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INTE~~OUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION AmruAL MEETING May 5, 1973 Snowbird, Utah The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by President Keith Langee The President welcomed the membership to the annual meeting and called for a reading of the minutes of our last annual meeting. Motion: That we accept the minutes as printed and mailed. (Bybee­Niohol) Motion carried. The President introduced Jim Riley, the new President of P.S.I.A. who spoke briefly on P.S.I.A. and their current programs, activities, and status. REPORTS: President's· Report: President Lange gave an oral report, a written copy of which is attached to these minutes and designated as Exhibit "A". President Lange then indicated that the certification Vice-President and the Technical Vice-President, i.e. Max Lundberg and Pepi Stiegler, were now attending the P.S.I.A. National Academy and thus could not be in attendance at this meeting. The President then read a written report submitted by each Vice-President. See the attachpd Exhibit "B" for the Certifioation Vice-President's report and the attached Exhibit "C" for the Technical Vice-Prpsident's report. Communications Vice-President" s Report: Robert Bybee gave an oral report, a written copy of which is attached to these minutes and designated Exhibit ItO". Administrative Vice-President's Report: Edwin Pond gave a census report on the Association as follows: CENSUS Fully Certified • • • • • • • • • • • Associated Certified. • • • • • • • • Registered. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Retired • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Honorary ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • Total • • • • • • • • • • • • April 30 April 30 1972 1973 173 212 286 364 236 113 7 11 4 5 706 705 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION May 5, 1973 Page 2 Mr. Pond then gave a report which consisted of a statement of disburse­ments of. the Association up to April 39, 1973, as follows: Area Administrative Certification Technical Communications D.i sbursed $10,940.73 4,719.43 495.02 575.09 Budget $14,375.00 2,200.00 1,800.00 1,475.00 Motion: That we accept the reports as given (Finlinsen-Holdinq). Motion carried. President Lange announced that certificates of certification have been prepared for those who passed their certification exams this year, but indicated that a long time period would be taken if \'Ie were to pass them all out at this time. Hence, he asked each to stand and recognition was given to them. He then indicated that said certificates as well as certificates for prior years could be picked up on the desk following the meeting. The President asked Angus T. Shearer to give a report and Mr. Shearer responded indicating that the market research undertaken last year by the Association indicated that skiers are a dedicated group and that the report indicates there would be a great increase in demand for ski lessons if we taught lessons as the public invisioned they should be taught. Mr. Shear then read the results that had been tabulated on the questionnaire filled out by the membership of the Association in the last two days. Those results in printed form will be sent to the Ski School Directors of the Association. The President then announced those members who had been elected to the Board of Directors through the resent mail ballot. Results were as fOllows: ! Max Lundberg Phil Jones Prank Gillette Ray VanOongen Gene Palmer reelected reelected reeleoted elected elected ~!di Dusiniess: There were no matters to oome up in the form of old uSlrness' .,- I, New; BUS.i~!!!.: The President then opened the floor for any matters of bUEiiness i'i-hat may come from the mp..mbership. ANNUAL !llEETING MINUTES OF THE INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION May 5, 1973 Page 3 Motion: That we do away with the manditory spring clinic requir~.mAnts (Hike Wilson-Terry Morris). Discussion was held on the motion. The motion failed to carry. Various items were raised and discussed on the floor concerning the Annual Meeting and seminars and Spring Clinic. Bob Theobald recom­mended that the Association look at the safety aspects of exhibition skiing, but said suggestion was not put in motion form since he was not recognized as a member of the 1'1.ssociation. Motion: That the membership show a vote of confidence for the Officers and Directors of the Association as well as for the successful Spring Clinic we are now engaged in (Bob Smith-Adr~en Siegal). Motion carried. President Lange presented Clark Parkinson and Edwin Pond awards for serving as President of the Association in past years. Earl Miller from Snow Basin was given the award of Ski School Director of the Year. Robin Clare was given the award of Ski Instructress of the Year and Glen Evans was awarded the Instructor of the Year a,~ard. President Lange announced that the Association intended to hold a pre­exam clinic and an examination for certification on June 8 and 9, 1973, at Alta, Utah, that application would need to be made through Ski School Directors. Further information would have to be obtained when Max Lundberg returns to the Academy. President Lange also announced that badges which have been handed out to each member during the clinic should be returned for clinic credit. The President thanked/.the Clinic Committee in the Snowbird Resort as well as the Demonstration Team for their efforts in staging the clinic. There being no further business to come before the meeting, upon motion dully made, seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting-was adjourned. INTER.'10UNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING May 5, 1973 Snowbird, Utah The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by President Keith Lange. The President welcomed the membership to the annual meeting and called for a reading of the minutes of our last annual meeting. Motion: That we accept the minutes as printed and mailed. (Bybee­Nichol) Motion carried. The President introduced Jim Riley, the new President of P.S.I.A. who spoke briefly on P.S.I.A. and their current programs, activities, and status. REPORTS: President's Report: President Lanq~ save an oral report, a t~itten copy of \.;hich is attached to these T'1.inutf>~ and designated as Exhibit "A". President Lange then iplicatedthat_ the cert.ificntion Vice-President and the 'I'echnical Vice-President, i. e. Hax !Jundberg and Pepi Stiegler, were now attending the P. 8. I.ll .• National Academy and thus could not be in attendance at this meeting. ':'he President then read a written report submittf~d by each Vice-President. See the attached Exhibit "B" for the Certification Vice-President's report and the attached Exhibit "e" for the Technical Vice-P:resident!s report. Communications Vice-President f s Report: H()bf~rt bYI'ee gave an oral report, a written copy of which is attached to thtO'se. minutes and designated Exhibit "D". Administrative Vice-President IS Repo,,=,t: Erhdn Pond gave a ct:'nsus report on the Association as follows: CENSUS Fully Certified • • • • • • • • • • • Associated Certified. • • • • • • •• Registered. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Retired • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Honorary. • • • • . . . . . . . . . . Total • . . . . . . . . . . . April 30 l~pril 30 1972 1973 173 212 286 364 236 113 7 11 4 5 706 705 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION May 5, 1973 Page 2 Mr. Pond then gave a report which consisted of a statement of disburse­ments of the Association up to April 39, 1973, as fo110\'1s: Area Administrative Certification Technical Communications Disbursed $10,940.73 4,719.43 495.02 575.09 Budget $14,375.00 2,200.00 1,800.00 1,475.00 Motion: That ';~Te accept the reports as given (Fin1insen-Ho1ding). Motion carried. President Lange announced that certificates of certification have been prepared for those \vho passed their certification exams this year, but indicate(l, that a long time period l,Joulc1 be taken if \I1e "VJere to pass them all out at this time.'lencc, hE' 8S]CCc' e:ach to stand and recognition was given to them. He then indicated tJl.at said cortificates as well as certificates for prior years could he picked up on the desk following the meeting. \ The President askecl ."1.ngus T. Shearer to give a report and ?1r. Shearer responded indicating that the market research uncertaken last year by the Association indicate~ that skiprs are a dedicated group and that the report indicates there "Tould he a great increase in demand for ski lessons if we taught lessons as the public invi~i0nedthey should be taught. Mr. Shear then read the reRults that ha~ h~en tabulated on the questionnaire filled out by the mAM~'ership of t~p 7\ssociation in the last t'V-10 n.ays. Those result!:'l in pr i nt:(.;r1 form ~'il1 bE" ~ent to the Ski School Directors of the Association. The President then announced those members ,,:ho hac1 re0:r. eler:oted to the Board of Directors through the resent mail ballot, ~~esul ts ,,",rore as follows: Max Lundberg Phil Jones Frank Gillette Ray VanDongen Gene Palmer reel('cte(~ reelected reelecter1 elected elected Old Business: There were no matters to come up in the form of old busIness. New Business: The President then opened the floor for any matters of business that' may come from the membership. ANNUAL f.!EETING MINUTES OF THE INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION May 5, 1973 Page 3 Motion: That we do away with the manditory spring clinic requirements (Hike Wilson-Terry Morris). Discussion was held on the motion. The motion failed to carry. Various items were raised and discussed on the floor concerning the Annual Meeting and seminars and Spring Clinic. Bob Theobald recom­mended that the Association look at the safety asppcts of exhibition skiing, but said suggestion was not put in motion form since he was not recognized as a memher of the 11.ssociation. Motion: T11at the memJ-'ership shc',' a vote of confidence for the Officers and Directors of the 0Ssociation as well as for the successful Spring Clinic \ve arc now engaged in (Bob Snith-.1\drien Sie<Tal). ~iotion carried. President Lange presented Clark Parkinson and Ed\<7in Pond a"Jards for serving as President of the Association in past y(-'ars. :r:arl r-~iJ_ler from SnOH Basin "'tas given -t~:e a,-,arc; cf S1d. school Cirector of the Year. Robin Clare was given the award of f~! Instructress of the "ear and Glen Evan s ,,'as awarded the In strnctor t::f t1-lG Yrar <:l'''ard. President Lange announce~ t~at Association irterided to holrl a pre-exam clinic and an exar.tinaticn for certif ication on ,June 8 and 9 I 1973, at Alta, Utah, that application would neaa to be made through Ski School Directors. Further information would have to be obtained when Max Lundberg returns to the }'\cad CF:Y • President Lange also announced that badges \.,;rhich have been r~anded out to each member during the clinic Bhould he n:~turned for clinic credit. The President thanked tlv' Clinic Committee in the Snm'lbird J{csort as well as the Demonstration 'l'eam for t.heir effort.s in staqinq the clinic. There being no further t:.usiness to come before the meeting, upon motion dully made, Heconde~ and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. I .,../. . /~ ;('-' ~~ ;l(~~ - ~&;I'?.3 /f://fJ/M. IJ~ r,~ ~~ _ l'n..J..J<-). ~'.I/ V"l7-r Af~ 1') ,.". . 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Executive Secretary BOARD OF DIRECTORS: John F. Jack Colven Albert E. Ellis Fred W. Finlinson Frank Gillette George HaJtlmaier Bob Bybee J. Phil Jones Lex H. Kunau FEES: Keith Lange Robin Locke Lou Lorenz Max Lundberg Robert F. Parker Clark T. Parkinson Edwin J. Pond Members ................................ $10.00 Spouses .................................. Free Late Fee ................................ $ 3.00 FRIDAY, May 4, 1973 9:00 AM Late Registration':' 10:00 AM ISlA Demonstration Team Tryouts Meet on Plaza 12:00 AM Lunch (No Host) 1 :30 PM Free Skiing and guided tour of Snow-bird Area with Demo Team 4:00 PM Free Beer Bust and Kite Flying Contest (On Tram Bridge) Bring your own or use ours! Dinner (On your own) 9:00 PM Movies and Video Tape of Days Activities SATURDAY, May 5, 1973 8:00 AM Late Registration':' 10:00 AM Terrain Garden Participating Clinic with Demo Team Meet at Plaza 12:00 AM Lunch (No Host) 1 :30 PM Exchange of Ideas Concerning 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Current Basics of Ski Teaching Reviewing Approaches to: • Steered Turn • Basic Christie • Parallel Christie • Mogul Skiing Annual Meeting - Basement of Plaza Manufacturer's Panel Discussion What's New in '73 and '74 Lange, K2, Atomic, Kneissel, Dyna­star, Olin, Head maintenance clinic with Jim Bombard-K2. ':'New '73-'74 Skis Available to Try. Reserve Prior to 9:30 AM on Plaza. 6:30 PM Binding Clinic Installation, Adjustment and Care 7:00 PM Cocktail Party - Sponsored by Snowbird 8:00 PM Dinner (On your own) 9:00 PM Video Review of Days Activities SUNDAY, May 6, 1973 10:00 AM Free Ski Clinic Eiichi Kodama, Guest Instructor .from Japan Demonstration Team 12:00 AM Lunch (Free with Registration) Free Door Prizes 2:00 PM Obstacle Race - Big Emma 3:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting CLINIC COMMITTEE Milt Beens ............................ Chairman Marv Casey ...................... Arrangements Jerry Warren ..................... Arrangements Leon Dean ....................... Photographer Alan Schoenberger ....................... Video 22nd ANNUAL' CERTIFIED SKI TEACHER I. s. I. A. -- SPRING CLINIC HOST MAY 4, 5 & 6 1973 CHAIRMAN MILT BEENS OFFICERS: Keith Lange . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. President f Edw~n J. Pond. . . .. Administrative Vice President Max Lundberg ...... , Certification Vice President Bob Bybee ...... Communications Vice President Pepi Steigler ........... Technical Vice President Bonnie R. Pond ............. Executive Secretary BOARD OF DIRECTORS: John F. Jack Colven Albert E. Ellis Fred W. Finlinson Frank Gillette George Hartlmaier Bob Bybee J. Phil Jones Lex H. Kunau FEES: Keith Lange Robin Locke Lou Lorenz Max Lundberg Robert F. Parker Clark T. Parkinson Edwin J. Pond Members ................................ $10.00 Spouses .................................. Free Late Fee ................................ $ 3.00 FRIDAY, May 4, 1973 9:00 AM Late Registration':' 10:00 AM ISlA De~onstration Team Tryouts Meet on Plaza 12:00 AM Lunch (No Host) 1 :30 PM Free Skiing and guided tour of Snow-bird Area with Demo Team 4:00 PM Free Beer Bust and Kite Flying Contest (On Tram Bridge) Bring your own or use ours! Dinner (On your own) 9:00 PM Movies and Video Tape of Days Activities SATURDAY, May 5, 1973 8:00 AM Late Registration':' 10:00 AM Terrain Garden Participating Clinic with Demo Team Meet at Plaza 12:00 AM Lunch (No Host) 1 :30 PM Exchange of Ideas Concerning Current Basics of Ski Teaching Reviewing Approaches to: • Steered Turn • Basic Christie • Parallel Christie • Mogul Skiing 4:00 PM Annual Meeting - Basement of Plaza 5:00 PM Manufacturer's Panel Discussion What's- New in '73 and '74 Lange, K2, Atomic, Kneissel, Dyna­star, Olin, Head maintenance clinic with Jim Efombard-K2. ':'New '73-'74 Skis Available to Try. Reserve Prior to 9:30 AM on Plaza. 6:30 PM Binding Clinic Installation, Adjustment and Care 7:00 PM Cocktail Party - Sponsored by Snowbird 8:00 PM Dinner (On your own) 9:00 PM Video Review of Days Activities SUNDAY, May 6, 1973 10:00 AM Free Ski Clinic Eiichi Kodama, Guest Instructor from Japan Demonstration Team 12:00 AM Lunch (Free with Registration) Free Door Prizes 2:00 PM Obstacle Race - Big Emma 3:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting CLINIC COMMITTEE Milt Beens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chairman Marv Casey ...................... Arrangements Jerry Warren ..................... Arrangements Leon Dean ....................... Photographer Alan Schoenberger ....................... Video 1972-1973 I.S.I.A. Examiner's Clin1c November 17, 10, 19 ,",GENDf! F r i c{a y, No If. J (' t h 7:00 p.m. - Orientation ~eminar CertIflc:2tion Policy and Exam Format (ILVJ'lt> """,.L...J.- r..:,,",L~""') ':;aturc18Y, Nov. HHh 9:00 3.m. - Test Figure Demonstrations Demo 'ream & Cert1fic;3tlon Committee 12:00 p.m. - Lunch ]:00 p.m. - Test Figure Seminar Demo Team &: Certification Committee 5:00 p.m. - Orientation Seminar (Same as Fri.) Certification Policy and Exam Format ;)\Jnda V, No \'. 1 :~i-~l 9:00 a.m. - Seminar How to conduct pre-examInation clinics. Er!lphasis 011 Tcachlng Evaluation 2nd tC;3t figure perf:;rmance. CERTIFICATION I.S.I.A. EXAMINATION FORMAT 1972 - 1973 DAY OF EXAMINATION I. Indoor Meeting II. 1. Introduction & Orientation a. Introduce Examiners b. Check First Aid Cards c. Explain Days Activities 2. Written Examination On 1. 2. 3. a. Three comprehensive technical questions to be prepared by chief examiner. These will be of the essay type. The Hill (Not necessarily in the following order) Warm Up Run Demonstrations Teaching Phases a. Maneuver b. use sequence 4. Free Skiing a. At least two preferably three runs under varying terrain & speed conditions. (These runs may take place anytime) III. Indoor Meeting 1. Examiners meet to select Oral candidates 2. Oral Examination (Attitude should be to help the candidate Pass) 3. Posting of Examination Results (This should be done following the orals by the back-up examiner). CERTIFICATION I.S.I.A. EXAMINATION FORMAT 1972 - 1973 DAY OF EXAMINATION I. Indoor Meeting 1. Introduction & Orientation a. Introduce Examiners b. Check First Aid Cards c. Explain Days Activities 2. Written Examination • a. Three comprehensive technical questions to be prepared by chief examiner. These will be of the essay type. II. On The Hill (Not necessarily in the following order) 1 . Warm Up Run 2. Demonstrations 3. Teaching Phases a. One Steered Maneuver b. One Christy Maneuver (These mat not necessarily be the same as the test ~gures and-the cand~date w~l1 use h~s ski school sequence) 4. Free Skiing a. At least two preferably three runs under varying terrain & speed conditions. (These runs may take place anytime) III. Indoor Meeting 1. Examiners meet to select Oral candidates 2. Oral Examination (Attitude should be to help the candidate Pass) 3. Posting of Examination Results (This should be done following the orals by the back-up examiner). C E R T I F I CAT ION EXAMINATION POLICY - INTERMOUNTAIN SKI INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION Plan for the Certification of 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 CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE The duties of the ISlA Certificatio9 Committee 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 EXAMINATION 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 teachino. The committee shall use discretion in choosing examiners who are fully certified, mature, and not narrowly inciined concerning personalities or the merits of anyone 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 fu~ure 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 expensp.s directly re­lated to the o~"ration of the examination. The Certification Vice President Jr, cooperation with the President and the Admin­istrative Vice Preaident, may at their discretion compensate examiners and other individuals for their expenses upon receipt of said expenses. -2- C. Examining Board: The examining board shall consist of at least three members. In the absence of the Chief Examiner, the Certification Vice President or his agent shall appoint one committee member to be in charge of the examination. Each examiner shall keep his own score of grades on all candidates examined. The examiner will be responsible to keep all scores in strict confidence. The examiners' findings shall be final. III PRELIMINARIES OF THE EXAMINATION A. Time and Place: The Certification Vice President in cooperation with the President of ISlA may schedule an examination at any date or place. The applications must be submitted to the Certification Committee Chairman at least twelve (12) days prior to the scheduled date for examination. The maximum size of a candidate group will be eight (8) candidates. On receipt of the application and fee, the Executive Secretary will confirm the date of examination to each individual candidate. B. Announcements: responsibility of the Certification Committee to the plan for certifica- C. Qualifications of Candidates: A candidate must meet the following qualifications of the ISlA before he or she be allowed to take the exam: -3- 1. Candidates for examination for Associate Ski Instructor shall be at least eighteen (lB) years of age on the date of the exam. Candidates for Certified Ski Instructor shall be at' least eighteen (lB) years of age and been associate certified in any recognized division no less than six (6) months. 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. A"1l non-member candidates must hold a current advanced first aid card. 5. All non-member candidates must complete a written report. All Candidates shall be subject to approval by the Board of Directors. D. Registration: A non-member can make application for certification after he has completed registration and payment of registration fees. The term of registration will be until the following June 30 or on obtaining certification status. Forms for registration are avail­able through ISlA Executive Secretary, Area Certification Repre­sentative, or Ski School Director. E. Exam Application: The candidate for examination shall fill out an application approved by his Ski School Director or Certification Vice President. All non-member candidates must hold and be prepared to present to the examining board a current advanced first aid card. The candidate shall also consent to the cancellation of his certif~cat~on by the Board of D~rectors at its discret~on. The app1~cation together with the fee for exam~nation and written report must be subm~tted to the Cert~f~cat~on V~ce President not less than twelve (12) days pr~or to the exam~nat~on. In case an app1~cat~on ~s 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, recognizing them, and avalanche rescue techniques, including winter first aid. -4- 2. Equipment ~nd clothing •• 3. Organization and history of Professional Ski Instruction. A. loS. LA. B. P.S.LA. 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 McNalley, 1966. 5. Introduction to Mountaineering, Smith, George Alan. F. Term of Certification: The term of certification shall be for one year after which time the candidate may apply for renewal without examination provided he has met the requirements outlined in the Articles of Incorpora­tion and Bylaws of I.S.I.A. G. Fees: The fee for examination shall be determined by The Board of Directors. H. Insignia: A ski teacher's pin will be issued to the successful applicant of the examination. The pin shall remain the property of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association. Additional pins may be obtained on deposit from the Executive Secretary of ISlA. On termination of certification., all pins shall be returned to the Executive Secretary of ISlA. All interested agencies (U.S. Forest Service, U.S.S.A., and P.S.I.A.) shall be notified by the Executive Secretary of ISlA. IV EXAMINATION The examination will be based on the Basic Principles of the current American Ski Technique. Candidates for examination for associate 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. Demonstration Phase - within the discretion of the Examining Board, candidates may be called on to demonstrate a Steered turn, a basic Christy, and a Parallel turn. -5- Teaching Phase - the candidate shall be able to demonstrate and explain clearly and correctly each movement of an~ of the maneuvers listed under Part I above that are used in his Sk1 school sequence7 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 object1ves by use of aux1l1ary maneuvers. Free Skiin* Phase - during a free skiing period, the candidate shall d1splaY1s ab1lity 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 cOlllplete a short ser1es of quest10ns in writing concerning items pertinent tc 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 DIRECTO;···· PROFESSIONAL SKI INSTRUCTOR OF AMERICA I ' 1.5.I.A. Intermountain Ski Instructors Association Ntwslttttr SUMMER EDITION Volume Two, No. 1 Snowbird Springs Clinic The 22nd annual Spring Clinic of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Ass­ociation (ISLA) held at Snowbird re­sort May 4th, 5th and 6th was capped off Sunday by the re-election of Keith Lange as ISlA President for the second consecutive term by acclamation by the board of Directors. Lange re-submitted the same slate of officers who assisted him in the 72-73 season for approval by the board for the coming year. Those officers are: Edwin J. Pond, Administrative Vice President; Max Lundberg, Certification Vice President; Bob Bybee, Communi­cations Vice President; Pepi Stiegler, Technical Vice President; Bonnie R. Pond, Executive Secretary. The of­ficers were approved by acclamation by the Board of Directors. Vote of Confidence Lange expressed his appreciation to the board for their vote of confidence and said that the general guidelines of his new administration would redefine and reaffirm the administrative innova­tions of the past year. The clll-,ic, hosted by Snowbird Ski Resort and organized by Milt Beens, was kicked off on a warm spring Friday which saw groups of instructors either charging down the slopes or leisurely sunning on the Snowbird Plaza while ISlA Demonstration Team Tryouts were being held. Friday was not a mandatory day to fill the requirements of Spring Clinic. Consequently many members in the division used the day for travel time and could be seen signing up at the late registration table throughout the day. At 4 p.m. a beer bust was held on the tram bridge to culminate the days activities. Saturday at 10 a.m. a participation clin ic with the Demo team was held below the Snowbird Cirque. President Bange used the demo team to illustrate teaching methodology in using a ter­rain gcrden to teach reploiment and avalement. The Garden consisted of a series of off-set, alternating small bumps to teach independent leg act­ion; larger off-set, mogul like bumps to ':each I·eploiment and avalement at faster speeds; and two large bumps to teach pre-jumping and/or avalement. After the terrain garden the mem­bership broke into smaller groups led by Demonstration Te.'1m Members to consider different technical approach­es in ski teaching. The Annual Meeting of the Interm­ountain Ski I nstructors Association was opened by President Lange at 4 p.m. at which time he introduced newly elected Professional Ski In­structors Association (PSIA) President Jim Riley to the members in attend­ence. Riley indicated that in·so-far as the PSIA had the largest membership of professional skiers in the 1N0rld. (continued on page 4) Page Two Summer 1973 I. S. I. A. Scene Recipient of one of the Instructor of the Year Awards for the I nter­mountain Ski Instructors Association for the 1972-73 season is Alta In­structor Robyn Clare. Ms. Clare has taught full-time for the Engen Ski School at Alta for seven years. Before comingto Utah she skied for four years in Australia where she graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physioloqy. Robyn's University training was for teaching and research in medical fields. However, in December of 1965 she came to Alta after seeing some "great" powder skiing shots made by her friend, Vic Dalziel. That first year she worked for the Peruvian Lodge and Part·time for the Engen Ski School. She was associate certified the spring of 1966. Robyn started teaching full-time for Alta the next season and became full-certified that winter. She has re­' turned to Australia on two occasions to teach for Leonard Erhardter at the Thredbo ski Area' at which time she had the opportunit·y to visit with her family. The Intermountain Ski In­structors Association Newsletter is published by the ISlA; Central Office, 7234 Jonathin Circle, Salt Lake City, Utah. Please address all editorial correspondence to 365 South Elizabeth St., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102. Recipient of one of the two Presi­dential Awards at the Annual Meeting held at the Snowbird Spring Clinic was Clark Parkinson, Board of Director Member and Ed itor of the Newsletter in the 1972-73 seasons. Clark has been a member of the Park City Ski School System from 1962 to 1973 where he has served as the supervisor of the Weekend Ski School Program. He was certified Associate in 1965 and Full Certified in 1966. Board Member Clark has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1968. Before that he served the ISlA as Nominating Committee Chairman at the 1965 spring Clinic; Promotion Committee Chairman at the 1966 spring clinic; executive secretary, Executive Com­mittee Member, Chairman of the Cre­dentials Committee and Chairman of the New Identification and Pin Com­mittee in 1967. Other positions which Clark has served in have been: Certification com­mittee member; Chairman of the '68 Fall Seminar, Member of the ISlA Reorganization Study Group Commit­tee, and President of the Association for two terms. Edwin J. Pond, Administrative Vice President and member of the Board of Directors, was presented with a Special Presidential Award at the Annual Meeting held Saturday, May 5, at the Spring Clinic. The award was a plaque awarded by President Keith Lange in recognition of Ed's contributions to the Intermountain Ski Instructors As­sociation -particularly through the last year. Ed started ski teaching through tpr University of Utah program in 1962. In 1964 he started teaching for the Alf Engen Ski School at Alta. March 21, 1965, Ed qualified as an Associate I nstructor and on January 9, 1966 he became a Full Certified In­structor. He was also a member of the first ISlA Demonstration team. Presently Ed is filling his second three-year term as a member of the Board of Directors and Adminstrative Vice-president. In the past Ed has filled the interim offices of Secretary and President. He has also served the ISlA in the cap­acity of Spring Clinic Chairman, a member of the certification com­mittee, chairman of the by-laws committee, reorganization study group member and certification examiner. DATES TO REMEMBER June 1 ................................... Association Dues delinquent June 8 & 9 .............. Associate and Full certification exams at Alta, Utah July 1 .................................. $5 late fee on association dues September ................................. Board of Directors Meeting Nov. 15 ........... Anniversary of Mathias Zdarsky's first Alpine Communion December .................................... Sun Valley Symposium Summer 1973 Page Three The Director's Corner By PAU L RAMLOW Sun Valley Ski School Director ated and have put more effort into ski design for the ordinary skier, not just the racer. Out of all of this has come the high performance short ski. This is not to be confused with the lower priced GLM ski, especially made for ski rental programs. The more expensive high performance short skis in lengths of 150 c. to 180 c. are the training skis for better skiers, especially in the 170 c. length. We skied on such a pair for a week on Baldy, in order that we could talk intelligently about them. We had half hoped we could say something to Everyone is familiar with discredit them, but could not find a G LM ... The graduated length meth- single major fault. ad of learning to ski starting on Up to 20 miles an hour, especially in shorter skis and gradually changing to moguls and deep snow, they were longer ski lengths as progress is made. more fault forgiving and less tiring. Possibly the greatest contribution to They are greatconfidence builders and skiing by GLM, above the value of an tend to make the user more aggressive. easy learning method, is that skiers are Because their length does not allow skiing better and faster on shorter skis any extreme forward or backward and down motions, the result is an accurate, quiet position with emphasis on correct lower body lateral motion. On the negative side they dig deep into our dry high altitude powder snow surface and into any snow sur­face, especially when worn by a good skier. This characteristic, along with the ski's allowing a greater turning frequency, produces very undesirable, high, close together moguls, that are off -si ze for a regu lar length sk i. "The Directors Corner" has been added to the Newsletter to act as a means of communication between the Ski Schools in the Division as to who is up to what and why. The two Directors featured in the summer edition are Paul Ramlow, the Director of the Sun Valley Ski School and Phil Jones, the Director of the Park City Ski School. Their subject is the Graduated Length Method. (The Editor) and that manufacturers have acceler- ltd dd .i~~~~.~~~~ By PHIL JONES Park City Ski School Director Ten years ago, a skier didn't learn about skiing moguls until he reached the top classes in ski school. Today, because of the inevitability of moguls even on relatively flat slopes, skiers are learning about moguls before they develop a parallel turn. At Park City, a class able to ski Claimjumper comfortably in a basic christy is exposed to a series of man­- made moguls which are deliberately plowed into the north side of the Meadow. By running over the small bumps, classes learn how to react to moguls. Skiers learn to relax and absorb bumps by extending the legs between the bumps (A) and flexing over the mogul:: (B). Ultimately the skier's head re­mains level while the lower body absorbs the terrain changes. The main problem people have with skiing over moguls at this stage is tensing up, becoming stiff. It's like taking a car over a bumpy road: if the springs are removed, parts of the car will be jarred off the frame. The same thing happens to a skier who becomes tense in moguls. Eventually, he loses his balance. A second change for intermediates learning to ski is clearly emphasis on fall line skiing. Because of the number of skiers on todays slopes, it is no longer feasible to wind back and forth across a slope with long traverses in between turns. At Park City, all of the approaches to skiing put emphasis on skiing the fall line. This is possible mainly because of the new equipment, shorter skis and better boots that make turning much easier. As the student perfects his pole plant, an anticipated body position is emphasized. The upper body faces the fall line at the time the pole is planted Learning to anticipate the next turn is not necessarily required for intermediate skiers, but it becomes the initiating force for advanced turns. Once a sutdent adds the anticipated body position to h is basic christy and is able to cross over bumps by retract­ing and extending his legs, he has A. Extension ! B. Absorption gained two important fundamentals of advanced skiing. From that point on, a skier needs mileage and confidence in learning to initiate the turn from both flat and moguled slopes. Page Four Board of Directors Meet President Keith Lange announced to the Board of Directors at their Spring Clinic Meeting at Snowbird Ski Resort May 6, that he had recently been elected to the position of First Vice President of the Professional Ski I n­structors f. ssociation. He will continue his duties as ISlA President and ISlA Representative to the PSIA while ass­uming his national post. It was noted that over 300 votes were submitted by the membership to elect the five new members of the B.O.D. This is approximately double the number of last years vote, accord­ing to Ed Pond, Administrative Vice­- President. Other action I n other action the Board referred to the Certification and Technical Vice Presidents a resolution that women be incorporated into the ISlA Demonstra­tion team or have a separate team. The technical committee was instructed to return to the next board meeting in September with a recommendation of how to implement such a program. The Administrative Vice President was instructed by the Board to submit a letter to the PSIA indicating the strong support of the Board. toward the culmination of litigations between the PSIA and Bill Lash-ex-President of ISlA. The motion was submited by Bob Parker. It was noted by Ski Industries Com­mittee Representative, John Bartlett, that abuse of professional forms con­tinued to be a problem in the Division. Reprimand and possible expulsion of instructor members in the event of such abuse was discussed by the Board. Barlett's critique was submitted in the form of a letter of analysis to the board. The board instr ucted the Ski Industries Committee to sumit a program which would deliniate sanc­tions that would deter abuse. Cross-country The certification of cross-country instructors was discussed by the Board. I-'hii Jones said that certifi­cation could be implemented more effectively on a national level by nat-ionally recognized corss-cmmtry auth­orities. The board instructed the ad­ministrative Vice President to submit a letter to the PSIA calling for a National Baord of cross-country exam­iners who would implement certifica­tion programs. A series of night clinics were discus­sed by the board which would be similar to the Wasatch Front Night Clinics held at Solitude in 1971-72. Board Members were instucted to con­sider a program by which to imple­ment such a program for the 1973-74 season and return to the September meeting with substantive recommenda­tions. The Board heard a letter submitted by the Ski School Directors Commit­tee that reciprocity be extended to associate level certified ski instructors that transfer in from other divisions and that the ISlA join the Utah Ski Association. Both recommendations were agreed to by the Board. The office of the Administrative Secretary has announced that as of June 1, 1973 dues will be considered delinquent. July 1, 1973 dues will require a $5 late re-instatement fee. Those members who fail to pay their dues will be dropped from the rolls by notice from the office of the Execu­tive Secretary. The notice will not be by registered mail as has been the case in the past. It is the responsibility of the in­structor to maintain his active status within the framework of the organi­zation of the ISlA. Those members who default on their dues payment put an financial burden on the central office which necessarily results in ad­ministrative action that cancells the membership of non-dues paying mem­bers. I n other words: please take time to sit down and write out a check for "Ma" Pond who is doing her darndest to keep the books balanced. Do it today'" Summer 1973 Spring Clinic (continued from page 1) (8,3000) that there is "no reason why we can't have the best organization of ski instructors in the world." He cited the Ski I nstructors Academy held at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, attended by four intermountain instructors, to be an indice to the upgraded PSIA stand­ards of professional excellence. The academy was attended by Certification Vice President, Max Lundberg, and Technical Vice President, Pepi Steigler. In his annual officers report, Pres· ide:1t Lange said that "the success of any organization is participation." He stated that the certification program was the most significant success of his term of office with 238 people exam­ined; 133 passing for Associate In­structor and 35 passing as Full Cert­ified I nstructors. Lange attributed th is success to the efforts of ski school directors and their staffs as well as to the efforts of the ISlA certification committee. Lange-.also noted the use of female examiners; the election of Max Lundberg as National Cel·tifica­tion Chairman; the ISlA hosted Ger­man ski instructors tour; and the overall excellence of the demo team in performing clinics, acting as judges and standardizing demos as highlights of his 1971-72 term. On a National level, Lange said that he considered the introduction of the American Teaching Method at Grand Targee last spring an "exciting" ad­vance in the methodology of ski teach­ing. Other national highlights which he mentioned were: the acceptance of associate instructors as voting mem­bers of the Association on a full basis; an insurance program; the certification of touring instructors; the expansion of Ski Pro: the National newsletter; the introduction of a national acad­emy; and the creation of a new tech­nical manual for beyond F skiing by Ed Ferguson. The new members elected to the Board of Directors to serve two-year terms were: Max Lundberg, Phil JOnes, Ray VanDongen, Frank Gil­lette, and Gene Palmer. Summer 1973 Contest Ups Rolls The Greater Park City Ski School doubled the size of their special ski program packages thanks to the help of a unique 100 person sales force, according to Park City Ski School Director Phil Jones. New Editor Richard Barnum-Reece was appoint­ed by the Board of Directors as the new editor of the I ntermountain Ski Insturctors Newsletter upon the re­commendation of outgoing Newsletter Editor, Clark Parkinson. "I feel that Richard will provide some needed expertise to help make the Newletter a comprehensive and truly representative organ of commun­ication for the Association," Clark said in his letter of resignation to the board May 7. Richard is a native of Salt Lake City where he attended and graduated from the University of Utah. He is presently .w.,"""' ....... wlilll doing post-graduate work in Journa­lism and English at the University. He is married to the former Margaret Joan Armstrong of Salt Lake City. Winters, Richard is a full-time in­structor for Phil JOnes in the Park City Ski School. He was Associate Certified, spring, 1972, and full cert­ified, March 25,1973. Richard is a regular contributor to the University of Utah Chronicle and has had free-lance articles appear in Skiing and Powder magazines. His ski­ing experience includes itenerate travel as a ski bum, ski petrol man and ski instructor to Stowe, Vermont; Sun Valley, Idaho; Portillo, Chile; Solitude, Utah; Alta, Utah; and Park City, Utah. He has worked as a full-time instructor for the Greater Park City Resort the last two years. "We definately consider the contest to have been a success and will cont­inue it next year," Jones said. Winner of the color TV was Trudy DeCorver. The second place prize was captured by Clark Parkinson who was presented with a free trip to Aspen, Colorado, for himself and his wife. The Third place award was a ten-speed bike which was won by Ken Anderson. Jack Kilgrow won a pair of Superglass skis for the fourth place prize. Other awards included $30 and $50 cash prizes; bindings and poles; free steak dinners at Park City restara",nts; and season tickets to see the Univer­sity of Utah basketball team. The Greater Park City Resort's Spec­ial Programs which doubled included the Youngtimers Program; YCMA pro­gram; Nite-Owl program; Wolfes Ski School Program; Jewish Community Center; learn to race program and the instructor training program. Steve Bagley from the Park City Ski School takes a break from an otherwise exhaustive Spring Clinic to strech his limbs. Note the rather pernicious smile on Steve's face. He's obviously involved in some kind of monkeyshines. Steve was certified full at the March 25 examination held at Park City. His examiners noted a "remarkable degree of balance and dexterity in his demonstration forms although he does move with a certain hunching action and his knuckles seem to drag along the snow .... He also has trouble with the language." Still, it was glove in foot-so to speak, and Steve passed his exam with a flying leap. Wanna be Superman??? There is presently a dearth of new­sletter representatives from each sk i area. Those who would like to submit articles to the ISlA Newsletter on a regular basis are invited to do so, Those who would like to submit art­icles on an irregular basis are invited to do so. Those Ski School Directors who believe that their particualr area is interesting, valid or worthy of notice are invited to appoint some erstwhile Clark Kent on his Ski School Staff to perform this valuable P.R. function. The present Ed itor of the Newsletter is not given to watching the crystal ball and therefore is unable to report developments without a network of correspondents from each area. There is another alternative: we will have a poetry corner to fill unused space. All poetry will be of the slobbery, sent­imental, self -effacing, romantic, screw­ball stuff which all of you got a good look at when you were back in grade school where a mean old spinster in a black crinkly dress shoved Alexander Pope et. al down your throat. This, of course, is a threat, Those of you who would like to partici~pte in this awesome oppor­tunity to get your name in print are invited to 1) speak with your Ski School Driector and be announced, ex cathedra, the official area correspond­ent or 2) submit a letter of intent to the editorial offices of this newletter or 3) submit what you want when you want to: Richard Barnum-Reece, 365 S. Elizabeth St" Salt Lake City, Utah. Page Six r-~~~--~-=~--~~~~--------~ I. S. I. 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