Cross Country Ski Level One Classic Technique Preparation Day

This preparation day is open to all members and is designed for those that may sit the Cross Country Ski level one. The aim is to provide you with guidance so that you can have a clear understanding of the Level One requirements. It will also give you the opportunity to have training from examiners on your personal ski skills that will help give you a pathway for you to get more out of the Level One course towards a successful outcome.

Topics covered include:

• Basic Classic technique
• Diagonal stride and double poling
• Downhill, turning and uphill techniques on cross country classic skis
• Error detection and correction
• The movements of cross country classic skiing to maintain balance and form
• Technical terminology
• Personal cross country skiing development

Summary

Length: 1 day

Pre-requisites: You must be an associate member or full member of NZSIA

Note: If you are already a highly skilled personal cross country skier please contact nhski@nzsia.org as there may be other options available to you.