terrain park instructor training program
The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (PSIC) is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Park Labs, aimed at enhancing instructor training and safety within terrain park environments across Canada. Launching in the 2025/26 ski season, this partnership introduces two purpose-built programs: ParkNav and ParkPlay.
parknav
The ParkNav module introduces and exposes the dynamics of the terrain park environment and the important considerations required to ensure that instructors make well informed decisions regarding Terrain Park use. Safe navigation of terrain parks will minimize risk for students, themselves and other park users while taking advantage of the fun, intrigue and adventure that the Park environment can provide for a student. ParkNav is not designed to teach skills and tricks in the park environment. Skill development and certification of Terrain Park instructors can be accessed in the ParkPlay Certification Course also available through the PSIC.
Driven by the PSIC's focus on the Adventure - Fun Safe Learning, the ParkNav Module takes an in depth look at minimizing risk of injury for both students and instructors.
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Participation Prerequisites:
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Membership within the PSIC is required.
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For the 25/26 winter season, this pilot program is included as part of your membership, based on availability.
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The program is available exclusively through snow schools (private link provided to snow school management). Registration through the link is required.
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You MUST be a minimum of 14 years of age on the day the on-snow portion begins.
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You should be ready to experiment, try new things, collaborate with others, and have a great time! Arrive curious!
Course Structure:
The ParkSafe workshop is a 3-hour program delivered by a qualified PSIC Licensed Professional Trainer.
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parkplay
Introducing the PSIC ParkPlay Certification — an exciting new training experience designed for certified instructors ready to bring the thrill of terrain parks to their students! Developed in collaboration with Park Labs, this two-day, on-hill course is all about fun, skill progression, and building confidence. You'll learn to introduce terrain park features the right way, starting outside the park to develop essential skiing, jumping, and box skills before stepping up to the next level. Whether you're looking to expand your teaching expertise or simply share the stoke of park riding, ParkPlay is your ticket to coaching with confidence and creativity.
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Participation Prerequisites:
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PSIC Level 1 or recognized equivalency required (refer to equivalency if you are a member of another organization already.)
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You MUST be a minimum of 14 years of age on the day the on-snow portion begins.
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You must be a paid member of the PSIC to register.
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You should be ready to experiment, try new things, collaborate with others, and have a great time! Arrive curious!
Course Structure:
The ParkPlay Course comprises online e-Learning and 2-day on snow component, emphasizing both Skiing Skills and Teaching Skills development.
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