TRAINER'S COORDINATION

Trainer's Coordination is an annual event scheduled at the start of the season for all members who will be conducting in-house training within their snowsports school.

Trainer's Coordination will provide important information on curriculum changes, course and exam updates, training strategies and focuses based on the previous year's candidate participation and performances. In-house trainers who will be conducting any training that will count towards the accrual of a candidate's in-house training hours, will be required to attend Trainers Coordination each year.

 

KEY DATES

To increase accessibility to this important event in 2026, APSI will be operating three Trainer's Coordination events - a 'Main' event, and two 'Satellite' events (Alpine & Snowboard only). In-house trainers who will be conducting any APSI recognised in-house training for their resort, must attend one of these events.

  • We encourage ALL in-house Trainers to attend the 'Main Event' where possible. 
  • In-house Trainers who may conduct an Alpine or Snowboard Level 1 & 2 in-house course in their resort MUST attend the 'Main Event'. If you are unsure whether you'll be conducting one of these courses, please check with your resort Training Manager.
  • Nordic, Telemark and Adaptive In-house Trainers MUST attend the MAIN Event.
  • Alpine & Snowboard In-house Trainers who are unable to attend the 'Main' event and will NOT be operating an Alpine or Snowboard Level 1 or 2 course may attend one of the 'Satellite' events instead.
  • All APSI Trainers MUST attend the 'Main Event' on 4 June in Thredbo.
  • If you are planning to attend a Trainer's Coordination, please register for the event at your earliest convenience through the Course & Event Calendar. Registration closes 7 days prior to the event.

For more information, please read the Trainers Coordination FAQ's.

APSI Trainer's Coordination 'Main' and 'Satellite' events are listed below:

Trainer's Coordination
MAIN EVENT

THREDBO
Thursday 4th June 2026
8:45am - 4:00pm

Disciplines: ALL Disciplines

This Event is for:

  • Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic, Adaptive and Telemark in-house Trainers
  • Alpine and Snowboard in-house Trainers who will/may conduct a level 1 or 2 in-house course

Please register for the Trainer's Coordination | Main Event in the Course & Event Calendar by 8:00am on Thursday 28th May 2026.

Please come prepared for Trainer's Coordination to be conducted both indoors and on-snow. You will need your ski/board equipment along with indoor shoes.

Please ensure that you have the ability to take notes through the day.

Trainer's Coordination
SATELLITE EVENT

FALLS CREEK
Friday 19th June 2026
8:45am - 4:00pm

Disciplines: Alpine, Snowboard

This Event is for:

  • Alpine and Snowboard in-house Trainers who are unavailable to attend the MAIN event and will NOT be operating Level 1 or 2 in-house courses.

Please register for the Trainer's Coordination | Satellite in the Course & Event Calendar by 8:00am on Friday 12th June 2026.

Please come prepared for Trainer's Coordination to be conducted both indoors and on-snow. You will need your ski/board equipment along with indoor shoes.

Please ensure that you have the ability to take notes through the day.

Trainer's Coordination
SATELLITE EVENT

PERISHER
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
8:45am - 4:00pm

Disciplines: Alpine, Snowboard

This Event is for:

  • Alpine and Snowboard in-house Trainers who are unavailable to attend the MAIN event and will NOT be operating Level 1 or 2 in-house courses.

Please register for the Trainer's Coordination | Satellite in the Course & Event Calendar by 8:00am on Tuesday 16th June 2026.

Please come prepared for Trainer's Coordination to be conducted both indoors and on-snow. You will need your ski/board equipment along with indoor shoes.

Please ensure that you have the ability to take notes through the day.

 

 

WHO CAN ATTEND

To attend Trainer's Coordination, you must:

  • Be a current 2026 APSI Member.
  • Be employed with a snowsports school and intend to conduct in-house training. After signing up for the event, APSI may verify your in-house training status with your employing snowsports school.
  • Have signed up to one of the Trainer's Coordination events in the online Course & Event Calendar.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q: What is Trainer’s Coordination?

Trainer’s Coordination is an annual APSI event held at the start of the season for members who will deliver in-house training within their snowsports school. It provides important updates on curriculum changes, course and exam requirements, training strategies, and key focuses for the season ahead.


Q: Who needs to attend?

Any APSI member who will be conducting in-house training that counts toward a candidate’s recognised in-house training hours must attend Trainer’s Coordination each year.


Q: Do I need to attend every year?

Yes. Attendance is required annually for all in-house trainers delivering APSI-recognised training.

This applies to any in-house trainer planning to operate recognised Training in Japan during the winter immediately following the Australian winter.


Q: What do I do if I can't attend any of the Trainer's Coordination's in 2026?

Please advise your Training Manager who will then request an attendance exemption from the discipline Technical Director and determine a plan to 'catch you up' on relevant content so that your training will be recognised by APSI.


Q: I am an APSI Trainer, which event do I attend.

APSI Trainers must attend the 'Main Event'.


Q: Can I attend the 'Main' Trainer's Coordination event, and a satellite event?

No, In-house Trainers may attend only one (1) event per year.


Q: How much does it cost to attend Trainers Coordination?

This event is operated by APSI to support in-house Trainers and Resorts at no cost to the attendee. However, you will require current financial APSI Membership.


Q: Do I have to have current 2026 financial membership to attend?

Yes. Attendance requires current APSI financial membership which is packaged with the event when you register. If you have already purchased 2026 membership then this will be removed from the package in the cart.


Q: How many events are available in 2026?

There will be three Trainer’s Coordination events in 2026:

  • 1 Main Event
  • 2 Satellite Events (Alpine & Snowboard only)

Q: Which event should I attend?

All trainers are encouraged to attend the Main Event where possible.


Q: Who must attend the Main Event?

The following trainers must attend the Main Event:

  • Nordic in-house trainers
  • Telemark in-house trainers
  • Adaptive in-house trainers
  • Alpine and Snowboard trainers conducting Level 1 or Level 2 in-house courses
  • Any trainer wanting access to all-discipline updates

Q: Who can attend a Satellite Event?

Satellite Events are available only for:

  • Alpine trainers
  • Snowboard trainers

And only if they:

  • Are unable to attend the Main Event, and
  • Will not be conducting Level 1 or Level 2 in-house courses

Q: Can Nordic, Telemark or Adaptive trainers attend a Satellite Event?

No. These disciplines must attend the Main Event.


Q: What if I am an Alpine or Snowboard trainer and may run a Level 1 or 2 course later in the season?

You must attend the Main Event.


Q: What happens if I cannot attend any event?

If you are required to deliver APSI-recognised in-house training and cannot attend one of the scheduled events, you should contact APSI as soon as possible to discuss your options.


Q: What are the 2026 event dates?

Main Event – Thredbo
Thursday 4 June 2026
8:45am – 4:00pm

Satellite Event – Falls Creek
Friday 19 June 2026
8:45am – 4:00pm

Satellite Event – Perisher
Tuesday 23 June 2026
8:45am – 4:00pm


Q: What disciplines are covered at each event?

Main Event: All disciplines
Satellite Events: Alpine and Snowboard only


Q: How do I register?

Register through the APSI Course & Event Calendar before the relevant closing date.

When do registrations close?

  • Main Event (Thredbo): 8:00am Thursday 28 May 2026
  • Falls Creek Satellite: 8:00am Friday 12 June 2026
  • Perisher Satellite: 8:00am Tuesday 16 June 2026

Q: What do I need to bring?

Please come prepared for both indoor and on-snow sessions. Bring:

  • Ski or snowboard equipment
  • Indoor shoes
  • A notebook, tablet, or other way to take notes

Q: Can APSI verify my eligibility to attend?

Yes. APSI may confirm your in-house training status with your employing snowsports school.


Q: What do I need to be eligible to attend?

You must:

  • Be a current 2026 APSI Member
  • Be employed with a snowsports school
  • Intend to conduct in-house training
  • Register for one of the Trainer’s Coordination events online