Core Skier Development

Demonstrate straight running using terrain to control speed.

Demonstrate plough gliding at constant speed

Demonstrate plough turns, using the shape of the turn to control speed and maintaining a similar size plough shape throughout.

Demonstrate plough parallel turns, matching the skis at different phases of the turn (as requested by the trainer) and continuing to steer the skis to the end of the curve, while maintaining an open stance.

Demonstrate basic parallel turns with and without pole plant, maintaining an open stance (similar distance between skis and feet.).

Demonstrate additional activities such as traversing, side slipping (at a constant speed) and swing to the hill.

Maintain good posture and balance throughout alll of the above.

Piste Performance (Blue piste)

Perform parallel turns using a good blend of the steering elements to produce rounded curves of different radius (simultaneous rotation of the skis and feet).

Perform long radius cleanly carved turns, leaving two clean tracks in the snow. Use appropriate range and rate of movement in both the vertical and lateral planes (not static).

Perform continuous linked skidded short radius turns within a corridor of no more than 2.5m using a good blend of the steering elements to produce "good" skidding by pivoting round the centre of the foot.

Demonstrate additional activities such as Braquage on steeper terrain (red piste) within a corridor of no more than 2.5m wide.

Maintain effective posture, balance and flow throughout.

Bumps less than 25 degrees

Perform continuous rhythmic linked turns (not necessarily in the fall line) matching movements to terrain.

Maintain effective posture and balance throughout.

Variable conditions

Perform in a variety of conditions (eg powder, heavy snow and ice).

Rounded flowing turns of varying radii.

Demonstrate a degree of ski performance (curved not skidded).

Maintain effective posture and balance throughout.