TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE GOALS: Learn to put boots on and take them off. Learn to use the snowboard bindings. Get used to walking in snowboard boots. Learn how to stand on the snowboard and practice balancing off and on-snow. RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrcan put boots on rrknows the parts of the board rrcan open and close binding straps rrknows how to stand on the snowboard to balance. SKILLS - FREERIDE: rrjump 180 s (board off) rrnose and tail presses (not moving) rrcarrying the snowboard
WHAT S NEXT? In the next stage, you will learn to Practice balancing while sliding.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME GOALS: Learn about balancing on the snowboard while sliding. DATE RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrknows his/her own equipment. rrcan put feet in the bindings. rrcan stand in a balanced position on the board while sliding. SKILLS - FREERIDE: rrsmall jumps (flat terrain) rrnose and tail presses (sliding) rrgliding
WHAT S NEXT? In the next stage, you will learn to Practice gliding and changing direction.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME GOALS: Improve comfort while gliding with both feet attached. Learn to use pivot to get the board to change direction. DATE RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrstraight running rrcan show 3 different positions while straight running. rrj-turns SKILLS - FREERIDE: rrsliding 180 s
WHAT S NEXT? In the next stage, you will learn to Begin to learn about using the edges of the board for speed and direction control.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE GOALS: Learn to use equipment Learn to move around on flats Develop balance while sliding Develop confidence sliding with both feet attached Learn to control speed Learn to control direction Learn to safely use surface lift(s) RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrknows the parts of the board rrcan attach the front foot while standing rrskating rrstraight Running rrstraight Running with toe & heel drag rrgas Pedal exercise rrattaching the back foot rrsideslipping (heelside) rrsideslipping (toeside) rrpendulum (heelside) rrpendulum (toeside) SKILLS - FREERIDE: rrpower Pendulum rrsliding 180 s rrcan get on and off surface lifts (carpet or tow)
WHAT S NEXT? Turning! In the next stage, you will learn to Practice controlling speed and direction. Learn to turn! Increase balance and stability. Safety on the mountain. Speed control.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE GOALS: Practice controlling speed and direction Learn to turn the snowboard Increase balance and stability Safety on the mountain Learn to control speed RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrpower pendulum on both edges rrgarland Exercise rrheelside Turn (with assistance) rrtoeside Turn (with assistance) rrcan use the chairlift SKILLS - FREERIDE: rrheelside turns (without assistance) rrtoeside turns (without assistance) rrlinking heel and toeside turns rrcontrols speed by changing the shape of turns rrsliding 180 s rrsliding 360 s rrtail Press
WHAT S NEXT? Cruising! In the next stage, you will learn to Develop balance and turning skills. Practice edge control. Get comfortable at higher speeds. Try riding switch. Learn some new flatland tricks.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE GOALS: Develop balance and steering skills. Increase edge control. Gain comfort at higher speeds. Experiment with switch riding. Learn new flatland tricks. RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrmaintains a relaxed body position while riding. rruses knees and feet to help make smaller turns. rrcarved traverses pencil lines (heel and toeside). SKILLS - FREERIDE: rrspray snow to sides of the run. rrcan make pencil line turns. rrcan link medium sized turns in varied terrain. rrcan link switch turns on flat terrain. rrcan perform a nose press and tail press. rrcan get air by popping off both feet.
WHAT S NEXT? Shredding! In the next stage, you will learn to Develop edge control skills. Experiment with bumpy terrain. Get more comfortable riding faster. Learn how to riding in variable conditions (ice, powder). Learn about Terrain Park safety.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE GOALS: Increase edge control skills. Experiment with riding in bumpy terrain. Gain more comfort at higher speeds. Learn about riding in icy conditions or powder. Learn about Terrain Park safety. RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrmaintains balance as terrain gets steeper and speed increases. rrperforms short radius turns on blue or black slopes. rrcan link carved (pencil line) turns on green terrain. SKILLS - FREERIDE: rrlinks turns at high speeds on blue and/or black terrain. rrabsorbs bumps by flexing lower body. rrcan adjust body position in powder. rris not intimidated by icy snow. rrknows Terrain Park safety and etiquette rules. rrcan pop off of small jumps. rrcan 50-50 on a small box. rrcan perform 3 flatland tricks.
WHAT S NEXT? Ripping! In the next stage, you will learn to Gain confidence in advanced terrain. Learn to use the snowboard to create performance. Increase freeride and terrain adaptation skills. Learn and practice new freestyle tricks.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS GOALS: Gain confidence in advanced terrain. Learn to use the snowboard to create performance. Increase freeride and terrain adaptation skills. SKILLS - TECHNICAL: rrmaintains fluid movements at high speeds while turning. rredging at the top of the turn (11:00 and 1:00). rruses knees and feet to turn the snowboard. rruses the flex of the board to create energy / acceleration. Learn and practice new freestyle tricks Learn about riding in icy conditions or powder. Learn about Terrain Park safety. SKILLS - FREERIDE: rruses rebound for performance. rrcan link pencil lines (carved turns) at high speeds. rrcan switch between sliding and carving turns. rrcan turn fluidly in bumpy terrain. rrcan turn fluidly in trees. rrcan perform an ollie. rrcan perform a 180 off of a jump. rrcan grab the snowboard while in the air.
WHAT S NEXT? Your choice freestylin or freeriding! In the Freestylin stage, you will learn to Gain confidence in freestyle terrain. Practice park safety and etiquette. Learn balance in the air. Learn spins, grabs and rails or boxes. In the Freeridin stage, you will learn to Gain confidence in all-mountain terrain (bumps, steeps). Learn about line selection in off-piste terrain (trees, bumps). Increase confidence while carving. Learn how to create board performance.
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS GOALS: Gain confidence in freestyle terrain. Practice park safety and etiquette. Learn balance in the air. Learn spins, grabs and rails or boxes. SKILLS - AIRS: SKILLS - AIRS: SKILLS - AIRS: rrcan grab the board rr180: Frontside rr50-50 on medium in all four quarters rr180: Backside box/rail. of the board. rr360: Frontside rrnose press on rrcan perform airs using coast, pop, or rr360: Backside box/rail. ollie. rrswitch 180: rrtail press on box/rail. rrcan perform a Frontside rrboardslide: Frontside nollie. rrswitch 180: rrboardslide: Backside rrother: Backside rrspins on boxes. rrother: rrother:
WHAT S NEXT? The options are endless PRIVATE LESSONS: Take your skills to the next level with a private instructor. COMPETITION: Test yourself in a slopestyle competition or join a competitive team! TEACH OTHERS: Get certified as an instructor and pass on your passion to others. Check out www.casi-acms.com for more info!
TERRAIN: STUDENT NAME DATE GOALS: Gain confidence in all-mountain terrain (bumps, steeps). Learn about line selection in off-piste terrain (trees, bumps). Increase confidence while carving. -Learn how to create board performance. RESORT INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS SKILLS - CARVING: Groomed/smooth terrain rrcan carve in variable slopes. rrcan carve at high speeds. rrcreates arcs in the path of travel. rruses inclination to load the snowboard. rrcontrols the release of the board at the end of the turn. rrdirects the board into the next turn using knees and feet. SKILLS - BUMPS, TREES, STEEPS: rrreads terrain to choose a smooth/effective line. rruses lower joints to absorb terrain features. rruses pop, Ollie or coast to double-up over bumps. rrpumps rollers to gain speed. rrcan mix up turn types (small/ large, sliding/carving). rrcan get air off of natural terrain features (jumps, drops).
WHAT S NEXT? The options are endless PRIVATE LESSONS: Take your skills to the next level with a private instructor. COMPETITION: Test yourself in a snowboardcross competition or join a competitive team! TEACH OTHERS: Get certified as an instructor and pass on your passion to others. Check out www.casi-acms.com for more info!