Alpine Ski Leader Refresher (ASLR)

Provided By:
Badenoch Learning and Resource Centre

Course description:
Course Aim

This course will update and inform participants of recent developments in the field of leading and instructing skiers. Additionally it will give participants direction and advice on how to improve their personal skiing performance.

Course Description

Snowsport Scotland awards form part of the UK Snowsports Pathway. This exciting new development means that the same awards are given by the home nation governing bodies across the UK and the awards are valid throughout the UK.

The Scottish Alpine Ski Leader qualification is widely recognised throughout the UK as the most appropriate award for skiers taking sole charge of groups (often children) in the mountain environment. The Alpine Ski Leader is an award originally developed in the 1960's, for mainly teachers and youth workers wishing to introduce skiing to young people from their own organisation, often without direct financial remuneration. The award covers a range of responsibilities including; planning, organising, supervising, leading and instructing.

The course (minimum one day) contains practical sessions, supplemented with an evening presentation and discussion. This course may be combined with an additional personal performance day.

Course participants should:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to ski basic parallel skiing on groomed red slopes
• Have at least 20 days on-snow experience
• Use carving skis
• Understand all levels of the UK Awards and be able to perform many of the activities up to level 7.
• Be a member of the Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme (or that of Snowsport England, Snowsport Wales or Northern Ireland Ski Council).

Qualifications:
Company or Course Certificate / Diploma : Each successful candidate will receive Certification of Completion.

Entry requirements:
Course participants should:

• Possess the Alpine Ski Leader Award
• Be a member of the Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme

Revalidation

The Alpine Ski Leader qualification is valid for 3 years. To revalidate you must:

• Attend the above refresher course every three years
• Possess a valid first aid certificate (renewed every three years)
• Be a member of the Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme (or that of Snowsport England, Snowsport Wales or Northern Ireland Ski Council).

Provider address:
Spey Street
KINGUSSIE
Inverness-shire
PH21 1EH

Tel: 01540 662 420

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