News
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
Jobs in Hong Kong and Japan
See vacancies page for details: http://www.nzsia.org/ski/careers/vacancies/ Continue reading
New SBINZ Trainer Rhys Jones
The SBINZ received several emails this year with requests for funding towards exams, so we decided to use some of our Development Fund in this area. Rhys Jones was one such person who applied for some help towards his Trainers … Continue reading
