News and Articles
World Women’s Snowsports Organization (WWSO) Summit 2026 – Kaprun, Austria
Many of you will remember Chris Walch, who inspired us at the NZSIA Women’s Summit this season. Chris is now inviting NZSIA members to join the global WWSO Summit, taking place 12–17 April 2026 in Kaprun, Austria. The Summit brings together women from across the...
NZSIA August 2025 Newsletter – Courses have kicked off, new membership perks, women’s programmes
Kia ora, Winter is finally in full swing, and after a slow start with challenging snow conditions, the snowsports world across New Zealand is now buzzing with activity. Courses are underway, and instructors — both new and experienced — are making the most of every...
Snowboard Manual Section A update – for sale
Our print manual was designed with updating in mind… and our first big update has just happened. Ten revised or new articles including interesting articles on Body Language, Tone of Voice and Self-Efficacy. 2025 – Updates and new content to Section A Self-Efficacy...
A night to support Alice Robinson in her Olympic year
Hi Folks, We have been forwarded a brilliant event with Alice Robinson and Tim Cafe coming up on Thursday August 14th, that we thought you would all want to know about.The Queenstown Alpine Ski Team would love as many people from the local ski community to be there to...
NZSIA June 2025 Newsletter – Winter Courses, Constitution & Member Perks Inside
Kia ora, Winter is finally showing its face! With a fresh flurry of snow across the mountains this past week, the buzz is building and next week NZSIA courses kick off at resorts around the country. In this month's update, we're sharing the final Constitution,...
NZSIA Newsletter – 23 May 2025 – Final Constitution Draft + AGM, EDI & Adaptive Rep Updates
Kia ora, We know we've been landing in your inbox a bit more than usual lately, but with the AGM just around the corner and some big updates on the table, we appreciate your attention. This week's newsletter includes the final Constitution draft, board confirmations,...
NZSIA May 2025 Newsletter – AGM, Constitution & Staying Professional on Snow
Kia ora, Winter is on the horizon, and there's plenty to catch up on. This month's update includes key details about the upcoming AGM, proposed Constitution changes, board role confirmations, and a timely reminder about staying professional on the hill. Plus,...
NZSIA May 2025 newsletter – your consideration is required here…..
A Message from the NZSIA President: Constitution Update & Member Consultation Dear Members of the NZSIA, Please take the time to read the following and participate in the consultation process to ensure we can answer any questions before the AGM, where we hope to...
Adaptive Representative for NZSIA – recruitment
Role Title: Adaptive Representative Reports to: NZSIA Board Collaborates with: Adaptive Committee, ATC Manager, Staff & Stakeholders Term: 2 years Location: Remote/Southern-Lakes District with travel as required Purpose of the Role To lead and represent the...
NZSIA Newsletter – April 2025 Update: First Snowfall, Fitness Perks & What’s Ahead
Dear NZSIA Members, The first snow has officially fallen — and you know what that means… the countdown to winter is ON! With the ski season just around the corner, now's the perfect time to check your gear, lock in your course bookings, and update your NZSIA...
SBINZ Level Two Mandarin E Learning
We are super stoked to announce our SBINZ division now has the Snowboard Mandarin Level Two E Learning live and ready for training use. This is a great new edition to our Mandarin content and is a pre requisite for Mandarin presented Level Two Modules. This new E...
NZSIA Newsletter – March 2025
Dear NZSIA Members, It may be March, and still very much feeling like summer here at the office in Arrowtown, but we've been deep in winter mode with our operations in Japan! With plenty of snow and plenty of stoked new instructors, it's been an epic start to the...