Turoa Snow Institute dates

The 2008 Turoa Snowsports Institute course is a 14 week training programme, including accommodation in Ohakune.

The course will run 21 July through to 26 October.

Sample course outline
Week Midweek activity Weekend activity
21-27 July Ski/ride improvement  
28 July - 3 August Ski/ride improvement, intro to NZSIA system Shadow Snow School lessons
4-10 August Teaching focus beginner to novice levels, kids' teaching module Shadow Snow School lessons
11-17 August CSI exam prep, teach and ski/ride focus Final shadow weekend
18-24 August CSI exam, signoff for paid teaching Paid work experience in Snow School
25-31 August NZSIA Stage One focussed ski/ride and demos Paid work experience in Snow School
1-7 September Freeski/freeride/freestyle accelerator week Paid work experience in Snow School
8-14 September Intermediate to advanced teaching focus Paid work experience in Snow School
15-21 September Intermediate to advanced teaching focus Paid work experience in Snow School
22-28 September Training focus as required by participant needs Paid work experience in Snow School
29 September - 5 October School holidays - work 3 days, train 3 days Paid work experience in Snow School
6-12 October School holidays - work 3 days, train 3 days Paid work experience in Snow School
13-19 October NZSIA Stage One exam Paid work experience in Snow School
20-26 October Free ski/ride Mt Ruapehu's legendary spring corn Paid work experience in Snow School

For ENQUIRIES or to REGISTER contact:

Lionel Haldane

Turoa Snow School Training Coordinator
lhaldane@mtruapehu.com