Miscellaneous

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EXHIBIT "B" CERTIFICATION I.S.I.~. EXAllINATIO'J FOR~lAT 1973 - 1974 DAY OF ,XAllINATION I. Indoor Heeting 1. Introduction & Orientation a. Introduce Lxaminers b. Check First Aid Requirements c. Explain Days Activities 2. Hritten Examination a. Three comprehensive technical questions to he prepared by chief examiner. These ",:ill be Cl: the essay type. II. On The Hill (Not necessarily in the follovJing order) III. 1. Warm Up ll.un 2. Demonstrations 3. Teaching Phases a. One Steeredianeuver b. One Chr isty 'laneuver (These may not necessarily be the same as the test figures and t~1e candidate will use filS Skl school sequence.) 4. Free Skiing 1. At least tv:o, preferably three, runs under vary ing terrain & speed cond i tions. (These runs rna v take place anytime.) Indoor ~leeting 1. Examiners meet to select Oral candidates 2. Oral Examination candidate pass.) (Attitude should be to helD the 3. Posting of Examination Results (This should be done following the orals by the back­up examiner.) C ~ a T I F I CAT ION C'XA-~INATIO~; POLICY - I:,TERHon,TAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION :Olan for the Certification 0;: Ski Teachers by the Intermountain Ski. Instructors Association. The following proposals are for the purpose of placing this system for certification of ski instructors into operation. They cover the prob­lems of supervision and operation of Certification-Examination process. I DUTIES OF THE ISlA CERTIFlCA':'ION COHHITTEE The duties of the ISlA Certification Co~ittee shall be as follows: A. Put this system into operation, maintain it, and supervise its operation. B. Perform such other duties as may be hereinafter referred to, or outlined in, the By-laws of the ISlA. II EXAHINATION ADMINISTRATION A. Examiners: The examiners shall be appointed by the Certification Committee, ISlA, as stated in Article V of the By-laws. The Committee shall follow a program of qualifying, selecting, and training of com­petent examiners by appointing individuals who are above average in technical and mechanical knowledge of skiing and ski teaching. The Committee shall use discretion in choosing examiners who i'lre fully certified, mature, and not narrowly inclined concerning personalities or the merits of any cne ski school or system of ski teaching. The Committee shall evaluate the results of the examination with refer­ence to the performance of the joint examining board and each indi­vidual examiner. The results will be retained by the Committee and used for future reference for the selection of examiners. Names of the examiners for each examination shall not be disclosed until the day of the examination unless otherwise directed by the Committee. B. Compensation of Examiners: The examiners shall receive compensation for the expenses for each day spent as an examiner. Each examiner shall be entitled to re­ceive reimbursement for incidental expenses directly related to the operation of the examination. The Certification Vice President , in cooperation with the Presicent and the Administrative Vice Presi­dent, may at their discret~on compensate examiners and other ~ndi­~ iduals for their expenses upon receipt of said expenses. -2- C. Examining Board: The examining board shall consist of at least three mem~ers. In the absence of the Chief Fxaminer, the Certi f icat ion Vice President or his agent shall appoint one commit.tee memiJpr to be in charge of the exam ina tion. Each ex ar" i ner sha 11 keep his own score of grades on all candidates examined. ~he examiner will be responsible to keep all scoree; in strict confidence. The examiners' findings shall be final. III PRELHlINARlr:S OF THr: EXNII:XlInN A. Time and Place: The Certification Vice President in coopf'ration v'ith ",e> i'rC5l­dent of ISlA rna:!, sched111e an 0xaninatic'n at ?1r.',' ctate or '-',l.---lcc. The applicaticns must be submitt.·el Ie eli, ':'rtification '·'J'c.mirrC'C' Chairman at least fourtepn (14) day:; pr l')r to the scheel,,] ed date for exarrinillion. B. Announcernen t ,; : It w1.11 be the responsibility of the Certific2'tion Comrnit;_-c(' tC) make available cu the general membership the plan for certif i':.'­tion and to make availal!le thp names and c.ddresses of t.,c ~.>"'C'.,­tive Secretar~, Certification Vice Pre~ide>nt. rertification Committee, anc: .".rea Certification Representatives. rt shall Lf' the duty of the Examini~g B?ard to mail direct!r to each c~ndidate. the results of the exam1nat10n. The results W1 1 be )Osted at the cone US10n 0, tne exam1nat1on. C. Qualifications of Candidates: A candidate must meet the following qualifications of the ISlA before he or she be allowed to take the exam: 1. Candidates 'or examination for Associate Ski Instructor shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of the exam. Candidates for Certified Ski Instructor shall be at least eighteen (18) years of aqe and been associate certified in any recognized division no less than six (6) months. -1- 2. All candidates shall have sufficient knowledge of the English language and have a high standard of personal ethics and character. 3. All non-member candidates shall be "registered" with ISlA. 4. All non-member candidates must hold a current advanced first aid card. 5. All non-member candidates must complete a written report. All candidates sholl be subject to approval by the Board of Directors. D. Registration: A non-member can make application for certification after he l1a,; completed registration and payment of registration fees. The term of registration will be until the follo"in,} :Tune 30 or on Obtaining certification status. Forms for registration are avail­able through ISlA Executive Secretary, Area Certification Repre­sentative, or Ski School Director. r:. Exam Application: The candidate for examination sh"ll fill out "n appJ icatinn Clpproved by his Ski ~'chool llirector or Certif icat ion vic~' T'n',; l­dent. All non-member cClndidates must hold and he prepared tCI present to the examining board a current advanced first aid card. The application together with tile fec for examination dnd written H' ort must be sliDmitte(l to the Certlfication vice PreSl ent not ess t an ourteen ays prlor to t e ex~ ination. In case an application is rejected because of failure to meet the requirements, the Certification Vice President shall . promptly notify the candidate. Written Report: This report shall be a comprehensive research paper on the following subject matter. 1. Avalanche hazards, recognizin,} them, and avalanche rescue techniques, includin,} winter first aid. 2. Equipment and clothing. 3. Organization and history of Professional Ski Instruction. a. ISlA b. PSIA -4- As a basis for this report, the following references can be used: 1. Manual of Ski Mountaineering, Revised, David R. Brower, Editor, compiled under the auspices of thE' N.S.A., 2nd Edition, University of California Press. 2. Avalanche Handbook, U.S. Government Printing Office 3. American Ski Technique, available through the Professional Ski Instructors of America. 4. Avalanche Enigma, Fraser, Colen, Rand '1cNalley, 1966. 5. Introduction to Hountaineering, Smith, George Alan. F. Term of Certification: The term of certification shall be for one year after which ti~e the candidate may apply for renelval without examination provided he has met the requirements outlined in the Articles of Incorpora­tion and Bylaws of I.S.I.A. The candidate shall also consent to the cancellation of his certification by the Board of Directors at its discretion. G. Fees: The fee for examination shall be determined by the Board of Directors. fl. Insignia: A ski teacher's pin will be issued to the Euccessful applicant of the examination. The pin shall remain the property of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association. Additional pins may be obtained on deposi t from the r::xecuti ve f,ecretary of I. S. I. A. On termination of certification, all pins shall be returned to the Executive Secretary of I.S.I.A. All interested agencies (U.S. Forest Service, U.S.S.A., and P.S.I.A.) shall be notified by the Executive Secretary cf I.S.I.A. IV EXAHINATION '(he examination will be based on the Basic Principles of the current American Ski Technique. Candidates for examination for .ssociate Ski Instructor shall exhibit proficiency in teaching through the basic christy phase and in demonstrating through parallel skiing. Candidates for examination for Certified Ski Instructor shall exhibit proficiency in teaching and demonstrating through parallel skiing. The examination will consist of four parts. -5- Demonstration Phase - within the discretion of the Examining Board, cand1dates may be called on to demonstrate a steered turn, a basic christy, and a parallel turn. Teaching Phase - the candidate shall be able to demonstrate and explain clearly and correctly each movement of any of the ma­neuvers involved in ski teaching. He should be able to recognize any incorrectly executed maneuver and to discover, explain, and correct the fundamental errors involved. The candidate will also be expected to show his ability to demonstrate and apply the proper corrective exercises. He shall be able to select proper terrain for teaching various maneuvers, considering gradient, snow, and weather conditions, safety, etc. The candidate shall demonstrate abilities to lead a class from one maneuver to the next in a logical and continuous progression and according to various objectives by use of auxiliary maneuvers. Free Skiin¥ Phase - during a free skiina period. the candidate shall disp ay his ability to execute with a high degree of pre­cision, steadiness and control, and any of the maneuvers of his repertory of downhill skiing abilities, designated by the ex­amining board. The examining board shall also designate the terrain, snow conditions, and the rate of speed. Oral and Written Phase - the candidate shall be prepared to complete a short series of questions in writing concerning items pertinent to the sport of skiing and be prepared for an oral examination. The oral portion will be subject to the discretion of the examining board. Exam Results: The Board of Examiners' final grades shall be the examination result. Failure to pass the teaching phase constitutes failure in the exam. Exam results will be posted at the exams conclusion. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1973-74 DAVE CHAPLIN BOB AUTRY Ski School Director, Park West; 1964 Full Certified Far West Ski Instructors Association; Former member F.W.S.I.A. Board of Directors; member, I.S.I.A. Board of Directors, 1968-71; Jr. National Team Coach, 1969-70; member Demonstration Team, 1969; re-elected Chairman of the Ski School Directors Committee, 1972-73. Associate Certified, 1966; Full Certified, 1968; Park City Ski School, 1965-73; Supervisor Park City Youngtimers· Program, 1972-73; Former Editor of the I.S.I.A. Newsletter, 1966-69, 1971-73; Member, Board of Directors, 1970-71; Presently Part-time Instructor at the Greater Park City Ski School and Graphic Designer for Park City Resort. PHIL JONES FRANK GILLETTE Associate Certified, 1962; Full Certified, 1964; Ski School Director of Beaver Mountain Ski area, 1967 to present; named I.S.I.A. Director of the Year, 1971; Member I.S.I.A. Board of Directors, 1969-73; 1972 Spring Clinic Committee. Director of the Greater Park City Ski School; past I.S.I.A. Vice President; Past Certification Vice President; Past I.S.I.A. Demonstration Team Coach; P.S.I.A. Ski Instructor of the Year, 1971; I.S.I.A. Ski School Director of the Year, 1972; member of 7th and 8th Interski Teams. LEX H. KUNAU Associate Certified, 1961; Full Certified, 1963; Past Director of Burley and Pomere11e Ski Schools; Ski Instructor, Sun Valley, 1963-73; Former I.S.I.A. Newsletter Editor; Present member of the Board of Directors. GENE PALMER MAX LUNDBERG Assistant Director, A1f Engen Ski School; former I.S.I.A. Treasurer, President (two terms), member Board of Directors (two terms), one term as Tech­nical Vice President; member I.S.I.A. Demonstration Team since 1967; member of 8th and 9th Interski Teams; presently I.S.I.A. Certification Vice Presi­dent. Director of Grand Targhee Ski School, 1969 to present; Associate Certified, 1961; Full Certified, 1968; Ski Instructor 1961 to present. RAY VAN DONGEN JERRY SCHENK Full Certified, 1966, Central Division; Member Central Division Demonstration Team, four years; Presently Park West Assistant Ski S~hool Director and back-up examiner for I.S.I.A~ Full Certified, 1968; Member of Snowbird Ski School; Supervisor of Instructor Training Pro­gram at Snowbird; Former Treasurer I.S.I.A. CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1973-74 DAVE CHAPLI N BOB AUTRY Ski School Director, Park West; 1964 Full Certified Far West Ski Instructors Association; Former member F.W.S.I.A. Board of Directors; member, I.S.I.A. Board of Directors, 1968-71; Jr. National Team Coach, 1969-70; member Demonstration Team, 1969; re-elected Chairman of the Ski School Directors Committee, 1972-73. Associate Certified, 1966; Full Certified, 1968; Park City Ski School, 1965-73; Supervisor Park City Youngtimers' Program, 1972-73; Former Editor of the I.S.I.A. Newsletter, 1966-69, 1971-73; Member, Board of Directors, 1970-71; Presently Part-time Instructor at the Greater Park City Ski School and Graphic Designer for Park City Resort. PHIL JONES FRANK GILLETTE Associate Certified, 1962; Full Certified, 1964; Ski School Director of Beaver Mountain Ski area, 1967 to present; named I.S.I.A. Director of the Year, 1971; Member I.S.I.A. Board of Directors, 1969-73; 1972 Spring Clinic Committee. Director of the Greater Park City Ski School; past I.S.I.A. Vice President; Past Certification Vice President; Past I.S.I.A. Demonstration Team Coach; P.S.I.A. Ski Instructor of the Year, 1971; I.S.I.A. Ski School Director of the Year, 1972; member of 7th and 8th Interski Teams. LEX H. KUNAU Associate Certified, 1961; Full Certified, 1963; Past Director of Burley and Pomerelle Ski Schools; Ski Instructor, Sun Valley, 1963-73; Former I.S.I.A. Newsletter Editor; Present member of the Board of Directors. GENE PALMER MAX LUNDBERG Assistant Director, Alf Engen Ski School; former I.S.I.A. Treasurer, President (two terms), member Board of Directors (two terms), one term as Tech­nical Vice President; member I.S.I.A. Demonstration Team since 1967; member of 8th and 9th Interski Teams; presently I.S.I.A. Certification Vice Presi­dent. Director of Grand Targhee Ski School, 1969 to present; Associate Certified, 1961; Full Certified, 1968; Ski Instructor 1961 to present. RAY VAN DONGEN JERRY SCHENK Full Certified, 1966, Central Division; Member Central Division Demonstration Team, four years; Presently Park West Assistant Ski S~hool Director and back-up examiner for I.S.I.A. Full Certified, 1968; Member of Snowbird Ski School; Supervisor of Instructor Training Pro­gram at Snowbird; Former Treasurer I.S.I.A. For $6.50 join save up to $20000 and more on equipment & lessons. choose (he right skis and clothing use your skiS and have SKI HOW before your first lesson on the hill. how? You will do this in two lessons "ON THE LEVEL" In Salt Lake City Phone now - 355·6803 _ for locations and make apPOIntment for classes beg,nn,ng 1 October. phone now: 355-6803 It's Fun! learning to use your boots, SkiS, poles, and clothong for comfort and safety learning to move on skis: walking, steplurns, side-steps. traverse, herring­bone, and wedge (snowplow) you will be given very "personal" attention and adVice by especially trained certl/ied ski Instructors, "RIm<o ,1<1 , .. """ -, " A SKI HOW Phon. 355·6803 25 Soutn ~'" E ... 5.11 L,ke Cltl, Ulan 84111 Fr&& Follow-up Advice throughout your ski career. Equipment check list NOME AuuHCS, ___ _ PHON, AGo' '" SKILENGT~, SAFETY STRAPS POLE LENGTH BOOTSIZ. _ __ ZIP, WEIGHT HEIG~T , [YE PROTECTION GLASSES 0 GOGGLES 0 SUN-oKIN ""<J1EGTlON L GLOVES, - Mn "-NSI I PANTS SWEATER PARKA "" UNDERWEAR ~U~K~ STOR[ CLERK DATE , SKI REPORT CARD A.~1t In,lrvc.tol lill .... '10111 ftMM:, WId ...... nd cr.Il,lleach litep wh~ 'l'OU ~CQoltlpl iSh II. = I. Understanding of ski!;: . -,---_.- 2. i-lQre5; o.k . len 9th & use 3. Walki ng on skIS 4. Step 1U rns - lwo wavs - ._.----_.- 5. SICI& step - up ",n d dow Il 6. Side Step Tra .... erse .. .- 7. ....etrin 9 bo fle B. Kick lurn - 9~ S IIcji [19 down 1 h~ I)",II-li ne TO. Shdii1[J Tlavers~ to wsdge slop 11. Wadye - Wed ge tu r rI S - 12. Stem Twos - 13. ChrlstlS' - up 11,11 14. Bn~ii; ctlfls11e 15. P aralle I C h ri stie .- 16. Short lurns SKI ~OW P "Me J SS·68D3 :2 § Sculh 3fd hal S;)II L~ke Clt~, Utah 84111 EXAMINERS COLLEGE 1. Psychology of being an examiner 2. Format of exams 3. Areas stressed 4. "Acceptable free skiing at different levels. 5. Acceptable performance at each level. 6. Demonstrations 7. Scoring, etc. 8. Use of video 9. What is expected of an examiner. TEST FOR EXAMINERS 1. Written Exam on technical aspects of skiing. 2. On the hill session with a candidate teaching for certification. Use of video required. 3. Demonstrations a) Steered b) Stem Christie c) Parrallel 4. Free Skiing. 5. Oral CRITERIA FOR SELECTION 1. Decide number of Examiners to use 2. Choose top candidates 3. Weight different areas a) Technical knowledge and ability to examine well highest priority. b) Demonstrations correct c) Must be good and competent free skier. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINERS 1. Full Certified 1 year. 2. Application submitted to Chief Examiner wi 3. Examiners Clinic 4. Examiners College + Written, On Hill Exam and Oral. 5. Must apprentice 3 times before examining and after taking test. 6. Certification Committee determines whether or not one passes to be examiner. 7. Must have signature of Ski School Director or application to be examiner. APPLICATION TO CERTIFICATION CLINIC Name ------------------------------------------------------------- Address ---------------------------------------------------------- Phone Number ----------------------------------------------------- Ski School -------------------------------------------------------- When Full Certified in ISlA. ----------(~D-a-t~e-) ------------------- Have you ever examined? Yes ------- No ------- Number of times Year(s) I am interested in attending the examiners clinic (year) (Signed) I hereby recommend to attend the Certification Clinic ____________________________ as a ( potential examiner. I feel he meets the qualifications necessary to be an examiner. Ski School Director PROPESS I ONAL SKI I~-:STRlJC,[ORS OF j\~lFR I CA PROPOSED POUR YEAR j)E\·r:LCW~·lr;';T PLA~ I. Statement of Purpos~ The purpose of the PSIA is to support the working ski instructor in the United States, as set forth in Article I of the By-La\\"s. '-, II. Four Year Financial Projection The following cash surpluses (deficits) from regular operations are anticipated over the next four years: 1972-l~73 Dues-- 4,800 @ $10 Sales-- Ordinary Expenses-­Surplus( Deficit) 1973-1074 Dues, 5,200 @ $IS Sales Ordinary Expenses Surplus (Deficit) $48,000 8,000 (64,000) t$8,OOO) $78,000 8,000 (73,000) $13,000 ,· · 1974-1975 Dues-- 5400 @ $15 Sales-- Ordinary Expenses Surplus (Deficit) 1975-J976 Dues--S700 (J $20 Sales-- Ordinary Expenses Surplus (Deficit) $81,000 9,000 (84,000) $6,000 $114,000 10,000 (97,000) $27,000 Total Surplus (Deficit) from ordinary operations over next four years: $38,000. ---- .----.- The above projections were hased on the following assumptions: 1. An anticipated average annual increase of 300 members. 2. A dues increase of S5.00 per year in fiscal year 1973-l~74 and another $5.00 increase in fiscal year 1975-1976. 3. An annual increase in expenses of 15% hased on fiscal year ]971-1972 hudget. 4. Income from sales is hudgeted to increase at a rate of 5~ annually hased on fiscal year 1971-1972 hudget. The following data also influenced the projections: Total PSIA ~.lembership (i\et) 1960 1,tl04 1969 3,877 1970 4,294 1971 4,469 Average ~!emh:'rship Increase Per Year 1960-1070 2~0 1971-1972 270 1972-1975 300 (Projected) Skiing Population in United States (Source,SIA) 1960 1,083,750 1970 2,949,300 1975 5,308,~00 (Projected) Instructors Per 1,000 Skiers 1960 1.5 1970 1.5 1975 1.2 (Projected) ...,... - _. III. FIRST PRIORITY OBJECTIVES A. TO PLAN, ORGANIZE, BUILD, STAFF, AND OPERATE AN AMERICAN SKI INSTRUCTORS ACADEMY. 1971-1972' and 1972-1973: Prepare an Academy Development Plan. Investigate possibilities of joint venture with USSA, Canadian Ski Instructors D Alliance. Investigate possible sites, Select one. Develop a financing plan. Talk to Forest Service, Park Service, communities near chosen site. Schedule construction. Select staff for first courses. Prepare lesson plans for first courses. Advertize first courses and accept reservations for them. 1973-1974: Conduct first Academy courses at chosen site (Surr~er 1973). Continue development of facilities. Construct dormitories, classrooms, lifts, etc. Develop administrative organization to maintain and operate Academy on a year-round basis. 1974-1975: Inaugurate year-round operation of the Academy (Summer 1974). Prepare and disseminate on a regular basis bulletins regarding courses available, costs for same, schedules, requirements for admission to a course, and the like. Teach a continuing program of ski instructor oriented courses. B. TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE TO THE MEMBERSHIP PERIODICALLY AND IN LOOSE-LEAF FORM, UPDATED TECHNICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL INFORIv'.L:'\TION. 1971-1972: Prepare and distribute a draft of a new "PSIA Ski Teaching Guide". 1972-1973: Prepare and distribute updated material for inclusion in the "PSIA Ski Teaching Guide". Prepare and distribute updated bio-mechanics material. Prepare and distribute how-to-teach information. 1973-1974 and 1974-1975: Update all material. C. TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN AN ONGOING MARKETING PROGRAM AIMED AT ENHANCING THE I1-1A.G£ OF THE AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL SKI INSTRUCTOR AND HIS SERVICES. 1971-1972: Prepare advertising material for use on radio and television, and in newspapers and magazines. Disseminate material to these media. Encourage the use of the material on a no-charge basis. Improve and expand the use of the "Ski Pro". " . IV. 1972-1973: Commence an objective program of market analysis. Continue and expand advertising programs in the mass media. Improve and expand the use of the "Ski Pro" • Inlplement a program of PSIA INVOLVEMENT in the fall ski shows. SECOND PRIORITY OBJECTIVES A. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A PROGRAM OF PRODUCT ENOORSEMENTS WrlICH ARE IVDRALLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP 1l.ND FINANCIALLY REWARDING TO THE PSIA. 1971-1972 and 1972-1973: Establish policies and a plan. 1973-1974 and 1974-1975: Improve and enlarge the endorsement program. B. TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF HIGHEST LEVEL NATIONAL (U.S.) CERTIFICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMERICAN SKI INSTRUCTORS ACADEMY. 1971-1972 through 1973-1974: Prepare policies, procedures, and other aspects of program. 1974-1975: Implement program. Hold first exams (Summer 1974). .,; " .,' V. Other Activites A. Administration Operate an effective and efficient central office. Prepare and maintain updated organizational charts and other administrative tools. Assist in strengthen­ing divisienal administrative programs. Assist committees. Secure and disseminate legal information. Update the administrative organization as necessary including the employment of an executive director. Maintain financial records. B. Certification Coordinate divisional programs. Assist divisional certification efforts. C. Intra-Industry Coordination Communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with Ski Industries of America, United States Ski Association, National Ski Areas Associatio~ and other organizations within the ski industry in the United States. D. Governmental Coordination Communicate and coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service and other governmental agencies to insure maximum advantages to the PSIA membership. E. International Coordination Join and participate in the activites of the In­ternational Ski Instructors Association. Maintain membership in and participate in INTERSKI. Send delegates to other national schools and meetings. Sponsor NASIC III at some point in the future. F. Annual Meeting Plan, organize and run an annual meeting each spr i ng wi th on - sno\\' workshops, demons tra t ions, lectures, study groups, committee meetings, and the like. G. Demonstration Team Y. Maintain a national demonstration team and ~ r utilize it for marketing and technical purposes. ~ ! ~ COMMENTS 1. The above is a suggested plan, a proposed plan. It is only a skeleton plan at this point. It was put together by one person. The ideas come from many people. The membership, through its Board of Directors, should modify this plan and adopt an approved version. 2. The plan is deficient in one critical area .. finance. It is obvious that these projects cannot be funded entirely by our normal sources of revenue. Other sources of revenue will either have to be found for them and/or the programs will have to be self-supporting. This plan (or any plan) will not be complete or useful until someone puts together a detailed plan for financing the various programs. 3. The plan was based on this premise: Our organization has a finite amount of resources. We will be most effective if we apply most of our resources toward achieving a very small number of important objectives. Those objectives should be the ones that have the most positive impact for our members. This thinking is what led me to select the projects I did, and to prioritize them the way I did. 4. A complete, accepted plan must now be prepared by the Board of Directors. The completed plan must contain de­tailed, well thought out action programs for accomplishing each of the projects. The plan should then be implemented. Jerry Muth December 1970-January 1971 _____________ ---------CERTIFIED SKI TEACHER I. S. I. A. nEWSLETTER Park City Ski School Holds Two-Day Clinic Juris Vagners, Chairman, Professional Ski Instructors of America and the International Biomechanics Co~m~t~ee and Gor­don West, Ski School Director, Mission Ridge Ski School, Wen­atchee, Washington, were guest instructors at a two day clinic held by the Park City Ski School, March 29th and 30th. The clinic, sanctioned by Intermountain Ski Instructors Association as a "recognized" clinic which satisfied I.S.I.A. clinic requirements, was at­tended by 87 ski instructors. Several attended from ski schools other than the Park City Ski School. The two day schedule in­cluded four two hour sessions on the hill each day: Advance Skiing - Juris Vagners and Gordon West; Racing Fundamentals - Rico Molitor, Mike Wilson and Heinz Kammer; Cross Country - LilIan Greve; and Free Style - Steve Bagley. The Cross Country and Free Style sessions were optional. The Advance Skiing and Racing Fundamentals were mandatory for everyone. Juris Vagner, who is rec­ognized internationally as an expert on the biomechanics of skiing, conducted an "Indoor Talk" on Saturday. Juris discussed several topics in­cluding problems relating to present day ski boots and short skis, present ski tech­niques and their application to the average ski school student, the present state of the American Teaching Method (ATM) and the future projects of the P.S.I.A. Technical Committee. Gordon West, past Tech­nical Chairman for the Pacific Northwest Ski Instructors Association, conducted on the hill sessions both days. His theme was "Clean Up Your Free Skiing. " Skiing forward and on the down-hill ski, pole plant and emphasis on independent leg action were stressed by "Gordy." Gordon's visit was a welcome homecoming. He worked as a full-time instructor at Park City for several years before going to the northwest. Sunday, the "on the hill" sessions were continued with groups rotating from one clinic leader to another. A softball game after lunch at the base area of the resort was held. After the Saturday night cocktail party and dinner the previous night, the base runners were less than speedy. VOL. II Much enthusiasm was ex­pressed by participants in the Free Style and Cross Country sessions. Skiing down Pay Day run on Cross Country skis and boots served as a real challenge to even Phil Jones, Ski School Director and Robin Locke, his supervisor. The Cross Country gear was do­nated by Wolfe's Ski Shop. I.S.I.A. DEMO TEAM The I.S.I.A. Demo Team was on the road again last month, traveling to Grand Tar­ghee over the week-end of Feb­ruary 23rd and 24th. At the invitation of Gene Palmer, the team was able to ski and work in conjunction with his ski school. Saturday morning began with concentration on tech­niques of skiing different conditions and terrain. The afternoon led into clinics on teaching progressions. On Sunday, Grand TargLee sponsored a Freestyle Contest. The course consist~d of three jumps, hundreds of bumps and a ballet at the end. The Demo Team was able to supply Jerry Warren, Eldon Scott, Al Ellis and Perry Churchill as judges for the Freestyle Contest. The Demo Team had a very busy week-end of work at Grand Targhee. The team wishes to thank Gene Palmer for his in­vitation and for his hospitality Many of the ski school's instructors are planning to go for certification this spring. We want to wish all of those in­structors good luck. March 23rd and L.4th were "Ski with the Demo Team Days" at Snowbird. These two days were also practice days for the I.S.I.A. team that will go to Snowmass and a practice day for those who wish to tryout for next years I.S.I.A. Demo Team. Next years I.S.I.A. Team will be chosen on Friday at the Alta Spring Clinic. So hope to see many of you out for the Demo Team try-outs. Perry Churchill No. 2 Corky Fowler to be at Spring Clinic Corky Fowler, Director of Exhibition Skiing at Snowbird, will be featured at Spring Clinic. Now 28 years old, Corky has had a wide background in skiing and the ski industry. He taught six years for the Sun Valley Ski School and one season in New Zealand. During the summers he coached for Pepi Steigler's Racing Camp in Jackson Hole. Corky has also been in­volved with ski marketing. He was consultant for National Ski Industries, the Hart Ski Company and Raichle Molitor USA. Perhaps Corky is best known for his freestyle and acrobatic skiing. As team cap­tain and performer, he partici­pated in the 1973 tour of France exhibition in freestyle. In addition he is a member of the board of directors of the International Freestyle Skiers Association. Over the past six years he has been in 18 different promotional films. We are all looking forward to having Corky at Spring Clinic. Ski School Directors Meet The Ski School Directors Committee met at the last Spring Clinic. It was the first meeting that the Direc­tors discussed the internal workings of each others ski schools. Some of the topics brought up for discussing werR advertising, classifi­cation of students, salaries, instructor benefits at the area of employment, lift dis­counts for full and part-time, uniforms and their costs, . health insurance, credential " transfers from other Divisions (including Europe) and first aid requirements for certifi­cation. One big problem brought to my attention by John Bart­lett, owner of the Lift House and on the committee of the Utah Ski Association for Pro Equipment Programs, was the abuse instructors and patrol­men have given the manufactur­ers. At the National Ski Show in Las Vegas, the same problem was brought up by many factory representatives. The ski school directors are going to have to help curb this abuse or the manufacturers will simply stop offering equip­ment. These are a few of the problems that our Ski School Directors Committee is going to be able to help our Associa­tion solve with the help of every member. As chairman of this committee, for the remain­der of this season, the Com­mittee will meet again at the Spring Clinic and at that time we hope to have a better under­standing of the problems that persist in our ski schools. With the help of all of the directors and instructors in our Intermountain Division, we hope to up-grade our pro­fession. Duane Vigos CERTIFICATION This year has again proven to be a very active one for certification. To date, 140 have taken the exam with 68 passing for Associate and 27 becoming Fully Certified. A new format on the hill has been experimented with and has met with great success. Stations are set up on the hill and the candidates move at intervals from station to station, teaching at different levels within the guidelines set for Associate and Full exams. Comments such as "This is great. We're moving and working all day.", "We don't have time to stand around and get nervous, we're so busy.", "We have to teach at all levels which means we can't 'luck' throuGh in a strong area, or fail in one weak area.", "ltIe feel mor2 relaxed when all the examiners aren't at us all at once.", and "This is the most fair way I have seen to exam­ine someone.", have been heard from many of the candidates. Many examiner's responses have been "I have time to get at what I am looking for.", "The candidate seems to be more at ease and able to perform at his ability level.", "I have had times in the past when I wanted to ask questions, but didn't want to intrude on the time of the other examiners. Now I,feel I can ~lear up any questions I have. The candidates have been asked, this year, to give their im­pressions of the certification program and this has proven an interesting venture. It is felt that much of this informa­tion can be a helpful tool for fut.ure development of the cer­tification program. There is a great amount of enthusiasm over certification and it is hoped that this will continue as your support and help is a vital part of any program. The one remaining date scheduled is at Alta on April 20th, 1974. The following are can­didates who have passed for Associate this year to date: Patricia Brown, Mark Goddard, Kristine Olesen, Val C. Parrish, Robert Johnston, Nancy Trauba, Gregory Gleason, Lynn Ann McGee, Robert R. Mil­ler, Steven Morgan, Thomas Wood, Bruce Campbell, Gloria Gaye Erickson, Bruce Roberts, David Quinney, Jr., Elmer Boyle, Susan Schneller, Anne Herfurth, Elizabeth Ann Nelson, Alexander Elliott, Marianne Rupper, Dan Roskelley, Paul D. Jones, Elwyn Bodily, Elden Ellis, Rebecca Salerno, Leona Melton, Debbie Carlson, Stephen Bajor, Mike Collaer, George Whitham, Brian Whit­tington, Henry Pollman, Jeff Eaton, Victor Gerdin, Jack Cleverley, Jackie Pitcher, Michael Nelson, Brad Ferney, Larry Williamson, Michael Shindurling, Robert Dickson, Phillip Nicol, Gary Alldredge, Doug Harmon, David Clark, Sheri Ille, Thomas Doxey, Robert Morris, Vance Cox, Kristi White, Bruce Richards, Patricia Petersen, Donald Uchida, Janet Retallick, Pat­ricia Handsaker, Robert Quin­tana, Michael Shaw, Richard Hansen, Jane Ann Nero, Michael Vigos, Eugene Gillette, Jr., Diana Selander, Marcy Hawkins, Dawn Webster, Todd Valline, Robert Newey and Lela Anne Newey. The following have been Fully Certified: Steven Erickson, Paul Harris, Thomas Hofer, Gerald Nyman, Scott Irwin, Shirleyan Henderson, Scott McMullin, Lee DellaSilva, Lewis G. May, Brad Hunter, Norman Burton, Jon A. Contos, Ray D. Jones, Fay the Rich, LeRandal Malan, Harlin Summers, Warren Burke, Kenly Bitton, Kim Grover, Marshall Fiese, Mary Ann (Missy) Thomas, Brian Bush, Lorin McRae, Carol Mae Kuntze Iman , Mary Ann Larsen and John Diefenderfer. Ray Van Dongen Chief Examiner I nterski Tryouts Congratulations and good luck to Al Ellis, Jerry Warren, Eldon Scott, Paul Norum and to alternate Gene Christiansen. By the time this article is pub­lished, these skiers will have tried out at Snowmass, Colorado for the U.S. Interski Demonstra­tion Team. On March 9, 1974, a sunny Saturday at Beaver Mountain, Keith Lange, Pepi Steigler and Junior Bounous had the enjoyable but difficult job of selecting these I.S.I.A. instructors from a field of sixteen candidates. The judges asked the skiers to do basic ski school maneuvers, freestyle acrobatics, and high speed free skiing. After the compulsory figures were finished, the results were very close; but the keen-eyed judges cut the field to eight. Then to really separate the great from the super-great, the judges asked the candidates to risk life, limb and ego by skiing extraordinarily swiftly down Beaver Mountain's death defy­ing face. The winners, as always, won out. But while there was some disappointment among the losers, the day had its compensations. First, the skiing on Beaver's well groomed hill was a deli?ht. Thanks go to Beaver s cat crew, to Frank Gillette and his ski school staff, and to the Seeholzers who hosted the group. The day was extremely pleasant. Second, even though some of the losers fell on their heads in anguish, beat their poles to shreds, all had a chance to see a wide variety of excellent skiing styles and to exchange technical and slightly biased comments on each others skiing. Third, and last but not least, all were privileged to witness a streaking. He struck, as the sun was rising in the east, from the west on one of those new-fangled aluminum ny­lon flying machines, right from the top of the mountain. At first the anonymous streaker, whom all knew, appeared to be in tan overalls; but as he pas' sed overhead, he and the kite contraption flapping in the cool mountain breeze in all their natural glory, one could see clearly the rear cleavage The question all had, of course, was, "Is he wearing socks in­side those ski boots?" Sid Jensen the Ult It~use 3698 East 7000 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Phone [phone] A New Specialty Ski Shop now open under the management of John Bartlett & Mike Sorensen ~~~~~ I.S.I.A. NEWSLETTER A publication of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association 7234 Jonathan Circle S.L.C. Utah 84121 President Keith Lange Vice Presidents Ed Pond Max Lundberg Bob Bybee Pepi Steigler Executive Secretary Bonnie Pond Newsletter Editor Debbie Norum