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GYC3441 - Short Snowboard Instructor Course, Lake Louise Country: Canada Cost: £3950.00 Please note: From £3950 depending on the choice of accommodation Cost Includes: The price includes flight, accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include insurance, kit or visas      Duration: 5 weeks (We can extend flights for up to 6 months) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7616 or

 

	This placement would suit... anyone looking to gain a snowboard instructor qualification in Lake Louise, a magnificent resort and Canada’s largest single ski area. The courses suit all standards/abilities although you must be able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain. Price is from £3950.00 depending on choice of accommodation. Why take a course? Crystal International Academy run 5 week snowboard instructor training courses in partnership with Lake Louise Ski & Snowboard School - one of the world’s finest ski & snowboard schools in a magnificent resort. The courses will enable you to: transform your personal riding skills through a high quality and ‘fun’ instructor training programme experience Lake Louise and everything it has to offer choose between low cost hostel style accommodation and 3* or 4* hotel options in Banff attain the CASI Level 1 instructor qualification potentially stay on and work in the resort if you obtain a work visa/permit prior to travel "live the dream" and enjoy a free heli-skiing trip! Dates 14 November 2008 - 19 December 2008 Lake Louise - the resort "The Jewel of the Rockies", the majestic beauty of Lake Louise is awe inspiring. Located within the protected wilderness and spectacular scenery of Banff National Park, Lake Louise is a world class ski resort with a phenomenal reputation for its first rate amenities and wonderful dry powder snow. The vast ski area features infinite and varied terrain and has consistently been voted number one for scenery in North America by Skiing Magazine. The courses You will have approximately 20 hours per week of quality instruction provided through Lake Louise Ski & Snowboard School, and you will also have plenty of spare time to yourself to enjoy the mountains. You will be taught in small groups of up to 8 people per instructor. Not only will you see a vast improvement in your own technique, you will also be given the tools to become an effective teacher and share your expertise with others. Our courses will provide you with an insight into the service side of the industry, how ski and snowboard schools function, plan lessons, and you will also get to shadow instructors. To complement the instruction, a first aid course, recreational avalanche course, and ski/snowboard tuning clinics are also included. Accommodation and meals We offer a range of accommodation options located in Banff to suit different preferences and budgets. These include: HI Banff Alpine Centre: 2 star dormitory style accommodation Best Western Siding 29 Lodge: 3 star twin share accommodation with large rooms and swimming pool facilities Charlton’s Cedar Court: 3+ star kitchenette style twin share accommodation Banff Park Lodge: 4 star twin share accommodation with excellent facilities on site Banff has a lively social scene and plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and other resort amenities for you to enjoy over the duration of your stay. Weekday breakfasts will be provided at the accommodation of your choice and weekday evening meals will be provided at a variety of different restaurants in Banff - offering you a great selection of Canadian, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese and Greek cuisine. The package The cost of the courses include: Flights Airport transfers Accommodation (shared) Weekday breakfasts Weekday evening meals Resort transfers (if applicable) Season lift pass Free heli-skiing day trip (Lake Louise courses commencing Nov 08 & Jan 09 only) Services of a representative Instructor training (approximately 20 hours per week) CASI Level 1 course CASI Level 1 exam fee National Governing Body manuals/materials First Aid Course Recreational Avalanche Course Shadowing instructors/work experience Video analysis and feedback Theory sessions Ski and snowboard tuning clinics Ski jacket Professional photography - group/action shots Job search assistance/advice The prospects The CASI Level 1 certification will enable you to teach beginners and early intermediates in Canada or North America. The short 5 week course does provide you with the perfect opportunity to gain a recognised instructor qualification and then work the rest of the season. Many people who have completed a Crystal International Academy course have used their qualifications to either stay on or return to the resort where they trained to work as a ski or snowboard instructor. The nature of our instructor courses has mutual benefits for both the ski and snowboard schools and your own personal development. After successfully completing a course, you will be considered a potential asset to the ski and snowboard school, possessing the relevant skills, knowledge and experience of how they operate on a day-to-day basis. Support & backing As you would come to expect from the UK’s No.1 ski tour operator, Crystal offers you: a choice of world class resorts or destinations various course options and dates throughout the year a range of accommodation options in the resorts to suit various budgets quality instruction/training provided through the resident ski & snowboard schools the opportunity to gain recognised instructor qualifications full ATOL bonding and financial protection the option of winter resort employment with Crystal Holidays (with the type of work offered subject to age and interview) In short, if you're looking for a worthwhile gap year experience, a career break, a new direction in life, or simply an invigorating season out, our snowboard instructor training courses could be just the ticket you are looking for! Our users say "The course was better than I expected, the people were really friendly and I just had a brilliant time. Heli-skiing and just being able to ski for 5 weeks was brilliant". Oliver Madden, Lake Louise 2005 Book your 2008/09 course in Lake Louise by 1st April 2008 and benefit from 2007/08 prices! Also, you can look forward to your free heli-skiing trip in the Canadian Rockies! 0845 344 7616 Crystal International Academy provide ski and snowboard instructor training courses that lead to internationally recognised instructor qualifications. Courses are run in world-class resorts in Canada and New Zealand and range from 5 to 12 weeks in duration. They are suitable for people from intermediate to advanced levels.