CASI Southern Hemisphere - Snowboard Instructor Training Courses/exam
Power by Rookie Academy.
“Great riding, made easy.”
Are you looking for something cool and adventurous to do , or craving for a career change or just a life challenge, training to become a Snowboard instructor is a great chance to challenge your technique and build all mountain riding skills, while experiencing the fun and excitement of living in an international resort town. "Living the Dream"
The CASI are internationally acclaimed for introducing and developing professional individuals, with riding and teaching knowledge in snowboard instruction, The CASI snowboard instructor qualifications are recognised around the world and could see you working in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, Europe, Japan to name a few.
Join us for an amazing adventure in Wanaka, NZ on Treble Cone/Cardrona the playgrounds for snowboarding in the Southern Hemisphere.
CASI-ACMS (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors - Association Canadienne des Moniteurs de Snowboard) has 4 levels of certification. Check out the CASI page here for more info on their association!
DATES & PRICES 2025
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4 Week CASI Level 3 Snowboard Instructor Training and Course Only (*No Level 3 exam)
Achieving CASI Level 3 is a significant milestone in your snowboard instructor career. It requires you to meet high standards in riding, teaching, and instructor training (pedagogy) evaluations. The Level 3 exam is a big step up, demanding a deeper technical understanding, refined teaching skills, and the ability to analyse and manage groups effectively.
Since CASI Level 3 exam will only be offered in Canada this season, Rookie Academy will provide the structured training and expert coaching you need to increase your chances of success. Our comprehensive training program is designed to help you develop the skills needed to pass the Level 3 exam with confidence.If you’re serious about achieving CASI Level 3, we provide the best training environment to help you succeed. With our structured coaching, real-world teaching experience, and technical development, you’ll be well-prepared to take on this challenge.
DATES 2025
4 Week CASI Level 3 Training and Course:
Orientation date - Sun 27th July
Training dates - 28th July to 22nd August
(Training is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)PRICING
• Package - Early Bird Price $11,700 if you paid in full before 31st March 2025
NZ$12,200 after 1 April 2025
(Price Includes: 3-weeks of training, 5-day CASI Level 3 Course Fees, Dual Season Pass, Transport for 7 days a week, Queenstown Airport Transfers to/from on Sat 26th July and Sat 23rd August and Rookies Apparel)
• Training only - NZ$7,200
(Price includes: Training and 5-day Course Fees only)❖ ADD-ONS ❖
Rookie Accommodation
• Shared room - NZ$2,800 (limited to 14)
• Single room - NZ$4,000 (limited to 7)
Accommodation Dates
Check in on Sat 26th July and check out on Sat 23rd AugustFollow this link to find your own accommodation
PREREQUISITES
CASI Level 2 + CASI Park 1 certificationThe Level 3 certification is a high-level course and evaluation suitable for snowboard instructors with multiple years of teaching experience.
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We require minimum 5 people in a group to run this course
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4 Week CASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor Course and Exam/Evaluation
The goal here isn’t just to pass the CASI Level 2, but to develop a deep understanding of CASI snowboard technique, teaching methodology, and refine your movement analysis skills.
This program includes four weeks of intensive training at Treble Cone, followed by the CASI Level 2 exam.
To succeed as a Level 2 instructor, you’ll need solid intermediate riding skills. You should be comfortable riding at moderate speeds on most blue terrain, including blue and black runs. You'll also need to demonstrate carving skills – leaving a clean “pencil line” in the snow
and short-radius turns on black runsOn the teaching side, you should be comfortable speaking in front of a group of experienced riders and demonstrating intermediate to advanced-level maneuvers.
Rookie Academy will help you achieve this goal.
DATES 2025
4 Week CASI Level 2 Course:
Orientation date - Sun 20th July
Training dates - 21st July to 15th August
(Training is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)PRICING
• Package - Early Bird Price $11,700 if you paid in full before 31st March 2025
NZ$12,200 after 1 April 2025
(Price Includes: Training, 4-day Exam Fees, Dual Season Pass, Transport for 7 days a week, Queenstown Airport Transfers to/from on Sat 19th July and Sat 16th August and Rookies Apparel)• Training and Exam only - NZ$7,200
(Price includes: Training and Exam only)❖ ADD-ONS ❖
Rookie Accommodation
• Shared room - NZ$2,800 (limited to 14)
• Single room - NZ$5,600 (limited to 7)
Accommodation Dates
Check in on Sat 19th July and check out on Sat 16th AugustFollow this link to find your own accommodation
PREREQUISITES
CASI Level 1 (or internationally-recognised Level 1)CASI recommends that Level 2 course participatns to have prior experience teaching snowboarding in a snow school setting (approximately 45 hours) before attempting the Level 2 certification. This is not a mandatory requirement, and all Level 1 members are welcomed on the course, however, it is recommended in order to help ensure success on the Level 2 evaluations.
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3 Day CASI Park 1 Instructor Course
The Park Instructor course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to introduce students to terrain park and freestyle snowboarding safely. if you are a Level 1 instructor with a love of freestyle snowboarding or you should have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding in the park safely and successfully, this course is for you. Also, If you are considering becoming a Level 3 Instructor, Park 1 certificate is a prerequisite.
DATES 2025
3 Day - CASI Park 1 Instructor Course and ExamCourse/exam #1 - TBC
Course/exam #2 - TBC
Course/exam #3 - TBCPRICING
• Training and Exam only - NZ$1,350PREREQUISITES
Current CASI Level 1 Instructor
Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain, as well as basic terrain park features
Note:
We require minimum 4 people in a group to run this course
What to expect on a Rookies course
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Passion for teaching.
At Rookies we’ve delivered over 29 years of superb ski training excellence and knowhow. 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.
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Self analysis.
Through a greater knowledge of the ideal skiing or riding technique and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own performance. You’ll be able to continue your own improvement long after your course.
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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 course
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Training 20+hrs a week
with our international trainers.
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Weekly video analysis
sessions of your skiing with our trainers.
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Branded merchandise
With every full time course you get branded apparel.
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Shared accomodation (*optional)
for the duration of your course/training with us.
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Door to door transport (*optional)
is available from the accommodation we organise to Treble Cone and return, 7 days a week.
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Dual Mountain Season Pass (*optional)
for the duration of your course when you ski with us.