BASI Course Dates
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Want to teach?
SnowDome will be hosting BASI level 1 this year.
The BASI 1 is an entry level course for skiers and snowboarders with aspirations to join the BASI education system.
The minimum standard expected for the course is confidence at turning on all types of slope and terrain. A sound knowledge of skiing or snowboarding itself is also useful.
The BASI level 1 qualification is for those wanting to find employment in a non-mountain environment, i.e. indoor snow facility etc. It is also the first stage of the BASI Instructor Level 2.
All candidates must be 16 years and above with a good technical ability and an understanding of client care.
Courses run for 5 days, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
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New... BASI Training Day
We are now offering a NEW BASI Training day (level 1)
The day is designed to help prepare candidates for the course. The day will cover an introduction to the BASI educational system and an opportunity to get some pre-course training prior to the 5 day instructor course.
The course focuses on your personal skiing/snowboarding and how the Fundamental Elements relate to your ability. A section of the day is dedicated to the Central Theme (BASI’s teaching progression). Video feedback will also be used to enable you to review your performance.
Course Dates
Sunday 1st April 2012
Sunday 1st July 2012Timetable
9am Meet in Starbucks for a complementary tea / coffee 9.30am – 12pm Training on the hill 12.00pm – 2pm Two course lunch and video feedback 2pm – 3.45pm Training on the hill 3.45pm Course de-brief over tea / coffee in the bar Cost: £95 per person
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Alpine & Snowboard Level 1 Course dates
20 – 24 February 2012 (Alpine only)
16 – 20 April 2012 (Alpine only)
4 – 8 June 2012
30 July – 3 August 2012
13 – 17 August 2012
27 – 31 August 2012
22 – 26 August 2012
19 – 23 November 2012Ski courses £465 per person
Snowboard courses £465 per personNo extra charge for slope time
The cost includes all aspects of the course. Excludes food.
Please note: all course candidates must become an associate member of BASI for an additional £45. This needs to be paid at the time of booking the course.For more information and booking, please contact Tim Carter, Head of Snow Sports on 01827 305095 or timcarter@snowdome.co.uk
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Advanced UK Level 1 Course
This course is the equivalent to one week of the Level 2 course. On successful completion you will be required to attend a 2nd week in the mountain environment if you aspire to Level 2.
The Advanced UK Level 1 course is the second module of the BASI system of training and certification for working on Dry slopes and indoor snow centres. It is the training and assessment that leads to becoming a British Snowsports Instructor.
Once you have successfully completed the Advanced UK Level 1 course and Child Protection Modules, you can be registered on the Associations database as full member and will receive the licence, in house journal, ‘BASI News’ and all other full member’s benefits.
Cost includes all aspects of the course*. Excludes food.
*An additional £20 per day slope fee will apply (payable to SnowDome Ltd)
For More information and booking see BASI
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Alpine Development Coach Level 1
This first level course is run as a partnership with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF) and is also the CSCF Entry Level Course.
This 3 day course aims to introduce candidates to the philosophies and skills to be an effective Coach whilst developing skiing over longer periods of time. It is ideal for Coaches, parents of young performers active in ski clubs, and Instructors with an interest in performance skiing.
The Development Coach Level 1 Certificate is a stand alone qualification, and leads candidates in to the Development Coach Level 2.
During this active 3 day training/assessment course candidates will improve their knowledge of; performance skiing; develop their personal skiing (carving, short turns and drills); and learn how to deliver a “coaching” session in the learner centered approach.Course Dates:
12- 14 August
£280 per person
The cost includes all aspects of the course*. Excludes food.
*An additional £20 per day slope fee will apply (payable to SnowDome Ltd)
For More information and booking see BASI
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Freestyle Development Coach Level 1
This 3-day course aims to introduce candidates to the philosophies and skills to be an effective Freestyle Coach.
This course will teach you how to teach basic Freestyle and improve your own ability and knowledge of the Freestyle discipline. Candidates need to be to a strong level of skiing or snowboarding standard and above, with a good level of fitness.
£375 per person
The cost includes all aspects of the course*. Excludes food.
*An additional £20 per day slope fee will apply (payable to SnowDome Ltd)
For More information and booking see BASI
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Refreshers and Re-sits
Refreshers and Re-sits are one day courses. All instructors must attend a refresher every 3 years. These sessions are also designed to offer the opportunity for Level 1 candidates to re-sit part of their exam if necessary.
2012 Dates
27 May – Alpine
3 June – Snowboard
29 July – Alpine
12 August – Snowboard
26 August – Alpine
21 October – Alpine
18 November – AlpineRefreshers and Re-sits are bookable online through Basi
For details of First Aid courses please see the First Aid Courses page.
