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Slalom & test technique

Summer and autumn training dates now out on NEWS page....

For season 2011-2012 Podium are offering a superb opportunity to train and prepare seriously for your test technique. With a training programme designed to give you a sound basis is slalom that you need to confront your racing aspirations, there is no more thorough or better training available to British instructors.

Blake Williams on the way to his Test Technique in March 2010

Trainer Agustin Torres: [see coaching list on Eurotest page]

Autumn Camp: Tignes 31st October 2011 - 2nd December 2011 Bookings now coming in!

**There is a minimum of 4 of the 5 weeks have to be booked for the slalom course.**

Price: 210 euros pw

Foundation Blocks: weeks 1 & 2 [31 Oct - Fri 11th Nov]

SL Blocks: Weeks 3,4,5 [14 Nov - 2nd Dec]

For both slalom and GS camps in the autumn we are running a new format: We have

i. foundations blocks

ii. GS and SL blocks

After years of running this training we think there is a better and more effective way of preparing yourself for these exams. It is commonly the case that jumping straight into GS or SL courses and racing is unrealistic and a hard path. There needs to be a 'stepping stone'; something that comes between recreational skiing and racing. This is the Podium foundation block. We already did try and prepare people in the best way possible but we are going to make it more explicit.

What is a foundation block?

The foundation blocks are the essential, introductory preparation blocks for being able to perform well in a race course. They will involve both slalom and GS type skiing and will look at all the fundamental areas that you will need to develop. Specific drills and courses will be set for speed of movement, lateral balance, fore aft balance, agility edging, separation etc. Competitive skiing and attitude will also be introduced at this stage. We would advise you to bring both SL and GS type skis if possible. This will also ideal 'core training' for BASI exams.

Who is it for?

A foundation block is for everybody but you must attend foundation training as a priority before going straight to GS or SL ie it is not an option to go straight into SL or GS if you haven't done any foundation training before. You may want to spend several weeks doing 'foundation training' to get ready for the GS or SL and you may want to spend a season or two concentrating on building your foundations before stepping into the GS SL arena. The difference is...when you step in you will be ready.


		Slalom & test technique Summer and autumn training dates now out on NEWS page.... For season 2011-2012 Podium are offering a superb opportunity to train and prepare seriously for your test technique. With a training programme designed to give you a sound basis is slalom that you need to confront your racing aspirations, there is no more thorough or better training available to British instructors. Blake Williams on the way to his Test Technique in March 2010 Trainer Agustin Torres: [see coaching list on Eurotest page] Autumn Camp: Tignes 31st October 2011 - 2nd December 2011 Bookings now coming in! There is a minimum of 4 of the 5 weeks have to be booked for the slalom course. Price: 210 euros pw Foundation Blocks: weeks 1 & 2 [31 Oct - Fri 11th Nov] SL Blocks: Weeks 3,4,5 [14 Nov - 2nd Dec] For both slalom and GS camps in the autumn we are running a new format: We have i. foundations blocks ii. GS and SL blocks After years of running this training we think there is a better and more effective way of preparing yourself for these exams. It is commonly the case that jumping straight into GS or SL courses and racing is unrealistic and a hard path. There needs to be a 'stepping stone'; something that comes between recreational skiing and racing. This is the Podium foundation block. We already did try and prepare people in the best way possible but we are going to make it more explicit. What is a foundation block? The foundation blocks are the essential, introductory preparation blocks for being able to perform well in a race course. They will involve both slalom and GS type skiing and will look at all the fundamental areas that you will need to develop. Specific drills and courses will be set for speed of movement, lateral balance, fore aft balance, agility edging, separation etc. Competitive skiing and attitude will also be introduced at this stage. We would advise you to bring both SL and GS type skis if possible. This will also ideal 'core training' for BASI exams. Who is it for? A foundation block is for everybody but you must attend foundation training as a priority before going straight to GS or SL ie it is not an option to go straight into SL or GS if you haven't done any foundation training before. You may want to spend several weeks doing 'foundation training' to get ready for the GS or SL and you may want to spend a season or two concentrating on building your foundations before stepping into the GS SL arena. The difference is...when you step in you will be ready.