2 months ago
Congratulations to Bluewood snowboard instructor Irina Kostyuk. She has received the "Rookie of the Year" award by the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors- Northwest Division. Irina was given the award at the mid-April PSIA-NW Spring Symposium in Sun Valley, Idaho. โThereโs nothing that makes me happier than instructing,โ Irina says. โTo get recognition for it made my heart melt.โ Irina has been an instructor at Bluewood for a total of three years, but 2018-19 was her first full-time season. As an instructor, sheโs passing along the joy of learning a new sport. โThe most important thing in a lesson is to have a good time,โ she says. โI want my students to walk or ride away with a smile on their face.โ Irina's three-part advice to new skiers and snowboarders is to โwear a helmet, donโt rush, and have fun!โ Mike Peters, Bluewood SnowSports director, says that he nominated Irina for the award "because of her personality, willingness to instruct, and dedication. She never turned down a request to help.โ Congratulations again, Irina! ๐โท #bluewood #skibluewood #rookieoftheyear @psianw #snowboarding #instructor #snowsports #pnw #daytonwa
