Brimacombe, home of the Oshawa Ski Club

LessonsRating your Ability

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  Your first skiing experience begins here!

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  You're able to complete linked snowplow turns and are working on bringing your skis parallel.

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  You can complete part of the turn with skis in parallel, on green terrain.

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  You're confident completing basic parallel turns (no wedge) on green terrain and you're ready to master the same on blue terrain.

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  You've learned to complete basic parallel turns on blue terrain, but you're looking to make it look good.

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  You're able to complete rhythmical and linked parallel turns on blue terrain.

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  You're able to complete linked performance parallel turns, but you want to develop control on all types of terrain.

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  You execute linked performance turns while adapting to varying terrain.

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  In your dreams! Stop by the main office to apply as a ski pro.

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  Perfect for the child who has never skied!

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  Without assistance, child can snowplow in limited control on easy green runs.

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  Child can link snowplow turns on green and easy blue runs with limited control.

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  Child can complete continuous controlled snowplow turns on easy blue runs without assistance.

• * PLEASE NOTE: The accompanying parent/guardian must be able to ski in control and assist their own child.

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  Your first snowboarding experience starts here!

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  You're balanced and have basic control while sideslipping, but are still working on direction changes.

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  You're comfortable changing speed and direction, but you're still working on beginner turns.

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  You can successfully complete isolated beginner turns and are working on linking them together.

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  You can link 4-6 turns, incorporating timing and coordination, on a blue run, but now you want to make it look good.

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  You incorporate flexion and extension into your riding and can control the size shape and speed of your turns.

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  You can execute intermediate sliding turns and you're ready to get on edge and master a basic carve.

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  Advanced Riders Only. You've mastered a basic carve and you're ready for advanced sliding.

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  Prove it! We'll cheer you on at the next Winter X Games.