SNO!zone - SNO!zone Scotland

Lesson Outlines

As of the 1^st of November, all our lesson names have been changed. Our lesson content remains the same excellent standard, but please find below the new lesson names, (with the former corresponding level) and their descriptions:

Beginner 1 Ski  (formerly 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 and slope. Basic stance and movement on slope. Introduction to speed control – the ‘snowplough’
 
Beginner 2 Ski  (formerly Level 2)
Who is it for? Anyone able to control their speed in a straight line using the snowplough – i.e. Beginner 1 Ski 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
 
Beginner 3 Ski  (formerly Level 3)
Who is it for? Anyone able to link snowplough turns on a short gentle gradient – i.e. Beginner 2 Ski 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]
 
Intermediate 1 Ski  (formerly Level 4)
Who is it for? Anyone confident with their snowplough turns on a gentle gradient – i.e. Beginner 3 Ski 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 intermediate 1 ski you have reached our minimum standard which means you can use the slopes without supervision. However the learning doesn't stop there and we offer Level 5 lessons and advanced coaching to help you progress your skills. See below;
 
Intermediate 2 Ski  (formerly Level 5)
Who is it for? Anyone at our recreational standard – i.e. Intermediate 1 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

Intermediate 3 Ski  (formerly Level 6)
Who is it for? Anyone who can ski using 'plough parallel' turns -i.e. Intermediate 2 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
 
We also offer Advanced Coaching and our SNO!academy for those wanting to take it to the next level and add to their bag of tricks!