SNOWBOARDING

Why not try something new and give snowboarding a try. Snowboarding is a really cool sport that is thriving in Glasgow and more popular than ever. 
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 BOARDING LESSONS

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BEST OF BOARDING

Snowboarding starts from the age of 8 years in both Bellahouston and Bearsden Ski clubs and the levels run from Beginner to level 6. These classes all include snowboarding boots and snowboards as well as helmets.  When you reach level 6 it does not stop there as many go onto the freestyle as well as completing their instructor course this then enables them to teach the sport and many go abroad to work in France, Italy and sometimes further afield such as the USA and Canada.

Snowboarding came about as a result of Skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing and developed in America in the 1960s by Gordon Kosteroski. It became an Olympic Sport in 1998 and was at its peak in 2007,but since then it has declined. But thanks to the Winter Olympics in 2014 there has been a big revival.

This is a look at what is expected at each level of snowboarding from the level cards.

Snowboard Level Cards

Level 1- Learning basic mobility, straight running, using rope tow, tow edge side slipping and traversing on tow edge.

Level 2 - Heel edge side slipping and control of descent, traversing on heel edge, introduction of poma tow and falling leaf on heel and tow edge.

Level 3 - Toe and heel edge garlands, J turns committing to fall line, and introduction to basic turns attempted travelling regular an goofy.

Level 4 - Basic side slipping, initiating turn & committing to fall line transferring to next edge, establishing leading foot and confident control of body and boards.

Level 5- Good timing and coordination, variable turn shapes, awareness of pressure through manoeuvres fore/ aft, lateral and vertical, dynamic short turns and intro to carving.

Level 6 - Carving, advanced riding, freestyle, racing, instructor preparation/training, this level can be tailored to the particular class or client.