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Who should join AASI? Back To Top
Anyone who is interested in teaching snowboarding and in enhancing his or her professional development.
How will snowboarders and snowboard instructors benefit from the creation of AASI? Back To Top
AASI an education association that is committed to snowboard teaching. To the member, this means access to an unequaled resource for education programs and the pride of being affiliated with an institution that generates and disseminates cutting-edge information that deals with snowboard instruction.
How does AASI help the sport of snowboarding as it relates to manufacturers, area management, and the consumer? Back To Top
Manufacturers benefit from the excitement and expertise that AASI members will bring to a snowboard lesson as riders are introduced to changes in equipment. Manufacturers also benefit by having a larger pool of trained instructors from which to draw for expertise.
AASI supports snow sport area management by providing a reliable source for training and certification. The association concentrates its efforts on moving the science of snowboard education to a new level by developing programs and materials that cover a broad range of snowboarding disciplines.
More significant is the positive impact AASI has on the snowboarding public. By taking a snowboarding lesson with the most qualified, most motivated instructor possible, consumers will receive a greater level of enjoyment, a stronger sense of accomplishment, and a greater return on their recreational dollar.
Where is AASI headquartered? Back To Top
American Association of Snowboard Instructors
133 South Van Gordon Street, Suite 102
Lakewood, CO 80228
Where can I get more information on AASI? Back To Top
Contact the AASI office at (303) 987-2700, or the PSIA office at (303) 987-9390.
Who are the contacts at AASI? Back To Top
Stephen Over, Executive Director; Linda Crockett, Education Director; Rebecca Ayers, Communications Director; and Mark Dorsey, Marketing Director.
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I'm looking to login to the member section of the website? Back To Top
The member login is now located in the "Member Services" area of the website.
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What are Pro-Forms? Back To Top
Pro Form is the generic term for a voucher, published by a manufacturer, offering sectors of the ski industry discount prices as a professional courtesy and for promotional purposes. Individual manufacturers determine who is eligible to receive or use a pro-form. AASI does not determine who is eligible to receive a form or what form a discount should take. Typically, forms are restricted by manufacturers to active members. Members not receiving a form or who might be interested in a discount should try to work with their local retailer, contact the regional rep, or the manufacturer. AASI does not distribute lists of area representatives or of manufacturers for purposes of obtaining pro-form information.
AASI does not issue pro-forms. One of the many ways members receive pro-forms from manufacturers is via direct mail using the AASI mailing list. Not all manufacturers mail forms. Even when manufacturers do mail forms, you might not receive one if:
- Dues are received late;
- AASI didn't receive dues from your division or member in time for the manufacturer to receive their name on the list;
- You were excluded at random or on purpose by the manufacturer; or
- You were inadvertently dropped from bulk mailing by the U.S. Postal Service.
Pro-forms are a privilege offered by manufacturers, and not an inherent benefit of membership. AASI works with manufacturers to try and maintain good will and encourage pro-form benefits. However, the ultimate responsibility for the health and well-being of this system is dependent on the conduct of members.
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What happens if I paid my dues and have not received my membership card or any of the mailings? Back To Top
The AASI office in Lakewood sends out magazines, catalogues, and national correspondence to members once we’ve received the dues and address changes from your division office. Since dues and member information is collected at the local level, we rely on your division to provide that information to AASI’s national office. You are welcome to verify your contact information and current dues information by logging in on the national office member services page at Member Services or contact the AASI Registrations and Data Processing Department at registration@aasi.org , or phone (303)987-2700 x-186 or fax-(303)988-3005 to verify that your records have been received at the AASI national office. If we haven’t received your records, please contact your division office. Division contact information can be found at division.
What is an ISIA Passbook/Stamp? Back To Top
The purpose of the ISIA Passbook is to identify you to a foreign ski school or resort representative as a Certified Level III Instructor with PSIA/AASI ie; the highest level of certification within our country. The passbook, with the stamp, is a credential and does not guarantee employment, discounts, or benefits of any kind. Although members may be extended a courtesy because of the association’s membership with ISIA, that is solely at the discretion of the foreign resort. The passbook itself does not need to be renewed every year however if the instructor is traveling every year they will need to renew the stamp yearly.
Who is eligible for an ISIA Passbook/Stamp? Back To Top
Certified Level III Instructors who are current National dues paying members. You can view your current membership profileby logging in at Member Services. If you find you are not current in dues, you will want to contact your division office to make payment prior to us being able to process your request.
How do I apply for the ISIA Passbook/Stamp? Back To Top
***Print/Complete and Return***
For the ISIA Passbook Application: ISIA Passbook Application (.pdf)
For the ISIA Stamp Application/Renewal: ISIA Stamp Application/Renewal (.pdf)
How long is the stamp valid for? Back To Top
The 2001-2002 stamps will be valid until the fall of 2002. The 2002-2003 stamps will be available for sale in the fall of 2002.
How do I renew my stamp? Back To Top
For the ISIA Stamp Application/Renewal: ISIA Stamp Application/Renewal (.pdf)
How long does it take to get a Passbook/Stamp? Back To Top
The length of time is the same for either the stamp or the passbook or both. Please allow 2-3 weeks processing time from the time it arrives here at PSIA/AASI National.
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