Rookies Instructor Elite Camps

“Great skiing, made easy.”

The ski industry is filled with big names and big personalities, and we’ve got the best in the business coaching at The Rookie Academy.

This is your opportunity to ski with world-class ski trainers.

This 3-week intensive ski training course will refine your skills, challenge your understanding of high-performance skiing and move you closer towards your goals in the ski industry.

A must for qualified instroctors wanting to get to the next level. There is no exam involved in this camp, you’ve got the pure freedom to grow your knowledge and explore what great skiing really is!

Come live this experience of skiing uncovered.

During your 3 week course you can expect to:

Improve your technique in a variety of terrain and conditions
Increase your speed and technical accuracy
Challenge your knowledge in your skiing
Learn new concepts and skills from our international team of ski trainers
Train on some of the best terrain in the world

You will need to be a qualified ski instructor to attend one of these 3-week camps.

DATES & PRICES 2025

3 Week Elite Camp for level 2 and above

Simply the best 3 weeks of training you will ever do!
Small groups - max 6, full of like minded, and focused skiers with one goal - to achieve your next certification.
Perfect training camp for level 2 and above instructors who wish to become a better skier.
This camp is built around a core principle, YOU becoming a better learner! Our Rookie Trainers will help you develop a deeper understanding of how to acquire new skill and apply it in all situations, giving you ownership and the ability to adapt and evolve your skiing and teaching to achieve the highest level possible.
Rookie Academy believes in an open minded factual approach to ski development. The certification is just a stepping stone along the way to Great skiing, made easy.
DATES 2025
3 Week Elite Camp 1:
Orientation date - Sun 27th July
Training dates - 28th July - 15th August
(Training are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)

3 Week Elite Camp 2:
Orientation date - Sun 17th August
Training dates - 18th August - 5th September
(Training are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)

PRICING
• Package - Early Bird Price NZ$9,400 if paid in full before 31st March 2025
NZ$9,900 after 1st April 2025
(Price includes: Training, Evening Sessions, Dual Season Pass, Transport for 7 days a week, Queenstown airport transfers to/from on Camp 1: Sat 26th July and Sat 16th Aug Camp 2: Sat 16ht August and Sat 6th September and Rookies Apparel)
Host by Rookies Specialist - BASI, NZSIA, CSIA, PSIA, PSIC & PSIE.
❖ Add-ons
Rookie Accommodation
• Shared room - NZ$2,100 (limited to 20)
• Single room - NZ$4,200 (limited to 10)

Accommodation dates
Camp 1: Check in on Sat 26th July and check out on Sat 16th August

Camp 2: Check in on Sat 16th August and check out on Sat 6th September
Follow this link to find your own accommodation
PREREQUISITES
You need to have a Level 2 ski qualification and above or signed off by Dean Hunter / Josh Duncan-Smith OR multiple Rookies Advance Camp attendance

Note:
Include evening sessions
Max of 6 people in a group
Please enquire about specific alliance bespoke Elite Camp
6 Week Double Elite Camp for Level 2 and above

Join small groups—max 6 participants—where like-minded, driven skiers come together with one clear goal: achieving your next certification.
This extended program is specifically designed for Level 2 and above for aspirants who are ready to take their skills and teaching to the next level.
Over six weeks, with personalised guidance from our expert Rookie Trainers, you’ll deepen your understanding of skill acquisition and learn how to apply these techniques in any scenario. This empowers you to take ownership of your progress, adapt to challenges, and continuously elevate your skiing and teaching abilities.
At Rookie Academy, we believe in a progressive, open-minded, and evidence-based approach to ski development. Certification is just one milestone on your journey to mastering Great skiing, made easy.

DATES 2025
6 Week Double Elite Camp:
Orientation date - Sun 27th July
Training dates - 28th July - 5th September
(Training are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)-

PRICING
• Package - Early Bird Price NZ$13,900 if paid in full before 31st March 2025
NZ14,900 after 1st April 2025
(Price includes: Training, Evening Sessions, Dual Season Pass, Transport for 7 days a week, Queenstown airport transfers to/from on Sat 26th July and Sat 6th September and Rookies Apparel)
❖ Add-ons
Rookie Accommodation
• Shared room - NZ$4,200 (limited to 20)
• Single room - NZ$8,400 (limited to 10)

Accommodation dates
Camp 1: Check in on Sat 26th July and check out on Sat 6th September
Follow this link to find your own accommodation

PREREQUISITES
You need to have a Level 2 ski qualification and above or signed off by Dean Hunter / Josh Duncan-Smith OR multiple Rookies Advance Camp attendance

Note:
Include evening sessions
Max of 6 people in a group
Please enquire about specific alliance bespoke Elite Camp
Weekly Elite Camp

Immerse yourself in this comprehensive 6-week program and achieve the highest level of skiing excellence with Rookie Academy’s Double Elite Camp.
Rookie Academy’s Elite Camp is the ultimate training program for expert skiers, designed for instructors at Level 3 and above. This camp focuses on advanced techniques, personalised coaching, and tackling real-world challenges to help you achieve greatness in your skiing career.
Train with world-class trainers in small groups of up to 6 participants at the stunning Treble Cone in Wanaka. With a focus on refining your skills and pushing your limits, the Elite Camp offers an unparalleled learning experience for skiers ready to elevate their expertise.
DATES 2025
Weekly Elite Camps:
Elite Camp Week 1: 28th July to 1st August
Elite Camp Week 2: 4th August to 8th August
Elite Camp Week 3: 11th August to 15th Elite Camp Week 4: 18th August to 22nd August
Elite Camp Week 5: 25th August to 29th August
Elite Camp Week 6: 1st September to 5th September

PRICING
Training only - NZ$1,800.00

PREREQUISITES
You need to have a Level 2 ski qualification and above or signed off by Dean Hunter / Josh Duncan-Smith OR multiple Rookies Advance Camp attendance
Note:
Max of 6 people in a group
Does not include lift tickets
Please enquire about specific alliance bespoke Elite Camp

The booking system is currently under construction. If you have any questions regarding bookings, please feel free to reach out to us from here.

What to expect on a Rookies course.

Inspirational learning environment.

Safety, fun and achievement are the rules of the game - our trainers are the best in the business and are experts at creating a learning environment that will help you achieve your goals.
Skills based training.

Building skills and versatility is the foundation of our ski & snowboard instructor courses. We help you create an understanding of what the ideal is, which in turn helps identify what skills need developing and lastly we tactically apply these skills to a given situation. This on-snow training is backed up with off-snow clinics and technical analysis sessions.
Training 20+hrs a week.

We train 4 days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Each training day consists of a morning session, lunch break and an afternoon session. Mornings tend to have a more technical focus with the afternoons being more about mileage and using awesome terrain to challenge your skills.
Passion for teaching.

At Rookies we’ve delivered over 29 years of superb ski training excellence and know-how. Teaching is a skill you must master in its own right - any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for skiing or riding. At Rookies you will develop the essential skills required to become an inspirational instructor.
Self analysis.

Through a greater knowledge of the ideal skiing or riding technique while also learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyse your own performance. You’ll be able to continue your own improvement long after your course.
The Rookies network.

The social aspect plays an important role in you getting the most out of your week - hanging out with passionate, like-minded people just adds to the experience.

What you get with a Rookies camp

Training 20+hrs a week

with our international trainers.
Weekly video analysis

sessions of your skiing with our trainers.
Branded merchandise

With every full time course you get branded apparel.
Shared accomodation (*optional)

for the duration of your camp/training with us.
Door to door transport (*optional)

to and from the ski area available 7 days a week.
Ski pass (*optional)

for the duration of your course when you ski with us.