Eurotest & ISIA Speed Test Preparation

Ski Instructor Race Training

Our Specialty

Podium really made its name by being the most complete and comprehensive race training solution for instructors wishing to pass their Eurotest. For surpassing what was seen as a formidable test for ski instructors, often without any race experience, Podium put the blocks in place to equip them with everything they needed to know to tackle this test and succeed. Between 2001 and 2020 Podium helped over 160 ski instructors pass their Eurotest. Since 2020 Podium has started to coach ski instructors to pass the ISIA Speed Test with great success. At its core, Podium’s mission remains the same: to equip every trainee with the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to maximise their chances of passing.

We developed special foundation courses to help people make the step from recreational skiing to racing gates prioritising easier terrain, easier sets and easier skis and then we gave them the skills and ability to move into the more demanding arena of GS and slalom skiing on full FIS sets.

Upcoming Camps

ISIA Speed Test Training

The ISIA Speed Test has become increasingly popular since 2020. It is a timed Giant Slalom designed to benchmark ski instructors’ racing ability and forms part of the ISIA qualification pathway.

Our camps will be strategically placed through the year to align with low season and test dates and give a 360 degree package  to make people arrive at their test with confidence knowing what to expect and what they needed to do.

We also offer Race Preparation. These days are planned to allow you to practice being in your ideal performance state for racing. Forget technical training, this is now about, getting inspections right and performing when it counts. We suggest having a day off or very light day prior to the test so you can peak

Our training includes:

  • Daily GS gate training
  • Race line development for maximum efficiency
  • Video analysis comparing your technique to reference runs
  • Dryland training and presentations to help with the theory of ski racing
  • Drills to improve edge control, turn shape, and pressure management
  • Ski tuning and preparation advice for race skis
  • Race simulations to build mental resilience and a chance to test out your routine

Eurotest Training

Podium has been running Eurotest training since 2001 and consistently helping people to Eurotest success every year. Just check our track record!

With various camps at strategic times throughout the year, working with Podium will help you reach the required standard and smash those tests.

Like the ISIA training we give a training approach that dives deeper than just the hours on the snow.

We provide:

  • Full-course GS training on homologated pistes with reference openers
  • Use of timing for timed runs
  • Tactical feedback for speed and consistency
  • Race simulations to build mental resilience and a chance to test out your routine
  • Dryland training and presentations to help with the theory of ski racing

Foundation Training – Your Bridge to Success

We have pioneered these specially designed weeks to allow you to make the step to race training. With easier skis, courses, and lower speeds, we work on the fundamentals that will allow you to make the step up to more full-on racing in a logical and progressive way.

We focus on:

  • Race line basics and GS fundamentals
  • Confidence at higher speeds
  • Tactical course inspection skills
  • Dryland training and presentations to help with the theory of ski racing