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SKIING IN SCOTLAND
 
Get active this winter, join us on the slopes for a great skiing or snowboarding experience. The winter of 2010 was one of the best in decades.  Scotland is a great place to learn to ski and hone your skills.

The mountains usually have great snow conditions in February through early April although there has been extensive dumps of snow in December and January in recent years with skiing continuing until the end of May. During the season active run day trips and courses and ski holidays. The Scottish ski centres continue to develop their facilities and provide a great way to learn and develop your skills before perhaps heading off to the Alps or America. Active offer a range of skiing and boarding packages including day trips  with skiing at Cairngorm, Nevis Range and The Lecht. 
We have courses and holidays to suit beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders.
Active also run Ski leader and Snowboard Leader Courses in Scotland and the Alps.


Packages also available with lift passes included
Call now to book on 01540 210 000 or e-mail info@activeoutdoorpursuits.com

Quality service & guarantee  
Active are committed to providing you with a quality ski or snowboard experience. Our flexible service allows our day trips to go to the centre with the best snow and weather conditions.
Active instructors are full time professionals who you can rely on to provide a first class experience. As you would expect from active, our skis, boards, blades and boots are all of the latest design.
If you are unfortunate and conditions do not allow skiing, we will offer you an alternative.



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Alpine Ski Leader (ASL)

Join us in Predazzo Val Fiemme Italy this winter on our Alpine Ski Leader Course. This course is designed to train and qualify responsible Skiers to safely lead groups within ski patrolled areas. The award is primarily aimed at Instructors, Teachers, Youth Group Leaders and other responsible adults wishing to encourage and supervise young skiers. Candidates are expected to have their own equipment for this course.
 

Course Name
Days
Cost
Course Notes
Previous Experience
Booking
Alpine Ski Leader (ASL)
  on request

HB.£650

B&B.£695
 
 see below
 
Snowsports Award Level 7
or 4*Star
01540 210 000


What’s Included?
• Coaching  6 Days
• Accommodation @ Hotel Vinella 3*
• Airport transfers to Predazzo

Not Included
• Flights to Italy (Bergamo)
• Lunches 
• Lift Pass
 
The three key elements of an Alpine Ski Leader course are:
• Leadership (which is not the same as leading)
• Technical skiing
• Teaching

Candidates are assessed in all three areas. The Teaching element includes the use of Mosston’s Teaching styles and the Central Theme. Leadership includes the use of the Action Centred Leadership model and Technical skiing requires candidates to be at an appropriate level to demonstrate the Central Theme effectively.

Snowsport Scotland's current members holding the Alpine Ski Leader qualification as described above are qualified, licensed and insured worldwide (civil liability & professional indemnity to £5million) to operate in this environment.

The ASL is qualified to instruct their own groups within the remit of their qualification: for an ASL this is from beginner up to basic parallel standard, within the boundaries of the resort but not off-piste. ASL’s are advised to make arrangements in advance with the local ski school regarding their intentions, in order to establish and maintain good relations. The Scottish ASL award should not be confused with the English version that does not include any teaching or instructing.

The ASL is not qualified to set up in business in a resort, competing for business from local instructors.

Course Description
The seven day course contains elements designed to improve the participant's ability to lead skiers in a mountain environment and to introduce skiing to children in a safe and enjoyable manner.
The content of the course includes:
Leadership skills
Group leading considerations; group practice supervision; knowledge of ski resorts.
Mountain skills
Navigation; weather; clothing; equipment; accident procedures.
Technical skills
Personal performance; introducing skiing to children; knowledge of instructional methods.
The course material is presented primarily during on-snow skiing sessions and is supported by evening programmes and seminar sessions. The course provides opportunities for discussion and candidates are required to present a short lecturette (a topic is sent to participants with confirmation of the course booking).
Assessment of the course is continual during the seven days of the course. The course Tutor will provide ongoing feedback during the course concerning participants performance. On completion of the course the Tutor will conduct individual course reviews with each participant.
Course entry requirements
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to ski basic parallel skiing on groomed red slopes
• Have at least 20 days on-snow experience
• Use carving skis
• Understand all levels of the UK Awards and be able to perform many of the activities up to level 7.
• Be a member of the Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme (or that of Snowsport England, Snowsport Wales or Northern Ireland Ski Council).

If you are unsure of your level of performance please see this self assessment, seek the advice of a qualified instructor or book onto a pre-ski leader course.

Before issue of a qualification, a first aid certificate (which meets the SNSC First Aid Requirements) must be sent to Snowsport Scotland
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