These are the words of the Snowboarding "Progress Card" that will go back to the kids. It is a road map for teaching. We are trying to teach great things and at the same time KISS. (Keeping it simple, ____) Whatever we can do to make a kid's experience better, we will do.
Level 1
GOAL: FUN & BALANCE
TERRAIN: FLATS, ROLLERS, GENTLE SLOPES
I can put on and take off my own snowboard.
I can glide and skate with one foot strapped in.
I maintain balance while gliding over uneven terrain.
I can change the direction of a glide to toeside and heelside. I have tried my first freestyle trick when standing.
Safety: Sliding across snow feels secure and fun. I’m ready for Level 2!
LEVEL 2
Level 2
GOAL: INDEPENDENCE AND MOVEMENT
TERRAIN:
I can balance and change direction on the heelside edge. I can balance and change direction on the toeside edge.
I can steer my board into and out of the gravity line toe & heel. I can load, ride, and unload the chairlift.
I learned a freestyle trick when moving in the flats.
Safety: I look uphill before going across and check my heel side blind spot.
I’m ready for Level 3!
LEVEL 3
Level 3
GOAL: ALL GREEN LEARNING TERRAIN
TERRAIN:
I can steer my board into the gravity line and change edges. I can link turns.
I can control my speed by turning.
I can manage different gravity lines.
I can hop and land when gliding downhill.
Safety: I can stop safely on the side of the hill where people above me can easily see me.
I’m ready for Level 4!
