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Former No. 1 on the international FIS ranking list in the slopestyle discipline, Andrea Ugrinoska will be in charge of seminars intended for future snowboard instructors. |
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Andrea Ugrinoska, 33, from Skopje, North Macedonia, has been involved in snowboarding for more than two decades. She developed her love for the sport on her home mountain, Mavrovo, after which she became a champion and a member of the Macedonian national team in the disciplines of slopestyle, big air, and halfpipe. Throughout her career, she competed in numerous regional and international competitions, and in 2009 she held first place on the international FIS ranking list in slopestyle for a full year. She was also invited as a prospective Olympic representative to PyeongChang, Korea. |
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She ended her competitive career at the age of 20 due to a series of injuries, after which she continued working as a professional snowboard instructor. She completed Levels 1–3 in Slovenia and has been a member of the MAISS Executive Board for the past five years, serving as the main coordinator for the certification of new snowboard instructors in Macedonia. |
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The MASI delegation, consisting of Secretary General Milovan Šoškić and President of the Board Ivan Ivanović, visited Kolašin last weekend, where the final preparations for the post-season ski instructor seminar were completed. The seminar will be held from February 19 to 22 in Kolašin and at the Kolašin 1600 ski center. |
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On the night between Saturday and Sunday, about 20 centimeters of new snow fell, creating ideal conditions for on-slope work. Candidates for the Demo Team, instructors registered for higher-level certification, as well as new participants who are yet to obtain their ski and snowboard instructor qualifications, can expect excellent conditions on the slopes. “Already, we can gladly say that everything is ready for the start of the seminar. On this occasion, I would like to thank the Kolašin 1600 Ski Center, as well as the Kolašin Cultural Center, for their extremely correct and hospitable approach toward the Association,” reads the report from Kolašin, signed by Secretary General Milovan Šoškić.
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The MASI delegation, consisting of Secretary General Milovan Šoškić and President of the Board Ivan Ivanović, visited Kolašin last weekend, where the final preparations for the post-season ski instructor seminar were completed. The seminar will be held from February 19 to 22 in Kolašin and at the Kolašin 1600 ski center. |
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18–22 February 2026
February 18
08:30 Preparation of Demo Team candidates for the seminar with Demo Team coach Prof. Peter Sitar, Ski Center Kolašin 1600
February 19
09:00 Preparation of Demo Team candidates for the seminar with Demo Team coach Prof. Peter Sitar, Ski Center Kolašin 1600
February 20
09:00 Preparation of Demo Team candidates for the seminar with Demo Team coach Prof. Peter Sitar, Ski Center Kolašin 1600
19:00 MASI Board Meeting (Association work guidelines, technical preparations for the ISIA Congress – Vail, Colorado 2027)
Saturday, 21 February 2026
08:00 – 08:50 Registration of seminar participants, Ski Center Kolašin 1600 (Settlement of obligations towards the Association – membership fee for 2025/26 for those who have not paid, seminar fee €50, exam fee €50)
08:50 – 09:00 Opening of the seminar
09:00 – 15:00 On-snow workshops with instructors and the Demo Team; preparation of candidates for Level I, II and III exams under the supervision of Demo Team coach Prof. Peter Sitar
17:00 Meeting of the Evaluation Commission (President: Rešad Kardović; Members: Prof. Peter Sitar, Prof. Rašid Hadžić and Ivan Ivanović)
17:30 Gathering of candidates at the Cultural Center Kolašin (Settlement of obligations towards the Association – membership fee for 2025/26 for those who have not paid, seminar fee €50, exam fee €50)
18:00 – 21:00 Lectures according to the program – Cultural Center Kolašin Hall
18:00 – 19:00 “Young Stars Leistungspass” – current program of the Austrian Ski Association for children’s ski schools, Lecturer: Prof. Indira Hrapović (Austria)
19:00 – 20:00 “Presentation of ski forms planned for exam testing (Level I–II–III)”, Lecturer: Prof. Peter Sitar (Slovenia)
20:00 – 20:45 Screening of the film “History of MASI – ISIA Revision Durmitor 2012”, KNB Production
Sunday, 22 February 2026
08:30 – 09:00 On-snow presentation of the “Young Stars Leistungspass” program of the Austrian Ski Association for children’s ski schools, Prof. Indira Hrapović (Austria), Ski Center Kolašin 1600
09:00 – 11:00 On-snow workshops with demonstrators, Ski Center Kolašin 1600
11:00 Examination (candidate testing)
14:00 Closing of the seminar
Members of the Association are required to register for participation in the seminar by completing the application form published on the MASI Viber channel and on the website www.montenegrointerski.me no later than Friday, 20 February 2026.
SNOWBOARD
The snowboard seminar will be conducted according to a program that will be presented before the start of the seminar and will be led by a snowboard demonstrator, provided there are interested candidates for snowboard instructor certification.
We invite all snowboarders interested in renewing or obtaining a M.A.S.I. license to register in a timely manner, so that we can prepare the program in cooperation with colleagues from Macedonia.
MASI BOARD
Dear members and colleagues,
We would like to inform all interested parties that MASI will hold a professional seminar on February 20th, 21st, and 22nd. More details regarding the venue, program, schedule, and registration will be announced soon.
The seminar is intended for all instructors, demonstrators, and candidates who wish to renew, obtain, or upgrade their license, as well as for everyone interested in additional professional development in the field of snow sports.
Kind regards,
MASI
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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MASI SEMINAR
Dear members and colleagues,
We would like to inform all interested participants that MASI will hold a professional seminar from 20 to 21 December at the Kolašin 1600 or Kolašin 1450 ski resort, depending on current weather conditions and the situation on the slopes.
The implementation of the seminar will be adjusted according to snow conditions, and the practical part of the program will depend on snowfall levels and slope safety. We hope for favorable conditions and a successful start of the season.
The seminar is intended for all instructors, demonstrators, and candidates who wish to renew, obtain, or upgrade their license, as well as for anyone seeking additional professional development in snow sports.
More details regarding the program, schedule, and registration will be published soon.
Kind regards,
MASI