Ski and Snowboard Mechanics Workshop – Spring Registration Savings

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.

On Day 1 the full-day course options will be: Binding Mechanics Basic, Binding Mechanics Advanced, or Rental Mechanics Update. The binding and rental courses are accredited by the major alpine binding suppliers.

On Day 2 the course options will be: a full-day Ski and Snowboard Tuning & Repair Workshop or a full-day Seminar for Rental and Service Center Managers and In-store Trainers.

The per-day-fee for all courses starts at $165 and increases as the date for the Workshop approaches–up to $250 for registration on the day of the event. To register, go to www.vermontskisafety.com

WORKSHOPS 2011

P.O. Box 85Underhill Ctr., Vermont 05490

Phone (802) 899-2633Fax (802) 899-3677

e-mailvsr@together.net Websitevermontskisafety.com

TUITION RATES:

Spring Registration:(before June 15) $165/day

Pre-Season Registration: (before July 15) $175/day 

EarlyRegistration: (before Aug 15) $185/day

Registration: (2 weeks prior) $195/day

Late Registration:(2 days prior) $215/day 

Space Available: (Day of venue) $250/day 

Note:

(1)WORKSHOP/SEMINARSept 18-19McIntyre Ski Area, NH

(2)WORKSHOP/SEMINARSept 22-23Shawnee Mtn, PA

(3)WORKSHOP/SEMINARSept 27-28Grand Geneva, WI

(4)WORKSHOP/SEMINAROct 4-5Loveland Valley, CO

(5)WORKSHOP/SEMINAROct 10-11 Pacific Northwest

(6)WORKSHOP/SEMINAROct 14-15Mt. Rose,NV

(7)WORKSHOP/SEMINAROct 19-20 BearMtn, CA

(8) WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Oct 25-26Deer Valley, UT

(9) WORKSHOP/SEMINARNov 10-11 Massanutten Resort, VA

(10)WORKSHOP/SEMINARNov 14-15Holiday Valley, NY

(11)WORKSHOP/SEMINARNov 17-18Hunter Mtn, NY

(12)WORKSHOP/SEMINARNov 21-22 Stowe, VT

WORKSHOPS & Seminars

DAY 1

(Each course is an all-day event)

BMB-1ALPINE 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-1ALPINE BINDINGS – Advanced

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

RMU-1ALPINE 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-2RENTAL / 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.

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

Registration 8:00am-8:45am

Workshops/Seminars9:00am-5:00pm