The IMCS snowkite program will be hosting an ITC for snow by the IKO on Feb 24 (sunday) to Feb 28 (Thursday) in the year 2013.

Please call 603 356 7064 for any questions or to enroll.

Please check that you have the needed experience and certifications previous to enrollment.

Become a Snowkite Instructor
The IKO offers a reliable and professional training program

New Snowkite instructors become IKO certified by attending the 5 day Instructor Training Course (ITC) or existing IKO water-certified instructors can participate in a shorter Instructor Equivalency Course (IEC) which last 3 days.

IKO certification is recognized by the international kiting community as the standard in teaching. At the end of your training you will have developed abilities in the following major areas; safety, practical environment, analysis, technique, teaching psychology and live situation. Successful completion of your course qualifies you as a Level 1 Snowkite Instructor and you will be able to continue to advance in your professional training.
At the end of the training, you will have developed abilities in the following major areas: safety, practical environment, analysis, technique, teaching psychology and live situation. After attending an ITC and having reached the required level, you will be qualified as IKO Instructor level 1 and will be able to continue your pro training.
Your benefits with IKO:

Access to the Pro Area of the IKO website
Able to purchase IKO Instructor Insurance
Able to purchase IKO products at Pro prices
Access to the job opening listings on the IKO websit
Post a seeking employment ad viewable to IKO Centers
Post personal profile information online, which is viewable via the general public website

Instructor Level 1 prerequisites
Candidates to an ITC Level 1 must:

Be at least 18 years old
Snowkiting for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO snowkiter level 3N minimum for a minimum of 6 months (jumping and riding toe side). Perform level 3n skills on demand in all wind conditions from 10-30 knots.
Provide a letter of recommendation attesting of teaching experience in a skiing sport
Have a valid first aid and CPR certificate or complete it before the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course
Know how to ski or snowboard
Have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to read and write and speak fluently in the language the course is given
Sign the waiver form.

How to enroll in a course?
Make sure you meet the prerequisites and have the necessary documents. Check the Training Calendar now for ITCs happening soon in your area, then download, fill in and sign the Snow ITC candidate waiver form or Snow IEC candidate waiver form and send along with the supporting documents to the ITC organizer.

Any snow kiters needing IKO level 3n must call me as soon as possible so we can get you checked out and into the IKO system.

Sorry in NH where exactly?
Cheers

This will be taking place in North Conway NH as a base, out of IME. The kite locations for the days out instructing will be at various kite sites around the local area.

Hi Folks
Updating on the ITC.

You can do a IEC, to become certified but you must have all prerequisites. You must attend all 5 days (as per the ITC)

Anyone interested get in touch with me soon as the course roll call date deadline is closing.

Any questions please feel free to contact me at:
snowkitenh at gmail.com

Hi everyone...
the ITC has been cancelled and is rescheduled for later in December (most likely) and will be taking place in Utah, at Skyline.

If you are interested in the Snow ITC please get in touch as I am currently going to be setting this up with the IKO and for it to run we need 5 people to join this ITC.

If you are looking to gain the Instructor certification, you need to take the IEC, which may be available, depending on the examiner and how many people sign in. You would need to attend all 5 days.

Thanks

I'm not planning on being there but I was confused by your latest post;

Quote:

...the ITC has been cancelled and is rescheduled for later in December...

As in next year? Or did you mean a different month?

This ITC for Feb 23-28 2013 has been cancelled
And will be rescheduled for December 2013.... Most likely in Utah.

Sorry about the poor wording