Flights For maximum flexibility courses can be booked with or without flights.
Flights depart from London, UK. Flights from alternative airports can be arranged, please contact us for a quote for this service.
Transfers Outbound and return transfers are included as standard with all bookings including flights.
Shared hotel accommodation Prices are based on 2-3 sharing. We can accommodate couples and friendship groups upon request.
A limited number of single rooms are available for an additional £220 per week.
Breakfast & evening meals 5 days a week A hot & cold buffet breakfast is served Monday - Friday.
Evening meals are served 5 nights per week across 4 restaurants in resort. Working closely with restaurants, we ensure a varied and well-balanced diet is available, dietary requirements are accomodated.
The meal plan include gratuities - so you don't need to budget for tips on meals included in your package.
Season lift pass A season lift pass is included on all courses allowing for flexibility when adding additional weeks.
Lift pass benefits include discounts in selected shops and restaurants as well as on some activities, equipment rentals, maintenance and repairs.
Resort Representative
24 hour support is available both in resort and via the UK office. A rep is in resort all season to oversee the course, our reps are knowledgeable about the resort, qualifications and training, and have often taken part on the course previously.
Level 1 Training 5 days a week, provided by CASI pro-instructors Level 1 course conductors will take training and provide one-to-one feedback as you prepare for the level 1 exam.
CASI Level 1 ski instructor exam
The level 1 snowboard instructor course exam is included in the price.
CASI Membership & Instructor Licence.
As part of your course we enrol you with the CASI. Membership for the year is included and you will be provided with a login to the CASI website where you can sign up for further training and exams if required. Upon completion of level 1 you will be a licenced instructor.
Shadow Teaching
All participants have the opportunity to shadow real snowboarding lessons on days off from pro-coaching. Shadowing lessons helps prepare trainees for exams and provides observational experience in a mountain environment.
Additional Training Option
Further certifications are available during extra weeks at the end of the programme.
Including Avalanche Skills Training, Adaptive Snowboard Instructor Qualification, Race Coaching certification and Park course.
Many clients extend their stay by a week to take full advantage of the additional training options.
Visa Assistance & Job Opportunities
We have partnerships and connections with several sports schools across the world, and can offer guidance to help you to find employment as instructor once qualified.
We provide comprehensive advice and assistance when applying for working holiday visas.
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Snow Ready Fitness Plan
Created for Winter Sports by a personal trainer & instructor, this 8 week pre-season fitness programme targets the muscle groups used in skiing & snowboarding and will make sure you are snow-fit in time for the start of your course.
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Hearthstone Lodge Hotel: Located in the heart of
Sun Peaks Resort, the Hearthstone is the perfect base for a short snowboard instructor course. An alpine-style ski-in ski-out hotel, with all the amenities you require to make it a home-from-home - but with all the benefits of staying in a hotel.
Facilities
- Ski-in, Ski-out
- Outdoor Hot TubsGym
- 24 Hour Reception
- Launderette
- Lockable Ski Storage
- Wifi
- DVD Library
- Housekeeping Service
- Safety Deposit Boxes
Rooms
- En-suite
- Kitchenette
- Towels & Linens (changed weekly)
- Hair Dryer
- Fireplace
- Cable TV
Professional coaching is provided 5 days a week, typically Monday - Friday. Days off and weekends can be spent shadowing snowboard lessons & free-riding.Week 1: Settling in, exploring and introduction to being a snowboard instructor
Week 2: Snowboard improvement and technique - including video analysis. Looking after your kit - Snowboard Tuning workshop.
Week 3: Final level 1 training & CASI Level 1 exam
Week 4: Optional extra week - additional courses available (AST, Race Coaching, Adaptive, Park Course)
Week 5: Optional extra week - free-riding, additional training available (intro to level 2)
This schedule is a guide and slight changes may occur. Training is provided by CASI level 3 and 4 pro instructors who work closely with the group and each individual and tailor training as required. Video analysis is provided throughout the course.
Tailor the course to your schedule, additional weeks can be added to the beginning or end of the course. Extra weeks are available from £450 per week, contact us for availability.