Snow Sports NZ work in conjunction with our industry partners to assist in the development of volunteers, coaches, instructors and classifiers. Here you'll find information on the pathways to working within the adaptive snow sports industry. If you have questions, please feel free to contact our Adaptive Manager.
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Adaptive Instructor |
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Eligibility |
Criteria |
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Train & learn |
Snow Sports NZ Volunteer Training |
Passion for life |
Intermediate skier / boarder
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Adaptive Instructor |
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Level I or equiv Snowboard or Ski Able-bodied Instructor Level II or equiv Snowboard or Ski Able-bodied Instructor |
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Adaptive Examiner |
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NZSIA Level II Adaptive Instructor & Trainer |
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Coach |
Passion for working with Special Olympics athletes |
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Coach |
Passion for coaching |
Instructor |
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Development Coach |
Passion for coaching |
Adaptive Instructor or experienced coach |
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High Performance Coach |
Experience in coaching & adaptive athletes |
Adaptive Instructor or experienced coach |
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Beginner classifier |
Level One Alpine Ski Racing Classification Certificate Level One Para-Snowboard |
NZ Resident |
Physio or similar knowledge; Intermediate skier |
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National Alpine Ski Classifier |
Level One Alpine Ski Racing Classification Certificate Level One Para-Snowboard |
Experience |
Level One Classification |
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International IPC Classifier |
International Alpine Ski Racing Level Two Classification Certificate Level Two Para-Snowboard |
International Experience |
Level Two classification |
The following video has been developed by Snow Sports NZ as a reference tool for coaches new to adaptive snow sports. It illustrates the different categories within adaptive snowsports including visually impaired skiing, standing skiing, sit-skiing and para-snowboard cross.
Adaptive Snow Sports Disciplines from Snow Sports NZ on Vimeo.