Instructor Courses

Powder Byrne offer shorter instructor courses for those skiers wishing to join the British Association of Snowsport Instructors system. We work with BASI to ensure that our courses meet the high standards required. Courses are delivered by BASI Trainers who are qualified to the highest International level with the Level 4 ISTD and the ISIA qualifications.

All our instructor courses include a 5 day intensive ski preparation programme prior to the BASI assessment. These are delivered by our local, highly qualified, ski instructors in order to give you the best preparation for your BASI assessment.

Courses are delivered in the prestigious ski resort of Laax/Flims, in the Swiss Alps, not only giving you the opportunity to gain your BASI instructors qualifications, but also make the most of the slopes in the process!

Alpine BASI Level 1 Instructors Course

An entry level 2 week extensive instructor’s course is for skiers wishing to become an instructor on indoor or dry ski slopes.

Ski Content:

5 days intensive ski instruction.
3 days free ski opportunity.
5 day Alpine Level 1 Instructors Course.

When:            12/-1/14 – 26/01/14
Where:           Flims/Laax resort, Switzerland
Cost:              £2,499 per person

Course Requirements:

Be 18 years of age or older.
Have at least 16 weeks ski experience and be able to ski parallel confidently on red runs, making controlled rhythmical turns close to the fall line (no previous instructing experience is necessary).

Alpine BASI Level 2 Instructors Course

This 3 week extensive instructor’s course is designed for skiers looking to work as qualified instructors in the mountains.

Ski Content:

5 days intensive ski instruction.
5 days free ski opportunity.
10 day Alpine Level 2 Instructors Course.

When:            02/03/14 – 23/03/14
Where:           Flims / Laax resort, Switzerland
Cost:              £3,999 per person

Course Requirements:

Be 18 years of age or older.
Successfully completed the BASI Level 1 Alpine instructor qualification.
Carried out an additional 35 hours of snowsports' experience since completing Level 1 Instructor's qualification, prior to attending the course.

All Packages Include

Quality ski instruction and assessment

Professional ski instruction with highly qualified local instructors and BASI Trainers. Courses run with small numbers to ensure that appropriate focus on individual needs can be given (maximum of 10 people per course, courses require a minimum of 4 people to run).

Accommodation

Luxury self-catering apartments in the heart of the ski resort of Laax. Located on the piste in the centre of the rocksresort with its many bars, restaurants, shops and nightclubs, as well as being home to Europe’s largest indoor freestyle academy.

Return flights and transfers

Included in the cost are flights to and from London at the start and end of the course as well as airport transfers into the resort, BASI Membership fee, and lift pass.

A full access mountain ski pass will be ready for you on arrival in resort.

Medical insurance

Travel insurance is included in the cost of the course and provides emergency medical insurance on and off the piste.

What is Not Included

First Aid Course

BASI requires you to have a valid HSE Approved First Aid certificate (minimum of 2 days (12hours) in duration) in order to qualify as an instructor (proof will be required). Please ask for more details of suitable courses.

SnowSport School Experience

In addition to the Alpine ski instructor courses BASI requires that you also obtain a minimum number of hours of teaching / snowsport school experience to gain your instructors qualification. For BASI Level 1 this is 35hours after you have completed the course. For BASI Level 2 you must have completed BASI Level 1 plus an additional 35hours prior to the start of the course.

Food

The Rocks accommodation has an equipped kitchen so preparing your own food in the evenings and breakfast is the most efficient option. Alternatively there are numerous restaurants to eat within walking distance from the accomodation.

The Next Step

If you are interested in applying for a Powder Byrne Ski Instructors course or would like to find out more then please contact us.