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I know how
to…
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My ski class
will be…
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| I have never skied before |
Beginner/ Ourson
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-I know how to control my speed on an easy slope; can stop and turn in ‘snow plough ‘ position.
-I can ski on an easy slope, keeping a good fixed snowplough position.
-I can get up the slope using duck steps and side step techniques. |
Snowflake/Flocon
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-I’m developing the snowplough position by putting my skis parallel between each of my turns whilst descending and controlling my speed.
-I can travel across the slpoe, skis parallel in both directions.
-I can go over small bumps without falling. |
1st star/ 1ère étoile |
-I begin my turns in snowplough, but I’m finishing my turns competently parallel and sliding to turn.
-I can do step turns up a slope.
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2nd star/ 2ème étoile |
-I can nearly ski parallel.
-I know how to slide my skis diagonally.
-On flat ground, I use the cross country movement with my skis to move along. |
3rd star/ 3ème étoile
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-I can ski parallel.
-My legs are no longer just straight, but have a good position.
-I’m getting a good feel of my skis.
-I know how to stop slide quickly after having built up some speed. |
Bronze
Star / Etoile de Bronze
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-I am more precise choosing my trajectory path.
-I can link several small turns, controlling my speed.
-I can jump high over a bump. |
Gold
Star / Etoile d'Or |
-I am beginning to get some good results in the Giant Slalom.
-I can alternate the rhythm and radius of my turns using my skis to their maximum. |
Competition/ Free-style
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