Behind the scenes with the CASI Tech Forces | S1E18

In this episode, we explore the latest updates for the 2026-2027 season and behind-the-scenes work of the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors, focusing on curriculum development and the collaborative efforts with the National Technical Team. Geneviève Pilotto hosts this episode and along with our panel of guests we dig into the Big Mountain course with Adam Gardner, updates to the Level 3 exam process with Luc Bélanger, a closer look at the refinement of the Level 3 Teaching and Riding Modules with James Hyland and a review of the I.A.C.R.CV model and how it helps shape the assessment grid and marking scales with Jamie Forbes. The season is coming in hot and thanks to the CASI Tech Forces, we're going to be ready! CHAPTERS 3:34 - Guest Introductions 8:35 - Big Mountain course updates 16:25 - Level 3 exam process updates 25:24 - Refining the Level 3 Riding and Teaching Modules 31:52 - Marking and Assessment Grids 46:26 - Palate Cleanser 50:12 - Decision making process for curriculum changes 54:54 - Off-season collaborative initiatives 1:05:32 - Wrap-up CONNECT WITH US Subscribe, share, leave a review Suggest topics, guests or give us feedback: podcast@casi-acms.com More info at https://casi-acms.com/podcast/ HOSTS & GUEST Geneviève Pilotto @genpilotto Jamie Forbes @jamieboards Luc Bélanger @luc_belanger James Hyland @jameselementalbody Adam Gardner @badman_adam_dadam