Piou Piou

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piou-piou

For Children 3 to 5 years

Start getting used to skis and sliding. The ESF instructors are there to help your children enjoy themselves in this new environment.
I earn my "PIOU PIOU" medal.
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Ourson

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ourson

For 7 to 12 year olds

I recognise my ski equipment.
I can put on and take off my skis alone.
I control my speed and make turns.
I move around on skis in different ways over varied but almost flat terrain.
I can ski in a direct line facing down the slope and finish with a snowplough turn.
I earn my "Ourson" medal.

Test :

"Snaking" line of snowplough turns around 4 to 5 poles.
Ski with skis parallel straight downhill and stop using a snowplough turn.
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Flocon

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flocon

I have obtained Ourson level.
I control my speed and traverse across the slope using snowplough turns.
I remain balanced while sliding faster with skis parallel both across and down the slope on both skis or from one ski to the other, over a smooth terrain on a gentle slope.
I can brake, stop and start again myself.

Test :

Series of 7 to 8 snowplough turns with the skis brought back to the parallel position in between, over a suitably marked out course.
Parallel direct line across the slope following a roughly straight trajectory.
Test of balance when skiing while facing down the slope (with little jumps, from one foot to the other or over little bumps, etc.) on a gentle slope.
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1st Star

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1st Star (1Ére Étoile)

I have obtained the Flocon medal.
I can link parallel sideslip turns taking into account external factors (terrain profile, other skiers, quality of snow ...).
I am balanced by traversing across on low to medium slopes.
I can parallel turn (maintaining the angle of edges).

Test :

On a moderately steep slope, a series of parallel sideslip turns over a suitably marked out course.
Direct traversing line following a curved trajectory.
Step turns on a gentle slope (starting off at an angle).
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2nd Star

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2nd Star (2Éme Étoile)

I have obtained the 1st Star level.
I can link refined basic parallel turns, I cross the slope in parallel ski and I drive my turns using edges taking into account external factors (terrain profile, other skiers, quality of snow ...).
I can ski across terrains of hollows and bumps, facing or crossing downhill while remaining balanced.

Test :

Series of around ten perfect parallel turns over a suitably marked out course on a moderately steep slope.
Basic direct line passing over hollows and bumps.
Basic skating step.
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3rd Star

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3rd star (3Éme Étoile)

I have obtained the 2nd Star level.
I can string together controlled parallel turns. I cross the slope with my skis parallel and I drive my parallel turns using my edges, taking into account external factors(terrain, profile, other skiers, quality of snow...).
I master my balance in a schuss over varied terrain (hollows and bumps).

Test :

Series of around ten basic turns imposed by 10 to 12 poles, on a moderately steep slope.
Basic single garland, on a moderately steep slope.
Perfect direct line to build up speed, finished with a braking sideslip, all on a moderately steep slope.
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Bronze Star

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bronze Star (Étoile de bronze)

I have obtained the 3rd Star level.
I've refined basic parallel turns by reducing sideslip.
I adapt my Godille (short fast turns) or wide turns taking into account and compensating for external factors (terrain, skiers, type of snow ...).
I master my balance in a schuss when taking off from rounded bumps, on piste or on a ground such as skiercross.
I am used to skiing in all snow conditions.

Test :

Non-timed line assessed by the pupil's ability to complete perfect basic turns, with two changes of rhythm on a varied slope (alternating medium, short and medium-radius turns through 15 to 20 gates).
Basic Godille (short fast turns).
Passage over bumps with slight take-off on prepared piste or terrain (skiercross type run).
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Gold Star

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Gold Star (Étoile d'or)

I have obtained the Bronze Star.
I have discovered alpine skiing in all its forms.
I can ski without stopping on tracks of large gradients, on any type of snow, taking into account external factors and respecting rules of conduct of the skier.
I am confident in challenging terrains or areas: e.g. skiercross, halfpipe.

Test :

Short giant slalom, timed (maximum 50% more time allowed compared to opener).
Technical series of perfect broad and high-speed turns over varied terrain (slope, snow, etc).
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