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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blanchot

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Blanchot

For children aged 3 to 6 years

The child is able to:

Move on the flat.

Go up hill on the carpet.

Perform his/her first slides down the slope.

With Blanchot, I make my first slides and I am learning to gently slide down the slope ...!

Learn more and play games at Club Piou Piou
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sifflote

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Sifflote

Children from 3 to 6 years who can control their speed and snowplough slide.

« With Sifflote, I slide and control my speed. »

I can slide down the slope with my skis in snowplough position.

And I can overcome some obstacles !

Some slides, small jumps, snowplough and I help Sifflote to build the igloo !!
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garolou

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garolou

Medal for children 3 to 6 years who are independent in the garden but not on the slopes!

Rewards the child for :

Putting on their own shoes, taking off skis etc.

Use the small ski lift.

Overcome obstacles.

Control their speed.

Change direction in snowplough.

« To avoid Garolou, I know how to change direction.»

With my skis, I learn to make turns, left and right. That way, I avoid the den of Garolou on my way !
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titourson

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titourson

1st Test ESF Level.
Inside Club Piou Piou!

With this level your child will learn to do the following:

Put their own boots and skis on.

Use the ski lift for the first time

Control their speed and make turns reproducing the movement of different types of skis on their feet. The movements will be varied but almost on flat beginner slopes.

They will face parallel to the slope and be able to stop by a snowplough turn.

In Summary:
Your child will learn how to do many things alone:
• use the lifts, control my speed, sliding snowplough, making turns and stopping.

They will even be able to follow you (parents) on green slopes.
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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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1ère Etoile

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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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2ème Etoile

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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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3ème Etoile

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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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Etoile de bronze

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Etoile de bronze

Discover the Team Etoiles esf, after the 3ème étoile

I have obtained the 3ème Etoile.

Giant Mini-Slalom:
I am able to quickly link short and wide turns with changes of rhythm.

Ski Cross type run:
I am able to control my balance in a schuss when taking off from rounded bumps

I have a refined style for short fast turns.

I am comfortable with all snow conditions and external factors like the steepness of the slopes, other skiers and the type of snow conditions.
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Etoile d'argent

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Etoile d'argent

Discover the Team Etoiles esf, after the 3ème étoile

I have obtained the Etoile de bronze.

I am able to complete a series of wide turns with refined style and precision.

I am able to complete a series of short and fast turns with refined style and precision.

I am able to perform a mini giant slalom within a specified time

I am able to perform basic jumps and tricks.
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Etoile d'or

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Etoile d'or

Discover the Team Etoiles esf, after the 3ème étoile

I have obtained the Etoile d'argent.

I am able to complete a series of technically perfect, wide, short and high-speed turns over varied terrains.

I am able to perform jumps and tricks on a prepared piste or terrain (ski cross type run).

I am confident in challenging terrains or areas: e.g. ski cross, halfpipe

I am able to perform a giant slalom, within a specified time.

I am able to ski without stopping on steep pistes and on any type of snow, taking into account external factors. Basically, having the qualities and skills of any great skier!
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