Ski and Snowboard Mechanics Workshop 2011

SCHEDULE for 2011
Registration 8:00am-8:45am
Workshops/Seminars 9:00am-5:00pm

This September the Ski and Snowboard Mechanics Workshop will begin its 22nd season under faculty management. The schedule below covers two-day programs at 12 ski areas across the country.

(1) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Sept 18-19 McIntyre Ski Area, NH
(2) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Sept 22-23 Shawnee Mtn, PA
(3) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Sept 27-28 Grand Geneva, WI
(4) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Oct 4-5 Loveland Valley, CO
(5) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Oct 10-11 Pacific Northwest
(6) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Oct 14-15 Mt. Rose,NV
(7) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Oct 19-20 Bear Mtn, CA
(8) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Nov 25-26 Deer Valley, UT
(9) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Nov 10-11 Massanutten Resort, VA
(10) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Nov 14-15 Holiday Valley, NY
(11) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Nov 17-18 Hunter Mtn, NY
(12) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Nov 21-22 Stowe, VT

WORKSHOPS & Seminars
DAY 1
(Each course is an all-day event)

BMB-1 ALPINE BINDINGS – Basic
Entry level binding mechanics. Hands-on training in the installation and inspection of major brands and the use and care of hand and power tools.

BMA-1 ALPINE BINDINGS – Advanced
Mechanics certified by at least one supplier last season. Hands-on training in the installation, inspection, and troubleshooting of major brands.

RMU-1 ALPINE RENTAL – Update
Rental technicians of all levels. Hands-on training in hand and power tools, binding installation, preseason, in-season, and post accident inspection, and dispatch procedures.

DAY 2
(Each course is an all-day event)

STR-2 SKI & SNOWBOARD TUNING AND REPAIR
Ski and Snowboard mechanics of all levels. Hands-on training in hand and machine techniques for sanding, base repairs, stone grinding, edge tuning, and waxing of skis and snowboards. Also, training in delamination, sidewall, edge, and major base repair.

RSC-2 RENTAL / SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING SEMINAR
Rental shop and service center owners and managers. A course in the organization and operation of rental and service facilities of all sizes. Includes pre-season, in-season and post accident inspection, maintenance, record keeping, boot sizing, ski maintenance, equipment storage and dispatch, evaluating shop efficiency, and in reorganizing layout and procedures to maximize efficiency. Also, how to organize and deliver in-shop employee training programs.

Note: A limited number of special one-day events can be scheduled for groups of 20 or more. Call 802-899-2633 more information.

To Register go to www.vermontskisafety.com and follow the links to the Workshops Registration Form.

WORKSHOPS 2011
P.O. Box 85 Underhill Ctr., Vermont 05490
Phone (802) 899-2633 Fax (802) 899-3677
e-mail [ vsr@together.net ]
Website [ vermontskisafety.com ]