Gap Courses Autumn 2008
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October 25th to December 20th 2008

Weekly Timetable

Week 1 - Technical
During week 1 students will be immersed into the Snoworks 'Piste Performance Course'. This is concerned with developing a full range of all movements and breaking free from any old habits. See Piste Performance details. The Piste Performance Course has been designed by Snoworks and is the most comprehensive 'movement focused' course on the market.

Phil Smith & Lee Townend go through 'The Movements'. Week 1 Technical.

Week 2 - Race
During week 2 students will be immersed into the Snoworks 'Race Course'. This proves to be one of the most popular parts of the whole Gap Course. Race training is a fast track to developing performance, developing a whole host of skills at the subconscious level. Week 2 culminates in Race Day, a chance to test you skills against the clock and your peers!

Zoe Dalton, Gap 2007 in the Race Course, pure adrenalin!

Week 3 - The Fundamentals, The Central Theme and Personal Development
Week 3 is spent in preparation for the BASI Level 1 exam. This includes a thorough investigation in the BASI syllabus including understanding all the 'Fundamental Elements' as used by BASI and their coordination into a model of skill development (The Central Theme) that can be applied from beginners to experts.

Week 4 - BASI Level 1 Instructors Course
Week 4 involves the official training from the British Association of Snowsport Instructors. The level 1 Instructors Course is the entry into the BASI system and will qualify you to teach skiing on artificial ski slopes and snow domes in the UK. 5 full days training from Monday to Friday culminating in an action plan for further development prior to the Level 2 Ski Instructor training and Assessment. This course may take part in either Zermatt or Tignes. All travel to and from Zermatt, H/B accommodation and ski pass is included.

IMPORTANT
Candidates who are unsuccessful at the Level 1
For candidates who are unsuccessful at Level 1, the program will be modified accordingly. You may be able to take a Level 1 resit within 2 weeks and if successful you will still be able to attend the final Level 2 examination on weeks 7 & 8. If you are unable to resit the Level 1 prior to the Level 2, the final two weeks of the Gap programme will be spent on personal development culminating in a Level 1 resit. The level 2 can be taken at a later date at your own expense.

Week 5 & 6 - Ski School Experience & Performance Training
Weeks 5 & 6 are devoted to gaining a thorough insight into the workings of a ski school and on hill teaching experience. Gap students will need to log 70 hours of ski school experience as per the pre-requirements for the Level 2 Ski Instructor Training & Assessment. This will all be achieved within the Snoworks programme.

Gaining valuable ski school experience

Ski School experience encompasses:

Staff Meetings
Lesson Planning
Logistics & Costings
Teaching Experience
Shadowing Snoworks i-Skiing Courses
Safety
Race Training Logistics

As well as Ski School Experience students will continue to develop their own Personal Skiing performance and understanding prior to attending the Level 2 Training & Assessment. Race Training will also be available as required.

Snoworks All Terrain Philosophy and Course
Week 5 & 6will also include integration into the Snoworks All Terrain program. This is a fast track to all mountain skiing. see
All Terrain for more details.

Week 7 & 8 - BASI Ski Instructor Training & Assessment
The official 10 day BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor Training and Assessment. Successful candidates will be awarded the BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor qualification. This qualifies you to teach skiing in most countries throughout the world. Some countries may require an optional assessment. France requires the Eurotest. Please email for more info if required. The level 2 training and assessment may take place in Courchevel or Tignes. All accommodation, travel to and from Courchevel and ski pass is included.

IMPORTANT
Candidates who are unsuccessful at the Level 2
If you are unsuccessful at the Level 2 you will be required to attend a resit at some point in the future. This is outside of the Gap Program and not included in the cost.

Week 7 & 8 Option
Ski Club of Great Britain Reps Training
An option is available for those who would prefer to take the SCGB Reps Training Course. Successful candidates will be able to rep full or part time for the Ski Club of Great Britain. The BASI Level 2 Training and Assessment can be taken at another time during the season. For further details on the SCGB Reps Training and options for work please go to: Ski Club of Great Britain
or email: info@snoworks.co.uk

08/09 Winter Season
Ski Instructing work is available for all students who successfully complete the BASI Ski Instructor qualification. Sourcing work is entirely the responsibility of each candidate. Snoworks can provide a list of ski schools and organisations who are keen to employ suitable persons with the BASI qualifications. So far 100% of our Gap students have sourced winter work either full or part time.

Annabel Seel. Begun as a Level 1 Trainee with Snoworks. Now into her third season, she has successfully completed her BASI ISIA exams and is currently training for her Eurotest and BASI ISTD.