Instructor Training
Welcome to BASS Chamonix’s dedicated “Instructor Training” page. At BASS Chamonix we are passionate about helping others acheive success as they progress through their instructor qualifications. Please read on to see what we have to offer this season;
Wednesday afternoon training sessions; Once again this season we will be running our successful Wednesday afternoon training sessions from 1-4pm. Depending on numbers we run one or two groups with a maximum of 6 per group. We can tailor these sessions to individual needs and cover anything from demonstrations to performance skiing in the different strands. We also use video when the weather allows. The cost of these sessions remains the same as last year at just 45.00€ per session. Please note that those wishing to pay in sterling can do so at the current exchange rate. If you are interested in joining these afternoon sessions please register your interest by emailing Shona at; shona@basschamonix.com
3-day performance courses; We are planning to run this format of course again this season offering a more intensive training course which is ideal preparation for a forthcoming assessment or just a great way to keep developing your performance. We normally have a guest trainer come to resort to deliver these sessions which also offers some variety to those already involved in the Wednesday afternoon sessions. If you are interested in this sort of course please get in touch with Shona via the usual email.
And NEW this season; BASS Chamonix Limited is now a Licensed Course Provider (LCP) for the Irish Association of Snowsports Instructors (IASI) and through it’s instructor training arm “Parallel Dreams” we will be running Level 1 and Level 2 Alpine Ski Instructor Qualification courses. Full details about this exciting new development are available by visiting the “IASI Courses” page on this blog or by visiting www.paralleldreams.co.uk
Also NEW this season; In conjunction with PLAY2LEARN we are running French language training for snowsports instructors.
Ben
For aspiring or qualified snowsports instructors, these weekly 2 hour sessions are designed to teach and improve your french language skills, to enable you to communicate with clientele and resort staff, widen your potential client base, or simply, to pass the ISIA or AVMS language modules, and even teach…in french! Lessons are carried out by qualified French teacher, Ben Bradford with the emphasis on practical use of language in real life situations, activities, role plays, challenges and activities, and to get out of the classroom and on to snow as much as possible!!!
Why train with Team BASS Chamonix?
- Our team of instructors are all actively involved with IASI & BASI delivering a range of alpine courses including technical, teaching and off piste mountain safety modules.
- We have many many years of experience teaching skiing all over the world.
- To find out more about individual team members visit; http://www.basschamonix.com/inst.htm where there are also links to our Linkedin Profiles.
Disclosure Scotland; For BASI members who need their enhanced disclosure forms counter signed please contact either Shona or Derek on 06 24 12 14 96. For more information about the application process visit; www.disclosurescotland.co.uk and for information about the BASI requirement for criminal record disclosure visit; http://www.basi.org.uk/basi_info.aspx?pid=37477
Resources to help you; We have a range of useful resources available to help you with your training including; the “PD Vault” a 24/7 online resource containing technical & teaching articles, power point presentations and video clips of demonstrations and performance skiing. To register for this FREE resource go to; http://www.basschamonix.com/articles1.htm We also have our dedicated instructor training web site “Parallel Dreams” which has a host of skiing books & DVDs available including “Parallel Dreams Alpine Skiing” written by Derek Tate. To visit this site go to; www.paralleldreams.co.uk Irish users should go to; www.paralleldreams.ie
Irish Association of Snowsports Instructors (IASI); IASI are the national training & grading body of Ireland and over the last few years has developed its qualification structure and now offer a number of courses each season. To view the 2009/10 calander of courses follow the link; http://www.iasisnowsports.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=85
IASI is a member of ISIA, IVSI and Interski and its qualifications are widely accepted. The entire BASS Chamonix Team (both full & part time) are involved in delivering courses for the Irish Association.
British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI); BASI qualifications are highly respected and widely accepted around the world. They run courses in many places around the world and this year have a number of courses running in Chamonix itself. To view the BASI course calander for 2008/09 follow the link; http://www.basi.org.uk/course_info.aspx?pid=12 The BASS Chamonix Team have among its staff BASI Alpine Trainers and Mountain Safety Trainers. The BASS Chamonix ski school is also proud to be an affitiate member of BASI.
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