Snowsport Course Organiser
This course is designed to help potential Leaders and Assistant Leaders plan and organise a Snowsports Course in the UK and abroad for children and young people. It will support course organisers in making wise and effective decisions leading to a safe and rewarding experience of the mountain environment and a wonderful mountain sport. It does not qualify holders to supervise skiing or to give ski instruction on any surface unless additionally qualified (ASCL).
Assessment:
This course is not assessed, certification is by attendance. Persons wishing to register with Snowsport England as Snowsport Course Organisers will, in addition to providing proof of attendance at a Snowsport Course Organiser Workshop, need to provide proof of their ability to ski to snowplough turn (or better) standard. Registering is not essential.
Course Duration:
A minimum of 6 hours tuition to be provided in a suitable venue (i.e.classroom).
Course Content:
1. Aims & Educational Potential of a Snowsports Course
2. Planning a Snowsports course
3. Selecting a Snowsports Course
4. Leader's responsibilities
5. Snowsports Clothingand Accessories
6. Snowsports Equipment
7. Fitness
8. Climate & Weather
9. Snowsports Safety
For further information or to book on this course please contact the course tutor Sally Berry
Telephone 01837 861407 or email info@trekwild.co.uk
Snowsport Course Organiser
Minimum Age:
21 years
Dates:
THURSDAY
7 June 2012
Time:
09.30 to 16.30
Venue:
Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2AE