¨ Grommet SB Newbie ¨

Rider’s first time snowboarding

Rider needs to learn turns

Goals:

To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with a major emphasis on

safety and respect.

To develop a learning/teaching partnership by using the CAP Model.

To perform "J" turns to both edges.

To perform a skidded traverse and/or "falling leaf" on both edges.

To perform basic freestyle maneuvers.

To perform single skidded turns on both edges.

To learn lift usage and safety.

Objectives:

Develop basic maneuverability on flat and incline.

Introduce toe and heel maneuvers to teach speed and direction control.

Introduce Basic freestyle maneuvers.

Introduce patient single turns.

Mechanics: Apply the fundamental movements, and performance concepts.

Introduction: Safety and Equipment.

Introduce yourself to the class, walk them to the teaching area, and cover equipment and
safety.
The snowboard, boots, and bindings

Discuss the snowboarder’s responsibility code when it’s appropriate. (respect earns
respect)

Discuss the Faultline Terrain Parks rules when it’s appropriate.

Discus weather conditions of the day and how to prepare for them.

Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.

Discus lost children procedures.

Part 1:

Develop basic maneuverability on flat and incline.

Strap front foot onto board.

Cross back foot from toe to heel, to establish lateral pressure distribution, edge angle, and
dynamic balance.

The basic athletic stance.

Walking and climbing.

Skating and gliding.

Diagonal runs, working on edge pressure, and turns to a stop.

Straight runs to practice getting off lifts.

"J" turns to both edges.

Part 2:Lift Usage.

Instruct children how to use chairlift and or magic carpet lifts.

Always strap-in or un-strap out of the loading and un-loading areas.

Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 3:

Slipping and Sliding.Adjust exercises as the terrain dictates.

Continue "J" turns on flat or narrow terrain.

Introduce slipping and diagonal side-slips, on both edges.

Master the falling leaf, performed on both edges.

Part 4:Garlands.

Using torsional flex and pressure distribution start garlands.

On the Heel side, start garland with a torsional flex movement, and finish with and equal
and opposite tortional flex movement.

Link Heel side garlands.

On the toe side, start garland with a torsional flex movement, and finish with and equal
and opposite tortional flex movement.

Link toe side garlands.

Explore rotational and edge angle, and flex/extend movements to refine garlands.

Part 5:

Basic Ollies

Statically with board off, show motion and timing of Ollie.

Statically with board on.

Statically balance on tail and recenter.

Statically balance on tip and recenter.

Statically rock back and forth, nose to tail.

Statically balance on tail and pop, landing centered.

In motion, straight run with Ollie.

Ollie off bump or small jump.

Part 6:

Sequential, semetrical single turns. 1-2-3

Enter the turn from a slow skidded traverse.

Step 1 in the sequence; is to initiate turn with a tortional twist, before the fall line.

Step 2, after being patient and heading to the fall line; the edge is pressured gradually.

Step 3, turn is completed using the opposite torsional flex movement, and is skidded to a
stop.

Part 7:

Flat spins.

3-point garland using torsional flex.

Refine 3-point turn into smooth 180 flat spins.

Perform in both directions.

Perform 360 flat spins with torsional flex as main turn power.

Perform 360 flat spins with total body rotation, with eye’s and head leading.

Combine both rotary inputs for smooth spins.

Perform in both directions.

Summarize and wrap-up

¨ Grommet SB Green ¨

Rider can perform single turns in both directions on green runs

Goals:

To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with a major emphasis on

safety and respect.

To develop a learning/teaching partnership by using the CAP Model.

To Perform basic skidded turns, on green circle terrain.

To develop a range of motion while turning.

To refine basic freestyle maneuvers.

Objectives:

Refine torsional flex movement to improve turns.

Introduce nose and tail rolls, and small basic air.

Mechanics: Apply the fundamental movements, and performance concepts.

Introduction:

Safety and Equipment.

Introduce yourself to the class, walk them to the teaching area, and cover equipment and
safety.

The snowboard, boots, and bindings

Discuss the snowboarder’s responsibility code when it’s appropriate. (respect earns
respect)

Discuss the Faultline Terrain Parks rules when it’s appropriate.

Discus weather conditions of the day and how to prepare for them.

Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.

Discus lost children procedures.

Part 1:

Lift Usage.

Instruct children how to use chairlift and or magic carpet lifts.

Never assume the child knows how to use the lift.

Always strap-in or un-strap out of the loading and un-loading areas.

Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:

Linked basic skidded turns.

Review single turns.

Speed is slightly higher than single turn.

Use box turns to encourage speed control and turn shape.

Use counting or songs to encourage rhythm and flow.

Use the fundamental skills, and performance concepts to enhance turns.

Move to easy groomed, blue runs, only when class is ready.

Cover Park and Pipe rules and etiquette.

Part 3:

Basic Air’s off small features.

Straight run towards jump, staying flexed and relaxed. As you reach the lip, jump up and
smoothly retract legs up under body. Extend legs to meet landing, and flex to absorb
landing, centered over board, board lands flat with hips and shoulders parallel with
landing.

Board off, practice jumping by retracting legs up under the body. (Make sure body stays
aligned with their board)

Board on, practice jumping by retracting legs up under the body, land low and flexed and
looking ahead.

Straight run at jump or knoll, and roll over it with out air.

Straight run with small air, land low and flexed.

Straight run with a pop on the lip of jump and land.

Introduce side-hill jumps.

Part 4:

Nose and tail rolls.

Using leverage, and rotation spin 180 or 360.

Statically, balance on tail and recenter.

Statically, balance on tip and recenter.

Statically, rock back and forth, nose to tail.

Statically balance on tail, rotate 180, landing centered.

Statically balance on tip, rotate 180, landing centered.

In motion, straight run with roll.

Perform rolls between switch and regular turns.

Summarize and wrap-up

¨ Grommet SB Blue¨

Rider can link skidded turns on groomed blue runs

Goals:

To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with a major emphasis on

safety and respect.

To develop a learning/teaching partnership by using the CAP Model.

To perform dynamic skidded turns, on blue, groomed terrain.

To perform linked skidded switch turns.

To perform basic hoped 180 freestyle maneuvers.

To perform basic air with quick grab or edge touch.

Objectives:

Perfect torsional flex movement to improve turns.

Introduce small features for small, basic air.

Mechanics: Apply the fundamental movements, and performance concepts.

Introduction:

Safety and Equipment.

Introduce yourself to the class, walk them to the teaching area, and cover equipment and
safety.

The snowboard, boots, and bindings

Discuss the snowboarder’s responsibility code when it’s appropriate. (respect earns
respect)

Discuss the Faultline Terrain Parks rules when it’s appropriate.

Discus weather conditions of the day and how to prepare for them.

Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.

Discus lost children procedures.

Part 1:

Lift Usage.

Instruct children how to use chairlift and or magic carpet lifts.

Never assume the child knows how to use the lift.

Always strap-in or un-strap out of the loading and un-loading areas.

Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:

Introduce dynamic skidded turns.

Review basic skidded turns.

Speed is slightly higher than the basic skidded turn.

Use garland turns to introduce flexion/extension and extension/retraction.

Use the fundamental skills, and performance concepts to enhance turns.

Explore early edge change using a more dynamic Torsional twist movement.

Move to easy groomed, blue runs, only when class is ready.

Cover Park and Pipe rules and etiquette.

Part 3:

Basic Air with Grabs

Straight run at jump, staying low and relaxed. Look ahead. As you take off, retract legs
up under body towards chest and slowly grab or touch with hand. Release hand, Extend
legs to meet landing, and flex to absorb landing, centered over board.

Here are the basic grabs;

· Mute – Front hand between feet on toe-side.

· Method – Front hand Heel edge in front of feet.

· Indy – Back hand toe edge between feet.

1. Statically retract legs towards chest and grab or touch edge. Land low, and balanced.

2. Straight run with no jump, retract legs towards chest and grab or touch edge. Land low,
and balanced.

3. Off small jump, retract legs towards chest and grab or touch edge. Land low, and
balanced.

4. With amplitude, gradually hold the grab longer.

5. Vary grabs.

Part 4:

Basic Switch Riding

Switch turns are performed in a balanced, patient manor, and are of consistent speed and
shape.

Sequential, symmetrical "Switch" linked turns (on green terrain)

Lead with tail of the board.

Enter the turn from a slow skidded traverse.

Step 1 in the sequence; is to initiate turn with a Torsional twist, before the fall-line.

Step 2, after being patient and heading to the fall-line; the edge is pressured gradually.

Step 3, turn is completed using the opposite Torsional flex movement, and is skidded to a
slow skidded traverse.

Step 4, vary turn radius.

Part 5:

Hop Frontside and Backside 180’s

Approach low and centered, rise out of ankles, knees, and hips. Pop off edge, rotate 180
degrees smoothly, and spot landing, extend legs to meet landing, and flex to absorb
landing, centered over board.

Review frontside and backside flat spin 180’s.

Board off, practice retracting legs towards chest, spin 180, and land low and flexed.

Board on, practice retracting legs towards chest, spin 180, and land low and flexed.

Diagonal traverse, practice retracting legs towards chest, spin 180, land low and flexed.

Straight run, practice retracting legs towards chest, spin 180, land low and flexed.

Part 6:

Halfpipe riding.

Introduction to halfpipe.

Review fakie riding.

Hop to fakie, return to forward on smoother terrain.

Fakie riding on natural rolls.

On the toe-side edge, ride up wall of pipe, back down fakie.

Repeat heel-side.

Link hop turns in the transition.

Link hop turns mid-wall, above the transition.

Part 7:

Introduce Beginning Boxes.

Using beginning wide boxes, introduce basic 50/50 maneuvers.

1. Review basic jump.

2. Inspect box before use to assess speed requirement and landing zone.

3. Apply slight hopping motion at the lip of the box.

4. Reach forward and stay flexed and centered while on the box.

5. Extend legs to absorb the landing.

6. Cover box safety and etiquette.

Summarize and wrap-up

¨ Grommet SB Black¨

Rider can link skidded turns on groomed black runs

Goals:

To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with a major emphasis on

safety and respect.

To develop a learning/teaching partnership by using the CAP Model.

To perform skidded switch turns on all groomed runs.

To perform dynamic skidded turns, on all terrain.

To perform pure carved turns.

To perfect basic freestyle maneuvers.

To introduce or improve halfpipe skills.

To improve skills in off piste and various snow conditions.

Objectives:

Refine torsional flex movement to improve turns.

Introduce nose and tail rolls, and small basic air.

Mechanics: Apply the fundamental movements, and performance concepts.

Introduction:

Safety and Equipment.

Introduce yourself to the class, walk them to the teaching area, and cover equipment and
safety.

The snowboard, boots, and bindings

Discuss the snowboarder’s responsibility code when it’s appropriate. (respect earns
respect)

Discuss the Faultline Terrain Parks rules when it’s appropriate.

Discus weather conditions of the day and how to prepare for them.

Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.

Discus lost children procedures.

Part 1:

Lift Usage.

Instruct children how to use chairlift and or magic carpet lifts.

Never assume the child knows how to use the lift.

Always strap-in or un-strap out of the loading and un-loading areas.

Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:

Dynamic skidded turns in all directions.

Use the Fundamental Skills, and Performance Concepts to enhance Dynamic turns.

Dynamic flat spin 180’s and 360’s in both directions.

Use Torsional twist to initiate turns.

Flex and extend in larger turns, extend and retract in smaller turns.

Explore an earlier edge-change.

Flexion, edge angle, and pressure distribution all come into play at turn completion.

Perform regular and "switch".

Part 3:

Carved Turns

Introduce carving.

On very flat terrain, statically tip board edge to edge.

Straight run tipping board edge to edge.

Experiment with fore/aft leverage while tipping.

Fan progression, OK to over-carve.

Reduce slipping to promote only a carved traverse.

Link turns.

Improve carving.

Carved Single Turn on shallow terrain.

Assess/emphasize angulation (knees, hip position).

Experiment with fore/aft leverage as turn develops.

Check/Promote proper hand position with respect to terrain.

Rail grab turns.

Use cross-under movement in short carved turns, and cross-over movement in larger
carved turns.

Cover Park and Pipe rules and etiquette.

Part 4:

Freestyle maneuvers.

180’s, frontside and backside.

Review Flat spin 180’s, in both directions.

Statically, hop 180’s in both directions.

Hop 180’s in a straight run or diagonal slip, using rebound un-weighting.

Jump 180’s off small features.

Perform hop 180’s while turning "switch" and regular.

Refine jump and freestyle techniques.

Straight run w/pumpers on flatter terrain reaching for heel-side edge.

Select/utilize terrain features to create minor air, lower stance.

Simulate heel-side rail-grab over terrain features.

Use side of ramp for first attempt, increased speed.

Active extension movement at take-off to augment hang time needed for grab.

Flex knees and retract legs to bring heel-side edge within range.

Backside Board slide on flat/small fun box or rail

Approach low and centered, rise out of ankles, knees, and hips. Pop off lip, rotate 90
degrees slide rail, spot landing, extend legs to meet landing, and flex to absorb landing,
centered over board.

Review 50/50 on box or rail

Review frontside 180’s

Ride up to feature and ollie turning your board and body 90 degrees to the rail facing
downhill.

Extend legs to land board on rail or box, flat from edge to edge with body in a flexed
position equal weight on both feet

Near end of rail rotate upper body to desired landing position. (90 degrees to regular or
switch.).

At end of rail bring knees toward chest, board rotates to match upper body in air.

Extend legs to meet the landing, and ride away.

IMPROVING HALF-PIPE: (Functional Air)

Work lower section of pipe, increased speed.

Link turns higher on wall with board leaving the snow surface.

Drop in from start of half-pipe.

Choose "hits" or places to maneuver in advance.

Repeat same line for confidence.

Mix fakie and forward hits with hop turns.

Part 5:

Off piste and various snow conditions.

Snowboarding steeps.

Concentrate on anticipation release.

Make turns in a corridor.

Funnel turns.
Quiet hands and upper body.

Emphasize rear leg steering.

Linked turns with active cross under movement.

Improving soft snow / powder.

Straight run with flexion and extension.

Flex (retract) and redirect board.

Cross under garlands with active flexion (retraction).

Emphasize active flexion and extension to link turns.

Powder 8 contests pairing comparable students.

Analyze tracks

Improving bumps. (Holistic/Tactical Approach)

Promote Anticipation in preparation for turning.

Keep hands forward.

Active absorption.

Maintain board to snow contact.

Move Center of Mass down the hill.

Emphasize active rear leg steering.

Promote Extension/Retraction.

Summarize and wrap-up