SBINZ - Snowboard Instruction New Zealand

With the snow being a little thin on the ground here in New Zealand it makes now the perfect time to get the SBINZ print Manual or E Manual out along with redoing any of the E Learning modules. We are always updating and improving these and it's a great way to get' reloaded' with all teaching and riding tips.
Note, the NZSIA app is no more, or at least mothballed. Good news is that all the E Learning and E Manual content is still very much available via your favourite web browser.
https://learning.nzsia.org

Coaching Certification Pathway.

Intro to coaching seminar - 1st July. (In person, or via Zoom)
Development Coaches Certification - Park, Pipe and Freeride - 28th September.

The sessions explore the “What, Who and How” of coaching and provide practical insight that carries directly into lessons, camps, training environments, and personal development on snow. The pathway is designed for all snow sports disciplines and creates a strong bridge between instructing and athlete-focused coaching.
The on-snow component then takes these concepts into real environments, focusing on how we coach both the athlete and the terrain around them.

If you’re looking to improve your teaching, communication, movement analysis, or understanding of how people learn, this pathway is well worth exploring — regardless of where you currently sit in your instructor journey.

New dates and course information are now available through NZSIA Coaching Pathway link is the comments.

We have made some changes to our Children's Teaching Certification.
There is now more time to develop concepts with the decision to have one developmental teach on day three.
Check out the updates via the course outline link below:

https://www.nzsia.org/snowboard/childrens-teaching-cert/

We're running an adaptive Q and A session about the Adaptive Instructor Pathway on the 22nd of June via teams at 7.30pm. This is a session for instructors who want to do their L1, L2 or trainers but are unsure/hesitant or have questions.

Interested in getting involved in the adaptive instructor pathway but don't know where to start? Do you want to do your Level 2 but it sounds intimidating? Join us for an adaptive instructor pathway info session!

Here is the info on how to join:
Meeting ID: 494 314 604 722 43
Passcode: FF6wo2x4

What else is new this winter Guy and Pauly?

'The Level Two Corrective Teach has had some additional rider videos added. For the last few years the corrective teach had been, for the most part, focused on freestyle. The 'pool' of potential corrective videos now includes riders turning green to blue marked terrain. '

With corrective teaching being such a fundamental part of teaching we think this will be awesome way to sharpen your teaching.

As Winter 2026 starts to slowly kick in we thought it was great time to update you on the changes/tweaks to some of course content.

First up, our Level Two Ride Module Marking sheet has had a once over. This small change will make a sizeable difference to streamlining the understanding your results. Check out the changed marking sheet in the Level Two course outline via the link in the comments section.

Each year we come together as a whole team for our own staff training. We spend time together, align on course content (new and old), grow as a team and plan the upcoming winter season. See you out there!

www.nzsia.org/snowboard

June Newsletter is in your inboxes but here is a little reminder and update on everything SBINZ/NZSIA.

As we head into the beginning of the 2026 winter season, there’s already plenty happening across SBINZ. With courses starting to ramp up, new education pathways launching, and events just around the corner, there’s a real sense of excitement building for the winter ahead.

We hope to see many of you on snow, at events, and within courses throughout the season ahead.

Link is in comments section:

The NZSIA’s AGM is coming up! Lock in the 6th of June and join us!
It will be held in Wanaka at: The Venue Wanaka
Address: 3 Mountain View Drive, Corner of Orchard Road, Wānaka 9305
Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm – drinks and nibbles afterward.
Make sure to save the date to join in person or follow up on the minutes!

Our equipment and our students equipment are arguably the most important thing to have dialled in before a lesson.

Simple things like boots being laced correctly, bindings adjusted to fit foots along with being centred on the snowboard, a waxed and tuned snowboard with a profile that suits their ability is crucial for them to able to achieve tasks and progressions.

It may seem obvious to some and less so to others so we have a whole section in the E Manual dedicated to equipment. Head to section F for a pre winter check in on our own equipment, set ups, stances and reminders on what to check in on for students.

https://learning.nzsia.org/snowboard-interactive-manual/