News and Articles
New Snowboard Manual for 2017
Wow, this was a MAMMOTH job! SBINZ setup a manual sub-committee this time last year, with the goal of re-writing the whole manual. We wanted to simplify the models, shift the main focuses to align with our more recent concepts, make it easier to navigate and of course...
Shadowing a SBINZ Exam in Niseko by Ollie Midgely
Ollie works at Cardrona as coach for HPC and trainer for ITC, currently working for Brian Findlay at Niseko Academy and now SBINZ’s latest and greatest! To read his insight, click here.
Spots available on Ski Level One exam – Kagura – 15th – 19th December 2016
Ski Level One exam - Kagura Dates: 15th - 19th December Spots are available. Please contact: canyons.snowsports@gmail.com for price and further information
New Member Benefit: Methven/Mt Hutt Accommodation Special
Methven/Mt Hutt Special rate available for NZSIA members. Click here
Voting time for North Island Representative
Time to vote! Two nominations have been received for the North Island Rep position. Justin Stoddard and Matthew Britton. The information on each of the nominees is at the end of this newsletter. Only current full members are eligible to vote. To get your...
ISIA Speed Test
The ISIA speed test is back for 2017. For those that are interested, check out the invitation here Contact admin if you have any questions
New Member benefit: Wildwire Wanaka
We are happy to offer NZSIA members our Wildthing Climb for $150 pp. (Usually $249) Offer valid until October 31, 2016. Conditions: Tour must meet minimum number of 2. WILDTHING WATERFALL CLIMB INTERMEDIATE TOUR. SUITABLE FOR THOSE WITH A GOOD HEAD FOR HEIGHTS....
Nominations for the 2016 Snowsports Instructor of the Year
Snow Sports New Zealand Annual Awards 8th October 2016 Wanaka We are calling for nominations for the 2016 Snowsports Instructor of the Year. Awards: Coach of the Year, Breakthrough Season, Cross Country Skier of the Year, Alpine Ski Racer of the Year, Adaptive Athlete...
Ski Level Two in Hakuba has a couple of spare spots
Want to get your Ski Level Two course done this northern winter in Japan? The only course left in Japan with availability on it is: Hakuba Ski level two: 4 Apr 2017 - 11 Apr 2017 Check out www.nzsia.org for more info or email admin@nzsia.org
NZSIA Administration re opens on 9th January 2017
Administration will have a break over the holidays. The office will re open on 9th January. If you have something urgent that needs sorting, please call 0275341796. Happy Holidays!!
Dynastar Ski masters is coming to Cardrona
Special offer for NZSIA Members! NZSIA members get 20% off GS training day and race entries. You just need to tick the NZSIA member box on the form and show your membership card at the time of payment. Open to all skiers aged 18 & over. Information on the event is...
Telemark Level One Course at Coronet Peak
Telemark Level One Course at Coronet Peak has been postponed to the 4-7th August. To book start here