Rookie Academy offers world-class training for skiers and snowboarders, catering to those aiming for instructor certification, skill enhancement without exams, or mastering all-mountain techniques. With experienced specialist trainers, premier resort locations, and a focus on personalised development, these programmes are designed to elevate your skiing or snowboarding proficiency.

Conquer diverse terrains

All-Mountain Camps

Passionate skiers and snowboarders seeking to conquer diverse terrains can benefit from Rookie Academy’s All-Mountain Camps. These dynamic training programmes are designed to build confidence and versatility across various snow conditions and landscapes, enhancing overall performance and enjoyment on the mountain.

  • Terrain Mastery
    Training that covers powder, moguls, off-piste, and more.

  • Advanced Techniques
    Instruction focused on control, speed, efficiency, and adaptability.

  • Personalised Coaching
    Addressing individual goals and challenges to maximise progress.

  • Premier Locations
    Camps held in stunning destinations worldwide

Refine your skills and elevate performance

Elite Training Camps

Rookie Academy’s Elite Training Camps are designed for experienced instructors ready to take their skills, knowledge, and performance to the next level. These intensive camps bring together world-class trainers, global demo team members, and specialist coaches for an unparalleled training experience.

  • World-Class Hosts
    Train with elite coaches, including international demo team members and examiners.

  • Focused Skill Development
    Targeted sessions to fine-tune technique, biomechanics, teaching skills, and performance.

  • Small Group Training
    Ensuring personalised attention and tailored instruction.

  • All-Mountain Mastery
    Develop confidence and versatility across powder, steeps, park, bumps, off-piste and more.

Personalised Training, Professional Results

Specialty + Bespoke Products

Rookie Academy’s Specialty & Custom Products are designed for skiers seeking tailored coaching in a focused and flexible format. Whether you’re preparing for a specific exam, rebuilding confidence, or fine-tuning a technical element, these products adapt to your goals. Led by experienced trainers and examiners, each programme offers intensive, high-impact coaching in a supportive environment—perfect for anyone wanting to sharpen skills or address individual challenges on snow. Looking for something completely tailored? Our bespoke camps let you build your own training experience—choose your focus, dates, and trainer, and we’ll create a programme just for you or your group.

  • Targeted Skill Development
    Focus on your personal goals, whether it’s carving, bumps, steeps, or teaching strategy.

  • Flexible Formats
    Short sessions or multi-day intensives built around your schedule.

  • Expert Training
    Learn from seasoned pros with deep knowledge of all aspects of skiing.

  • Bespoke Experiences
    Create a one-of-a-kind camp with your choice of trainer, terrain, and timing.

A structured pathway to professional qualifications

Ski Instructor Certifications

For those aspiring to become certified ski or snowboard instructors, Rookie Academy’s instructor courses provide a structured pathway to professional qualifications. These programmes offer a mix of technical development, teaching methodologies, and real-world practice, ensuring graduates are fully prepared to teach confidently at resorts worldwide. Rookie Academy has a strong reputation for producing the best new hires in the industry. Graduates leave the programme with not only a globally recognised qualification but also the technical skills, professionalism, and teaching confidence that ski schools look for when hiring.

  • Globally Recognised Certification
    Certification pathways for NZSIA, CSIA, PSIA, PSIE, and BASI.

  • World-class coaching from experienced examiners and specialist trainers.

  • Hands-on training at premier ski resorts worldwide.

  • Personalised feedback to refine technique and teaching skills.

  • Focus on professionalism, leadership, and effective teaching methods.

  • Career support and job placement assistance with top resorts

Level Up & Teach the Next Generation

Snowboard Certifications

Rookie Academy offers world-class snowboard training for those looking to become certified instructors or advance their riding skills. Our CASI-certified programmes provide a structured pathway to professional qualifications, combining expert coaching, technical progression, and hands-on teaching experience.

  • Globally Recognised Certification
    Follow the CASI (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors) pathway.

  • Step-by-Step Progression
    Advance through CASI’s structured levels to refine your riding and teaching.

  • Train with Industry Experts
    Learn from experienced examiners at top resorts worldwide.

  • Personalised Skill Development
    Receive detailed feedback to improve technique and instructional methods.

Questions?

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