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Lakeshore Ski Club Instructor Manual Safety, Fun & Learning Based on the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Technique
[pic] TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3
Duty of a Lakeshore Ski Club Instructor 3 Class Management 3
Teaching Methods 4
Safety 4
Cold Weather Teaching 4
Skills in Skiing 5
CSIA Skier Progression Levels 6 Attendance Cards 7 Teaching the Progression 7
A. Beginners 9 B. Snowplow 9 C. Stem Progression 9 C1. Novice Phase 9 C2. Progression towards parallel
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D. Parallel Progression 11 D1. Basic Parallel 11 D2. Dynamic Parallel 12 D3. Short Radius 12
E. Bump Skiing 12 E1. Introduction to bumps 12 E2. Advanced bumps 13 Tool Box (alphabetical listing)
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Detection and Correction (common errors)
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Sample Lesson Plan 22
Alpine Code 23
Knowing Your Equipment 24
Statement of Position for Instructors
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Accident Policy 26
Safety Guidelines 27 INTRODUCTION This booklet is meant to be used along with the CSIA Skier Development
Program booklet. DUTY OF A LSC INSTRUCTOR 1. Goal of an instructor is to provide a safe and enjoyable learning
experience.
2. It is our duty to be up to date and teach current techniques.
3. Each instructor has the responsibility to professionally represent the
sport of ?skiing-snowboarding and in particular Lakeshore Ski Club.
4. It is our duty to embody true sportsmanship and good behavior. Set an
example ?for the students and follow the Alpine Responsibility Code. Wear
a helmet.
5. The supervision of children requires you to act as the "careful and
prudent ?parent". Instructors must exercise good judgment in selecting
terrain, appropriate supervision for the lifts, in the parking lot and in
the chalet.
CLASS MANAGEMENT . Be punctual to class line-up (10 minutes early).
. Use student's names. Include everyone.
. Use proper language. No swearing.
. Use clear and concise directions. Maintain good eye contact while
talking (goggles up, scarf down)
. Let each student follow the instructor each session. Give each student
?individual feedback each session.
. Count your students often. When moving, look behind frequently. Know
?where everyone is at all times.
. Stop your class in a safe spot without distractions.
. The instructor is the BOSS. Be firm and consistent.
. Always remain as a "group". Do not allow students to go in to warm up
individually.
. Ski at the level of your class (terrain and speed)
. Be a positive role model. No smoking or talking about drinking/parties
in front of students. Wear a helmet.
. Be respectful to others on the mountain (other skiers/snowboarders,
patrol, other ski schools, lifties).
. Be prepared to modify your lesson plan to match the day's terrain and
snow conditions.
. Wear a watch and manage your time effectively.
. Always dismiss your class at the class signs.
TEACHING METHODS . People learn best and retain most when they discover things for
themselves.
. Teach to the senses, not to the intellect.
. Use demonstrations often to get your point across. Demonstrate a
maneuver 1 or 2 times when it is first introduced to give students a
mental picture of what they are striving?for.
. Prepare an interesting lesson. Consider "themes" to stimulate
learning.
. Make your explanations short and to the point.
. Be prepared to alter your lesson plan based on ski conditions, terrain
and density ?of skiers on a particular trail.
. Don't use our technical jargon. Keep your lessons enjoyable and light.
. Be enthusiastic, friendly and dynamic.
. Correct one skill at a time.
. Always remain within a "normal voice range" of your class.
. Educate the student to which skill he should work on to achieve the
next stage.
. Coach students as they move.
. Terrain is a vital determinant in the success of a lesson. Do not
introduce ?challenging terrain too early. ? . SAFETY . Instruct your class on the purpose of the ski patrol and what to do if
one of their friends gets hurt.
. As an instructor it is your responsibility to choose the proper
terrain for your class.
. Ensure that the student's equipment and clothing are appropriate.
. Instruct students how to use the lifts correctly.
. All children, age 8 & under, must be accompanied on a chair lift by a
?competent adult.
. Remember - you are responsible for your class!
. Instructors and students should know the Alpine Code (see page 23).
. . COLD WEATHER TEACHING . Maximize movements, actions, and exercises, minimize explanations.
. Watch for frostbite. Have students watch each other.
. Stop in sheltered locations - avoid the wind.
. If the students require warming, take the entire class in the chalet
for a pre-determined amount of time. Go in as a group, warm up as a
group, and return to the slopes as a group. The instructor must remain
with their group for the entire duration of the lesson.
. Extra dedication and enthusiasm are required on behalf of the
instructor - a lesson can always be a success, even in cold weather,
as long as the instructor keeps the class "active" and "motivated".
. Avoid having the class wait at "critically cold" locations (i.e.
exactly at the top of the highest peak)
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SKILLS IN SKIING There are five key elements involved in skiing:
. Stance & Balance
. Pivoting
. Edging
. Pressure Control
. Timing & Coordination ?
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. These five skills are used in every turn you make. The significance
and combination of these skills determines the difference between the
novice and expert skier. ?By focusing on skill development, students
learn in a positive environment, progressing as their individual skill
level permits. ? Stance & Balance: The ability to balance through a wide variety of
situation while sliding (center of mass over base of support). Stance is
the way we align body parts and it should be relaxed and athletic. ? Pivoting: Pivoting is the action of moving the ski by turning the leg and
foot. By pivoting the skis we create a steering angle. The turning effort
should be confined to below the pelvis. ? Edging: Edging results when the base of the ski forms an angle with the
snow surface (edge angle). Proper edging is achieved by involving the
ankle, knee and hip joints. ? Pressure Control: PC is a sensory skill in which the skier moderates the
pressure on the skis. The skier can change the pressure by bending or
extending the legs, changing the amount of edge, changing the steering
angle, stepping from one ski to the other or by a combination of these
things. ? Timing and Coordination: T & C refers to the skill of harmonizing movements
so the right things happen at the right time. In the expert phase, T & C
are the magic elements that make skiing appear effortless, fluid and
graceful.
Lakeshore Ski Club/CSIA Skier Development Program While the Achievement Level concept is invaluable, do not over-emphasize
the importance of the evaluation. Instead emphasize to your students that
improving their skills is the ultimate goal - and that the achievement
levels are simply a "benchmark" to highlight the progress of their skills. |CSIA Mini-Vikings (Under |Ability |[pic] |
|6) | |Terrain |
|Development Level | | |
|Penguin |Glides with assistance |Green |
|Panda |Glides without assistance |Green |
|Giraffe |Turning and control |Green |
|Zebra |Skis Confidently |Green |
|Dinosaur |Turning and control |Green & Blue |
|Tiger |Skis confidently |Green & Blue |
|CSIA (6 and older) |Ability |[pic] |
|Development Level | |Terrain |
|Exploration 1 Bronze |Executes linked rhythmical snowplow |Green |
| |turns | |
|Exploration 2 Silver |Executes part of the turn with skis |Green |
| |in parall