Learn. Improve. Earn Your SIA Badge.
Take a private lesson with an SIA certified instructor and challenge the official SIA Badge Test
Recommended for the following people
✅For those who want to know their skiing or snowboarding skill level.
✅People who want a certification to prove their skills.
✅For those who want to receive serious instruction from an SIA-certified instructor.
✅For those who want to try this as a memento of their trip to Japan.
What is SIA?
The SIA (Ski Instructors Association of Japan) is one of Japan's leading professional organizations dedicated to improving skiing and snowboarding skills while promoting safe and high-quality instruction.
The SIA Badge Test is an official skills assessment that objectively evaluates your skiing or snowboarding ability.
Skiers and snowboarders of all levels—from beginners to advanced riders—can challenge themselves at the level that best matches their skills.
Successful candidates receive an official certificate and badge, providing a recognized achievement and proof of their technical ability.
As an SIA Accredited School, YUZAWA INTERNATIONAL PRO SNOW SCHOOL offers comprehensive support from private lessons to the official SIA Badge Test. Our experienced SIA-certified instructors will help you prepare with confidence, making this program ideal even for first-time participants.
Badge Test Process
9:50
Meeting
10:00 ~ 12:00
Private Lesson
12:00 ~ 13:00
Ranch time
13:00 ~ 14:00
Pre-exam practice
14:00 ~15:00
Badge Test
15:00
Receive Your Result
※The schedule may vary slightly depending on the number of participants and their skill levels.
Level Overview
Semi-Bronze
Beginner to Intermediate
【Snowplow Turns】
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Maintains an appropriate snowplow position.
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The size and shape of the turns are appropriate for the given conditions.
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Demonstrates consistent ski control while maintaining a stable and balanced position.
Bronze
Beginner to Intermediate
【Stem Turns】
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Clearly demonstrates the opening movement of the skis.
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Maintains stability through the second half of the turn after bringing the skis together.
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The size and shape of the turns are appropriate for the given conditions.
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Demonstrates effective speed control.
【Long Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
Semi-Silver
Intermediate
【Stem Turns – Uphill Stem or Double Stem, Performed with the Skis Apart】
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Clearly demonstrates the opening movement of the skis.
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Performs the opening and closing movements smoothly and efficiently, without unnecessary motion.
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Maintains stability through the second half of the turn after bringing the skis together.
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The size and shape of the turns are appropriate for the given conditions.
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Demonstrates effective speed control.
【Long Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
【Short Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Demonstrates effective speed control.
Silver
Intermediate
【Stem Turns – Uphill Stem or Double Stem, Performed with the Skis Apart】
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Clearly demonstrates the opening movement of the skis.
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Performs the opening and closing movements smoothly and efficiently, without unnecessary motion.
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Maintains stability through the second half of the turn after bringing the skis together.
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The size and shape of the turns are appropriate for the given conditions.
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Demonstrates effective speed control.
【Long Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
【Short Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
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Demonstrates effective speed control.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
Semi-Gold
Advanced
【Long Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
【Short Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Adjusts ski movements and controls speed appropriately according to changes in the slope.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
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Demonstrates active and dynamic ski movements.
【Overall Performance – Long Turns & Short Turns】
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Demonstrates at least two rhythm changes, incorporating both parallel long turns and parallel short turns.
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Selects and performs appropriate turn types according to the slope conditions.
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Adjusts ski movements and controls speed appropriately according to changes in the slope.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the run.
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Demonstrates active and dynamic ski movements.
Gold
Advanced
【Long Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
【Short Turns】
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Demonstrates consistent parallel ski control.
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Maintains balanced left and right turn shapes, with turn size appropriate for the slope and skiing conditions.
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Adjusts ski movements and controls speed appropriately according to changes in the slope.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the turns.
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Demonstrates smooth and rhythmic ski control.
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Demonstrates active and dynamic ski movements.
【Overall Performance – Long Turns & Short Turns】
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Demonstrates at least two rhythm changes, incorporating both parallel long turns and parallel short turns.
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Selects and performs appropriate turn types according to the slope conditions.
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Adjusts ski movements and controls speed appropriately according to changes in the slope.
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Maintains a stable and balanced position throughout the run.
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Demonstrates active and dynamic ski movements.
Plan Details
Lesson
You can take the SIA badge certification exam of your choice within a total of four hours.
We provide specialized lessons tailored to the specific badge you wish to obtain.Official SIA Badge Test
・ Semi-Bronze Badge / Bronze Badge
・Semi- Silver Badg / Silver Badge
・Semi Gold Bade / Gold BadgeEnglish / Chinese / Thai
Please rest assured that an interpreter who speaks your language will be present during the lesson.
SIA-Certified Coach
A suitable coach, matched to the badge you are aiming for, will support you.
Badge
Price
Add : 1person
Maximum acceptance
Semi / Bronze Badge
¥86,000
＋¥10,000
1 ~ 4 people
Semi / Silver Badge
¥86,000
＋¥10,000
1 ~ 4 people
Semi / Gold Badge
¥86,000
＋¥10,000
1 ~ 4 people
