Membership Categories, CEU Requirements, & Discounts
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Membership Categories
Registered Instructor
The first level of membership in PSIA-AASI Central.
Requires completing the New Member Application form and payment of dues.
Entitles member to attend education events that are open to all members and Level I Certification Exams. See the Event Calendar of this website for specifics.
- No continuing education requirements.
- Non-voting membership class.
- Provides access to all member benefits that do not require certification.
- Maintain active status by paying annual dues.
Certified Member
- Attain at least Level I Certification in Alpine, Snowboard, Cross Country, Telemark or Adaptive disciplines.
- Must be a registered member of PSIA-AASI Central.
Maintain active status and certification:
Maintain active status and certifications by paying annual dues and obtain a minimum of 6 CEUs every membership year (July 1 – June 30.)
CEU REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 6 CEUs are required every membership year (or 12 every other year).
Any CEU hours greater than 6 obtained in a membership year will be applied towards the CEU requirement for the following membership year only. (i.e. max of 6 CEUs roll forward per year)
***CEUs must be maintained in order to retain certifications and active status. See “inactive” and “alumni” below.- Voting membership class.
Access to member benefits that require certification.
Inactive Member
If you are a Certified Member and haven’t maintained your CEU requirements.
You will see a delinquency fee on your membership dues renewal invoice.
To return to certified active status, you will need to complete the minimum number of CEU’s based on the number of years you have been delinquent.
- 1 year: 12 CEUs
- 2 years: 18 CEUs
- 3 years: 24 CEUs
- 4 years: 24 CEUs
Please see the Reinstatement Process page for more information. You will need to submit a Reinstatement form.
If you fail to earn the minimum amount of CEUs at the end of 4 years, you’ll be reassigned to the Alumni Member Category.
Alumni
- A previously Certified Instructor who has stopped teaching on a permanent basis.
- Terminates certifications*
- Not required to maintain education credit.
- Entitled to attend all functions and receive all correspondence and literature.
Pay reduced dues of $32.50 to Central and $30.00 to National.
- Non-voting membership class.
Lifetime Member
- Granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
- Not required to pay dues.
- Not required to maintain education credit.
- Voting membership class.
Active Service Personnel
- A Registered or Certified Instructor on temporary active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, the Peace Corps or the Foreign Service.
- Membership dues and/or education requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Ski School Membership
- Check out our Member School information
Discounts
Student
- Available to students under the age of 23.
- Must provide proof of enrollment (class schedule, dated student ID card). All students under the age of 18 who attend high school do not need proof of enrollment.
- $20 discount on membership dues.
$25 discount on Level I Certification Exams.
Must contact the office to receive discounts on exams.
A student currently enrolled in high school or college may apply for an education waiver.
Senior
- $10 discount on dues at 65 years of age
- $20 discount on dues at 75 years of age.
- Discounts automatically applied based on the date of birth.