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SNOW SKILLS
Snow Skills is an exciting and innovative school-based program designed to built on the principles of Fundamental Movement Skills, to give students the confidence, capability and development of skills used in skiing and snowboarding.
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Snow Skills requires minimal specialised equipment and makes use of gymnastics and balance equipment already found in many schools. Flexible activity station options, alternative equipment suggestions and adaptable lesson plans make the program easy to deliver in a wide range of school settings.
There are two programs within Snow Skills for Years 5 & 6 and Years 7 & 8. Australian Currciulum aligned resources and lesson plans are available. Snow Skills delivers a unique and memorable experience that inspires students to get active, build confidence and discover the excitement of snow sports. |
LITTLE SHREDDERS
Snow Australia has two other off snow programs for primary aged school students to develop children's knowledge, physical preparedness and confidence to go to the snow and participate in Australia's coolest sport, snowboarding!
Sessions delivered on almost any surface or vacant space at your school using modified equipment.
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Little Shredders is an off-snow product, with the sessions delivered on almost any surface or vacant space at your school using modified equipment. Little Shredders introduces a curriculum of fun and inclusive off-snow modules, delivered in the school ground, to prepare children for an on-snow snowboard experience. These modules cover such skills as snowsport specific balance, technique, equipment and snow safe knowledge together with spatial awareness exercises in a fun team environment. |
LITTLE GLIDERS
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Little Gliders introduces children to Cross Country and Alpine disciplines through game-based learning with modified ski equipment. Using Nordic Rocks strap on skis, participants learn skills and techniques for cross country skiing. The program prepares students for an on-snow experience. Children will be challenged both physically and cognitively to learn new balance, coordination, and flexibility skills as well as to understand the basic elements of snowsports safety. |
Learn more about School Programs
Snow Skills Contact
Wendy Olsen – Snow Australia Participation, Sport Development and Education Lead – wolsen@snow.org.au
Little Shredders and Gliders Contact
Chloe Nightingale – Snow Australia Administration & Sport Development Officer - cnightingale@snow.org.au