The Snowsports Governing Bodies and Professional Associations of the United Kingdom have worked together to capture what is officially and collectively known about what British citizens can and cannot do in four major Alpine Nations – France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. The document below was updated on 2nd February 2023; however, it should not be…
POWA to the Imperfect Coach
POWA to the Imperfect Coach Written by Paul Garner Senior Lecturer University of Gloucestershire, BASI L4 – pgarner@glos.ac.uk Context For some time, an athlete-centred approach has featured prominently in coaching and coach development conversations. As a coach developer, parent, academic and coach I have witnessed so many good coaches having a positive influence across the…
An Update from the UK Alpine Sports Group for BASI Members
Thanks in part to the efforts of various MP’s and Peers lobbying in partnership with BASI and the Alpine Sports Group (ASG), the Secretary of State for International Trade committed in writing to ensuring that the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) provide support to Governing Bodies, Regulators and Associations as they work through the process of securing qualification recognition…
Alpine Sports bodies join forces to address impact of Brexit
The governing bodies and professional associations which represent grass roots participants, competitors and professional & volunteer instructors, guides and coaches in alpine sports have come together to form the “Alpine Sports Group”. The group is calling upon the UK government to address and rectify the negative impact of Brexit upon their members as a matter…
An Investigation Into the Presence of Gender Stereotype Threat in British Snowsports and Its Effect on Women in the BASI Instructor Pathway
An Investigation Into the Presence of Gender Stereotype Threat in British Snowsports and Its Effect on Women in the BASI Instructor Pathway Written by Casey Purdie, 26th April 2021 Acknowledgements I would firstly like to thank my parents, Alex and Karen for their love of Bombardino’s that led to my early introduction to skiing, aged…
Update from the House of Lords debate on 25th May 2021
As you all know, Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) was left out of the BREXIT Trade & Cooperation Agreement, leaving regulators and professional bodies like us to enter into bilateral negations with each EU country individually, which we’ve been working on to the best of our ability. We’ve also been working hard behind the…
Coaching and Instructing in The Netherlands
Important Notice from the Home Nations and BASI We are aware that as lockdowns relax and international travel becomes an option some coaches, instructors, clubs and academies may be contemplating visits to ski centres in the Netherlands. As you will be aware from previous communications, the Netherlands, and consequently ski centres such as Landgraff require coaches…
International Recognition of Qualifications Update
Before we start, all members must please appreciate that this is an ever-changing situation. In the past week, BASI have become aware that the UK government is bringing forward a new Professional Qualifications Bill to replace the interim solution currently in place following the end of the Transition Period. Towards the end of 2020, Regulators,…
All the ways skiing impacts our mental health
All the ways skiing impacts our mental health Skiing or snowboarding, as a holiday or hobby, is a unique and special pastime. Additionally, it brings to the table a wonderful mix of elements that have positive effects on our mental health and wellbeing Fitness and activity The outdoors and nature A passionate community Learning and…
New BASI Level 4 ISTD Structure and Written Project change
New BASI Level 4 ISTD Structure and Written Project change ISIA Speed Test for Alpine L4 ISTD As stated in the Brexit Update on Wednesday 5th May, the CTT (formally known as Eurotest) will be replaced with the ISIA Speed Test at BASI Alpine Level 4 ISTD. BASI members can enter any ISIA Speed Test event, hosted by other ISIA members, without having to become…