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Bret Marshall

Bret  Marshall is a lifetime member of NZSIA, starting his career in 1991. Bret was a ski trainer from 2002 to 2007. Bret was recently accepted as an associate member by the Ecole Suisse de Ski Morgins. This means that he is now an … Continue reading

Niseko 2012

The SBINZ returned to Niseko, Japan in February to run a Children’s Teaching Certification followed by a Level Two exam. Paul Philip is our Children’s specialist so he was the lucky examiner who got to go – and he was … Continue reading

Japan 2011/2012

Recently the SBINZ was lucky enough to be able to run another Level One exam in Niseko, Japan. The snow was amazing (as per usual in Niseko) and it hardly stopped snowing during the entire 5 days. It made things … Continue reading

Telemark 2012

Two new members for the Telemark committee, Calum Revfem from the North Is. And Claire Newell From Broken River.  The Telemark timetable for 2012 will be set so that all those taking the full certs and working towards an ISIA stamp will … Continue reading

Engagement News

Congratulations to Claire Nash and Adam Dooney on their recent engagement. AdamClaire Continue reading

ISIA Certification Changes 2012

We have just completed an extensive review process with ISIA for revalidation of our ISIA stamp certification. We have made some changes to the requirements which will affect those not already certified. ISIA stamp will now require: NZSIA/SBINZ Level Three … Continue reading

Adaptive Changes for 2012

Adaptive Level One and Level Two courses will be available in 2012 – both levels will have one course run in the North Island and South Island.  The Level One course consists of an introductory training weekend; completion of hours … Continue reading

Snowboard Course Changes for 2012

Snowboard Level One will now include an Ollie and 50-50 on box. Childrens Course will extend to 3 days. These changes are part of the ongoing process of review and development of SBINZ courses to ensure that we continue to … Continue reading

Rhys Jones Instructor of the year

  Rhys has been selected for this year’s award which will be presented at the snowsports award ceremony in 2012. Cesar Piotto nominated Rhys – “Rhys has been an integral part of the Snowboard team for a number of years. … Continue reading

Resit Policy for Level two Exam

This year the SBINZ also introduced a new re-sit policy for the Level Two exam. Instead of taking the entire exam again, those who fail just the Analysis or just the Teaching can re-sit these portions. Candidates join the next … Continue reading