Ski Instructor Training Courses
2010
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Ski Instructor Training Team
2010
SITCo. - The Ski Instructor Training Co. prides itself on giving the best ski training that is available. In order to do this we have a hand picked team of ski trainers who are
Gavin McAuliffe
Gavin has been an NZSIA Alpine examiner since 2000. Gavin has done many years working in the US, now Gavin works out of Queenstown & is based there Winter & Summer.
Colin Tanner
Colin has been an NZSIA Alpine since 2000, & is also a BASI Trainer/examiner (British System)
Colin works out of Queenstown & Val d'Isere, France.
Todd Quirk
Todd has been an NZSIA Alpine examiner since 2001. Originally based in the North Island of New Zealand. Todd has done many years in the US, working in Colorado, California & Utah. Todd is now based in Queenstown Winter and Summer.
Dates & Prices 2010 - Ski Instructor Training courses
11 week ski course- NZ$13,900
8 week ski course- NZ$11,800
6 week ski course- NZ$9,700
Click here to discover the difference between the 11, 8, 6, 5 week courses.
What level of skier do I need to be?
We are now taking bookings, for all our courses, we are able to take bookings right up until the start dates of the courses as long as there are spaces available. The current advertised price is an early booking price, in mid April 2010 this prices will rise a little. Book now to get the best price.
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download an application form to secure your place
11 week Ski Instructor Training course
NZ$13,900 - includes
11 weeks accommodation in Queenstown
Lift Pass (for 7 days a week)
Transport to and from the Mountain (from Queenstown)
3 days a week on snow training from a New Zealand examiner
Evening sessions with the use of video analysis
Full Exam preparation
Heli-ski trip
Alpine Skills Course or First Aid Course (both can be done on request)
NZSIA Level 1
NZSIA Level 2
A two day freestyle option, or a learn to snowboard option, or an off-piste skiing option (after the Level 2 exam)
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
11 week Ski Instructor Training courses run -
27th June 2010 - 12th September 2010
Accommodation is from the dates above with on snow training beginning on the 29th of June. The final exam will finish on the 7th September; therefore there will be time to acclimatize, before and after. Your lift pass will be valid for the whole season.
8 week Ski Instructor Training course
NZ$11,800 - includes
8 weeks accommodation in Queenstown
Lift Pass (for 7 days a week)
Transport to and from the Mountain (from Queenstown)
3 days a week on snow training from a New Zealand examiner
Evening sessions with the use of video analysis
Full Exam preparation
Heli-ski trip
Alpine Skills Course or First Aid Course
NZSIA Level 1
NZSIA Level 2
A two day freestyle option, or a learn to snowboard option, or an off-piste skiing option (after the Level 2 exam)
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
8 week Ski Instructor Training courses run from
18th July 2010 - 12th September 2010
Accommodation is from the dates above with on snow training beginning on the 19th of July. The final exam will finish on the 7th September; therefore there will be time to acclimatize, before and after. Your lift pass will be valid for the whole season.
6 week Ski Instructor Training course
NZ$9,700 - includes
6 weeks accommodation in Queenstown
Lift Pass (for 7 days a week)
Transport to and from the Mountain (from Queenstown)
3 days a week on snow training from a New Zealand examiner/trainer
Evening sessions with the use of video analysis
Full Exam preparation
Heli-ski Trip
NZSIA Level 1
NZSIA Level 2
A two day freestyle option, or a learn to snowboard option, or an off-piste skiing option (after the Level 2 exam)
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
6 week Ski Instructor Training courses run from
1st August 2010 - 12th September 2010
Accommodation is from the dates above with on snow training beginning on the 3rd of August. The final exam will finish on the 7th September; therefore there will be a little time to acclimatize, before and after. Your lift pass will be valid for the whole season.
5 week Ski Instructor Training course
NZ$7,700- includes
5 weeks accommodation in Queenstown
Lift Pass (for 7 days a week)
Transport to and from the Mountain (from Queenstown)
3 days a week on snow training from a New Zealand examiner/trainer
Evening sessions with the use of video analysis
Full Exam preparation
Heli-ski Trip
NZSIA Level 1
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
5 week Ski Instructor Training courses run from
27th June 2010 - 1st August 2010
Accommodation is from the dates above with on snow training beginning on the 29th of June. The final exam will finish on the 30th of July; therefore there will be a little time to acclimatize, before and after. Your lift pass will be valid for the whole season.
To be sure to secure your place for the 2010 season, contact us now for booking details.
or go to our booking page
If you feel that any or some of the above could be for you then please feel free to contact us and we will tailor a package and price for you.
In order to allow for freedom, and to allow people to integrate other great travelling opportunities the cost of travel to and from New Zealand is not included in the above price.
We insist that all persons who are participating in The Instructor Training Co. program have full medical and snow sports insurance cover.
If you require more info contact us directly.
Alternatively if you have any questions, feel free to go to our questions page as many of your answers may be there.
e.g. What level of skier do I need to be?
For the 11 week, the 8 week, and the 5 week courses we ask that you can ski a red/black run in control, with confidence.
You don't need to be able to do this with any super style, just as long as you can deal with the terrain.
For the 6 week course we ask that you can ski all groomed runs with confidence, and that you can take on the challenge of an off trail run, consistently linking your turns in most conditions. A few short turns and the ability to ski in the fall line on varied terrain would be excellent for the 6 week course.
These levels of skiing are a starting point and from this point development will be required to achieve the required standard for the NZSIA qualifications (Level 1 and Level 2).
During the 11, 8, 6, 5 weeks there is a lot to learn so that we ask that you have this minimum level before you arrive.
If you feel that you are an athletic person that could improve quickly then there is the possibility for you to be below this level, although we would hesitate to recommend it for everyone.
If you are wondering which course is the best for you, then we would recommend that you make this decision based on how much time you have available. Just because you feel that you are a better skier, does not mean that the shorter courses are better suited to you. The qualifications are set at a high standard and because of this they are well respected once you have achieved that standard. The very fact that you are considering the course means that you must enjoy your skiing so get down here as early as you can and get the most out of it!
We do ask that if you are doing the 6 week course that you are very confident of your skiing level as you will be getting "thrown in at the deep end" quite quickly after you arrive.
If you are really wanting to improve your skiing and get a good foundation in ski instructing then the 5 week course is ideal.
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