LSIA Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Course [L2A 2026]

LSIA SNOWBOARD LEVEL 1 Instructor Course
Les Deux Alpes, France
Decmber 1 – 5

Become an internationally recognized snowboard instructor. LSIA Level 1 is the official entry point into the LSIA and ISIA qualification pathway and the first mandatory step toward Level 2.

LSIA is a full member of ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association). Your qualification is part of the international ISIA system.

COURSE OVERVIEW
Duration: 5 days (40 hours). Minimum 5 hours per day on snow + indoor theory sessions
Location: Les Deux Alpes, France
Language: English
Trainer & Examiner: Craig Nelder
Price: 450 Eur

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Technical development
• Fundamental snowboard movements and biomechanics
• Technical understanding of beginner and lower-intermediate riders
• Clear demonstrations
• Personal riding improvement

Teaching system
• LSIA “Blue Progression”
• Lesson structure: Introduction – Analysis – Goals – Teaching – Reflection – Summary
• Student-centered teaching
• Communication & guest service principles
• Beginner progression building
• First Aid basics in alpine environment

ASSESSMENT
Continuous assessment throughout the course
You are evaluated in:
• Technical performance
• Teaching skills
• Theoretical understanding
Theory includes a written test and movement analysis.

PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Successful candidates receive an LSIA certificate allowing them to teach beginners and lower-intermediate snowboarders within organized snowsports schools.
ISIA equivalency:
• Level 2 → ISIA Blue
• Level 3 → ISIA Stamp
LSIA instructors are internationally recognized within the ISIA system. Local resort rules may apply depending on country.
Certification validity: 3 years.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum age 17 at the start of the course
• Confident riding on blue and red slopes (controlled skidded turns)
• No previous teaching experience required

WHAT’S NEXT?
After Level 1, instructors can continue to LSIA Level 2 (5-day training + 2-day assessment) and further progress toward Level 3 and higher qualifications within the LSIA system .
LSIA Level 1 is the foundation of professional thinking, structured teaching and an internationally connected instructor pathway.

EXAMINERS AND FOUNDERS OF LSIA SNOWBOARD METHODICS
CRAIG NELDER
LSIA instructors trainer and examiner
Snowboard Instructor at European Ski & Snowboard School
Level 4 ISTD certification with BASI
Level 3 ISIA with SBINZ
JAROSLAV KRÁL
LSIA instructors trainer and examiner
Japan ski school ski/snb instructor
Falls Creek (Australia) snowsports instructor

LOCATION & DATES
December 1 – 5
Les Deux Alpes (L2A), France
Examiner: Craig Nelder

DAILY SCHEDULE
Day 0: Arrival in the evening
Day 1-4: 08:30 – 14:30 on-snow training (with a break)
Evening or before/after snowboarding sessions (2-3 hours) including individual and team tasks
Day 5: 08:30 – 16:00 on-snow practice and assessment (with a break). Final discussion. Course leaders’ feedback. Certificate awarding ceremony. Departure after snowboarding

PRICE
Until 10.31 — 450 EUR
11.01 – 11.15 — 550 EUR
11.15 – 12.01 — 850 EUR

Minimum participants: 5

Refund policy:
No refund for personal cancellation.
Full refund if canceled by the association.

ADDITIONAL COSTS
• Ski pass (~270 EUR / 5 days)
• Accommodation (options available)
• Travel & local transport

You want to confirm your spot or have any questions? Contact us via email info@snowpros.lt.