Alternative A - Alpine skiing

1.      Demonstrate each of the following:

·         How to carry equipment safely.

·         How to put on and take off skis correctly.

·         How to fall and get up safely.

·         Turn 360° on a flat surface.

·         Sidestep and herringbone up a slope using poles for stability.

·         Turn 180° on a slope using poles for stability.

·         How to get on and off a chairlift correctly.

·         How to use a beginners' draglift, either button or T-bar.

·         Traverse across a slope from left to right and right to left showing good body position, stance and use of edges.

·         Sideslip down a slope demonstrating control and use of edges.

·         Six linked snowplough turns showing control of the turn and speed.

·         Snowplough turns into a traverse showing good body position, stance and use of edges.

·         A no falls descent of an easy (green) slope, showing balance, control and stopping.

2.      Explain to the assessor:

·         The best places to stop on a slope.

·         The safety features of their equipment, such as bindings and brakes.

·         The importance of warm-up.

·         The correct clothing for different weather conditions, snow and artificial surfaces.

·         The correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident.

·         The importance of staying together when in a group.

3.      Discuss with the assessor:

·         The need for protective equipment.

·         The dangers of the mountain environment and how these are best avoided.

  Alternative B - Nordic skiing

1.      Demonstrate each of the following:

·         How to carry equipment safely.

·         How to put on and take off skis correctly.

·         How to fall and get up safely.

·         Turn 360° on a flat surface using star turns.

·         Double pole push on a slight downhill slope.

·         Sidestep and herringbone up a slope.

·         Direct ascent uphill with walking glide on easy terrain.

·         Turn 180° on a slope using poles for stability.

·         Snowplough glide and brake.

·         Diagonal stride, walking step on the flat, with improved glide.

·         Traverse across a slope from left to right and right to left showing good body position and stance. Step up to stop.

·         Six linked snowplough turns showing control of the turn and speed.

·         A no falls descent of an easy (green) slope, showing balance, control and stopping.

·         Complete a short tour over varied terrain (about 2km).

2.      2 Explain to the assessor:

·         The equipment they should carry with them when going cross-country.

·         The safety features of their equipment, such as bindings and skins.

·         The importance of warm-up.

·         The correct clothing for different weather conditions.

·         The correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident.

·         The importance of staying together when in a group.

3.      Discuss with the assessor:

·         The need for protective equipment.

·         The dangers of the mountain environment and how these are best avoided.

  Alternative C - Snowboarding

1.      Demonstrate each of the following:

·         How to carry equipment safely.

·         How to put on and take off a board correctly.

·         Turn 360° on a flat surface with one and two feet attached.

·         Climbing up the slope, board on toe edge.

·         How to fall and get up safely.

·         Skating on the flat.

·         How to get on and off a chair lift correctly.

·         How to use a beginners drag lift, either button or T-bar.

·         Traverse across a slope from left to right and right to left showing good body position, stance and use of edges.

·         Falling leaf down a slope, toe and heel edges.

·         Six linked turns showing control of the turn and speed.

·         Turns into a traverse showing good body position, stance and use of edges.

·         A no falls descent of an easy (green) slope, showing balance, control and stopping.

2.      Explain to the assessor:

·         The best places to stop on a slope.

·         The safety features of their equipment, such as bindings and leash.

·         The importance of warm-up.

·         The correct clothing for different weather conditions, snow and artificial surfaces.

·         The correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident.

·         The importance of staying together when in a group.

3.      Discuss with the assessor:

·         The need for protective equipment.

·         The dangers of the mountain environment and how these are best avoided.