Lesson Outlines
Ski
Please be aware that all customers learn at different rates, which means some learners may need to repeat certain lessons in order to master the specific skills to progress to the next level.
Level 1 (From 1st November this will be called Beginner Level 1)
Who is it for? Complete beginners
Aim; To introduce you to the exciting sport of skiing and to enable you to control your speed in a straight line using the ‘snowplough’
What happens? Introduction to the equipment / slope. Basic stance / movement on slope. Introduction to speed control – the ‘snowplough’
Level 2 (From 1st November this will be called Beginner Level 2)
Who is it for? Anyone able to control their speed in a straight line using the snowplough – i.e. Level 1 Pass
Aim; To strengthen the use of the snowplough and introduce you to turning left and right
What happens? Refine your snowplough technique you. Introduction to turning your skis. Linking Turns left and right
Level 3 (From 1st November this will be called Beginner Level 3)
Who is it for? Anyone able to link snowplough turns on a short gentle gradient – i.e. Level 2 Pass
Aim; To strengthen and progress your snowplough turns and introduce you to the button lift and the half way point of the main slope
What happens? Review your basic snowplough turns. Introduction to the main slope, using the button lift to half way. Practice and feedback. Intro to plough parallel turns [skis are parallel across the slope - go into a snowplough for the turn - then back to parallel as you go back across the slope]
Level 4 (From 1st November this will be called Intermediate Level 1)
Who is it for? Anyone confident with their snowplough turns on a gentle gradient – i.e. Level 3 Pass
Aim; To introduce you to the top of the main slope and achieve recreational standard
What happens? Control of turning skills [pressure, edge, rotation]. Introduction to the top of the main slope. Practice and feedback of plough parallels on steeper terrain
Once you pass level 4 you have reached our minimum standard which means you can use the slopes without supervision. However the learning doesn't stop there, we offer advanced lessons / advanced coaching to help you progress your skills.
Level 5 (From 1st November this will be called Intermediate Level 2)
Who is it for? Anyone at our recreational standard – i.e. Level 4 Pass
Aim; To increase your ability and confidence on skis
What happens? Review progress. Improve your technique. Work on making turns more solid, more accurate – working towards parallel turns and to build confidence
Level 6 (From 1st November this will be called Intermediate Level 3)
Who is it for? Anyone who can ski using 'plough parallel' turns -i.e. Level 5 pass
Aim; To improve your skills and build confidence and ability and introduce 'parallel' turns
What happens? Your movement, timing and coordination will be improved, and you will be shown how to get the most from your skis
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