Ski and Snowboard Instructor Training Courses - Winter Sports Company

Stance and Balance – developing a centred stance

To develop good stance try this drill on groomed blue runs at moderate speeds. Take a few little hops as you are changing edges. Focus on pushing off your feet so the hop is generated from the gound up. All joints should be involved in the hop, but there is no need to come off the snow very much at all.

Train to be a CSIA Level 1, 2 and 3 Ski Instructor

Tree Line Runs – Deep Powder Bowls – All Mountain – Park – Race Training – Back Country

Our objective at the Winter Sports Company is to deliver the best and most cost effective ski instructor courses available anywhere in the world.

To ensure you have the best possible chance of success it is important you spend as much time on the snow as possible, receive the best training available and have enough time to relax after a long day on the slopes.

High Level Training everyday

To accomplish this you will be trained for 5 hours per day at Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia, Canada. Sun Peaks Resort is a high level training centre, regularly conducting ski instructor courses for level 3 and level 4 instructors, as well as being one of the only international race training centres in Canada.

The Ski-in Ski-out facilities allow you to start and finish your day without the hassle of long bus journeys, so your days are shorter but time on the slopes is longer.

We have added additional modules to our training programmes including race training (with an option to race every Friday), all terrain skills, and snow park coaching. We have also included in the price a certified CADS course – which is an introduction to teaching people with disabilities.

Become a level 3 ski instructor!

You can further enhance your skiing and teaching skills by taking part in our level 3 ski instructor training course, which will run in week 11.

By introducing more course content and giving you more on snow training time than any other company, we believe we have developed the best ski instructor courses available.

Ski Instructor Course Registration 

Quick guide to our: All-Inclusive Packages.

Live the dream Ski like a professional

Ski in - Ski out, or Snowboard from your door every day at Sun Peaks Resort - Canada

Ski instructor courses & snowboard instructor courses in Canada      

From £4280.00

Our ski instructor courses and snowboard instructor courses are guaranteed to give you the ultimate experience in the mountains. Early morning powder runs are a regular pastime at Sun Peaks Resort and freestyle, park and race training are all part of the programme.

Not only will you come away with an internationally recognised qualification, but you will also have experienced life living and working on the mountain.

GAP year - Career Break - Employment Opportunity - This is the course for you!

"The Winter Sports Company package is great value for money. It goes above and beyond other programmes by providing a wider variety of course options and offering employment opportunities to successful clients."

Twelve good reasons to join The Winter Sports Company at Sun Peaks Resort

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Sun Peaks Resort - British Columbia - Canada

Sun Peaks is a world-class ski-in-ski-out resort and the second largest ski area in British Columbia. Its fantastic ski and snowboard school will provide you with first-rate training and plenty of opportunities to shadow instructors at work.

In the second half of the turn, the basket of the pole is gradually brought forward in preparation for the next turn. As the pole comes forward, all the joints (ankles, knees and hips) are gradually moving inside the arc of the turn to create more edge angle.

Tip 1: Be fit, strengthen your legs, stomach, and lower back. Use the stairs, walking both up and down. Walking down actually stimulates the muscles used while skiing even more than walking up. When you are doing sit ups go slowly on the down and quicker on the up movement.

Tip 2: If you're buying new ski boots find a shop with a good reputation for service, not a big one with low prices. What you save in cash you may pay for in pain. Fitting ski boots properly takes specific knowledge that few sales people have mastered.

Snowboard Intermediate Tips
Once you have the basics what next? In order to advance in Snowboarding we need to know what movements to make and why we are making them.

Basic vs Dynamic
In the beginning we use basic body movements to turn, as we advance we can explore the movements our body can make to cause actions in our snowboard.

For most skiers, especially in hard snow conditions, edging is an essential skill. But one misconception of many advanced and expert skiers is that more edging is better. Edge increase must be adjusted according to the variety of turns, the skier’s speed, as well as terrain and snow conditions.

Good edging is not necessarily putting the skis at a maximum angle each turn. Heavy edging will slow down a skier and disrupt the glide of the skis and the real essence of downhill skiing. Keep in mind that you have on your feet a pair of skis and not a pair of brakes! Braking applies a maximum pressure on the edges when skis are across the hill. It is reassuring but kills the momentum of skiing.

Ski / Snowboard Level One & Two Instructor Training Programmes

The most cost-effective Ski and Snowboard Instructor Training Courses available

The Courses Include:

Inclusive Extras: Guaranteed work

Travel and accommodation

Further Support

Our full support and service 24/7 in the resort and in the UK

• Full range of winter clothing and accessories - see details below
• Arranged discounts in many restaurants, cafes and bars both on the mountain and in resort
• Discounts at equipment and clothing stores

CADS training - Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing

This is a certified qualification and introduces you to the methods and equipment used for teaching people with disabilities. It is an excellent course for both skiers and snowboarders and a great addition to any CV. For insurance purposes, all clients taking part must be members of the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers. Registration is $40.00 and can be paid on line before the course begins. 

Training jackets and equipment

We have an exclusive agreement with TOG24 to supply all the winter clothing and accessories you will require for the whole season. As Winter Sports Company clients you can choose from their entire range of winter wear, at discounted prices. Take a look at their web site to see what is available.

Additional trips

Day trips to the nearby resorts of Revelstoke, Big White, Silver Star and Whistler will be arranged so you can enjoy the powder and variable terrain of other areas.

We have collected together a list of the most important questions for potential ski / snow instructors, please click a question to see more information:

To download a copy of these FAQ's please Q&A Form (328.84 kB). If you have any other questions which are not mentioned above, please email us.