JAPAN Calendar now live!
| 18:Nov:2024
We are excited to release the 2024/25 lineup of Alpine, Snowboard, and Telemark events operating in Japan!
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Congratulations!
| 11:Nov:2024
We would like to take a moment to congratulate all those who were successful at exams this year!
To see a full list of all successful candidates in 2024 exams, click "Read more".
APSI National Team History | 1991 - 2023
Members | 04:Nov:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are excited to share a video showcasing the APSI National Demo Team's history!
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PEOPLE OF APSI | George Perry
Members | 29:Oct:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing George's story!
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Bob Irwin
Members | 22:Oct:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing Bob's story!
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Tim Stuart
Members | 17:Oct:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing Tim's story!
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InterskiTV 2027 | Webisode 1 - The Road to Vail
Interski | 01:Oct:2024
InterskiTV - Webisode 1 - The Road to Vail has been released!
Spotlighting the journey to Interski 2027 in Vail, this webisode follows the team’s first training sessions. With an emphasis on team building and technical development across all disciplines, the team worked on creating training resources that will support the organisation’s members. Follow along with the team's preparations by watching the webisodes and keep an eye out for more to be released in 2025!
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Ian Bruce
Members | 01:Oct:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing Ian's story!
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Women Leaders in Sport Individual Grants – Apply Now!
Members | 01:Oct:2024
The Australian Sports Commission is offering individual grants through the Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program to support women’s professional development in sport. This is a fantastic opportunity for female APSI members at all levels, especially those aiming for APSI Level 4 certification as the grant can help cover the costs of the two Courses and Exam.
Applications close at 3:00 pm AEDT on 8 October 2024, so make sure to submit your application soon!
For more information and to apply, click "Read more"
PEOPLE OF APSI | Mark McDonald
Members | 24:Sep:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing Macca's story!
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Golden Gala 50yr celebration
Members | 14:Sep:2024
The APSI celebrated its 50th birthday in style at the APSI Golden Gala on 14th September!
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Don Mcinnes
Members | 10:Sep:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing Don Mcinnes' story!
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APSI National Team Announced
Members | 30:Aug:2024
On the 26/27 August the final stage of the selection process took place in Mt. Buller and we are excited to announce your 2024-2027 APSI National Team.
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KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAILS
Members | 30:Aug:2024
With the rapidly changing conditions, the operation of APSI events may change.
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Nicholas Dean
Members | 23:Aug:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing Nicholas Dean's story!
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Graeme Morris
Members | 16:Aug:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week, we are sharing Graeme Morris's story!
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Alpine & Snowboard Theory Exams | 24 August
Members | 09:Aug:2024
All Alpine and Snowboard Levels 2, 3 and 4 theory exam components will be held on 24th August.
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Dean Hill
Members | 09:Aug:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week we are sharing Snowboarder, Dean Hill's story!
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CERTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
Members | 09:Aug:2024
You can now view and download all of your APSI certificates through the 'accreditations' page of your MyAPSI.
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Paul Bow
Members | 02:Aug:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week we are sharing Paul Bow's story!
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50 Year Schnapps | ONLY 100 bottles available
| 26:Jul:2024
Celebrating 50 Years of APSI with a Limited-Edition Butterscotch Schnapps.
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Josie Preiss
Members | 26:Jul:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association! This week we are sharing Snowboarder, Dean Hill's story!
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Winter Week Days NOW AVAILABLE
| 26:Jul:2024
Winter Week Days are now available for booking!
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Congratulations to our successful candidates!
| 25:Jul:2024
Alpine and Snowboard candidates have been hard at work in Falls Creek and Perisher at the Level 2, 3 and 4 early season exams. We would like to congratulate everyone that participated on an outstanding performance in some challenging conditions. A very special congratulations to successful Snowboard Level 4 candidates Joey Orme and Erik Flekander!
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Evergreen Hakuba | Seeking Snowsports School Director
Members | 25:Jul:2024
Evergreen in Hakuba is seeking a Snowsports School Director.
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Con Poulos
Members | 19:Jul:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association!
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Alpine Teaching Manual 10th Edition Now Available!
Members | 12:Jul:2024
We are excited to share the 10th edition of the Alpine Teaching manual with current members!
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Retro Merch Available now!
Members | 12:Jul:2024
Check out APSI's limited edition Retro merchandise.
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Member Benefits!
Members | 12:Jul:2024
We are excited to share some incredible benefits from our industry partners!
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Planning to work in Japan this summer? APPLY NOW!
Members | 12:Jul:2024
Snowsports schools in Japan are RECRUITING NOW!
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AWS and Women of Winter Networking Evening
Members | 12:Jul:2024
60 women from the snow industry got together in Jindabyne for a night of networking and career inspiration on 11 July. The evening featured speakers Rachel Oaks-Ash (misssnowitall) and APSI Board Member Sarah Lyster. The event, organised by Snow Australia and APSI's AWS, highlighted the importance of community, resilience and self-care in the demanding snow industry.
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Kerry Dodd
Members | 12:Jul:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association!
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The Story behind the original APSI Logo
Members | 28:Jun:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, Brad Spalding shares the story behind the original APSI logo!
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PEOPLE OF APSI | Shannon O'Brien
Members | 27:Jun:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association!
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AWS X Women of Winter Jindabyne Networking Evening
Members | 26:Jun:2024
On behalf of Snow Australia's 'Women of Winter', and APSI's 'Advancing Women in Snowsports' (AWS), we welcome women in the snowsports industry to a networking evening to support women to stay involved in Snowsports.
The networking evening is an opportunity to make connections with women employed in our diverse snow industry and create an awareness of career opportunities within the community.
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PEOPLE OF APSI | John Fahey
Members | 21:Jun:2024
In celebration of APSI's 50th year, we are sharing stories from members who have contributed greatly to the association!
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50 YEARS: Ski Pro Number 1
Members | 14:Jun:2024
In celebration of the APSI's 50th year, we are sharing the first APSI SnowPro (or SkiPro as it was called).
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Carv Demo Days
Members | 13:Jun:2024
Want early access to test the next iteration of Carv? Tom Gellie is joining the Carv Team to offer exclusive instructor demo days in Thredbo from 24th-26th June.
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Hot Dog Mike - Children's Book Release
Members | 14:Jun:2024
Children’s author and ski instructor Mike McGill has released his new book Hot Dog Mike and the kids official guide to Snow Safety. APSI Members receive $5 off with code APSI at checkout!
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Welcome APSI Rookie Trainers
Members | 02:Jun:2024
Thank you to everyone who participated in the APSI Rookie Selection Process. We'd like to welcome 11 Rookie Trainers to the APSI training Team.
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Long Service Recognition
Members | 04:Jun:2024
A special thank you to Neville Leel and Tom Hodges for your continued effort and dedication which has contributed greatly to the success of our organisation.
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Welcome Shea de Lorenzo
Members | 17:May:2024
We'd like to welcome Shea de Lorenzo who recently commenced in the role of APSI Member Service Officer. Shea brings years of industry experience to this role working as a ski instructor in Thredbo, Niseko and Verbier.
2024 APSI NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION
| 29:Apr:2024
2024 marks the commencement of a new term for the APSI National Team. We are excited to announce that selection will take place during the 2024 winter.
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FAREWELL TIFF
| 19:Apr:2024
Today we bid farewell to Tiff Ingle, an integral part of the APSI team for the past 5 years. We wish Tiff all the very best in her future endeavors. May success and happiness follow her wherever she goes.
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Happy Easter
| 27:Mar:2024
We wish you all the best and hope you enjoy some time with friends and family. We also want to advise that the APSI Office will be closed: 29 March - 5 April. Please email the office with any inquiries and we will endeavour to respond to you as quickly as possible on our return.
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Congratulations!
| 14:Nov:2023
We would like to take a moment to congratulate all those who were successful at exams this year!
To see a full list of all successful candidates in 2023 exams, click "Read more".
Congratulations to our new APSI Level 4's
| 15:Aug:2023
The Alpine and Snowboard Level 4 candidates have been hard at work this week in Falls Creek at the Level 4 exams. We would like to congratulate everyone that participated on an outstanding performance in some challenging conditions. We'd like to make special mention to those who achieved the level 4 certification!
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Spring Sessions Apres Party | 16 September
| 05:Sep:2023
Come and join the APSI National Team for an evening of fun and festivities at the Jindabyne Brewery!
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Winternational Gender (In)Equity & Mentoring Recap
Members | 30:Aug:2023
Did you miss the 'Winternational Gender (In)Equity & Mentoring' online Seminar on July 14, 2023? You can watch the recap video online now!
The seminar was hosted by Andrea Spieth (GER) and Vanessa Mann (GER) in collaboration with Interski International!
Click "Read more" to watch the recap.
Advancing Women in Snowsports Scholarship Awarded
| 15:Aug:2023
On the 15th of August, the Advancing Women in Snowsports (AWS) committee were excited to award one full Level 4 exam scholarship and two Level 4 resit scholarships to three passionate and dedicated women in the APSI community.
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Heavenly SRS is Recruiting
Members | 31:Jul:2023
Are you hoping to instruct in the USA at the end of the year? Now is your opportunity!
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IAESS Online Seminar: Training Experts in Snow Sports - The Bulgarian System
| 31:Jul:2023
Join the fun by registering for IAESS online seminar: Training Experts in Snow Sports - The Bulgarian System
When: August 4th, 2023, 5:00 p.m. CET (1:00 a.m next day AEST)
Cost: Free
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Congratulations!
| 24:Jul:2023
Congratulations to all those who were successful at the early season exams!
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International Association Education & Science in Snowsports (IAESS)
Members | 13:Jul:2023
"Where science meets practice“
Click "Read more" to learn about IAESS
Planning to work in Japan this summer?
Members | 07:Jul:2023
Snowpsorts schools in Japan are NOW RECRUITING!
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Advancing Women in Snowsport (AWS) Scholarship for women
Members | 07:Jul:2023
The AWS Scholarship for women is designed to support and encourage women to pursue advanced levels of certification in the snowsports industry.
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Winternational Gender (In)Equity & Mentoring
Members | 05:Jul:2023
What happens when like minded snowsport enthusiasts follow their dream to create opportunities for all women in their favorite sport?
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Rhythm Rides Japan is Recruiting
Members | 30:Jun:2023
Are you hoping to instruct in Japan at the end of the year? Now is your opportunity!
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23rd June 2023 - APSI Update
| 23:Jun:2023
APSI General Manager, Paul Lorenz, provides an update on all things APSI! Check out the link below to stay up to date on what's been happening this month.
Click "Read more" to watch the update video.
9th June 2023 - APSI Update
| 09:Jun:2023
APSI General Manager, Paul Lorenz, provides an update on all things APSI! Check out the link below to stay up to date on what's been happening this month.
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Long Service Recognition
Trainers | 07:Jun:2023
A special thank you to Richard Jameson, Scott Birrell and Andrew Peppard for your continued effort and dedication which has contributed greatly to the success of our organisation.
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25th May 2023 - APSI Update
| 25:May:2023
APSI General Manager, Paul Lorenz, provides an update on all things APSI! Check out the link below to stay up to date on what's been happening this month.
Click "Read more" to watch the update video.
InterskiTV | WEBISODE 9 - The Main Event
Interski | 17:Apr:2023
InterskiTV Webisode 9 is out now!
Welcome to the main event! Follow along as Nordic, Telemark and Adaptive present their on-snow workshops. This wraps up the 'Road to Levi' series. Thanks for tuning in!
Click "Read more" to watch the webisode.
InterskiTV | WEBISODE 8 - First Day at Interski
Interski | 05:Apr:2023
InterskiTV Webisode 8 is out now!
Check out the Team's first day at Interski. Follow along as Alpine and Snowboard present their on-snow workshops and Snowboard share their indoor lecture!
Click "Read more" to watch the webisode.
InterskiTV | WEBISODE 7 - Opening Ceremony
Interski | 28:Mar:2023
InterskiTV Webisode 7 is out now!
Come along and experience the opening ceremony with team and supporters!
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Please Welcome Our New Office Administrator
| 16:Feb:2023
We'd like to welcome Lisa Ingegneri to the role of APSI Administrator.
To find out more about Lisa click Read More!
Vale Keith Jephcott | An industry legend
| 10:Oct:2022
It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Keith Jephcott, Nordic Trainer, APSI Life member and Corryong High School Old Boy. Keith passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday 7th October, surrounded by his family and loved ones. A celebration of Keith's life will be held at 4pm on Thursday 13th October at Massaros, 360 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground 3097, all are welcome.
Click "Read more" to learn more about Keith's story.
Congratulations!
| 07:Oct:2022
We would like to take a moment to congratulate all those who were successful at our end of season exams.
To see a full list of all successful candidates in Alpine and Snowboard exams, click "Read more".
InterskiTV | WEBISODE 3 - The Last On-Snow
| 27:Sep:2022
Check out InterskiTV Webisode 3!
This webisode shares all the action from the APSI National Team's last on-snow training in Perisher last week!
Click "Read more" to watch the webisode.
InterskiTV | WEBISODE 2 - Falls Creek Training
| 09:Sep:2022
Check out what the National Team got up to while training in Falls Creek last week!
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29th July 2022 - APSI Update
| 29:Jul:2022
APSI General Manager, Paul Lorenz provides an update on all things APSI! Check out the link below to stay up to date on what's been happening this month.
Click "Read more" to see the update.
Snowboard Freestyle/Freeride Professional Development
Snowboard | 28:Jul:2022
Oscar Alston, snowboard technical committee member and trainer/examiner, will be running the snowboard freestyle/freeride professional development two-day camp again this year!
Click "Read more" to learn more about the two-day event.
Limited Availability
| 15:Jul:2022
There is limited availability on many of the upcoming courses. Book in now to secure your spot!
For more details read more here.
APSI x XTM Merchandise
| 15:Jul:2022
Our new APSI x XTM merchandise is selling out quick so jump on to our store to grab yourself an APSI puffer, gloves, mitts and other cool merch!
Click "Read more" to check out some photos of the merch and visit our store!
2022 Life Membership
| 10:Jun:2022
Life Membership is awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the APSI Organisation by an individual member/s. This honour is reserved for those whose contribution goes beyond the ordinary or even the excellent for an extended period.
Click "Read more" to learn about this year's Life Membership recipients.
Welcome to the APSI Training Team!
| 10:Jun:2022
The APSI would like to extend a warm welcome and congratulate six trainers on joining APSI Training Team: April Esser, Snowboard; Jeremy Murphy, Alpine; Andrew (Andy) Aitken, Snowboard; Sam Watson, Alpine; and Shane Lalor, Snowboard.
Click "Read more" to learn more about our new trainers!
2022 Sodergren Scholarship
| 10:Jun:2022
Click "Read more" to learn about this years Sodergren Scholarship recipients.
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Keith Jephcott shares his story at Trainers Coordination
| 10:Jun:2022
It was a privilege to have our very own APSI nordic trainer, Keith Jephcott speak at this year’s Trainers Coordination and have the chance to share his motivational and inspiring story with our staff.
Click "Read more" to learn more about Keith's story.
APSI Meets Trace Cooke | By Danny Foster
| 16:Apr:2022
During the early days of COVID lockdowns, I was lucky enough to talk to Trace Cooke. Trace is a previous Freeride World Tour athlete, sponsored rider for Fischer, The North Face and Smith (as well as others) and has had roles in movies such as Return to Sender.
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Snowsports Trainer & Ski Patrol Come Together | Emma Christiansen
| 11:Apr:2022
Last month, I was lucky enough to meet and ski with many of California's female ski patrollers, at the Western Female Ski Patrol Summit at Northstar Resort. The focus of our clinic was trying to ski more efficiently.
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A Focus on Core | Ruth Kennedy
| 29:Mar:2022
At the beginning of last season, the APSI was privileged to have Ruth Kennedy, Bachelor Exercise and Sports Science CQU, Snowboard Instructor and APSI Examiner takes us through a presentation focusing on the core. The core is the foundation of your Stance on your snowboard. In this video you will learn about planes of movement, how your core moves and how to structure your core workouts. Ruth has also put together a simple core workout that can be done in about 20 minutes and targets all the important muscle groups for a snowboarder. The season will be here before we know it! Get slope fit now!
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A Day in the Life | Bobbi and Mel
| 24:Feb:2022
With just over one week until the 2022 Beijing Paralympics, the APSI is incredibly privileged to have a sneak peek into a day in the life of Paralympian Mel Perrine and her Sighted Guide, APSI Trainer Bobbi Kelly. Thank you Mel and Bobbi for sharing with us and on behalf of all of us here at the APSI ..... good luck to the entire Australian Paralympic Team....we are watching!
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APSI Online Content
| 01:Jan:2022
Our vision for this program is “To add value to the membership during this particularly challenging season and to bring our APSI and Snowsports community together”
We aim to deliver content across areas such as building community, education, networking, and the frontline of your job as an instructor.