Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy
Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy
Elevate Your Teaching, Expand Your Impact
Professional development for adaptive sports instructors and aspiring educators
Ready to take your instruction to the next level? The Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy brings together the latest adaptive teaching methods with hands-on learning from certified PSIA-AASI examiners and clinicians. Whether you’re new to adaptive instruction or looking to advance your expertise, this program will strengthen your skills and expand your ability to make adaptive sports accessible to more people.
What You’ll Gain
Expert Instruction – Learn from Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors certified professionals
Latest Techniques – Master cutting-edge adaptive ski and snowboard teaching methods
All Disciplines – Programs available for every skill level and specialty area
Continuing Education – Earn PSIA-AASI credits to maintain your certification
Community Impact – Join a network of instructors strengthening adaptive sports nationwide
Join the movement to make adaptive sports instruction more effective and accessible.
Program Information
Clinic Curriculum
*Curriculum is subject to change.*
**Before starting your registration, we recommend you view and select your preferred courses to avoid any timeout issues during the registration process. Take a look at available courses HERE.
As with past years, Rocky Mountain PSIA-AASI plans to host several exams in Breckenridge in the days following the Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy. For more information and to sign up, please visit the RM PSIA-AASI webpage.
Pre-Requisites
To ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all, clinics have specific pre-requisite skill requirements. Prior to registering for clinics, please note the course levels and ensure you meet the pre-requisite skill levels in the descriptors. Clinicians may dismiss an attendee if they are not able to demonstrate the minimum skills required for the course.
Fees and Scholarships
2026 Scholarship – for Move United Member organization affiliates. This will launch July 28, 2026.
Deadline to apply: August 14, 2026
Scholarship recipients will receive the following (valued at over $888 per scholarship):
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- Event registration, goody bag, & lift tickets
- 20+ hours of training on-snow & in the classroom by leading industry experts
- Move United Member Organizations may nominate up to 2 recipients whom must provide at least 25 hours of adaptive snowsport lessons to disabled veterans per season or aspire to earn PSIA-AASI, NCTRC, & CARSS CEUs at no cost!
2026 Fees
Online Pre-Registration (open until October 30, 2026):
- Half-Day Clinic $72.00
- Full-Day Clinic $144.00
- 2 Day-Workshop $288.00
- 4 Day-Workshop $576.00
On-Site Registration:
- Half-Day Clinic $88.00
- Full-Day Clinic $176.00
- 2-Day Workshop $352.00
- 4-Day Workshop $704.00
Lift Tickets: Thanks to support from Breckenridge Ski Resort and Vail Resorts Epic for Everyone, lift tickets are provided to registrants actively participating in a program area (Learn to Ski/Snowboard, Rising Racers, Race Camp, or Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy).
- Not participating in a program? Discounted lift tickets are available to be purchased at the resort lift ticket window.
- Eligible for an Epic Adaptive Pass? We recommend purchasing one to keep skiing/boarding after the event. Learn more at https://moveunitedsport.org/events/the-hartford-ski-spectacular/lift-tickets/
Registration Policies
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- Clinic registration is on a first-come, first-serve, basis and space is limited. Register early to ensure your first choice of clinics. Most clinics will reach capacity prior to event.
- If clinic attendance is insufficient when registration closes, the clinic will be canceled and you will be notified immediately.
- There is no waitlist for full clinics. However, spaces may become available if participants cancel. You can check the clinic again at a different time to see if a space has become available. All fees must be paid in full prior to/within 24 hours of participation in a clinic. You may choose to be on Stand By at the clinic meeting location in order to attend in the clinic in the event of a no-show. Please note, being on Stand By does not guarantee you will be able to attend the clinic!
- The event registration fee $75/$98 is nonrefundable. All other costs or fees (race camp, rising racers, lessons, SSIA courses, sit-ski rental, banquet tickets) are nonrefundable once the event registration closes on October 30, 2026 (this includes refunds for sicknesses).
What to Bring
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- All attendees must provide their own equipment.
- Coin operated lockers and overnight ski storage are available for a fee in the ski check by the lift ticket window.
- If adaptive equipment is used in a clinic it will be provided.
Lift Tickets: Thanks to support from Breckenridge Ski Resort and Vail Resorts Epic for Everyone, lift tickets are provided to registrants actively participating in a program area (Learn to Ski/Snowboard, Rising Racers, Race Camp, or Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy).
- Not participating in a program? Discounted lift tickets are available to be purchased at the resort lift ticket window.
- Eligible for an Epic Adaptive Pass? We recommend purchasing one to keep skiing/boarding after the event. Learn more at https://moveunitedsport.org/events/the-hartford-ski-spectacular/lift-tickets/
FAQs
Clinic Surveys
Thank you for participating in this year’s Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy! To help us continue to improve upon each year’s event, we encourage you provide your feedback through the survey below. We appreciate your time.
Clinic Reminder Notes
Clinic Reminders will be shared post-event.