The Snowboard school

Goomie Rider

A traverse followed by a rounded sideslip frontside and backside.

Plus 2 of the 3 following need to be completed:

Use the ski lifts.

The 'falling leaf' sideslipping on both sides.

A straight run with a flat board and sinking down and standing up movements.

Rookie Rider

A series of 4 to 6 basic turns without stopping.

Plus 2 of the 3 following need to be completed:

rounded sideslips from the fall line on both sides in switch.Slide on a box in 50/50.'Falling leaf' on frontside and backside on a medium slope.

This is the equivalent of the adults Beginner Level.

Izzy Rider

A series of 4 to 6 basic turns without stopping around a small slalom (cones spaced around 20m apart).

A small jump whilst sliding, board flat on a gentle slope.

Flat and Switch - a sliding '180' in a traverse (front or back).

Snowboard Découverte

Changing direction on both sides of the fall line.

Elementary rounded turn.
Direct line facing down the slope, normal foot or switch.

This is the equivalent of the Kids' Rookie Rider Test.

1st Snowboard

Can complete 6 to 8 elementary turns.

And 2 of the 3 following:

4 to 6 basic turns in switch.
A small figure on a snowpark jump.
Flat Link two sliding 180's front and back with a backside turn in between.

2nd Snowboard

Holds the class 1 snowboard award.

Can complete short turns ao a medium slope.

And 2 of the 3 following:

6 to 8 turns in switch through a small slalom.
2 180 degree jumps with a turn in between.
A tail press on a box.

3rd Snowboard

Can complete refined/carved turns both small and long radius on medium slope.

And 2 of the 3 following:

Hold a nose or tail slide.
2x180 degree jumps in back and switch whilst traversing, with a frontside turn in between.
A balanced grab on a 4 to 6 metre box.

Snowboard Expert

Can descend, with varying radius turns in all snow conditions, with style and control.

And 2 of the 3 following:

Obtain the X-boarder vermeil level.
A minimum of 4 linked figures in Flat.
Slide on a box in boardslide and a 360 on a medium box (4 to 6m).