Snowboard Instructor
"SHREDUCATION" Programs

YES offers the widest range of instructor training programs in the world. We have been in the Instructor training business for over 20 years and have certified over 3,000 clients. When choosing your program it is important to ensure that you are gaining not only the right certifications, but the right training and inclusions that suit your desires and goals.

Our Instructor programs include the training and methodology set by the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors known as CASI. YES has been working in partnership with Whistler Blackcomb for over 20 years and has a reputable and proven track record of training each student to high instructor standard. Our goal is to get you beyond the standard expected by the CASI so that you are fully prepared for your exam. Riding is only 50% of the exam – the other 50% is teaching, so you need to be able to demonstrate your ability in both areas. We will take you back to basics to give you a strong foundation and then incorporate the Canadian technique into your riding to ensure that you are demonstrating the required technique to pass your exam with flying colors.

4 Week Snowboard Instructor

YES offers four 4 week courses throughout the 2018/2019 season. To view prices and accommodation options scoll to the bottom of the page!

  • 24th November 2018 - 22nd December 2018
  • 12th January 2019 - 9th February 2019
  • 9th February 2019 - 9th March 2019
  • 9th March 2018 - 6th April 2019

The 4 week Instructor course is designed for those looking to gain the CASI Level 1 certification. The Canadian Association for Snowboard Instructors (CASI) Level 1 certifies you to teach beginner snowboarders. You will also participate in the AST 1 Avalanche awareness course which we believe is a necessity for anyone adventuring in the mountains during the winter. This is a course for those wishing to acquire appropriate entry level safety skills, proper instruction in uphill skinning techniques, assessing mountain environments and of course, the fun of powder snowboarding. Learning outcome for the AST level 1 certificate is to develop understanding of winter hazards with increased confidence in decision making in avalanche terrain.

YES ACCOMMODATIONS

YES offers various accommodation options allowing you to create your own experience.

  • YES CATERED CHALETS:  These accommodations include 6 delicious dinners weekly and daily continental breakfasts. Meals are prepared by the chalet host daily and all meals are enjoy from the comfort of the house... its like a big family dinner each night!
  • YES SELF-CATERED CHALETS: These accommodations don't include a meals package so the overall cost is cheaper.
  • For our more mature aged clients (YES that's me too) check out our Career Break Programs page for suitable accommodations and prices. Note that prices on this page are for the main instructor group chalets only.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

It’s important to understand what is actually included in your Ski Instructor program - YES includes everything you need; there are no hidden fees or exam costs when you get into Whistler. The CSIA Level 1 exam fee is included (priced well over $600.00) - WHY do we include it? Simple, because we know that our YES instructors can get you there!

Don't forget - if you book the catered chalet option your package includes 6 delicious dinners and 6 continental breakfasts each week! Worth over CAD$400.00 during the 4 weeks you're here... oh and the best part is you don't have to cook the entire time your here! 

Finally if neither of these properties suit your needs or perhaps you need to adjust the length of your course (ie: miss the final week - AST 1), never fear, drop me an email and lets arrange something that suits your desires and needs, YES is always happy to build you the perfect package.

                                   

DATES + PRICING for 2018/2019 season

All Prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD)

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NOVEMBER 24, 2018 - DECEMBER 22, 2018 @ YES CATERED CHALETS
Catered with meals - QUAD Catered with meals - TRIPLE Catered with meals - TWIN Catered with meals - SINGLE
$7,800 $8,000 $8,200 $9,500
NOVEMBER 24, 2018 - DECEMBER 22, 2018 @ YES SELF-CATERED CHALETS
 
Self-Catered no meals - QUAD Self-Catered no meals - TRIPLE Self-Catered no meals - TWIN Self-Catered no meals - SINGLE
$7,200 $7,400 $7,600 NA
JANUARY 12, 2019 - FEBRUARY 9, 2019 @ YES CATERED CHALETS 
Catered with meals - QUAD Catered with meals - TRIPLE Catered with meals - TWIN Catered with meals - SINGLE
$7,800 $8,000 $8,200 $9,500
JANUARY 12, 2019 - FEBRUARY 9, 2019 @ YES SELF-CATERED CHALETS 
 
Self-Catered no meals - QUAD Self-Catered no meals - TRIPLE Self-Catered no meals - TWIN Self-Catered no meals - SINGLE
$7,200 $7,400 $7,600 NA
FEBRUARY 9, 2019 - MARCH 9, 2019 @ YES CATERED CHALETS 
Catered with meals - QUAD Catered with meals - TRIPLE Catered with meals - TWIN Catered with meals - SINGLE
$7,800 $8,000 $8,200 $9,500
FEBRUARY 9, 2019 - MARCH 9, 2019 @ YES SELF-CATERED CHALETS 
 
Self-Catered no meals - QUAD Self-Catered no meals - TRIPLE Self-Catered no meals - TWIN Self-Catered no meals - SINGLE
$7,200 $7,400 $7,600 NA
MARCH 9, 2019 - APRIL 06, 2019 @ YES CATERED CHALETS
Catered with meals - QUAD Catered with meals - TRIPLE Catered with meals - TWIN Catered with meals - SINGLE
$6,000 $6,200 $6,600 $7,500
MARCH 9, 2019 - APRIL 06, 2019 @ YES SELF-CATERED CHALETS
 
Self-Catered no meals - QUAD Self-Catered no meals - TRIPLE Self-Catered no meals - TWIN Self-Catered no meals - SINGLE
$5,400 $5,600 $6,000 NA