Snowboarding
(Ages 10+)

Snowboard Level 1

1. Introduction to equipment

2. Safety

3. I can skate in a straight line

4. I can straight line down the hill

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If you or your child can do all of these, then move onto level 2!

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Snowboard Level 2:

I:

1. Can sideslip on my heel edge

2. Can sideslip on my toe edge

3. Have been introduced to the button lift

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If you or your child can do all of these, then move onto level 3!

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Snowboard Level 3:

I:

1. Can diagonal sideslip on my heel edge

2. Can diagonal sideslip on my toe edge

3. Can do a falling leaf on my heel edge

4. Can do a falling leaf on my toe edge

5. Can competently use the lift on my own.

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If you or your child can do all of these, then move onto level 4!

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Snowboard Level 4:​

I:

1. Can consistently weight the front of the board

2. Can comfortably enter the fall line on my toe edge

3. Can comfortably enter the fall line on my heel edge

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If you or your child can do all of these, then move onto level 5!

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Snowboard Level 5:

I:

1. Can comfortably exit the fall line on my toe edge

2. Can comfortably exit the fall line on my heel edge

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If you or your child can do all of these, then move onto level 6!

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Snowboard Level 6:

I:

1. Can make 'C' turns, toe to hell

2. Can make 'C' turns, heel to toe

3. Can perform linked turns

4. Can adhere to the FIS & Responsibility codes

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If you or your child can do all of these, then you're classed as a Recreational Snowboarder. Feel free to shred Mt Gloucester, or develop your skills further with coaching.