ALPINE ACADEMY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION POLICY

At Alpine Academy, we believe that skiing and the snowsports industry should be accessible, welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Our goal is to create a positive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, supported and able to thrive.

As an international ski instructor training academy delivering BASI instructor training in Queenstown, New Zealand, we bring together participants from a wide range of countries, cultures and experiences. We see this diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

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Our Commitment​

Alpine Academy is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our business, including:

• Recruitment and selection of course participants

• Coaching and training environments

• Employment and partnerships

• Communication and marketing

We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or exclusion based on any personal characteristic.​

Equal Opportunity​

We aim to provide equal opportunities to all applicants and participants regardless of:

• Age

• Gender or gender identity

• Race, ethnicity or nationality

• Religion or belief

• Sexual orientation

• Disability

• Socio-economic background

Selection for our courses is based on relevant criteria such as skiing ability, motivation and suitability for instructor training.

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Inclusive Learning Environment​

We work hard to create a supportive training environment where everyone can learn and develop.

This includes:

• Small training groups to ensure individual support

• Respectful communication between coaches and trainees

• Encouraging collaboration and teamwork

• Supporting different learning styles and levels of experience

We believe that a positive and inclusive atmosphere helps all trainees reach their potential both on and off the mountain.

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Respect and Community​

Our academy is built around a strong sense of community. We expect all participants, staff and partners to treat each other with respect and professionalism.

Everyone involved with Alpine Academy is expected to:

• Treat others fairly and respectfully

• Help create a welcoming environment for all

• Speak up if behaviour conflicts with these values​

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Continuous Improvement​

We recognise that building a diverse and inclusive environment is an ongoing process. We are committed to continually reviewing our practices and learning how we can improve accessibility and inclusion within our programmes and the wider snowsports industry.