Tots Lessons

What will I learn?

• Level 1: Complete beginners
  
  
  • Ski and safety check
  • Putting skis on and off
  • Walking and turning on the flat
  • Sidestepping up the hill (with help)
  • ‘Duck-steps’ up the hill (herring bone)
  • Straight runs down the hill
  • Safety awareness
  
  
  
• Level 2: controlling speed
  
  
  • side stepping up the hill
  • Hold a ‘v’ shape on the slope
  • Slow sliding in a ‘v’ shape
  • Straight skis in the ‘v’ shape
  • Use ‘v’ to stop halfway down the slope
  
  
• Level 3: learning to turn
  
  
  • Turn to the left
  • Turn to the right
  • Turn – straight run – turn
  • Linking two turns
  • Turn around 4 markers
  
  
  
• Level 4: linking turns
  
  
  • Turns around 4 'offset' markers
  • Turns around 8 ‘offset’ markers
  • Follow your instructor (controlled turns)
  • Introduction to using the lift
  • Ascending and leaving the lift
  
  
  You are now ready for open practice

   

  Parents guide

  We understand that parents want their children to learn quickly and to show progression. We accept that some children may find certain skills or techniques harder to learn than others. Children may become frustrated if pressure is placed upon them and this tends to hinder their learning and enjoyment. All our instructors are trained to teach children, with the main aim being that the child is having fun. This will maintain their interest and help their progression. For these reasons as well as safety, we please ask parents to watch from a distance, and that there should be no one on the slope for any reason other than lessons or open practice. If you have questions or require information your instructor will be happy to discuss your childs progression, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
  
  Please remember you will need to wear long trousers and a long sleeved top. Gloves are also required in order to go on to the slope.
  
  All lessons must be booked and paid for in advance due to instructor allocation.