Ski Instructor Training Team
2010
SITCo. - The Ski Instructor Training Co. prides itself on giving the best ski training that is available. In order to do this we have a hand picked team of ski trainers who are
Gavin McAuliffe

Gavin has been an NZSIA Alpine examiner since 2000. Gavin has done many years working in the US, now Gavin works out of Queenstown & is based there Winter & Summer.
Colin Tanner

Colin has been an NZSIA Alpine since 2000, & is also a BASI Trainer/examiner (British System)
Colin works out of Queenstown & Val d'Isere, France.
Todd Quirk

Todd has been an NZSIA Alpine examiner since 2001. Originally based in the North Island of New Zealand. Todd has done many years in the US, working in Colorado, California & Utah. Todd is now based in Queenstown Winter and Summer.
NZSIA Level 3/ISIA/BASI training Ski Program 2010
If you have been to New Zealand before, you may have already got your NZSIA Stage 1 qualification, which is now called the NZSIA Level 2, or you have a qualification from another country and you are wanting to use the NZ season to get in some further training towards your ISIA or other certification level. Then this program will be ideal for you.
Our Level 3/ ISIA program is designed to allow you to continue your development as a skier and a ski instructor, and continue to train for your future goals.
So if you want to train for the NZSIA Level 3 assesment, or you just wish to come down to NZ to train for a month for other qualifications.
Your training will be run by Gavin McAuliffe (NZSIA Level 3 trainer), and Colin Tanner (NZSIA Level 3 trainer and BASI Trainer ISIA and ISTD).
The focus will be stongly on higher level ski performance, with the overall goal of the program to take you to new levels of skill.
We have a number of options - 8 weeks, or 6 weeks, or training only.
If you are already in the ski industry and you wish to continue your training then please contact us and we can help advise you whether the NZSIA Level 3 would be a good goal for you.
email us if you have any questions, or if you would like to make a booking -
Or go to our booking page
We have put together a range of courses, in order to suit different people's needs.
NZSIA Level 3 Course - this is an 8 week course designed to allow you to come down to Queenstown and train for your NZSIA Level 3. 8 weeks accommodation, transport and lift pass are all included, and there will also be the NZSIA Level 3 pre- course (5 days), then 12 days training over 4 weeks, followed by the NZSIA Level 3 assesment (3 days).
ISIA Training - this is an 8 week program designed to allow you to train for your next level of certification, or just an opportunity to improve your personal performance. 8 weeks accommodation, transport and lift pass are all included, as well as 12 days training over a 4 week period.
Even though the training will be over a 4 week period, there is 8 weeks of accommodation in order to allow you to come to Queenstown, NZ and get settled in and get your ski legs, before the training begins.
Ideal if you are training for a BASI, CSIA, PSIA or any other certification.
ISIA Training - this is a 6 week program designed to allow you to train for your next level of certification, or just an opportunity to improve your personal performance. 6 weeks accommodation, transport and lift pass are all included, as well as 12 days training over a 4 week period.
Even thought the training will be over a 4 week period, there is 6 weeks of accommodation in order to allow you to come to Queenstown, NZ and get settled in and get your ski legs, before the training begins.
Ideal if you are trainig for a BASI, CSIA, PSIA or any other certification.
Training Only
- this is a 4 week course with no exams, no lift pass and no accommodation included.
Ideal for those who are happy to travel independently, but really want to get some structured coaching in order to make that leap to the next level.
Level 3/ISIA program 2010 -
NZSIA Level 3 Course - NZ$9,400
18th July 2010 - 12th September 2010
This includes
Twelve days on snow training from a NZSIA Level 3 level Examiner
8 weeks accommodation in Queenstown
Daily transport to and from the ski area (from your accommodation in Queenstown)
Queenstown lift pass
NZSIA Level 3 pre Course
NZSIA Level 3 exam
Video Analysis
Evening Sessions - analysis, teaching theory and technical discussion
Full Exam preparation
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
ISIA Training 8 weeks - NZ$8,200
18th July 2010 - 12th September 2010
This includes
Twelve days on snow training from a NZSIA Level 3 level Examiner
8 weeks accommodation in Queenstown
Daily transport to and from the ski area(from your accommodation in Queenstown)
Queenstown lift pass
Video Analysis
Evening Sessions - analysis, teaching theory and technical discussion
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
ISIA Training 6 weeks - NZ$7,500
1st August 2010 - 25th August 2010
This includes
Twelve days on snow training from a NZSIA Level 3 level Examiner
6 weeks accommodation in Queenstown
Daily transport to and from the ski area(from your accommodation in Queenstown)
Queenstown lift pass
Video Analysis
Evening Sessions - analysis, teaching theory and technical discussion
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
Training Only - NZ$3,400
1st August 2010 - 25th August 2010
This includes
Twelve days on snow training from a NZSIA Level 3 level Examiner
Video Analysis
Evening Sessions - analysis, teaching theory and technical discussion
optional catered food option - SITCo. restaurant card - extra NZ$550 - see details
Any questions just ask us -


