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What: This event emphasizes riding, complemented by some tips and drills used in freestyle coaching.
Why: This event is the perfect opportunity for members to prep for their Freestyle Specialist 1, as well as get into some Freestyle Specialist 2 material.
How: A two-day clinic, members coming into this event should expect to drastically increase their riding skills on rails, jumps, and other freestyle features as well as learn a few teaching tricks.
What: This event emphasizes riding, complemented by some tips and drills used in freestyle coaching.
Why & How: This event is is geared toward preparing for Freestyle Special 2 or 3 and/or just to learn new tricks and push your limits.
What: This event emphasizes riding, complemented by some tips and drills used in freestyle coaching.
Why & How:Learn the basics of ATML ((Approach, Takeoff, Maneuver, Landing) and get comfortable, leaving the ground and getting used to transitions on Jumps and in the Half Pipe.
What: The Freestyle Specialist assessments are a two-day or three-night “clinic style” event (like a level I assessment). The first day is a clinic and the second day is an assessment. The group will consist of both snowboarders and skiers, as well as all levels of park teaching and riding experience.
Unlike other assessments, the Freestyle Specialist is non-linear. You can choose the level you feel confident pursuing — I, II, III. For example, if you are a very experienced and accomplished park instructor, skip level I and go straight to II or III. Talk with your evaluator to get their feedback on what level they think you should attempt on Day Two. While you may discuss and select your desired level of Specialist, you may not change once you begin the assessment on Day Two. Pick a specialization level within your teaching and riding ability because you may not switch once the assessment has begun. (Note: Testing Level may be limited by park terrain.) You may also choose your track: snowboard or alpine.
Why: To become a well-rounded instructor and rider, capable of confident teaching throughout a variety of man-made and natural mountain terrain
If you think Freestyle is just about “Big Air” and “Rails”, you might miss a whole world of tools for teaching!
Freestyle Specialist helps you explore timing and movement in a whole new way- from the A.T.M.L. model (Approach, Takeoff, Maneuver, Landing) to the 3 skills of Freestyle (Speed, Pop, Spin)- the Freestyle Specialist has the language and exercises that explore range of movement and performance at a whole new level. Get the tools and language of Freestyle with your Freestyle Specialist designation.
How:
Be sure to check other prerequisites and tested capabilities in the Certification Pathways Guide below.
**Note: Maintain active certification status by paying annual dues and obtaining a minimum of 6 CEU’s every membership year (July 1 – June 30.) Any CEU hours greater than 6 obtained in a membership year will be applied towards the CEU requirement for the following membership year only.
The Pathway to Education Staff Portal describes the various ways a Central Level 3 Instructor can work his or her way towards becoming a member of the Central Division Education Staff as a Staff Member or as an Examiner.
Open to anyone meeting the prerequisites.
For more information, contact a Central Discipline Administrator.
Technical and teaching standards for Freestyle Levels 1-3
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