News and Articles
Reshaping the Snowboard Level Three Certification
Over the past six months, the Snowboard Committee has been working in the background to reshape the Level Three Certification. The SBINZ Level Three is a highly recognised qualification around the World. Our goal has been to maintain these high standards yet make the...
Winter 2020; Webinars, Course Walkthroughs and more!
NZSIA and SBINZ will be running a series of webinars starting in May, covering some of our key methodologies and concepts.
North Island Rep Nomination Form
We are looking for a new North Island Rep. If you are based in the North Island and keen to get involved, start here for the form. Job Description
NZSIA April Newsletter
April Newsletter 2020
Northern Hemisphere Courses Suspended
Dear members, In light of the current global situation, NZSIA will be ceasing all Northern Hemisphere courses from Saturday 21st March onwards. We have done our best to keep courses running as much as possible, without creating undue risk for both our candidates and...
Dynastar Ski Masters – NZSIA are invited to be a part of the Masters
Cardrona would like to extend an invitation to all current members of the NZSIA to compete in the Dynastar Ski Masters scheduled for 9th and 10th August 2019. This event also includes a cocktail party on the 9th on mountain, and a dinner on the 10th in Wanaka. For...
Sustainability Survey
As an organisation we need to operate in a sustainable way to protect our environment. We have four quick questions that will help us shape our strategy and future initiatives. Please take a moment and give us your input... Thanks for taking the time!
Zero Carbon Bill
Are you concerned about climate change? We realise many of our members will have this in the back of their minds, especially with the current snow levels. So, right now, the best thing to do is to make a submission on the proposed Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon)...
SBINZ’s New Park and Pipe Structure
With the goal of increasing Terrain Park Cert. pass rates and making the courses more accessible, the SBINZ Committee have implemented some big changes to the Park and Pipe process. Here's what's new... 1. Pipe is now in the Coaching Pathway Due to limited access to...
New Rider Analysis Assessment Process from SBINZ
As many of you will know, the rider analysis assessment process used within SBINZ has been focused on a written format for some time now. We have now revised these assessment processes throughout Level One, Level Two and Level Three.
Election Time
We are taking nominations for President and Vice President. If this is something interests you, please click here to get underway with the process. Here is also a link to the board handbook to help describe the roles better. Nominations close on the 14th May....
A Snowboard Exchange with Swiss Snowsports
SBINZ and the Snowboard arm of Swiss Snowsports ran an exchange this past year with the goal of learning and sharing from each other.