Level 1 Skiing

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 Alpine - Level 1 - "Common" Guide 

III Level 1 Skiing

 Level I-certified teachers must be able to ski all green and groomed blue terrain demonstrating consistent balance and control of speed through turn shape. Demonstrations must display an “understandable picture” of the technical elements of Beginner/Novice zone skiing. The turn dynamics are limited by the speeds and terrain appropriate for Beginner/Novice zone skiing and tasks.



 General Characteristics 

 The candidate will be able to:

 Ø      Consistently link turns with sustained rhythm

 Ø      Maintain consistent speed by controlling the shape of a turn

 Ø      Maintain a balanced stance throughout a series of turns

 Ø      Demonstrate an appropriate blend of skills (with consideration for the snow conditions, equipment, terrain, etc.)

 Ø      Ski a variety of turn sizes within a series of turns while maintaining speed control

 Balance 

 The candidate will be able to:

 Ø      Maintain lateral and fore-aft balance through common tasks and demonstrations

 Rotary Movements 

 The candidate will be able to:

 Ø      Demonstrate a gradual steering of the skis to assist turn shaping

 Edge Control Movements 

<p style="margin-left:0in"> The candidate will be able to:

<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"> Ø      Demonstrate a gradual increasing and decreasing of edge angle throughout a series of turns

<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"> Ø      Demonstrate use of ski design in Beginner/Novice zone level skiing tasks

<p style="margin-left:0in"> Pressure Control Movements 

<p style="margin-left:0in"> The candidate will be able to:

<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo8"> Ø      Maintain ski-snow contact with both skis

<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo8"> Ø      Demonstrate a shift of pressure to the outside ski throughout a series of turns.

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