Snow Academy is the umbrella for all of Snow Australia's education and training pathway and programs. Coaching Fundamentals is the first level of coaching accreditation to be rolled out under the Snow Academy.

Course: Snowboard Fundamentals On-snow Practical

Snowboard Racing 1-day Workshop and Park & Pipe 1/2-day Workshop

Dates: 28-29 July, 2022
(all day Thursday, 1/2 day Friday)

When:  (TBC with registered participants)

Location: Thredbo

Who is this course for? Thredbo resort employees

Presenters

Jason Clauscen

Registration

All course participants must register for this course via this page.

Course Fee: 

• Free for endorsed Thredbo resort employees
  (normally $180 for an externally run course)

Pre-requisites:

• All candidates must have current Snow Australia membership.
  (All categories except Snowracer)
• All candidates must have completed the relevant Coach Fundamentals Online Modules .
  (Introduction to Coaching plus Discipline)
• Current APSI Level 2 (unless an exemption has been granted by the relevent National Discipline Committee).

Course Content / Schedule 

The Snowboard Racing 1-day course includes the following components:

• Video review and analysis (G/S and SBX)
• GS on-snow practical
• SBX on-snow practical
• Course setting, inspection, lines and skills
• Riding assessments - edging skills and timing skills
• National skills assessment

The Snowboard Park & Pipe 1/2-day course includes the following components:

• Video review and analysis
• Park & Pipe on-snow practical
• Coaching Slopestyle
• Coaching Half-pipe
• Inspection, safety, ATML, rail & jump features

Pre-Workshop Webinar/Meeting

Prior to the on-snow workshop all participants are required to take part in a pre-course meeting facilitated by the presenter. Details will be communicated directly with registered participants.

Equipment

Participants should arrive to the workshop with equipment ready to head out onto the snow.

Accreditation Information

Snow Australia's Coaching Fundamentals consists of online education and practical workshops designed for coaches working predominantly at Interschools, club and domestic level in Australia. The full requirements for Coaching Fundamentals accreditation are available in the Coach Accreditation section of the Snow Australia website.

Enquiries

If in doubt direct any enquiries to: coaching@snow.org.au