The Edge Clinic – Austria

Technical Ski Improvement Courses, Ski Instructor Training Courses & Assessments

The Edge Clinic – Prerequisites for Training & Assessments

What’s your skiing level?

If you are considering one of the training options listed in the courses dropdown menu, have a look at the Ability Level Table below to try and assess you own level of ability. This can be used by ourselves as a helpful indicator so we are able to provide you with the most suitably designed training program. Any video footage you may have of yourself will also help us to provide the ability (from day one) to give you the best possible outcome.

Level	Ability
1	Beginner: This is probably your first or second time on skis. You've only skied on a nursery slope (without using a ski lift) and still require lessons on the practice area.
2	Novice: You are able to make linked snowplough turns down ‘blue’ runs and are looking to start developing your technique to be more parallel. You wish to progress to parallel skiing ‘blue’ runs.
3	Low Intermediate: You can ski ‘blue’ runs relatively confidently, making basic parallel turns and are looking to develop these turns.
4	High Intermediate: You can make confident linked parallel turns down ‘blue’ and easy 'red' runs and would like to up your performance on the piste and learn skills to be able to ski more challenging ‘red’ runs with confidence. On a blue piste you can carve and leave two clean lines from the first 2 thirds of the turn and are wanting to carve throughout the whole turn.
5	Advanced: You can make confident linked parallel turns on most 'red' & ‘black' runs and are looking to up your performance on the piste, learn how to ski steeper terrain, bumps & off-piste. On a steep blue you can make linked carved turns leaving two clean lines throughout the turn and are wanting to achieve this on a 'red'.
6	Expert: You are confident skilled skier on all terrain, with a high level of ski performance. Looking to challenge your yourself in tougher terrain, variable snow conditions, bumps, steeps & off-piste. On a red you are able to make linked carved turns leaving two clean lines throughout the turn and are wanting to become able to achieve this on a black.

* For skiers within the levels of 1 and including 3, we would be happy to recommend you to a local ski school.

Ski Instructor & Coaches Requirements

Below you will find the information that is necessary to understand what the level of requirements are for the BASI and the Coaches Assessments. In a relatively short amount of time and commitment, these requirements are easily achievable. Students are expected to be able to ski confidently and link turns on a red pistes showing control of speed and line. Whilst we don’t expect students to be expert skiers, we do expect our students to be willing to try bumps, improve their powder skiing and develop their carving skills.

Pre-requisites

The Alpine Level 1 Instructor is the entry-level course for students who wish to join the BASI Education System. You will need:

. To be able to ski parallel confidently, coping with a variety of conditions
. To be able to ski parallel on red runs, making rhythmical short turns at a steady pace
. To be able to ski parallel long turns on a green or easy blue slope with the skis carving the last two thirds of the turn
. Have a minimum age 16 years old
. It is recommended that applicants have completed at least 16 full weeks of skiing

This is a 5 day training and assessment course in which the following subjects are covered and assessed.

Technical Assessment Criteria.
Perform all phases of the Central Theme
. Clearly show definition between each phase of the Central Theme
. Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance

Piste Short

. Perform round parallel turns on a blue or easy red piste without traverse
. Use a variety of corridor widths
. Show the ability to maintain a constant speed
. Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance

Piste Long

. Cleanly carve the last two thirds of the turn on a green or easy blue piste without traverse
. Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance

Teaching Assessment Criteria
Understanding the Central Theme

. Perform all phases of the Central Theme
. Clearly show definition between phases of the Central Theme
. Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance

Understanding Beyond the Central Theme

. Describe how the Fundamental Elements link to piste performance
. Develop an awareness of how the Fundamental Elements link to the other Strands

Performance Analysis – the Central Theme

. Identify and evaluate major faults and provide effective solutions for the learner

Performance Analysis – Beyond the Central Theme

. Develop a basic understanding of major faults and effective solutions in piste performance

Understanding Learning

. Develop a basic understanding of the TIED model
. Show a basic understanding of the Skill Acquisition model
. Develop an awareness of the different teaching styles
. Show a basic understanding of goal setting and the relevance to snow sport Teaching

Delivery
Enjoyment

. Ensure that the principle of ‘maximum class activity’ is employed during teaching sessions
. Sessions should result with a sense of achievement for the learners

Communication

. Be clear, concise and audible with your Instructors
. Ensure that your message relates to the goals of your session
. Show an awareness of how different ways of communicating will affect different types of learner (VAK)
. Develop an awareness of the importance of listening to others and reacting appropriately

Feedback

. Deliver feedback in a supportive, positive way
. Deliver feedback that is directly related to the task
. Show an understanding of the relevance of intrinsic and extrinsic feedback
. Develop an awareness of how the TIED model provides a feedback loop

Achieving the Goals

. Show the ability to build the team
. Establish appropriate group goals and work towards achieving them

Structure and Content

. Tailor the session to the needs of the individuals in the group
. Deliver planned sessions that flow from introduction through to conclusion

Reviewing

. Develop an understanding of reviewing skills

Safety
Principles

. Show a comprehensive understanding of the Ski-Way Code and of the FIS regulations

People

. Demonstrate safe group management and injury prevention procedure
. Show an effective understanding of an emergency procedure

Equipment/Lifts

. Show a comprehensive understanding of how to keep group members safe in relation to equipment and lifts

Mountain Environment

. Show a comprehensive understating of how to keep group members safe in relation to the mountain environment

Further requirements for Level 2 Ski Instructor Qualifications:
This is a 10 day on snow training and assessment module in which the following subjects are developed and assessed:

. Central Theme, Piste Performance, Bumps, Steeps, Variable Snow and Freestyle
. Technical understanding of the Central Theme and beyond
. Performance analysis of the Central Theme and beyond
. Communication skills
. Developing performance
. Match teaching to customer needs
. Teaching principles
. Use of teaching tools
. Lesson flow and content
. Climate setting
. Reviewing skills

Entry Criteria
Students should arrive with an understanding of both the technical and teaching philosophy of BASI

Pre-requisites
The following pre-requisites must be met before attending an Alpine Level 2 Instructor course. Students must have:

. Successful completion of the Alpine Level 1 Instructor Qualification
. An additional 35 hours of snow sport School Experience is required between completion of the Alpine Level 1 Instructor course and attendance of the Alpine Level 2 Instructor course

Outcome
Successful students will be able to ski to a competent level, and have the knowledge, ability and understanding to safely teach alpine skiing up to and including parallel standard on marked pistes. Individuals who do not reach the required level may be required to re-sit all or part of the course.

The Edge Clinic – Document Downloads and Apps

If your planning one of the BASI ski instructor courses you will find the information below useful. If you have any questions regarding the material provided please do not hesitate to contact us.

Perfromance Indicatiors and Actions – Long turns – Level 1
Perfromance Indicatiors and Actions – Short turns – Level 1
Perfromance Indicatiors and Actions – Long turns – Level 2
Perfromance Indicatiors and Actions – Short turns – Level 2
Perfromance Indicatiors and Actions – Steeps – Level 2
Perfromance Indicatiors and Actions – Bumps – Level 2
Perfromance Indicatiors and Actions – Variables – Level 2
UK Snowsports Development Coach Level 3 UK Snowsports Development Coach Level 4 Pre-requisites
Pastoral Care Policy
Medical and Consent Disclosure
TEC Log Book
What to bring – Checklist
Pistemap
Terms and Conditions