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My Skiing Skills

Level 1 - 2
I know my pro's name: ________________________
I know how to put on and take off my skis
I know how to get up from a fall
I can make a straight run and I'm starting to turn
I know the Responsibility Code
I know what to do if I get lost
I always make sure I stop below the group
I can make turns in both directions, and
I can link them together without an edgie wedgie
I know how a ski works
I rode my first chairlift and it was called ________________________

Level 3 - 4
I know what a wedge is and how to use it
I can traverse with parallel skis
I am learning a hockey stop
I know how to use a trail map
I am starting to match my skis while turning
I know what it means to control my speed with turn shape and can do it.

Level 5 - 6
I am learning to flex and extend my legs through terrain changes
I am learning to use my poles
I am exploring more of the mountain
I can link turns that are mostly parallel
I can make short, medium, and long radius turns.
I like blue runs

Level 7 - 9
I can make different shapes and sizes of parallel turns
I am thinking a black diamond might be fun, but I don't ski them alone.
I always ski the appropriate speed for the terrain.




My Snowboarding Skills

Levels 1 - 3
I know my pro's name _____________________________
I know how my bindings work
I can get on and off a chairlift
I can control my speed by making turns to stop at any time.
I can make directional changes and avoid obstacles
I know the Responsibility Code
I rode my first chairlift and it was called ____________________________
I do the falling leaf on heels and with speed control
I make heelside turns
I make toeside turns
I can follow the leader and stop at any time

Levels 4 - 6
I can make small turns and big turns on green runs
I can do fakie/switch turns
I can link turns and control my speed on easy green runs and I am ready for a blue run
I like blue runs

Levels 7 - 9
I can link short, medium and long radius turns on blue runs
I know the difference between skidded and carved turns
I can do a long run without stopping
I do small terrain park jumps
My favorite jump is _________________________
I know what it means to carve and I am starting to do it
I have balance and control in powder and crud
My first black diamond run was ____________________________
I rule!
My favorite trick is _________________________


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