Overview of accessions
RATES ACCORDING TO TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
Active membership: CHF 200.00 / calendar year*
One-time registration fee for full individual membership: CHF 100.00
Studio membership (only for full individual memberships): CHF 100.00 / calendar year
Provisional student membership: CHF 100.00 / calendar year
Donor membership: CHF 100.00 / calendar year
* Payment after December 31: CHF 30.00 additional fee. Please note that all memberships must be renewed year-round.
We are an extremely diverse community of Pilates trainers. Therefore, each application is carefully considered. If necessary, we call on external experts. Certificates of continuing education must be submitted every 2 years (40 hours in a Pilates education) and a BLS-AED or First Aid certificate had to be made every two years.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
Benefits
· Certificate of Membership
· Access to the Pilatessuisse network via our member`s portal (other members, workshops, newsletter,...)
· Discount for all Pilatessuisse workshops
· Right to vote at the Annual General Meeting
· Listing on the Pilatessuisse website
· Right to use the Pilatessuisse logo. Membership is only conferred on the individual and not on a community (studio)
· Certificate of Membership
· Access to the Pilatessuisse network via our member`s portal (other members, workshops, newsletter,...)
· Discount for all Pilatessuisse workshops
· Right to vote at the Annual General Meeting
· Listing on the Pilatessuisse website
· Right to use the Pilatessuisse logo. Membership is only conferred on the individual and not on a community (studio)
· Discount on the Qualicert certification and simplified certification process
· Emfit recognition
· Partnership with Solution+Benefit regarding group insurance
Requirements
1. Basic principles
Members must demonstrate their knowledge of the following:
- History and principles of the Pilates method
- Methodology and teaching
- Contraindications and modifications
- Knowledge of anatomy as relevant to Pilates
Mat
- Full classical or contemporary Pilates Mat repertoire
- Full classical or contemporary Mat and Reformer Pilates Repertoire
- Safety in handling the equipment
- Full classical or contemporary Pilates repertoire
- (Reformer, Cadillac/Trapeze table, Chair, Barrels, and Mat)
- Safety in handling the equipmen
The member must have a valid BLS-AED or First Aid certificate.
3. Training Requirements / Number of Hours:
The training program must adhere to the requirements established in the PilatesSuisse Teacher Training Program Guidelines. It should be completed by undergoing a practical test and a written theory examination. This applies to all certifications. Suppose a trainee completes the practical test and written theory examination before fulfilling the required physical training hours, observation hours, and teaching hours. In that case, he/she will be granted the following time slots to complete these necessary training hours while maintaining a student membership status:
- 2 years for Mat Training and Mat and Reformer Training
- 3 years for Comprehensive Training
For Mat, a minimum of 150 training hours are required. This is equivalent to approximately six months of training. In addition to the attendance time at the training centre/school, this should include:
- At least 50 hours of teaching experience.
- At least 40 hours of student's own physical training in a Pilates studio, or 60 hours including online live training. In this case, at least 50% of the 60 hours must be practiced in a studio.
- At least 15 hours of observation at a Pilates studio, or 25 hours including online observation with a minimum of 50% in studio observation.
For Mat and Reformer, a minimum of 300 training hours are required. This is equivalent to approximately one year of training.In addition to the attendance time at the training centre/school, this should include:
- At least 100 hours of teaching experience.
- At least 60 hours of student's own physical training in a Pilates studio, or 80 hours including online live training. In this case, at least 50% of the 80 hours must be practiced in a studio.
- At least 20 hours of observation at a Pilates studio, or 30 hours including online observation with a minimum of 50% in studio observation.
Comprehensive training (all levels and equipments) entails a minimum of 500 hours, equivalent to approximately 1.5 to 2 years of training. In addition to the attendance time at the training centre/school, this should include:
- At least 150 hours of teaching experience.
- At least 80 hours of the student's own physical training in a Pilates studio, or 100 hours including online live training. In this case, at least 50% of the 100 hours must be practiced in a studio.
- At least 50 hours of observation at a Pilates studio, or 60 hours including online observation with a minimum of 50% in studio observation.
- Additionally, two case studies must be documented during the training period.
Applications must be made online, through the Pilatessuisse website.Graduates who have obtained their Pilates training from a training organization recognized by Pilatessuisse only need to submit the relevant training certificate and their valid BLS-AED or First Aid certificate with their application for registration.Graduates of other training schools must provide full evidence of training as detailed in Points 1 to 3.
STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (no new inscription for the moment/requirements are in discussion)
Studio membership does not entitle you to an additional voting right in addition to the active membership.
Benefits
· Mention of the studio on the Pilatessuisse website
· Direct link to own studio
Requirements
· Every instructor working in the studio must be an active member or student member.
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STUDENT/PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP
A provisional membership can last a maximum of 3 years.
Provisional members do not have the right to vote.
Benefits
· Access to the Pilatessuisse network via our member`s portal (other members, workshops, newsletter,...)
· Discount on Pilatessuisse workshops
· Confirmation of provisional membership