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SBINZ ISIA Member New Zealand

Snowboard Instructors of New Zealand

New Zealand's certification body for snowboard instructors, separate from NZSIA. Offers a three-level system plus Trainer's Certificate.

Official website ↗

Quick facts

Country
New Zealand
ISIA member
✅ Yes
Disciplines
snowboard
Certifications
4

Certifications

SBINZ Level 1
SBINZ Snowboard Instructor Level 1
L1 ›
SBINZ Level 2
SBINZ Snowboard Instructor Level 2
L2 ›
SBINZ Level 3
SBINZ Snowboard Instructor Level 3
ISIA Stamp L3 ›
SBINZ Trainer's Certificate
ISIA Card L4 ›

Official courses & pricing

Indicative figures from the association’s published materials. Confirm fees, VAT, membership, and venues on their site before booking.

SBINZ Snowboard Level One

Enrolment: SBINZ membership and e-learning (NZSIA-hosted platform) per current SBINZ requirements; book via SBINZ course listings. Linked partner schools are representative NZ resort venues—not exhaustive. Entry snowboard instructor course aligned with SBINZ’s three-level system; typically includes mandatory e-learning before on-snow attendance (delivered via the SBINZ e-learning platform hosted with NZSIA).

5 days on-snow
Five on-snow days is the common SBINZ/NZSIA snowboard Level One pattern; confirm the current SBINZ candidate guide.
  • Course fee — Fees are published per course on SBINZ/NZSIA calendars and provider listings; membership prerequisites apply.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: SBINZ Level 1
SBINZ Snowboard Level Two

Enrolment: SBINZ membership and e-learning (NZSIA-hosted platform) per current SBINZ requirements; book via SBINZ course listings. Linked partner schools are representative NZ resort venues—not exhaustive. Intermediate SBINZ snowboard qualification oriented toward resort teaching internationally; builds on Level One with higher riding and teaching standards.

Confirm contact hours and e-learning prerequisites on the official SBINZ site or calendar.
  • Course fee — Resort- or season-specific pricing; see SBINZ course listings.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: SBINZ Level 2
SBINZ Snowboard Level Three

Enrolment: SBINZ membership and e-learning (NZSIA-hosted platform) per current SBINZ requirements; book via SBINZ course listings. Linked partner schools are representative NZ resort venues—not exhaustive. Advanced SBINZ snowboard qualification with ISIA Stamp-level expectations in the SBINZ framework; includes rigorous riding and teaching evaluation.

Multi-block pathway; confirm prerequisites (including e-learning) on SBINZ materials.
  • Course and exam fees — Fees vary by course date and venue.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: SBINZ Level 3
SBINZ Trainer's Certificate

Enrolment: SBINZ membership and e-learning (NZSIA-hosted platform) per current SBINZ requirements; book via SBINZ course listings. Linked partner schools are representative NZ resort venues—not exhaustive. Trainer pathway for SBINZ educators delivering courses and exams. Entry requirements reference prior SBINZ qualification levels; confirm the current trainer policy on the official site.

Trainer modules are scheduled by SBINZ; duration varies.
  • Trainer programme fees — Confirm fees when applying to trainer programmes.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04

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