Basic technique, slopestyle & freestyle

SNOWBOARD

More than twenty years ago the first snowboard curricula were created in Austria and the first training was organised. If the education scene was very alpine-orientated at the beginning, acknowledgement was given to new developments - nowadays the training is constantly adjusted according to recent developments and the demands of our guests. Basic technique, slopestyle and finally freestyle are the focal points of the training of ÖSSV, relevant to the ski instructor training for Anwärter, snow sports instructor (snowboard) and graduate instructor.

Trends der Szene

innovative development

A very important and comprehensive part of the training is off-piste riding and especially hereby general safety awareness and, in particular, alpine safety. The modernsnowboard instructor training is now in a dynamic process that constantly seeks to identify innovative developments and trends in the industry and to integrate them into each level of education.

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LEARNING PATH

LEVEL 1 SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR

You will receive training with the main theme "Snowboard" as well as an introduction to alpine skiing and the latest trends. Other important topics include the pedagogically correct handling of children and an introduction to alpine safety.

SNOWBOARD/SNOW SPORTS INSTRUCTOR

After passing the Level 1 Snowboard Instructor exam and a qualifying test, the next stage is the Snow Sports Instructor course for "Snowboard". Furthermore, you will receive training to become a Level 1 Ski Instructor as well as training in current trends and snow sports without handicap. Alpine training is an important part of the course.

DIPLOMA/GRADUATE SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR

Training in the main subject "Snowboard" takes place at the highest international level and can only be commenced following successful completion of the Snowboard Instructor course as well as passing a qualifying test. A further qualification is also taken in the area of alpine skiing. An essential part of the Graduate Snowboard Instructor course is a comprehensive alpine training.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD GUIDE

After successfully completing the Diploma Ski/Snowboard Instructor course and passing a qualifying test, the Ski/Snowboard Guide training is the last stage in the Austrian snow sports instructor education. An essential part of this course is alpine safety.

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From start to perfection in 4 steps

THE AUSTRIAN SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTION PATH

GREEN

GETTING USED TO THE SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT
Learning the basic requirements - getting used to the board - getting used to the position - maintaining balance
SLIDING AND SCHUSS EXERCISES
Getting used to sliding – dynamic balance training
SLIDING
Smooth movement of the board with safe sliding - forward and backward with continuous weight transfer (zigzag slide)

BLUE

DRIFT TURN WITH WEIGHT SHIFT
Mastering the drift turn with weight shift in medium steep terrain
DRIFT TURN UPRIGHT
Rhythmic continuous drift turns in steep terrain
TILTING TURN
Continuous carved turns - controlling the board along the sidecut

RED

DRIFT TURN DEEP
Rhythmic continuous drift turns in medium steep terrain, deep snow and on moguls
TILTING TURN WITH BODY BEND
Balancing the inside of the turn with body bend - increase edging angle with a steady pace - actively offsetting the external force
CARVING UPRIGHT
Continuous carved turns with an active, dynamic upward movement to release and change edge
CARVING DEEP
Continuous carved turns with an active, dynamic downward movement to release and change edge
LEG WORK
Steering the board with short, dynamic carved radii oscillating below the body with pressure change - "LEG WORK" (without vertical movement)
SHORT TURNS UPRIGHT - NEUTRAL RIDING POSTURE
Short, rhythmic continuous drift turns with upward release in medium steep and steep terrain with short, dynamic edging in neutral riding posture
FREERIDING - TECHNIQUE
Learning safe riding on ungroomed slopes in back-country

BLACK

SHORT TURNS MIDDLE POSITION
Continuous short, dynamic turns from the middle position
SHORT TURNS UPRIGHT
Continuous short, dynamic turns with upward release
BUMPS - BALANCING TECHNIQUE
Riding through mogul pistes by learning the balancing technique (bending, stretching, turning) and situational turns adapted to the terrain.
CARVING UPRIGHT WITHOUT SNOW CONTACT
Continuous carved turns with an active, dynamic upright movement to release and edge the board without snow contact.
JUMP TURN
Continuous short, carved turns whereby a fast, dynamic edging at the end of the steering phase is produced.

SNOWBOARD

innovative development

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