11 Week Instructor Course Whistler
Overview
EA and Whistler unite to give you The Mac Daddy long course. You will become a snow demon with a swag of new qualifications, including your level 2 if you choose to. The World’s most famous mountain, après ski town await and we are here to make it happen for you!
Course Run Down By Week
Vancouver Orientation
If you’re taking part in our pre orientation you’ll be met right off the plane by your EA Program Rep. From here you’ll transfer to your hotel on Robson Street. Evening 1 kicks off with a meal out with other course participants at famous Fogg ‘n Suds. The next day we explore Vancouver with a city tour including, Robson Street and Stanley Park. Today there’ll also be time to organise any Canadian essentials. On day 3 we transfer to Whistler via the Lions Gate bridge to your accommodation at Whistler.
Days 1-3: Whistler Orientation
Arrive to Whistler and settle into HI Whistler. Evening 1 we’ll run you through the program outline including goals and training objectives. Day 2 we’ll get you up to Whistler for a Village Orientation. You’ll meet your Whistler Ski & Board School Trainers and also collect your Passes. Today we’ll also hold gear information sessions and there’ll be an opportunity to purchase any required equipment. Evening 2 we hold a fun social event. Day 3 will be a full day on the snow including a mountain tour and a chance to get your legs back into action.
Weeks 1-3: Training Begins
Your first three trainings weeks will be focused around developing your personal ski or board skills and getting you prepared for the level 1 exam module. You’ll learn about the Core Competencies and Stance, Balance, Rotation and Edging. You’ll complete a range of indoor sessions including ‘Leadership Training’ and the ‘Children in Snowsports’. Video Analysis will be a chance to identify areas for personal improvement and give you drills and tactics for improvement. Training will also cover level 1 teaching progressions. And your trainer will also take advantage of the snow conditions and get your into some more challenging terrain including some ‘Whistler Powder’! Plus there will be plenty of social functions!
Week 4: Exam and Party!
The CSIA/CASI Level One Exam. This is basically an extension of the training days! The course is fun, informative and a chance to develop your teaching and personal skiing or riding skills even further. The course conductors roll is to help you reach the level one standard. You’ll get individual and group feedback throughout the three (snowboard) or four days (ski). And by the end of the course you hopefully be walking away with a pass result! Post exam there’ll be a presentation function!
Week 5: Chill Week
Week 5 is a chance to kick back and relax! You’ll be able to get out on the snow and consolidate what you’ve learnt or just let things go. This week there’ll also be an opportunity for you to shadow some Whistler Ski & Board School lessons. You may also choose to visit other nearby resorts or head down to Vancouver for some time away from the white stuff! You’ll find this week off is well needed and well deserved and will set you up for the second part of the course.
Choose your track:
Option 1: Week 6-11 TMC
Our Total Mountain Course (TMC) is focused on making you a hot skier or boarder and confident all over the mountain. Your trainer will take advantage of the conditions and get you into Bumps, Carving, Trees, Steeps, Powder and Park. You’ll also cover teaching and tactical techniques on a variety of terrain. This block will also include a first aid course. Video Analysis will also be used to give you tactics and drills for improvement. In Week 10 you will complete an Avalanche Safety Course and also have some time off. Week 11 finishes with a Park & Freeride Course. Indoor sessions will include ‘Bio-Mechanics’ and the ‘Forces in Skiing and Snowboarding’. Off the snow there are also fun social events and a final presentation evening.
Option 2: Week 6-10 Level 2
The level II training block is focused on taking your skiing or riding to the next level with the goal of passing the level 2 exam module in Week 10. You’ll build on your level 1 skills and focus on taking your personal skiing or riding, demonstrations and teaching progressions to the Level 2 standard. During this training block you’ll also complete a First Aid Certification and Avalanche Course. In Week 10 you’ll have the chance to sit the CSIA/CASI Level Two Exam. Indoor sessions will include ‘Bio-Mechanics’ and the ‘Forces in Skiing and Snowboarding’. Week 11 finishes with a fun Park & Freeride Course. Of course there is also time allocated to social events and then final presentation function!
Extras Included
Weeks 6-10
First Aid Certification Avalanche Course Park & Freeride Course Course Wrap Up Free Ski, Ride Final Presentation Farewell Party
Inclusions/Exclusions
| Pre Departure | 11 Week |
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| EA Instructor Resources - Guides & Handbooks | √ |
| STA Travel Deals on Flights and Insurance | √ |
| On Arrival | 11 Week |
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| EA Arrival Pack | √ |
| Welcome Orientation Days | √ |
| Shared Accommodation | √ |
| Level One Coaching | √ |
| All Terrain Personal Development | √ |
| On Snow Video Analysis | √ |
| Indoor Technical & Theory Sessions | √ |
| Association Memebership | √ |
| Training Manuals & Materials | √ |
| Level One Exam Fees | √ |
| Resort Season Pass | √ |
| Mountain Transfers (if required) | √ |
| Advice & Deals on Equipment | √ |
| EA Program Manager | √ |
| Social Events & Post Exam Party | √ |
| Level Two Coaching | √ |
| Park & Freeride Course | √ |
| Avalanche Safety Course | √ |
| First Aid Course | √ |
| Prices Exclude | 11 Week |
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| Flights and Insurance | √ |
| Meals and Discretionary Items | √ |
| Arrival Stopover | √ |
| Level Two Exam Costs | √ |
| Gear and Equipment | √ |
Qualifications
Though the 11 Week Whistler Course you’ll have the opportunity to add these credentials to your resume:
- CSIA Level One
- CSIA Level Two
- TMC Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Avalanche Safety Course
- Park & Freeride Course
Find out more about these qualifications on our certifications page here
Course Manager
Fiona Cutler oversees the running of our Whistler Ski and Snowboard courses. She has come through the EA program and a level 2 instructor has worked at Whistler Kids Ski School. She knows everything there is to know about the local area, our training programs and where the best deals are to be found. Fiona gives you a video intro to your Whistler Course under our staff and trainer videos here.
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