APSI SNOWPRO 2020 EDITION

· Wrap-up of the highly unusual 2020 Season · Can my child learn to snowboard before they ski? · The passion of returning to Snowsports

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Australian Professional Snowsport Instructors

PRESIDENT’S REPORT PAUL LORENZ

What a year! To say the new board hit the ground running is an understatement. I could talk about the formidable difficulties that COVID created, but I think we’re all well aware of the devastation this caused. I could talk about the projects the Board has worked on, but you can find out about that here https://www.apsi.net.au/who-are-we/our-board/ board-communications-hub. As such I want to steer this update in a slightly different direction and share with you what I have learned this year as the

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President.

I have never been more proud to be a part of the APSI community than I have over the last 6 months.

Having a background on the Technical Committee and being heavily involved with the specifics of ski technique and teaching methods created a heavy focus on the technicality of our mission as a training body. While this is our charter and incredibly important, I have been overwhelmed by the truly passionate people who are committed to evolving our organisation. What I have learned is how focused all of these wonderful people are on the APSI community and not just the issue of Snowsports improvement. It is the pride that all of these people take in the APSI that I have found truly inspiring.

The Technical Directors (TD’s) and Technical Committees have gone above and beyond this season. The operation of the Après sessions was a new initiative and a very nice way to connect with members. The feedback I received about these sessions has been excellent. These groups worked very hard on a voluntary basis to engage our community when Snowsports became difficult.

Despite the heavily reduced resort operations this season, the Nordic discipline’s ability to operate courses without the need for lifts allowed them to operate as usual. Fortunately we saw a rather large

increase in Nordic participation which is fantastic.

The Alpine and Snowboard TD’s did an excellent job of organising resit exams at the last minute in September. These resits provided many members with an outlet to develop their certification and a goal to work towards later in the season. On behalf of the Board I want to thank the TD’s and training staff for making the best of a difficult season.

I have been very proud to work with other voluntary groups such as the Advancing Women in Snowsports Committee. These passionate members have taken it upon themselves to gain Board endorsement as a sub-committee with the mission to increase female participation which will ultimately strengthen our community. Their first initiative was to assist the Board in the Inclusivity and Diversity Survey that was undertaken by members to gather data. It is groups such as these that contribute without being asked that is so encouraging – thank you!

I was also very proud to receive so many suggestions and feedback directly from members.

Member investment was never more evident than the overwhelming number of responses received from the above mentioned survey. Over 190 members responded with some excellent information for us to work through to modify and improve our community and organisation.

I also want to express my gratitude to our Administration staff who have coped tremendously well throughout a very challenging year. A new Board, COVID difficulties, constant uncertainty and the resignation of the General Manager are just some

Thank you all for your commitment II

CONTENTS

7 Lessons I’ve learned from Ski Instructing.......... 25

Treasurers Report................................................. 2

The Half- Skate or Marathon Skate?..................... 28

2020 By the Numbers........................................... 3

Spider webbing your way to light bulb moments. 30

Message from the office....................................... 4

APSI Aprés Sessions............................................. 32

Alpine Report......................................................... 5

Fundamentals of a great snowsports Instructor

Snowboard Report................................................ 8

Part1...................................................................... 33

Nordic Report........................................................ 12

Part 2..................................................................... 35

The Passion of returning to Snowsports............... 14

Part 3..................................................................... 36

Can my child learn to snowboard......................... 16

Part4...................................................................... 37

before they ski?

Part 5..................................................................... 39

Lift your game by liftin’ your heels......................... 18

2020 Exam Results............................................... 41

Advancing Women in Snowsports........................ 20

Our Partners and Sponsors.................................. 44

of the challenges this season presented. Thank you for your commitment, we are very lucky to have you.

It hasn’t been an easy time as you all know, yet I am filled with confidence that we, as an organisation are resilient and will overcome the difficulties we are facing now, and any new challenge the future holds. Processes are improving as a result and this evolution only stands to strengthen our organisation moving forward.

Lastly, in October I was invited to attend the Australian Ski Area’s Association (ASAA) end of season meeting. At that time, I provided an update on APSI activity. I believe this was well received and I hope to build on this to develop an open and collaborative relationship between the new Board and the ASAA. I look forward to working with them further at the start of the year to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the ASAA and APSI.

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President’s Report................................................. II

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and passion for our organisation!!

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Treasurer’s Report Deborah Meehan When this report is published the APSI’s financial year will have ended. This report, however, is written in November and is therefore only indicative of how the APSI performed financially over 2020.

The audited financial statements, available before the Annual General Meeting in June 2021, will provide an accurate picture of the APSI’s financial performance over the full year of 2020.

As you know well, the snow sports industry, and consequently the APSI, was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, the APSI will achieve an exceptional end of financial year result – potentially making a very small profit!

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Several factors helped to achieve this positive outcome: • Revenue from courses and exams in Japan BC, that is, before COVID, early in 2020 • Government COVID-19 grants totalling $18,000 (November 2020) • Cash flow boost from Government of $87,500 (November 2020) tax free • Jobkeeper subsidy totalling $58,500 (November 2020) to keep office staff at work and able to support courses and exams in Australia • Revenue from courses and exams conducted late in the Australian season

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• A period during which rent for the Jindabyne office was reduced, though rent payable has now returned to normal

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• As expected, the membership number dropped in 2020. However, the APSI received revenue from people renewing their membership, and the Board thanks members for their support over this challenging year.

The new Board, elected in June 2020, is actively pursuing several projects to help the Board and office team better understand what drives the business and how these factors influence financial

outcomes, deliver better financial forecasts, and ultimately, manage member funds effectively. The projects include: • Reviewing the APSI’s investment strategy for savings held in a term deposit • Analysing the contribution that Japan operations makes to the bottom line and, sadly, the converse - determining the impact of no training and exams in Japan in early 2021 • Revising the chart of accounts to facilitate indepth financial, operations and human resourcesrelated reports, and • Identifying specific information (reports) to be provided regularly to the Board to inform decision making. The knowledge the Board will gain from the standard reporting suite will aid the Board when, for example, employee wages and course and exam pricing are reviewed.

The benefits of the projects outlined above will be evident once the APSI has completed the 2021 financial year, and each project is a crucial step towards a more efficient and sustainable APSI. Looking to 2021, it will be another tight fiscal year for the APSI, with no revenue from Japan as foreshadowed above, no further government grants likely and Jobkeeper supplements ceasing in March.

While the APSI will be able to withstand another difficult year, it will be uncomfortable. Through this ongoing challenge the Board and office team will continue to work tirelessly to keep the APSI on track, and able to offer great training and professional development to members.

BY THE NUMBERS

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level 1

level 4

new trainers

wet weather

handshakes

mask wearing

exam pass rates*

100% 73% 37% 33% *alpine exams, including Japan 19/20

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members

5 23 49 240

events

candidate passes

26 949 5 EXTRA 0 100%

Ideas for 2021: Lots! Send yours to apsi@apsi.net.au 3

Message from the office Suz Brown & Tiff Ingle

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The 2020 winter will be one for the history books!

After a successful season in Japan we were gearing up and ready for whatever 2020 was going to throw at us and unfortunately for the APSI it meant no courses or exams for the majority of the season, apart from Nordic, of course, who ran Level 1 and Level 2 courses at Hotham & Falls before Victoria shut down and Perisher. With restrictions relaxed ever so slightly, we were able to press ahead and successfully ran Level 1 Alpine and Snowboard courses at Charlottes Pass and Perisher and staff exams at Buller, Charlottes and Thredbo along with Alpine and Snowboard Resits at Perisher.

Congratulations to all those who participated and passed their exams!

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We have loads of projects to work on over the 20/21 summer and are looking forward to assisting our members during these tricky times. Our biggest enquiry right now is Certification Updates as so many of you would not have had an opportunity this season to participate in the required hours on snow and unfortunately, we were unable to hold our annual Spring Sessions. If you have any questions, please contact the office and speak with Tiff who can point you in the right direction.

Finally, a huge thank you to the APSI Board for their ongoing support. We would like to wish all our Members a fabulous Summer (or winter) and we hope you have an enjoyable festive season with family and friends!

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Although only a few APSI events were able to take place this Australian winter our APSI operations team continued to work tirelessly with the resorts effort allowed for an early season Level 1 course in Mt. Buller and some more courses and exams in September for Charlotte Pass, Perisher and Thredbo. Thank you to the Snowsport’s School Directors in particular James Thorpe from Charlottes and Tina Burford from Perisher for

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to assess what was possible. This cooperative

their collaborative approach to make these events happen for our Australian Snowsport Instructors.

Despite the challenges, APSI Alpine forged ahead, achieving many goals that will set our association and discipline up for a stronger 2021 and beyond.

• APSI certification events in Japan achieved record participation. 49 Level 2 exam candidates and 47 Level 3 exam candidates across 2 locations in Niseko and Myoko. Giving our members working and travelling in these locations further access to APSI education and training for professional development.

• When Northern Hemisphere resorts shut early in March and most of our Alpine training staff returned home to mandatory quarantine, the vast majority of this team put their collective skills and knowledge together to produce the new APSI eLearning platform for all of our Alpine certification programs. Including a standalone

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2020 will certainly be an Aussie winter we will not soon forget. Many of us were unable to work on snow this season and with continued restrictions on domestic and international travel the usual migration North for some will also be put on hold. The resilience shown by all of you, the ability to take this in your stride and to make the most out of the situation was truly admirable. Our community sticking together and positively supporting one another has been the backbone to our success as an education and training body to date and will continue to be the substance that sees us through these tough times together.

Technical Director Richard Jameson

Alpine Report

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‘In a year where some thought nothing would happen, our APSI worked hard to see this was not the case.’

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strength and conditioning module available to all members and all disciplines. The use of the level 1 module proved to be a huge success as a prelearning tool this AUS winter that culminated in a 100% pass rate for these courses. Resulting from this initiative, we will see more collaboration with external professional bodies in the future to help us grow, and we will be bringing some of these skilled partners and institutions into physical events for APSI members starting in 2021.

• We learnt that although getting our trainers together for an annual coordination and spending time together on snow is of extreme value, we had the ability to pivot and get this job done remotely.

Allowing all our staff to stay educationally updated while keeping us apart and safe. Congratulations and welcome to our new Alpine staff members brought on this year Jessica Haslau – Mt. Buller, Danny Foster – Mt. Hotham and Duane Dinham – Falls Creek. We are excited to work with you all in the years ahead.

• Online technology continued to bring our community together through a communications team led by Kylie Dwyer, which sparked events like the weekly Wednesday Night Après Sessions.

We have had a great deal of feedback from members enjoying all the engagement this season including these presentations tapping into the broad knowledge shared by all our disciplines of the APSI. We are looking to continue these connections and access in 2021.

APSI Level 2 Alpine Exam preparing for some Basic Christie turns in the shadows of Mt. Yotei Hopeful to return to these pre pandemic times with no face masks, physical distancing, and a well-deserved hug for all our successful certification candidates in the future. Scotty Parker enjoys a pre COVID group hug at the Level 3 Certification in Myoko Japan.

Alpine Trainers Richard Jameson and Matt Smith film segments for the New Alpine ELearning modules in Niseko, Japan

Our Alpine group is looking at ways to continue to develop educational products over the Summer and provide access to as many training and certification opportunities to APSI members in 2021 as we can.

Especially to those situated in Victoria and abroad that were unable to attend the few events we managed to get on snow this season in AUS. Please feel free to reach out to myself or any of the APSI team with your ideas to make this the association you want that delivers on your needs.

In a year where some thought nothing would happen, our APSI worked hard to see this was not the case. I would like to thank Richard Hocking and the Jindabyne office team; Tiff Ingle and Suz Brown for their continued efforts throughout the season and collaboration with the resorts to spark the on-snow events we were able to run this year. It’s this team that kept it all going!

Its exciting times as a bunch of us try our hands at something different, like starting a new job or perhaps having the courage to study new fields or even just having a summer. I am wishing you all the very best for the months ahead and my only hope is that I see you all back in the mountains again soon, sharing the enjoyment for the sport we all love.

Sliding on snow!

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• A direct result from data produced for trainer’s coordination and the courage to reflect on this, led to an exciting new initiative. The “Advancing Women in Snowsports Committee” was formed, steered by our exceptional female trainers to bring greater diversity and equity to our association and industry. I encourage all of you to read the AWSC’s article in this journal and reach out to them with any ideas and thoughts to help drive the diversity and equity of our industry forward.

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Getting our Zoom on was a staple in 2020 both socially and professionally. Thank you so much for your flexibility to all those that connected this way with our trainings, meetings, project teams, Après Sessions and those that connected socially with our colleagues stuck in quarantine, lock downs and stuck internationally abroad. We learnt a lot but let’s hope we can see all of you on snow in 2021!

Charlotte Pass was a fantastic partner resort this year offering several APSI Level 1 events conducted in a COVIDSafe environment

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Kylie Dwyer Snowboard Technical Director

Snowboard Report 2020 End of season exams, Niseko Japan. Photo: Matt Dannenberg

Wow! What a year! I would like to start by acknowledging what a difficult year it has been on everyone. Each one of us has a story and our own perspective of how the year 2020 has affected us. As challenging as your story may be, I encourage all of us to reflect, draw strengths and be proud of any achievement or new ventures you may have embarked on. If your story continues to be challenging, draw strength in knowing that our Snowsport community is tight, and always only a few words or a phone call away, never hesitate to reach out.

The 2020 APSI Snowboard year began when the team came together in Niseko, Japan. We ran level one courses, level two courses and re-sit exams for levels two, three and four. The Japan season ran seamlessly, and I would like to extend my heartfelt thank you to team on the ground in Niseko with me for working together so well. Thank you also to GoSnow, NISS and NBS for embarking on such a cooperative working relationship with the APSI in Japan.

In training news, we welcomed two new trainers to the APSI Snowboard training team this year: Samantha Hamilton (Perisher) and Erik Flekander (Falls Creek). Congratulations to you both and we look forward to working with you moving forward. I would also like to congratulate Isaac Howard (Falls Creek) who was one of the successful recipients of the 2020 Sodergren Scholarships.

The 2020 Australian season began with a Trainers Coordination like no other, 100% delivered online.

Season 2020 was still so uncertain at that point so

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it was great to get everyone together and get some training completed, this allowed us to be ready to run products as soon as we were given the go ahead from the resorts.

Thredbo and Perisher also open their doors to us in September which we were most grateful for as well. Thredbo hosted a staff level one exam and Perisher hosted a retail level one course and re-sit style exams. Special thank you also to these resorts and their respective Directors Adam Hosie and Tina Burford and to Andy Rae at Perisher for assistance prior to and while on the ground running these events.

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Unfortunately, due to COVID, we were unable to run any APSI products for our members until September. In lieu of this, we launched an online campaign of which the vision was “To add value to the membership during this particularly challenging season and to bring our APSI and Snowsports community together”. Richard Jameson, Alpine Technical Director, headed up the “APSI Après Sessions” and I took lead of the APSI Newsletter and our Social channels. We hope you all enjoyed this and connected with the community in some way during this time.

Charlotte Pass was the first NSW Resort to welcome APSI products with a staff level one exam and a retail level one course. I would like to express a special thank you to Snowsport School Director James Thorpe at Charlotte Pass for working so cooperatively with the APSI to get these events off the ground. These were the first APSI Snowboard products in Charlotte Pass ever run and we look forward to working here again in the future.

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End of season exams, Niseko Japan. L-R, Trainers: Damien James, Adam Rigby, Jon Steel, Matt Dannenberg, Sarah Beynsberger. Photo: Kylie Dwyer

Trainer Adam Rigby and his level two training group, Niseko Japan (NB: No social distancing as this picture is pre-COVID). Photo: Kylie Dwyer

End of season exams, Niseko Japan. Photo: Matt Dannenberg

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End of season exams, Niseko Japan (NB: No social distancing as this picture is preCOVID). Photo: Kylie Dwyer

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Level two training group, Niseko, Japan (NB: No social distancing as this picture is pre-COVID). Photo: Matt Dannenberg

2020 Trainers Coordination delivered entirely online

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To our members who participated in the September Perisher re-sit exams, I applaud you. You committed to these exams and applied yourselves with very little time to prepare. To all our members who participated in any course or exam this year, thank you and we sincerely hope to see you all back on the snow for season 2021.

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As we move into summer, I encourage you all to reflect and remind yourselves of your goals, your strengths and perhaps what you might be working on regarding your Snowsport career. This way, when 2021 rolls around (COVID pending) we can hit the ground running and achieve some of those dreams!

Special thank you to the Snowboard Technical Committee for your hard work behind the scenes and to the whole Snowboard Training Team for your resilience and willingness to be flexible in such a challenging year.

Level two training group, Niseko, Japan (NB: No social distancing as this picture is pre-COVID)

Snowboard Technical Committee Member Tim Stuart takes us through some mechanics during the online Trainers Coordination

Finally, thank you to a dedicated group of people: Richard Jameson, Richard Hocking, Ant Hill, Tom Hodges, Zac Zaharias, Suzanna Brown, and Tiff Ingle. This group of people are passionate about training and educating and are committed to striving for the best for our members. Mostly operational, this is also the group who worked incredibly hard to keep the APSI moving forward during some critical staffing changes, operations in Japan, the outbreak of the pandemic and working tirelessly through creating COVIDSafe operations amongst everchanging regulations . My deepest thank you goes to you all, the journey we have been on together this past year has been unforgettable.

Happy summer/winter to you all. I look forward to welcoming you all back on snow next year and I look forward to welcoming our Victorian Resorts back next year as well! I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas and New Year‌..see you on the snow!

Socially distanced victory shot of successful candidates and trainer Kylie Dwyer at the Charlotte Pass level one course. Photo: James Thorpe

Successful candidates at the level one course, Charlotte Pass. Trainer: Kylie Dwyer.

Photo: James Thorpe

Marking the Level 4 free run with a view! Examiners Oscar Alston and Tareesa Straatmans at the end of season re-sit exams, Perisher. Photo: Kylie Dwyer

End of season re-sit exams, socially distanced presentations. Front L-R: Congratulations for successfully passing Level 3,Sean Claydon and Level 2, Madisson Kerr. Back L-R: Examiners Kylie Dwyer, Tareesa Straatmans, Oscar Alston. Photo: Tom Hodges

Trainer Matt Dannenberg and his level one group, Perisher. Photo: Kylie Dwyer

Trainer Sarah Beynsberger and her level one group, Perisher. Photo: Kylie Dwyer

Perisher turning on beautiful weather and snow at the level one course. Trainer Sam Hamilton and Oscar Alston with their group. Photo: Oscar Alston

Socially distanced lift rides with Trainers Dan Jurd, Matt Dannenberg, and Kylie Dwyer

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Successful candidates at the level one staff exam, Charlotte pass. Trainer: Oscar Alston

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Successful candidates at the level one staff exam, Charlotte pass. Photo: Oscar Alston

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Zac Zaharias, Nordic TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

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Nordic Report Although 2020 has been a difficult year due to COVID, Nordic was still able to run courses in NSW throughout the season and Victoria for part of the season.

A total of 34 participants graduated from the Level 1 Course and 8 on the Level 2 Course. Overall, five Level 1 and one level 2 Nordic courses were delivered during the season. Two Level 1 Courses were delivered in Victoria just before the total lockdown. A big thank you to Peter Holmes and Danny Monaghan who resided outside of the Melbourne metropolitan area when the initial

lockdown occurred, enabling APSI to have suitable trainers to deliver the courses in the Victorian snowfields in July.

Perisher Nordic trails were open for the whole season enabling us to run a total of four courses. A big thank you to our stalwart Nordic Trainer Warren Feakes for his efforts in delivering two Level 1 courses.

While we were not able to run exams nor recalls this season, we have a healthy pipeline of Level 2, 3 and 4 candidates who we are confident will be certified next year. On a personal note, and after ten years of procrastination on my behalf, I finally gained my Level 4 Certification in May this year.

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Total participation on courses in 2020, along with 2019 participation is shown below: Course

2020

2019

Change

Level 1

34

43

-21%

Level 2

8

15

-46 %

Level 3

0

1

-100 %

Level 4 - completed

1

0

100 %

Level 4 – registered

3

3

0%

TOTAL

46

62

-25%

Course locations Courses were run in the following locations: • Level 1. Falls Creek (1 course) • Level 1. Mt Hotham (1 course) • Level 1. Perisher (3 courses) • Level 2. Perisher (1 course)

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Lake Mountain Ski School engagement

Nordic Trainers Eight trainers were appointed this season, three in Victoria and five in NSW. Nordic is rapidly moving to having all Trainers be Level 4 Nordic Instructors.

Currently 5 of the 8 trainers are Level 4 Nordic Instructors with the 3 non-level 4 trainers currently undertaking the Level 4 course.

Recalls and Instructor Professional Development Over the last three years recalls these have been funded through the Nordic TD allocation but due to funding constraints this season, no on snow recalls/ professional development was conducted. Some members have signed up to do “Home-Study”, however as no Home-study product actually exists this will be a priority to develop (as a Summer Project). It is anticipated that there will be more demand for such a product in the future due to the current COVID constraints as trainers will need a mechanism for recertification.

Nordic Technical Manual and Course Workbook Over the last few years, the Nordic Technical Committee has received considerable feedback on the Nordic Technical Manual and the Course Workbooks. Both need a considerable amount of work to improve them. The Nordic Technical Manual requires an update to include more recent developments in teaching skating including the lessons from Interski 2019. The “stick figure” diagrams need to be replaced with photographs (which is a costly exercise) The Workbooks are time consuming to complete (3-4 hours) and a number of the questions are not clear and don’t align with the subject matter in the Nordic Technical Manual. The redevelopment of the Workbooks over the summer is a high priority and this task will be completed in time for the start of the 2021 season.

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Only Level 1 exams were conducted this year. These are embedded into the Level 1 course.

Thank you to all the fantastic trainers and students in Nordic who have come together to make 2020 a successful season inspite of the many challenges faced.

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Exams

Considerable effort has been made to engage with Lake Mountain Resort with Level 1 and 2 courses scheduled for 2020, however these were cancelled as Lake Mountain Resort was not able to operate at all due to COVID.

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Adaptive Technical Director Tom Hodges

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The passion of returning to snowsports.

Despite closUrEs and restrictions, the adaptive community continued to flock to the hills for snowsport in NSW. Even the (very) short season in Victoria saw many adaptive lessons go out. The passion to return to snowsports was clear among the committed, and seasoned adaptive students. It is truly a privilege to have such dedicated students that we see returning to the snow fields year after year.

we could get to a point with the Covid restrictions

With all students, a snow trip can be a fixture in

This continuity of teaching was a fantastic reminder in 2020 for me. The years of working with a single student, seeing progress, a change of attitude, an acceptance of risk, the understanding of conditions, and the growth on the individual was laid out clear.

The importance of continuity of student/teacher relationship is vital. Understanding a student’s struggle and being part of the growth is a huge part of progress in the sport. Being able to reminisce about past trips, favorite runs, failures and joys,

the diary for months, and so is the case with many

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adaptive students. However, often the simple logistics and planning around a far a way snow trip is multiplied by the dozens for adaptive students.

They may have carers, special mobility vehicles, limited accessible accommodations etc all booked months in advance. This year, I was on the phone, email and texting almost daily checking in to see if

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where they could still come. The hurdles seemed endless. But sure enough, the regular adaptive students started coming to the snow for their annual trip, then week in week out saw old faces coming back. The struggles leading up the time on snow only made the experience more enjoyable.

And here the value of their yearly pilgrimage was made clear. The freedom, and thrill of the snow experience remains unparalleled. The pleasure of being part of that special moment is something that all instructors share, no less for adaptive instructors.

did click, there was an understanding of process and a making of familiar routine where the classic learning phases are more evident and the student can make time for joy in each run.

Of course, meeting a new student is its own wonderful adventure and inevitable for every instructor no matter how many seasons you have taught.

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I’ve seen so many students where it literally took years for them to kick into gear. Year one was full of apprehension and anxiety. The next time they came down there was frustration of just not quite ‘getting it’. Eventually there was a point in time where things

I would encourage all instructors to treat each new lesson as the start of a relationship that can span seasons. Of course, not all your students will come back year after year. But hopefully you’ll be able to build that elusive ‘client base’ and be part of the journey with many students. To help with this there’s lots of things you can do, but for a start here are two things I try to do for every student.

1. Take notes. 2. Stay in touch.

It really can be that simple.

So to all our adaptive instructors who stepped up, overcame and conquered the 2020 season AND for all those who had a 4 day season or no season at all I want to send out a HUGE THANK YOU. It is your dedication and commitment to the sport that keeps our students coming back year after year and keeps our sport alive, even in these testing times, I hope you were able to stay in touch with your family and friends this season as well as your regular students whether you were on snow with them or not. So now, if you facing a summer for the first time in a while as I am, or perhaps even braving a northern season in spite, best of luck for the over the next 6 months, stay safe, keep dreaming of creamy laps in the Snowgums, stay in touch with your students and we’ll see you in 2021 for the best season yet!

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brings a closeness to the lesson that is impossible to fake. Being able to ‘pick up where you left off’ is such a treat and kick starts each lesson.

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Can my child l snowboard be It has been a question pondered by many parents and the answer hasn’t been easily accessible. We’re here to change that and give you all the information you need for an informed decision. Let’s look at the common questions and statements made by people and explore the answers.

1. Is there even snowboard equipment small enough for my child?

If you go back 20 years then the answer would be; no there isn’t small enough snowboard equipment.

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Kids were trying to learn on adult equipment they

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2. Doesn’t my child need to ski first?

Yes, says the ski instructor and yes says the majority of the people out there. Why? It is in a ski instructors’ best interest to promote skiing as it ensures job security, just like it is the same for a snowboard instructor to promote snowboarding.

Majority of people out there that grew up with the snow from a young age definitely skied first because of the equipment issue covered earlier. People speak from experience. At this point in time there isn’t many adults out there that snowboarded first as a kid. This of course is changing every day.

3. Isn’t Skiing easier to start with?

couldn’t really use because their feet weren’t

The saying that is said way too much is skiing is

big enough for the adults board. This is where

easier to begin with but harder to master.

the statement “kids under 7 can’t snowboard”

If you take an average first-time skier kid vs snowboarder kid and have them in lessons for a week, I can guarantee they will be at a similar ability level, at least turning down runs.

originated from.

Now fast forward 20 years and snowboard companies have realised there is a much bigger market available and small snowboard equipment is becoming more and more accessible. Currently you can get snowboards as small as 70cm.

If you want to compare them over just a day then the majority of the time the skier will be more mobile than the snowboarder. The skier can ski easier straight

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4. Isn’t it easier for me if my child skis?

Most common injuries for snowboarders are tail bones and wrists, both of which you can buy safety equipment for in the form of impact shorts and wrist guards.

6. Is it even your choice?

No not really, it’s all down to your kid. If they want to snowboard, let them snowboard, if they want to ski, let them ski. They may not have an opinion to

Let’s look at the typical first-time family trying to

begin with but once they have made up their mind,

get to ski school on time. We’ve got the parents

please don’t deny your child the chance for fun.

trying to carry all the kid’s skis and poles because

They’ll always have more fun doing what they want

the kids are struggling to walk in ski boots let alone

to do, not what their parents are making them do.

carry their own skis and poles as well. On the other

That’s the whole point of skiing and snowboarding

hand, kids are able to walk much more easily in their

isn’t it? To have fun.

snowboard boots with snowboard under one arm.

A great tip for skiers and snowboarder parents is to have a backpack you can strap your kid’s equipment to so you’re in a better position to help your kids.

5. Won’t my child get hurt more from snowboarding?

This is a common statement because you see a lot of beginner snowboarders out there falling over.

Kids have a lower centre of gravity and are a lot

Whatever decision your child makes, a great instructor can make all the difference. They’re able to make it fun and exciting for your kids while keeping them safe and progressing at the child’s pace. We highly recommend private lessons to begin with, with more one on one time, you’ll end up getting much more value for your money. Once they are turning down runs then you can put them back in group classes if they prefer or keep going with privates for more benefits.

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away because its more similar to walking, an activity kids do every day. Whereas the snowboarder needs to find their balance on heels and toes so they can effectively use their edges, and this only takes an extra day or two. So yes, skiing is easier to begin with, for the first day, but once they find their balance, they are pretty similar in difficulty levels.

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learn to before they ski?

more flexible than adults.

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greatest at sticking to a gym program or the like, and once I get to the resort, skiing is definitely what keeps me active. Once the lifts stopped spinning at Falls though, I had to try something else so I started to cross country ski.

I hadn’t cross country skied in over 15 years. I found an old pair of skis which I have since learnt are far too short for me, and a pair of boots which are falling apart, to say the least. This did not phase me too much as it was something to do and a new challenge to attempt. After a couple of laps of the Falls Creek trails, I was hooked!

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A few weeks later I ended up in Jindabyne and I made sure that I took my setup with me.

Once I started alpine skiing again though, I started to feel a correlation between the two and found that the cross country skiing was improving my downhill skiing in the following areas: • Patience in my movements • Foot to foot movement • Crossing over my skis in the transition • Balance and agility

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(Before I go into details of this though, please note I am still a terrible cross country skier!)

The biggest aspect I found which was positive for me was it changed the rate and timing of my movements. When I started to cross country ski, I would be doing two or three skates for every one skate compared to the person I was skiing with.

They were far smoother and efficient, gliding from one to ski to another. I was rushing and almost running along the snow. I tried to lengthen my stride out but to little effect because my timing was out and I was still rushing aspects of each skate.

I had to focus on being patient with every little movement each joint made and make sure that I was standing 100% balanced on one ski before moving from foot to foot.

This helped my downhill skiing in being patient when rolling onto the new edges and in particular how I was crossing over my skis.

To eliminate this running feeling I had, I needed to go from foot to foot a lot slower and glide. This gave me a really good feeling of crossing over my skis and I could emulate this in the transition of my turns on downhill skis. I had previously been moving my body into the turn too quickly through the transition to no effect. This feeling though slowed my lateral movement down giving me more balance and grip in my downhill skiing.

Overall, patience became a theme of my own skiing this winter due to my time on the skate skis.

Skiing downhill and making turns on cross country skis requires very good balance and the ability to be agile. Focusing on this made me feel like I was almost skiing in the off-piste. I felt like I had to be ready for anything like in the off-piste, albeit I was on very easy groomed terrain. This was handy when getting into the off-piste because I felt like I had

faster reflexes in situations like changing conditions, similar to being on cross country skis.

Finally, being on cross country skis is great for overall fitness. It’s an awesome way to explore the alpine area in a different way and maybe even seeing a side of it you have not seen before, while at the same time, ‘breaking into a sweat’.

Finding a new physical activity is always a great challenge, and no matter what it is there will be something that you can take away from it and implement into your own skiing. With this next few months being the first summer in a while for most it is a great time to pick up a new sport or activity.

Whether it be surfing, soccer or mountain bike riding, try something new and see if you can emulate an aspect from it into your skiing or riding next winter!

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Other areas which I felt were positive for my skiing and teaching was cross country skiing downhill. This for one, I think gave me a greater appreciation of possibly how our guests feel when learning to ski. It felt so foreign even though I can ski downhill and turn with alpine equipment. Just because I understood how to make a certain movement, didn’t mean that it happened right away and translated to my skis. This is very much the same as when teaching our guests at any level, and even ourselves sometimes.

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Advancing Women in Snowsports

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2020 has been a dumpster fire of a year, however some good at least has come from it! In NSW, we were lucky enough to see the entire season through; Victorians you certainly did it tough and we applaud you.

Despite the tougher times endured throughout the year, 2020 has taught us to use technology to our advantage and the importance of prioritising selfcare. As we all moved online, the APSI hosted its first Online Trainers Co-ordination. The General Manager at the time, Richard Hocking, helped get the ball rolling on something long overdue by raising the issue of gender equality. The ski industry is undoubtedly a male dominated industry and throughout Australian ski resorts there is a considerable lack of female presence and inspiration. Not only for up and coming instructors but accross all snowsport disciplines. Thanks to Richards’ comments, the 2020 Trainers Coordination was a catalyst moment in which current female APSI trainers decided the formation of a committee was needed. We wanted to help further

the participation rate and presence of female members throughout the snowsports industry, APSI instructor and trainer pathway.

Following the Trainers Coordination every female trainer; only 16 in total, across all disciplines worked together through a series of Zoom conferences discussing gender issues, industry and brainstorming ways to create change. The result was the idea of creating a committee with the goal to specifically address gender equity within the APSI. The committee will also help to build solidarity and mutual respect among our membership. Through group discussion a decision was made that the proposed committee would have five to six members appointed to 2-year terms. All female trainers were given the opportunity to self-nominate, and then the whole group had the opportunity to vote anonymously, officiated confidentially by Michaela Patton-former Demo Team member and Current Alpine Level 4 Trainer.

Throughout this process the ‘Advancing Women in Snowsports’ (AWS committee) was born. The five women voted in from the eight women who nominated were;

The Inaugural “Advancing Women in Snowsports’ committee members: Angela Pope

Chairwoman, Alpine representative, Thredbo.

Shauna Rigby

Alpine representative, Thredbo.

Jane Scheer

Nordic representative, Perisher/K7.

Bobbi Kelly

Alpine Representative, Perisher.

Chloe Gaffey

Snowboard Representative, Perisher.

If you would like to know more please don’t hesitate to get in touch at aws@apsi.net.au Our Vision is an APSI which actively promotes the role of women and creates opportunities to empower females to participate and pursue a career in Snowsports instruction. Our Mission is to implement and sustain long-standing initiatives within the APSI that promote equitable opportunities for women across all areas. The AWS along with

The Three Pillars will underpin AWS strategy and the following are examples: Education

Inspiration

Interaction

Educating members on gender disparity topics, for example, unconscious gender bias and micro aggressive behaviours.

Providing opportunity for members to engage with female trainers through on-snow clinics, training, networking and events

Providing a means to keep in touch with members and nurture a sense of community through social events, forums, members sessions, research, and further interactions.

Promoting awareness of the power and effects of language.

Ensuring females are represented as equal role models with the intention to retain and progress more female members, candidates, and staff.

Supporting and/or encouraging members to report discrimination experienced and/or observed across the APSI in accordance with the APSI’s Complaints and Grievance Policy which outlines the process to report discrimination.

Consider adopting the following Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPS), established by UN Global Compact and UN Women, and also encourage the APSI to join this community further down the track.

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the female trainers have formed an approach to allow for change to occur within the APSI. The AWS has developed the following three pillars for action, ‘Education, Inspiration, Interaction’.

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The inaugural members have agreed to sit upon the AWS committee for a 2-year term before the first renomination period. Working closely and collaboratively with the APSI Board over the 2020 season, we developed a set of Terms of Reference and a framework that the future AWS committee’s could use to foster gender equity. From 2022, the composition will change to also include a minimum of two (female) APSI Members: non-trainers or members not employed in a training capacity by the APSI. This inclusion will allow for greater diversity and having all voices heard. More details on how you can get involved as a committee member will be forthcoming over the following year.

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Although not explicit to instructing and snowsports, new research in the Harvard Business Review finds that while both men and women benefit from having a network of well-connected peers across different groups, women who also have an inner circle of close female contacts are more likely to land executive positions with greater authority and higher pay. Stereotypes, discriminatory social norms and a lack of representation remain some of the most pervasive barriers to gender equality around the world and is evident within our industry. Even when laws and policies are in place, deep-seated attitudes about gender roles can hold back substantive change. We need visible role models of diversity – not only women, but older instructors, Indigenous & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people of colour within the APSI. The APSI ‘Advancing Women in Snowsports’ committee is just the start of what should be a cultural shift towards representation, diversity and inclusivity in our organisation.

the APSI membership to find out how diversity impacts you in our industry. THANK YOU to all who gave their input. As this publication goes to print, the AWS committee has just received the results from the survey and as such only preliminary analysis has taken place. However, there is strong recognition from members that change within our industry needs to be undertaken in regards to gender equity and inclusivity. Over the Summer the AWS, in collaboration with the APSI board will further analyse the data and will be developing an action plan to put in place. These will be announced at the next Trainers coordination in Winter 2021 and published soon after on the APSI website and newsletters. Look out for social media posts over the summer as we delve into the survey results to listen and hear members thoughts and opinions and their contributions to our industry. We welcome all participation and involvement from all APSI members and can be reached at AWS@apsi.net.au

One of the first actions of the AWS was to help launch the APSI Gender and Diversity Survey to

Angela Pope, Chair Woman on behalf of the Advancing Women in Snowsports committee

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Introducing the Advancing Women in Snowsports committee members Hi, I’m Jane, I live in Jindabyne and am a passionate Nordic skier of some 25 years. I actively compete in citizen cross-country marathons and the annual Masters’ World Cup competitions conducted in various locations in Europe, USA or Canada during the Northern winters.

I became a Nordic Instructor and APSI member seven years ago. Since then, my instructing role has increased greatly, and I have successfully created and been running Masters’ Nordic skiing skills improvement programmes for the last 4 years. These have seen a large participation by women. Since late 2019, I became the Managing Director of the K7 Ski School.

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Other highlights of my instructing career so far are selection onto the APSI Demo Team (Nordic), attending Interski Bulgaria in 2019 and of course, being voted to represent female APSI members on the AWS Committee. I put my hat into the ring of the AWS because I am passionate about increasing the participation and opportunities for women in the APSI and the snowsports industry in general and believe that this will help to grow the sport of Nordic skiing here in Australia too.

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Hi, I’m Bobbi Kelly. I was fortunate enough to grow up ski racing in my home resort of Perisher. I have my Level 4 APSI and am a Level 1/2 Trainer for APSI. I’m a race coach at PWSC and am a guide for the Australian Para Team. I’m really passionate about gender equality in sports. I’m currently in a program with the Australian Institute of Sport working with Diverse Women in high performance sport. Learning about increasing opportunities for women in sport and helping overcome barriers. I joined the AWS to help champion and enhance women to reach their full potential and excel within themselves.

Hi, I’m Shauna Rigby. I am an experienced Alpine trainer with the APSI and ski instructor based in Thredbo, New South Wales and have been involved with the ski industry from the moment I left school in 2010. Through 17 winter seasons, 5 certifications and re-sit exams, multiple injuries and one INCREDIBLE Interski adventure, I have had my fair share of experiences. Still there is nothing I love more than being a part of the alpine community and being lucky enough to provide memorable ski experiences for my clients, both old and new.

However, despite the positives that come with the job, it has not always been a smooth journey. The international ski industry, like many other industries, still needs to make further progress to improve gender equality, inclusiveness, and respect for the contribution of women.

I am honoured to be a voice for both women and men on this committee, and to use my passion and experience to support the Snowsports industry create a better, more inclusive, and supportive place for current and future professional female athletes. My hope is the Advancing Women in Snowsports committee will help to nurture, educate and, importantly, create opportunity for all to enjoy each step of the way through their snowsports journey. Here’s to a bigger and brighter future for the Snowsports industry!

Hi, I’m Angela Pope, I started in the snow industry well over a decade ago but only decided to become an instructor with the APSI in 2013. I am a Level 3 APSI trainer for Alpine but have race coach, telemark, park & adaptive certifications too. I fell in love with this industry and believe everybody regardless of gender, age, race or background should have the opportunity to reach their full potential; whether it be achieving your level 2 or 4, or enjoying the sport without discrimination. Women in sports are the minority and this is symptomatic across a wide range of industries, not just ours. We can do more! We can do better!

I believe that the equal partnership between women and men is foundational to strong communities and societies. I speak with my fellow AWS Committee members when I say I am so excited and inspired for the future in which men and women can build one another up and allow everyone to aspire to reach new heights. I want to ensure the pathways for future females in the snowsports industry remain at the forefront of the APSI’s objective and feel so privileged to be given the opportunity to advocate for this.

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For me, female supervisors and trainers have not only demonstrated career possibilities that were previously considered improbable, but also have inspired to build on their achievements. This has turned my gap-year, into an amazing gap-decade. When I joined APSI as a snowboard trainer in 2018, I sat at a table of all the snowboard trainers APSI currently had. There might have been about 15 of us at the table that day and as I looked around, including myself, there were three females total. Although I was still absolutely ecstatic to be there, I’m proud to now be a part of the AWS team to hopefully inspire a shift in that statistic.

Snowboarding and skiing everyday, loving what I do, it just doesn’t get better. So with the opportunity to share this passion with those new to the industry, comes the opportunity to support and develop women. What a privilege!

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Hi, I’m Chloe Gaffery. My home resort is Perisher but now I live in Whistler, Canada so Whistler Blackcomb is my second home. For me, it’s been 10 years in the industry but I feel like I haven’t worked a day. Snowboard has also been my primary, but I’ve found that skiing and snowboarding can complement each other so why not work at both?! There are many highlights of my career but a favourite would have to be working with Camp Quality and Perisher to coordinate the Undefeated Rail Jam 2017, 2018 and 2019. Not only memorialising a fellow instructor, but raising funds for charity and providing Camp Quality families with snow play experiences.

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Working my way through the certification levels reminded me of my younger days learning how to play the cello, and more recent memories of performing concertos in concert halls. Cognitively there have been times when I have felt like a child in primary school but also a college student studying at the University of the APSI. When I first became a ski instructor, I had no idea how multi-layered the profession would be. I did not realise that our role as an “instructor” entails so much more than just providing instructions. I recently gave a presentation to instructors from the Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School in Colorado, and asked them what other words they could use to describe their roles as an “instructor”. The most common responses were “coach,” “concierge,” “guide,” “friend” and “leader”. More interesting responses included “psychologist,” “mood setter,”

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“facilitator,” “motivator,” “cheerleader” and “vacation coordinator”. Ski instructing in the U.S has its differences, but I have also been hiking, pulled thorns out of my leg, searched for wombats, and hugged trees while working as an instructor Down Under.

Overall, instructing has taught me so much more than just skiing, so I thought I would share some of the lessons I have learnt on my journey so far.

1. Learn and Relearn The learning process never stops, and even if you have learnt something before, there is a good chance you will need to learn it again. When I was performing, I thought that for every day I did not practice my cello, I would be set back two days in ability. It is similar with skiing. At the start of every winter, I always feel like I do not know how to ski.

Even though I can end a previous season smashing double black runs, having been off snow for a few weeks or months makes me feel completely out of practice and lose confidence in ability. Additionally, time off snow is not the only reason why we relearn.

Overtime, I have learnt more about how I learn. I used to think that I learnt visually, but now I am more interested in the feeling of a movement, making me more of a kinaesthetic learner. Learning is a neverending process and the more you embrace it, the easier everything gets.

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Before skiing became the centre of my life, I played the cello for a living and worked as a performing musician in the classical music industry. Therefore, when I became a ski instructor in June 2018, it felt like I was moving from planEt Mars to Jupiter.

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…try to have three laugh attacks before lunch…

2. Give it Time The learning curve is not linear, and some things just take time. I find myself saying this more and more to myself and my guests. There are so many variables that come into play when learning to ski or ride that we simply cannot expect progress to always be immediate. Worse still, when we lose patience, frustration kicks in and halts the learning process completely. Thus, I have learnt to be kind to myself.

Those training days when you felt like you made no progress were not a waste of time. Be patient!

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3. Have Goals and Celebrate Them This sounds cheesy, but setting goals allows you to see your successes, and when you achieve them, they should be celebrated no matter how big or small. I find that setting goals that are not ski-specific with guests can turn out to be the most productive and fun days. Once I told a young guest that our goal was to “try to have three laugh attacks before lunch”. She was so relaxed and skied the best she had ever skied. Celebrating goals reinforces to yourself that you were successful, and this can give you confidence for other things in the future.

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4. Anticipate and Predict

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The more I work, the more I rely on my experience to make decisions. I have found that learning how to anticipate ad predict outcomes can help mitigate risk and increase future success. For example, the more you work with kids, the better you get at reading their faces/body language and interpreting their cries.

Being able to read the face of anguish because a child does not want to ski, or the face of anguish because they urgently need to go to the toilet, is the difference between experiencing a “code brown” and dealing with a grumpy child. Skiing in Australia also means that snow conditions can change overnight an during the day, so being able to predict whether a run will be icy or bumpy is a worthwhile skill to develop.

5. Don’t Take Things For Granted I was one of the more fortunate ones this year and I am grateful that I was able to ski and work at Mt Buller this season. It gave me a new level of appreciation for ski instructing as a profession and skiing when the lifts are running. I will never take chairlifts for granted again!

6. Remember to Have Fun and Enjoy Yourself This sounds obvious, but it is important. I have already experienced what it is like to lose the joy in doing something with playing the cello. I am conscious not to do it with skiing, but I still have days, particularly when I am working towards a ski exam, when I forget that we slide on snow for fun.

Taking technique too seriously can kill the passion.

7. Trust the Process This has been the most novel and important lesson for me so far. When I was first told to “trust the process”, I struggled to make sense of the expression because I could not see “the process”.

I have now realised that it is everything you do and don’t do. It is unique to the individual so there is no point comparing yourself to others. Trust your technique, trust your knowledge, and most importantly, trust yourself.

Overall, becoming an instructor turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. I am thankful for all the lessons I have learnt so far and have applied them not only to my instructing career, but also to my life in general.

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During Interski 2019, Jane Scheer and I conducted a workshop on progressions for teaching basic skating. The approaches to teaching basic skating have evolved rapidly over the last few years.

In Australian Nordic ski schools, there is a lot of demand to teach skating to first timers which is challenging our notion that skating is an advanced skill and only taught after learning the fundamentals of classical skiing.

One of the approaches we demonstrated was the use of the half-skate, also known as the marathon skate. America’s Bill Koch first observed the skate step at a Swedish marathon, then applied it to win the 1982 World Cup and the first non-European to win a medal at a World Championships. While the marathon skate is a well know technique by instructors, it is not often used as a teaching progression.

The half-skate involves keeping one ski in the diagonal track with the other skating. It is a very useful approach to teaching skating because it isolates the skating action to one side at a time, the diagonal track provides stability to the skier when gliding and skating on one ski at a time emphasises the edging action required to provide power via the “push” leg.

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The HalfSkate Or Marathon Skate?

The progressions are shown in the table below.

This should be done without poles and on flat terrain.

The first stage is to introduce the concept of push from one leg and glide while balancing on the other ski in the diagonal track. This progression is also used in classical skiing, however there is a variation in that rather than pushing off the ball of the foot, we angle the foot with the toe pointing out to imitate a skating action. This should be practiced on both sides by swapping the gliding ski.

The second stage involves placing the ski back onto the push leg and angling the ski on the push leg so the skier can “edge” the ski to push off before transferring weight onto the glide ski. The more power that is needed, the more acute the angle between the push leg and the gliding ski. Common errors include; not edging but sliding the ski on the surface, the foot placement being too far to the rear of the gliding ski (the skier needs to place the ski forward before edging) or pushing off the ball of the foot rather than edging. This stage is critical to correct errors, focus on correct stance and weight transfer. Ensure that you provide lots of practice and feedback.

The third stage introduces greater power and flow into the action as well as a bit of fun. As the skier pushes off on an edge, the skier swaps track with the gliding ski. This simulates the stepping forward action on a full-skate and also frees the skier from being locked into a single track. Emphasis is placed

The USA team of Emily Lovett and Greg Rhodes showing their competitive edge during the three-legged skate race. on stepping forward, both with the push ski and the gliding ski. The fun bit is to have a three-legged skate race where two skiers stand side by side with their inner legs remaining together as they both skate with their outer legs. One Canadian delegate during our Workshop at Interski quipped that “nothing really is new, and we all steal from each other

anyway�. Despite this comment Jane and I did steal the show with our three-legged skate race. This was really enjoyed by all participants as a fun activity and surprisingly no other countries had seen this before; which just goes to show you that there are NEW drills.

Progression

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Scooter, half skate

Model the stance, edging without ski, glide

One ski only.

Then swap sides.

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Introducing edging with ski.

Swap sides

Half-skate longer glide

Power, glide

Swap sides

Half-skate swap tracks

Stepping forward with both the push leg and the gliding ski.

Three-legged skate

Fun, synchronisation, balance, rhythm

Finish with a race.

Basic skate

Transitioning to full skating from a half-skate

Start with a half-skate in the track and then skate out of the track into the centre of the groomed terrain in a free-flowing action.

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The final stage simply frees the skier from the track. Start with the marathon skate in a track and then step out of the track in a continuous and fluid action maintaining forward speed. In most cases skiers will start skating on both sides.

In conclusion, I find that using marathon or half-skate can be a useful way of teaching basic skate and

particularly to skiers who struggle with the concept of pushing off an edge. This occurs early in the learning journey and especially skiers transitioning to skating from classical skiing. It can also provide variety to your teaching methods and be used to isolate specific movements. If you haven’t used the half-

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Table 1: Half-skate or marathon skate teaching progressions

skate much, give it a go in your next lesson.

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On a scale of 1-10, how creative are you?

How to spider web: Imagine if you improved your score. How might your teaching be different? Would your lessons be more fun? Could you enhance student learning and engagement?

The good news is that you can’t use up your creativity. The more creativity you use, the more you have.

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Spider webbing is an excellent tool we can use to harness our creativity and draw from our studentsboth children and adults, from first timers to experts.

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This season, more than ever, spider webbing helped me to create engaging and educational lesson experiences, overcoming barriers such as limited snow and terrain, Covid-19 social distancing requirements, and countless other challenges. It also helped keep my job fun, allowing for every day to be different, even when performing the same skills on the same slopes.

Get to know your students. Be a great facilitator by asking the right questions and actively listening.

Some questions you can ask include: • What do you like to do when you are not skiing or riding? Can you teach me about it?

• What is the most fun thing you have done this year? What are you looking forward to?

• What have you enjoyed learning about at school recently?

• Do you have a favourite activity, show, movie, animal, sport, music genre, or anything else?

You can use the information gathered here to form part of your web. Begin to connect words via association, and evolve your web through the lesson with input from your group.

This is just the beginning. A true master of spider webbing will create a flowing theme that supports a skill-based progression, helping students progress towards their goals.

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Spider webbing your way to light bulb moments

Skiing and riding can be stimulating enough, particularly when learning new skills or exploring new terrain. Start simple and add to your web gradually.

Why does spider webbing work?

Get started. Many brains are better than one, so seek ideas from your students, peers and supervisors. As Gerald Belcher said, the best education is not given to students; it is drawn out of them.

Spider webbing can also help you find cues and analogies that stick, creating breakthroughs and light bulb moments for your students. In particular, spider webbing often relies more on external cues, which have proven to deliver better outcomes than internal cues in many situations.

Don’t get caught in your own web Spider webbing won’t always work. Pick your audience, tailor your approach, and be ready to pivot if your students lose interest or get overwhelmed.

Start creating your web

Have some popular ideas and themes as a starting point. Consider using animals, space, sports, music, movies, superheroes, cars, food, games, or anything that excites your students.

Next time you are teaching, why not give spider webbing a go.

The worst case scenario is that it doesn’t work.

The best case scenario is that you give your student an exceptional lesson filled with breakthroughs and light bulb moments, and a memorable snowsports experience they will cherish for the rest of their life.

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Successful spider webbing requires two-way communication between the instructor and student, and often among group members. By creating a theme personally relevant to your students they will remain engaged and be eager to learn.

Also remember that spider webbing is a tool to support our teaching progressions and supplement strong class handling, not to replace them. Always keep the desired outcome in mind and link each step to aspects of your web.

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For example, a student learning snowplough turns that likes space could imagine their skis as rockets, helping them to hold a snowplough position throughout the turn. They can add flexion and extension movements by feeling the weightlessness of zero gravity in the turn transition, and turn both of their legs to explore space and navigate on their journey. All of this might lead to an outcome of skiing with friends that could be fellow space travellers, or exploring a new run on the outskirts of the galaxy.

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APSI Aprés Sessions F o s i This season, to keep our Snowsports community together in a year where we were unable to see you all on snow, we initiated the APSI Après session events.

Thanks to all those who tuned in to our weekly sessions. These events kept us engaged with learning and improving in the online space. If you are craving more this summer, you can head to the APSI website and watch all the recorded live events here: https://www.apsi.net.au/members/old_live_events/ Thank you also to our APSI Staff who took the time to plan and present a session and to Richard Jameson,

Alpine Technical Director, who lead this project. APSI Après Sessions will return so keep your eyes peeled.

In the meantime, if you would like to see a particular topic presented, please email your suggestion to apsi@apsi.net.au.

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There are many qualities that contribute to a great snow sports instructor. Many of these attributes are obvious, some less so. A large proportion of these qualities I believe can be encompassed by three overarching fundamentals; knowledge, communication and enjoyment. Although they are not all encompassing (for example technical skills and ability are significant aspects not covered), the three aforementioned fundamentals contribute significantly to a successful instructor.

Knowledge is paramount in what we do as it enables us to present methods to our guests that will deliver the best result. Without familiarity with content material and associated domains, an instructor can end up stumbling through a lesson with no real objective as well as present incorrect information in an inappropriate manner. Technical knowledge of our discipline is of course a key aspect of this fundamental, however to deliver an exemplary lesson an instructor requires a much broader knowledge base. Being aware of learning styles, class management, local terrain and snow conditions, learning phases, teaching tactics and progressions, physiology and psychology all contribute to an improved outcome for our guests. The greater an instructor’s knowledge base, the more tools they’ll have to reach their guests desired objectives.

Communication is perhaps even more significant to our profession than knowledge, for without

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effective communication how would we successfully deliver our hard-earned information to our guests?

Succinct and simple communication is key to our guests effective learning in the majority of scenarios we are presented with. It allows for greater comprehension of often unfamiliar topics, rather than overcomplication and confusion. We should also not merely think of communication as a one-way street in which we impart our knowledge, but a bi-directional flow between us and our guests. In this manner we will be able to establish an accurate picture of our guest. This may encompass their learning styles, fears, past experiences and prominently their objective(s). In addition to creating and following goals, bi-directional communication also enables a greater adherence to rules and boundaries (of greater importance when teaching children) as it provides greater feelings of involvement which transfers into increased motivation to adhere to the proposed goals, rules or boundaries.

Finally among the three key fundamentals, we have the incorporation of enjoyment. Ultimately, we and our guests all take part in snow sports as we derive some form on enjoyment from it. If we no longer find something enjoyable, chances are very high we will no longer partake in that activity. Yes, there are exceptions to the rule. Take for example an athlete in training (who has a focus on performance) or a partner forced to ski/board by their significant other (who has a focus on impressing their partner, or

simply making it through the day). However, one could successfully argue that though their motivation may differ, the athlete derives enjoyment through better results and higher performance whilst the partner finds enjoyment from impressing their partner or from (hopefully) mastering a new skill. Essentially, enjoyment is at the core of what we do and without it, we would find ourselves in a dwindling industry. The onus is therefore on us as instructors to help facilitate enjoyment in our guests, both through meeting guest objectives and providing an entertaining and welcoming atmosphere.

As mentioned earlier the three proposed fundamentals are not all encompassing and there is a significant subset of values within the three core fundamentals that also have significant contributions to shaping a great instructor. The aforementioned technical skills and abilities contribute to the success of an excellent instructor, particularly for visual learners requiring demonstrations. Furthermore, professionalism (communication), preparedness (knowledge), flexibility, adaptability and an emphasis on safety (knowledge and communication) as well as professional development (across all three core fundamentals) are all integral values contributing to a great instructor. Nonetheless, I believe they all (with the exception of technical skills and abilities) fall within the suggested three core fundamentals of a great instructor; knowledge, communication and enjoyment.

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Oscar Dinham Alston Duane

Part2// In the Snowsports industry, flexibility, problem solving, product knowledge and professionalism are all key attributes to being a successful instructor.

With the unprecedented times we are now living in due to Covid-19, the 2020 season is going to test the qualities and attributes of many industry professionals. The unknowns and how we adapt will highlight those who have the required skill set to excel. Being a great Snowsports instructor in my opinion, is about upholding good ethics, morals and providing the best customer experience possible.

From the first engagement of the guest or client to the last run or handshake goodbye. Ensuring that the guest has a positive, happy, fun experience that they will remember is a priority, ensuring they return in the future.

Fundamentals of a great instructor start with honesty, integrity, and trust. An instructor’s reputation can easily be built or destroyed on honesty or lack thereof. Honesty and integrity are key to maintaining respect and trust from colleagues and guests. Being confident is vital to building rapport, allowing people to trust you and genuinely want to engage with you.

A certain degree of confidence is to be maintained in balance with humility.

Being overconfident can have its negatives however a good balance of owning what you are doing while staying humble are what I believe to be the key to success within the industry. Another fundamental element to being a great instructor is commitment and passion. A passionate and committed instructor will always help people and commit to tasks, performing to the best of their ability.

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The Snowsports industry is highly driven by tourism and thus, customer service is key. The guest is paying for a service and it’s up to the instructor to be professional and deliver that service to the highest level. Without commitment and passion to the sport, this cannot be achieved. It is imperative that this is coupled with substantial product and industry knowledge. Knowing where the best restaurants or eateries are on the hill, what activities are available or equipment recommendations on offer are all key.

Furthermore, accountability, decision making, delegation, teamwork and effective communication are all important aspects that help make a great instructor. Whether to go down a blue run or black run, to try one exercise/task over another, decision making has a profound impact on someone’s experience in the mountains. A good instructor should have the ability to make the right decision at the right time. Whether a decision is right or wrong, a good instructor will take accountability for the decision and its outcome. They will learn

from incorrect decisions and will not be afraid to ask for help from peers. The ability to delegate tasks and work together as a team are also key to creating healthy relationships both with guests and colleagues. Showing enough control of situations where necessary but also knowing when to pass certain roles or tasks to others. Being an effective communicator enables the above to work. A good leader will assess what is in front of them and will communicate accordingly. Clear, calm communication is imperative, and will enable the instructor to effectively communicate with the guests.

Overall, all the above qualities, attributes and more, are imperative to being a great Snowsports instructor. By leaning on the knowledge and skills gained from years of hard work and dedication to the sport around the globe, a great instructor will provide a safe, fun and inviting learning environment for their guests, providing an exceptional customer service experience.

A great snowsports instructor would be a role model to other instructors. Their professionalism would be kept to the highest standard, around guests and other instructors alike. A great instructor would also have a thorough knowledge of teaching and the mechanics of the skills they are teaching, and be able to present this information confidently and accurately. They will also need strong interpersonal skills to achieve easy rapport to create a relationship with their guests. Lastly, a great instructor would be constantly improving upon their own professional development, as there is always more to learn to stay at your peak.

To be seen as a role model in the snowsports instructing industry, how you are perceived and your level of professionalism is key. This refers to the way

A great instructor should also deliver a great experience with their lessons. An instructor’s ability to achieve an easy rapport with their guest is a quick way to interact on a more friendly and personable basis. These strong interpersonal skills help to lessen the extent of the instructor being the boss and telling their guest what to do. In other words, less ‘instructing’ and more ‘conversation’. Understanding, showing empathy, and genuinely caring about your client will go a long way. Doing so will help allow the instructor to better read the guest on things such as their comfort levels, type of learner, and goals etc, and then act accordingly.

The last fundamental I’ll write about is how a great instructor responds to their own professional development. Continually developing yourself through training to maintain your current standard and to grow with any changes is a must. A great instructor is also versatile and is open to learning, both in their own main discipline and in others. As primarily a snowboarder myself I thoroughly enjoy training and improving my skiing ability. This is with the goal of improving my overall instructing versatility and ability to transfer knowledge between disciplines.

To conclude, a great instructor needs to possess many different qualities. A combination of professionalism, knowledge, people skills, and professional development allows this kind of instructor to go above and beyond, and deliver a great experience to their guest.

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The difference between a ‘good’ snowsports instructor and a ‘great’ snowsports instructor relies on a few key things.

Knowledge of your product is a second key fundamental. It is near impossible to convey a coherent explanation if you don’t fully understand the movement or mechanic yourself. As a ‘great’ instructor you are considered an expert in the field, and your knowledge should reflect that. This is not only in terms of technical knowledge, but also in the instructor’s ability to handle different ages, learning styles, weather conditions, class handling and a thorough knowledge of the alpine responsibility code.

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you portray yourself both in and out of work, and to guests and instructors alike. As a guest meeting their instructor for the first time, their expectation is of a refined professional product. First impressions count. Common courtesy, appropriate language and a professional attentive demeanour all add up.

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The Snow Sport Industry employs thousands of instructors across the world. These instructors come from diverse backgrounds and come with a variety of skill levels and qualifications that shape them as people and teachers.

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I often hear our guests requesting or asking for “a good instructor” however I rarely hear them asking for “a great one”. What is it that makes a good instructor and how does an instructor evolve into a great one?

Safety and learning can be seen as the basis of a “good” lesson. Essentially you tick the boxes. You turned up, you provided a safe environment and they learnt something. This ‘good lesson’ would be the minimum expectation from both the snow sports school and its guests. The ability to add the element of fun would start the transformation of your standard good lesson and instructor into the start of a great one.

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A great instructor’s guest relationship can be formed from the initial level of trust that is developed.

Instructors who are Patient and Empathetic with guests allow this trust to build and grow, providing the guest with a sense of safety and support resulting in a more positive and successful learning experience.

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Professional Instructors have the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service. Sometimes this service can include the little things that can make a client’s time and experience that much greater.

Things like that little bit of wax in the pocket for those Australian sticky snow days, a spare goggle wipe, a trail map, or advice on resort services and restaurants. Taking initiative and providing more than just a ski lesson could influence the overall love and continuation within the sport.

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Instructors are presented with vast levels of ability and ages. Being versatile and creative provides a fun experience for all. However, often instructors are exposed to varying elements and quickly changing working conditions. There is nothing like sudden rain, fog, or high winds to throw a spanner in a lesson. Being adaptable helps the instructor respond successfully to these conditions whilst continuing to provide the guest with that fun and safe experience.

A great instructor continues to work and build on their knowledge. They utilise training opportunities, and attend workshops to better themselves as people and instructors. A great instructor is willing to share and educate others to professionally develop the industry. Having knowledge alone is good, however being able to complement this with exceptional communication and presenting skills is just as important in providing effective delivery and guest understanding.

Instructors that consistently maintain and demonstrate a high level of performance provide an exceptional visual image. This great image can ignite an inner inspiration and motivation for guests to pursue their development and snow sports training.

A great instructor goes above and beyond the expected. A good instructor might teach a guest, but a great instructor will inspire a passion that will embark them on a lifelong journey into snow sports.

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lesson, we connect with the guests, seeing what they might respond well to, what they might be challenged by and how we might tailor the lesson for them. Our focus is to help them reach their goal(s) while having a great experience.

A quality instructor makes the difference, shifting the guest experience from someone trying a snow sport once to someone with a lifelong passion for the snow.

Great instructors provide a unique experience, build trust, catering their teaching to each guest and pace the learning process appropriately, all within a positive and supportive environment. When instructors continue to develop their teaching skills and learn from each other, we improve the quality of our lessons and therefore, the guests’ experience.

Building a relationship with guests builds trust and helps us cater to their learning styles. Some people prefer to jump straight in while others might sit back and watch first or require more instructor assistance.

A versatile instructor can explain, describe, show and assist the guests in a way that best suits their learning style. Explaining and demonstrating in a variety of ways helps us to match our teaching to each individual. An instructor who can read their guests verbal or non-verbal communication (body language, tone of voice, excitement or hesitation) can adapt and assist each guest as much or as little as they need.

The start of the lesson is one of the most notable interactions an instructor and guest can have. Meeting our guest and asking them about themselves, discovering their goals, experience, hesitations, or concerns is an important first step in building the relationship. No matter if it is a group or a private

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The first few minutes, hours, and sometimes days can be the hardest and most challenging part of a new skier and snowboarder’s experience.

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By teaching in a clear step by step process, we make each developmental step attainable. Building in small achievable steps, guests learn smaller pieces at a

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time, and the process becomes less overwhelming and more enjoyable. We must teach each guest what they need to know when they are ready to learn it, while still recognising that some will need a gentle push while others will need cautionary support.

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When instructors respond to an individual’s, or similar level guests, level of progress and provide personal feedback, they can tailor their lesson to match their rate of progress and

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advance the guests enjoyment. Managing the level of challenge and matching it to the guests’ development, a group can stay on the same terrain but continue to progress individually. This way, each guest finishes their lesson feeling like the

experience has been targeted to them; improvement is enhanced, slower progressors aren’t pressured to keep up, and faster progressors don’t feel held back.

Snowsports are continually developing, and there is always more to learn. A dynamic and effective instructor never stops learning. When we continue to progress, improving our skills and knowledge, we provide better lessons. We have a deeper understanding of teaching concepts and can give more specific feedback. Although we teach our lessons separately, instructors have a strong team dynamic. We motivate each other to improve personally and professionally, sharing knowledge, ideas and experience.

Snowsports are continually developing, and there is always more to learn. A dynamic and effective instructor never stops learning.

2020 results

LEVEL 4 ALPINE Zoe Lennard James Long

Lachlan MacMahon Jonathan McSpedden-Brown

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Congratulations to:

NORDIC Zac Zaharias

LEVEL 3 ALPINE Catherine Gliddon Caitlin Halsted Tomas Horton Ashley Howard Holly Macris William Martin

Kurrin McGrath Gemma McMillan Sarah Morgan Scott Parker Camille Payerne Gregory Pearce

SNOWBOARD Sean Claydon

Charlotte Thornton Georgia von Einem Cameron Wallace Ryoshuke Yamashita

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Gilad Angel Madeline Carroll Chloe Dawson Jackson Ellis Ruth Fryer David Gale

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LEVEL 2 ALPINE Malthe Boddum Clausen Tilde Büchmann Pedersen Douglas Cassidy Eden Constantine Justine Curnow Anders Dalsgaard Charlotte Date-Le Gall Billie Deschamps Jacob Fanning Alexander Gordon Ella Gould Oliver Grünbaum Peter Halberg Lørup

Emil Hansen Jasmina Haukka Laura Hell Ravn Sara Høholt Nielsen Mikkel Højgaard Chin Ming Hoon Ellen Hørlyck Ebdrup Damien James Liam Johnston Kristian Julsgaard Peyton Lee Jonathon Leggo Haylee Mantell

Nikolai Matchkov Emma Matilde Krog Patrick McAllister Joshua Nadin Frederik Østergård Hjort Emil Petersen Gabrielle Pike Louise Rindom Homann Jessica Roach Andrew Rushton Noah Savarirayan Ella Simson Åshild Skallebø

Kirstine Stampe Kheng Chiang Teo Simone Thulesen Anton Vinther Larsen Jacob Volck Sinding Kaitlyn Ward Jonathan Wiik Finn Wilkinson Michael Woolley Nien-Hua Yuan

SNOWBOARD Daniel Canaway Connor Hookway Madisson Kerr Ben Kershaw Casper Dam Larsen

Alex Nielsen Martin Ravn Larsen Ross Saunders Niklas Sindermann Hamish Smith

Mathias Søndergård Arlou Van Der Westhuizen Mitchell Wynn

TELEMARK

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Gabriella Denis

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Sophie Mills

Anton Geil

Alexandra Wilson

Toni Hodkinson Sara Høholt Mikkel Højgaard Ellen Hørlyck Jonah Howell Lisa Hutchinson Siobhan Jensen Rowan Jones Alistair Jones Amelia Jones Shih Ju Kristian Julsgaard Alyssa Kau Ami Kawanishi Eloise Keegan Luke Kennedy Ben Kershaw Jake Kitto Emma Krog Agustin Lerna Yi Hsien Li

Elynor Liu Shuchen Liu Samuel Lo Piccolo Claudia Lyons Xavier Lyons Nikolai Matchkov Kevin McFadden Paige Mellowes Suzanne Montague Flynn Mooney Maxi Mundigi Lisa Muntz James Nelson Zinta Neubrandt-Bruzgulis Caoilainn O’Loughlin Emil Petersen Gabrielle Pike Sergi Pons Dosta Maggie Potter Brayden Purvis-Smith Laura Ravn

LEVEL 1 ALPINE Oliver Arter Jamie Ashcroft Luke Ashcroft Olivia Batten Darcy Belchamber Sarah Brake Will Brake Benjamin Brill Suzanna Brown Tilde Büchmann Hugh Bullock Isabelle Cameron Brielle Castle Shin Chen Fengjen Chueh Celine Clarke Malthe Clausen Matthew Clayton Austin Cook Doug Crawford Ysabel Cronin-Guss

Angus Cronin-Guss Anders Dalsgaard Leon Davis-Cook Samuel Deed Cassie Evans Jill Fallon Alison Ferguson Marie Froberg Jie Fu Samantha Gaul Daniel Greenland Oliver Grünbaum Yi Gu Alexander Haar Peter Halberg Emil Hansen Harrison Hapfau William Hapfau Jessica Harris Lachlan Hering Frederik Hjort

ALPINE CONT. Gail Rayer Louise Rindom Georgia Rodney Edd Russell Almudena Salas Farga Jane Scheer Dexter Schneider Josh Shukor Lai Man Sin Åshild Skallebø Michaela Spagnol Paris Speirs Kirstine Stampe

Cameron Steinert Cameron Steinert Chloe Sterry Matthew Stevens Cheng Sun Hsiu-Ping Tang Simone Thulesen Cody Trembath Arlou Van Ian Videl Rosalia Vilarino Anton Vinther Jacob Volck

Spencer Walker-Broose Kai Wang Amelia Warren Angus Waters Sarat Wattanapakorn Pawel Wawrzosek Jonathan Wiik Finn Wilkinson Blake Witham Patrick Wither Lyarna Woellner Josephine Wruck Yang Wu

Mitchell Wynn Ching Yin Jessica Yuan

Justin Bailey Athol Busiko Michael Carroll Mia Chawner Beixing Chen Dexin Chen Liangyu Chen Kwok Leung Cheung Celine Clarke Zac Corcoran Casper Dam Samuel Deed Suhui Dong Lauren Fallet Caitlyn Frerk Alexander Haar

Poyuan Hsiao Fraser Jaffray Caden Jensen Thea Johnson Zoe Kempton Ben Kershaw Ethan Lambert Arvin Lee Agustin Lerena Xiangxu Li Xiaoting Li Shu Ying Liu Xiaofeng (Felix) Liu Yanwen Luo Xinhai Ma Blake Matheson

Shanshan Miao James Nelson Alex Nielsen Frasadhie Ditra Nugraha Dane Pedrycz Nick Pullinger Shuo Qu Martin Ravn Morgan Reed Amanda Reid Beth Richter Ewan Richter Robert Rufatt Jessica Rutherford Casper Schjøtt Dexter Schneider

Niklas Sindemann Hamish Smith Mathias Søndergård Michaela Spagnol Lucy Starkey Chloe Sterry Arlou Van Florencio Vong Angus Webb Richelle Webb Lyarna Woellner Siying Angela Wu Mitchell Wynn Yuqiao Yan Felix Zillo

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SNOWBOARD

NORDIC Mia Green Nathan Guinness Christopher Harris Aaron Harvey Chiara Hill Jack Hirst Thomas Hodges Madeleine Hooker Kerry Hoy-Maroney

Michael Jowett Virpi Komulainen Duncan Lendrum Christopher Lewczynski Melanie McCoy Mark McDonald Louis McGowan-Brown Alina McMaster Max Morgan

Amy Neville Jean Pyke Warren Sanders Andrew Scholten Carl Trindorfer Bentley Walker-Broose Oliver Williams

TELEMARK Felix Barr Matilda Coates Gabriella Denis Pedro Etchart

David Gale Andres Garcia Anton Geil Amy Ireland

Bill Montgomery Jarrah O’Brien Andreas Poulsen Thea Powell

Elsa Roberts Eric Spargo Hung Tsai

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