Winter 2025/26

Niseko, Japan

Snowboard

Instructor

Training

Upcoming Instructor Training
Niseko

Level 1&2 Kick Start      8th-10th Dec - 3 days*  ¥84,000 per person

For aspiring instructors, this course delivers the essential teaching and riding fundamentals needed to begin your journey as an instructor.


*minimum of 3 participants.
Niseko

Level 2 Workshop              Dates/Price: TBA        

The ideal workshop for both Level 2 candidates and recent Level 1 graduates seeking to enhance their teaching and riding skills this season.
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Level 3 Workshop              Dates/Price: TBA

This workshop helps experienced instructors and Level 2 graduates master advanced teaching and riding skills across all terrain types.
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Level 2/3 Night Sessions January & February.          8 Evenings                  Price: TBA

Night training is a key way to keep yourself on track when training towards a certification.  Learning new movements is key but consistency using them is what passes.  Group sessions to keep you motivated.
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Niseko Training Options

At NomaDice, we're dedicated to supporting you in your journey towards achieving your next goals.  Whether you're aiming for your upcoming certification or looking to enhance your general skills, we have a variety of options tailored just for you.
These workshops allow instructors from different schools here in Niseko to meet and connect with others.

Day Workshops

Throughout the season, we host day workshops tailored for both individuals and groups of instructors.  These sessions can effectively help you break through any plateau in your riding or technical understanding, particularly in preparation for an exam.  Ideal for enhancing your confidence and skills.

Full Season Training

For individuals eager to break through their learning barrier and excel in their upcoming certification, long-term training is the key. We are committed to supporting you at every stage of your journey, helping you enhance your skills in riding, teaching, and technical knowledge.

Multi-day Workshops

Opting for season-long or multi-day workshops is essential if we aim to cultivate new movement patterns and gain the mileage necessary to embed these skills into your riding. Additionally, practicing various teaching methods and having ample time to address deeper questions greatly enhances your technical expertise.

Night Time Training

We provide season-long evening training sessions for snowsports teams and individual participants. These sessions are designed to keep you progressing throughout the season. Building on new movements and technical understanding week-on-week.  
Kate - Instructor Training
"Having trained to be a snowboard instructor I was really wanting to take my riding to the next level. I found the perfect instructor in Richie who really focused in on me, and developing my own 'voice' as a rider, bringing different aspects of the sport from freeride and freestyle, incorporating technique from varied and different schools and trainings. I felt he could see everything in my riding and how to improve it, tweak it, and introduce new elements that were challenging and took me out of my comfort zone. As Richie might say, I was able to locate my 'happy place' riding around Saas-Fee."

What are your goals?

What dates work for you? 

We try to schedule training early, middle and end of season, so we can support you throughout the seasonal lifecycle.  It works well for everyone when those interested let us know what dates would be ideal for them regarding work, travel and finances. 
If you have a group of you that are interested then let us know so we can then work with your dates and commitments.
Send us a message and we will get back to you and make a plan. 
"Love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal - A Team. 
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Richie is a proud member of Hokkaido Vibe, a Niseko Affiliated Snowsports School.  Hokkaido Vibe is officially registered to teach at Rusutsu and Niseko United. 

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Level 1&2                      Season Kick Start

8th-10th December - 3 days*   

Price: ¥84,000 per person

Workshop Overview

This course is for those who have gained their Level 1 instructor certification and looking to get an idea of where they are at for their Level 2.  This early season course can also accommodate those looking to take their Level 1 this season and are already competent riders.  This will allow you to get some feedback on where you are at for Level 1 but also give you some focus on what you need to change in your riding as you pursue your first instructor certification. 

  • Who Should Attend

    • Snowboarders interested in entering or early career instructors in the snowsports industry

    • Those preparing for Level 2 certification exams

    • Riders wanting to deepen their understanding of snowboard instruction and technical concepts

    • Anyone seeking to improve their personal riding through teaching methods and progressions

  • Course Content

    • 3 days of tailored snowboard training

    • Individual rider feedback and video analysis

    • Core snowboarding movements and mechanics

    • Progressive teaching methodologies

    • Awareness for common progressions across major certification systems

    • Essential instructor skills and knowledge

    • Practical teaching experience

Level 2 Workshop                Dates/Price: TBA

Workshop Overview

This intensive early-season workshop is designed for instructors ready to elevate their teaching and riding beyond beginner terrain. Perfect for those preparing for Level 2 certification or recent Level 1 graduates seeking to advance their skills.

This workshop serves as both a skills assessment and a roadmap for your seasonal development, helping you identify key areas for improvement as you work towards your next certification or professional goal.

  • Who Should Attend

    • Level 1 certified instructors preparing for Level 2 examination

    • Recent Level 1 graduates looking to advance their riding skills

    • Experienced instructors seeking to refresh and enhance their teaching toolkit

    • Instructors wanting feedback on their progression towards Level 2

    • Those looking to develop advanced terrain teaching capabilities

  • Course Content

    • 3 days of high level coaching across intermediate and advanced terrain

    • Terrain adaptation and condition-specific riding strategies

    • Higher-level teaching progressions and methodologies

    • In-depth movement analysis for both self and guests

    • Personalised feedback, development planning and goal setting

Level 3 Workshop                Dates/Price: TBA

Workshop Overview

This intensive early-season workshop is designed for experienced instructors ready to master their teaching and riding across all terrain types and conditions. Perfect for those preparing for Level 3 certification or recent Level 2 graduates seeking to understand and work towards high-level certification requirements.

This workshop serves as both a comprehensive skills assessment and a strategic roadmap for your seasonal development, helping you identify and refine key areas as you work towards Level 3 certification or other professional goals.

  • Who Should Attend

    • Level 2 certified instructors preparing for Level 3 examination

    • Recent Level 2 graduates seeking to understand Level 3 requirements

    • Experienced instructors looking to refine their expert-level teaching toolkit

    • Trainers and supervisors wanting to enhance their mentoring capabilities

    • Instructors seeking mastery in all-mountain teaching and riding

  • Course Content

    • All-mountain terrain mastery, riding techniques and tactical choices

    • Advanced teaching methodologies and situational adaptation

    • In-depth movement analysis and real-time problem solving

    • High-performance coaching strategies and approaches for varied learning styles

    • Professional development and leadership skills

    • Season-long development planning

International Snowboard Associations

Who Operate In Japan

These associations run certifications during the Japanese winter season.  This always depends on demand from candidates and also availability of examiners in Japan.  They normally post their course calendars at the end of the southern hemisphere winter season however some exams might be arranged through snowsports schools in Japan on an ad hoc basis when there is demand.

Snowboard Instruction New Zealand

SBINZ runs a whole host of certifications throughout the season and across Japan.  They typically run 1,2 & 3 but sometimes offer Childrens cert and Park cert also.

FAQ

Training Group Size

Ideally these training groups are between 4-8 persons.

*If less than 4 people are on the training then we will adjust the days.  We will communicate this with trainees at time of booking. 

What's Not Included

  • Food

  • Lift passes

  • Transport

  • Accommodation

  • Snowboard equipment

Instructor Associations

Many countries have their own Instructor Association.  These workshops are holistic in their approach.  However feedback and training plans will be tailored towards your preferred association requirements.
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Previous Locals Instructor Training

Previous Niseko snowboard instructor training sessions 2020

Dates don't fit your schedule?

Please get in touch if you or your snowsports school would like to do some instructor training.  We can create a programme that fits with you or your business.  Let us know when you would like to train. 
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