Basecamp
Monday 6th January
Coaching Session - 11:30 to 16:30
Meeting place - at the BASS Meeting point at the top of the Pleney Gondola
Tuesday 7th January
Navigation Task 1 - 9:15 - 11:15
If you are in Morzine:
From the BASS Morzine meeting place, find and ski Le Grizzli piste and follow a route to the bottom of the Pleney Gondola
Make a note of:
The number of the Piste Marker at the start of Le Grizzli
The name of the Chairlift where Le Grizzli run finishes
The name of the run you then use to take you to the bottom of the Pleney
If the Grizzli piste is closed, find and ski La Grange, returning to the BASS Meeting point via the Troncs and Fys Chairlifts.
Make a note of:
The sector you skied to at the top of the Troncs chairlift
The name of the piste that takes you to the Fys chairlift
If you are in Avoriaz:
From the BASS Morzine meeting place at the top of the Prodains Gondole, find and ski the ‘Proclou’ piste, returning to the top of the Prodains Gondola
From the Proclou chairlift, look out for the Heli-port, ski back down the run and make a note of:
The number of the piste marker nearest the heli-port, it is on the corner at the top of the 'Lil Stash', where the piste opens out into a wide, gentle gradient.
Note what information is on the piste marker.
What do the yellow Triangle signs on the left of this main section indicate?
Coaching Session - 11:30 to 16:30
Meeting place - at the BASS Meeting point at the top of the Pleney Gondola, or to be confirmed on Monday
Wednesday 8th January
Navigation Task 2 - 9:15 - 11:15
Map the easiest route from the Pleney meeting point to the bottom of the Pleney gondola for novice skiers who can snowplough turn.
Make a note of:
The name of the piste you are taking,
The number of the Piste Marker at the start
Any intersections where the run splits
If you are in Avoriaz:
Using your Piste Maps, or the Portes du Soleil Ski App, find and ski the ‘Bleue de Lac’ run from the top of the’ Intrets’ Chairlift, back to the Prodain meeting point.
Make a note of:
The number of the Piste Marker at the start
Any intersections where the run splits
You will ski past the top station of a 6 person chairlift, make a note of the name of the Chairlift.
Coaching Session - 11:30 to 16:30
Meeting place - at the BASS Meeting point at the top of the Pleney Gondola, or to be confirmed
Thursday 9th January
Focussed Practice 1 - 9:15 - 11:15
Consider the coaching input you have already received and choose one piece of feedback to work on.
Your TASK is to action the practice you have been set.
Grab a partner who is working on a similar aspect of performance and chat together about what you are going to work on. Go to the section of terrain where you have trained that activity with your coaches and settle into some structured practice:
Choose a definite section of terrain so you have an exact starting point, and a clear finish point for each run. This will be your specific working terrain.
Then settle into the following cycle:
Before you set off, be clear in your mind what you are focussing on for that performance. (If you are not sure, ask your coach for clarification.) If you have been directed to notice any specific feedback tune into that, and, if possible, make the accurate movements before you set off to give your body the idea of what to feel for.
Perform the task without distraction, ie ensure you are on the correct gradient and terrain and that the slope is clear before you set off. Focus and apply yourself to the TASK. Choose a speed and turn shape that is fluid and allows you to focus on the INFORMATION you get from your skis and body. This will be a slower speed than your normal skiing pace, probably around 50 – 60% of your normal pace on that terrain, if not less.
Tune into your performance, filter the information you are getting to notice the ‘new’ sensations you are aiming for, stay focussed to your finish point.
When you come to a stop, pause and reflect. Give your body time to notice what you felt. EVALUATE what you noticed and make a plan for your next run. It may be as simple as travelling a bit slower next time, or, opening your turn shape so you have more time to notice what you are doing.
Aim to do at least 3 laps of focussed practice.
Coaching Session - 11:30 to 16:30
Meeting place - at the BASS Meeting point at the top of the Pleney Gondola, or to be confirmed
Friday 10th January
Coaching Session - 9:15 to 16:00
Meeting place - at the BASS Meeting point at the top of the Pleney Gondola, or to be confirmed