aol.com