Kia ora,
Winter is Here – Courses Are Full Steam Ahead!
We’re right in the thick of the season, and NZSIA & SBINZ courses are buzzing across New Zealand! From Queenstown to Ruapehu, our rookie instructors are hitting the slopes, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and fresh passion to snow schools everywhere.
With courses running at full capacity and long waitlists forming fast, now is the time to get your name down. We keep a close eye on waitlists to make sure everyone gets the chance to join a course when spaces open.
To all our new instructors: welcome to the snowsports community! Here’s to a season full of learning, laughter, and epic turns.
Women’s Summit a Huge Success!
The NZSIA Women’s Summit has wrapped up and what an incredible weekend it was!
Hosted across Treble Cone and Cardrona, the Summit brought together over 50 women from across the industry for two days of skiing, snowboarding, learning and connection – all under the guidance of NZSIA’s amazing female trainers.
Off the mountain, attendees enjoyed a series of inspiring events, including a presentation from Women of Winter founder Chris Walch, advice from female ski and snowboard equipment experts and a meet-up at Mons Royale HQ, complete with pizza, networking and plenty of laughs.
While skill development was at the heart of the Summit, the true highlight was the energy, collaboration and inspiration that comes from so many passionate women sharing the snow together.
A huge thank you to our presenters Chris Walch, Jo Rotter and Rachel Penden who shared their knowledge, experience and motivation with the group.
To everyone who attended: your energy made this event something truly special. We cannot wait to see the Women’s Summit grow even further in the seasons ahead!
Keep the Momentum Going: Women’s Advanced Training & Development Days
Our single-day clinics led by female NZSIA/SBINZ Trainers are perfect for building skills, confidence, and connections in a supportive environment.
These Development day’s are aimed at membership who are looking beyond the Level Two Certification and are working towards their Level Three and/or Trainers Certification. It focuses on the pathway in preparing the attendees in their interest or exam, with no pressure.
These days are discounted by 50% to help support our membership with their development.
Check dates near you:
Snowboard – https://www.nzsia.org/snowboard/calendar/
Ski – https://www.nzsia.org/ski/calendar/
New Member Benefit – 20% Off PLAY Gear
We’re excited to announce a new NZSIA member perk – 20% off PLAY snow products!
Whether you’re heading into the season or just upgrading your gear, PLAY offers high-performance equipment designed by top skiers, for top skiers. Their range includes poles, gloves, and ski bags – essentials that help you perform at your best on snow.
What You Get:
- 20% off PLAY poles, gloves, and ski bags
- Designed for durability, comfort, and all-mountain performance
- Exclusive to NZSIA members
Browse the range and shop online here:
Big thanks to the team at PLAY for supporting our instructor community. Train hard, gear up, and play smart this season!
Step Into Coaching This August: NZSIA x Snow Sports NZ Pathway
Thinking about what’s next in your snowsports career? Whether you’re keen to support developing athletes or become a future trainer, the NZSIA x Snow Sports NZ Coaching Pathway is your gateway into coaching. It all starts with:
Stage One: Intro to Coaching Seminar
Date: Friday 30 August 2024
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Wānaka (*Zoom attendance available – conditions apply)
This one-day interactive workshop introduces the fundamentals of effective coaching and long-term athlete development. It’s designed to suit instructors at any stage looking to step into coaching with confidence.
From there, candidates move to Stage Two: Development Coaching Online, a self-paced eLearning module that builds on Stage One and prepares you for working with youth athletes heading into competition.
Stage Three offers two on-snow options:
- Development Coaches Course – Park, Pipe & Freeride (5 days) – Focused on real-environment coaching for ski and snowboard.
- Development Coaches Course – Alpine Race (6 days) – Race-focused, designed for Ski L3 instructors or those with a strong racing background. Dates TBC – expressions of interest open.
Questions? Reach out to Richie Johnston at coaching@nzsia.org
SBINZ Manual Section A – Freshly Updated!
Our print manual was designed with updating in mind… and our first big update has just happened.
Section A now includeds Ten revised or brand new articles, including interesting articles on Body Language, Tone of Voice and Self-Efficacy.2025 – Updates and New Content Include:
- Self-Efficacy
- Pacing of information
- Question-based Learning
- Tone of Voice
- Body Language
- Intention & Adapting Delivery Method
- The Matching Principle
- Intro to Feedback
- Developing Feedback
- Seek-Give-Seek Feedback
Step Into Telemark!
Ever thought about giving Telemark a go? Now’s your chance!
Our examiner James Arthurs is passionate about sharing the sport and would love to introduce you to Telemark skiing. Even better, James can help with gear so you can try it out without the hassle of sourcing equipment.
If you’re curious and keen to experience something new on snow, get in touch with James directly: arthurs.0064@gmail.com
That’s a Wrap
Thanks for staying connected! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Ngā mihi nui,
The NZSIA Team