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NLGroup classification without waiting times
Grouping without a demo run
With our proven classification system a demonstration run is no longer necessary before the start of the course. This avoids long standing and waiting times on the first day of the course when the groups are assigned. Use our classification videos to find out which skiing level you already master and which technique you would like to learn with us. At our meeting points, you can directly join the right group after a conversation with one of our area managers, or accompany your child to the appropriate flag and hand them over to one of our ski instructors. Of course, the skiing level, age and language of the participants are taken into account when dividing the groups.
The group classification is continuously observed by our area managers and ski instructors and adjusted if necessary to ensure that each child and adult is in the right group. With this innovative system, we can save valuable course time and thus guarantee more intensive ski instruction.
How do I find the right group for my child?
To achieve the fastest possible learning progress, children are divided into different age groups. Of course, we also consider the children’s language on all our children’s courses. Acquaintances, friends, or siblings will naturally be placed in the same group if they have the same skiing ability and the maximum group size is not exceeded.
Children who were already in our ski school the previous year will be placed in the group in which they were classified by their ski instructor at the end of the course last year. Advanced children who are with us for the first time can determine their skiing ability and the appropriate skiing level using our classification videos. A further, more precise classification takes place directly in the ski course. We will be happy to advise you personally which skiing level is best for your child.
Grouping for children
Mini Club
Beginner from 3 years
Requirements: no skiing experience, good mood and enthusiasm
Learning contents: playful introduction to skiing, sliding, braking, first snowplough turns
Slope difficulty: very easy, kids park and green slope
Level 5
Beginner from 4 years
Requirements: no skiing experience, good mood and enthusiasm
Learning contents: introduction, sliding, controlled braking, first snowplough turns on easy blue slopes
Slope difficulty: very easy, kids park and green slope
Level 4
Intermediate
Requirements: controlled snowplough turns at the practice lift in the valley or on blue slopes on the mountain, ski poles are not used
Learning contents: snowplough turns on red slopes, steered snowplough turns with active turning of the skis (combination of snowplough turn and parallel skiing)
Slope difficulty: easy, practice area and blue slope
Level 3
Advanced
Requirements: steered snowplough turns with poles on red slopes – here the skis are placed parallel after each snowplough turn
Learning contents: reduction of the snowplough position, first parallel turns with poles on red slopes
Slope difficulty: medium, red slope
Level 2
Expert
Requirements: basic parallel turns with poles on red slopes
Learning contents: parallel turns on black slopes, first carving turns on red slopes, introduction to moguls, race technique, freestyle, off-piste
Slope difficulty: medium/difficult, red and black slope
Level 1
Master
Requirements: dynamic parallel turns on black slopes, carving turns on easy black slopes, off-piste experience
Learning contents: carving turns on steeper slopes, race carving, slalom, giant slalom, formation skiing, moguls, freeride, freestyle
Slope difficulty: difficult, black slope
Our tip for children
Book the course for your child from Sunday. From Monday, the children will be assigned to existing courses.
Especially after a year’s break, it may take some time for children to get back into the swing of things. Therefore, a group change may occur during the first two days.
Practice skiing with your child a little on Saturday afternoon or arrival day to be prepared for the first ski day.
Grouping for adults
Level 5
Beginner from 18 years
Requirements: no skiing experience, first day of skiing
Learning contents: getting used to ski equipment, gliding, schussing, braking, first turns in the snowplough in our practice area, at the practice lift and on easy slopes
Slope difficulty: very easy, practice area and green slope
Level 4
Intermediate
Requirements: controlled snowplough turns at the practice lift in the valley or on blue slopes on the mountain
Learning contents: snowplough turns on red slopes, steered snowplough turns with active turning of the skis (combination of snowplough turn and parallel skiing)
Slope difficulty: easy, practice area and blue slope
Level 3
Advanced
Requirements: steered snowplough turns on red slopes – here the skis are placed parallel after each snowplough turn
Learning contents: reduction of the snowplough position, parallel turns in long radii on red slopes, pole plant
Slope difficulty: medium, red slope
Level 2
Expert
Requirements: basic parallel turns with pole plant on red slopes
Learning contents: parallel turns in long and short radii on black slopes, first carving turns on red slopes, introduction to moguls, race technique, off-piste
Slope difficulty: medium/difficult, red and black slope
Level 1
Master
Requirements: dynamic parallel turns on black slopes, carving turns on easy black slopes, off-piste experience
Learning contents: carving turns in long and short radii on steeper slopes, race carving, moguls, freeride, deep snow
Slope difficulty: difficult, black slope
Grouping for snowboarders
Level 5
Beginner from 8 years
Requirements: no snowboard experience, first day on the board
Learning contents: getting used to snowboard equipment, gliding, schussing, braking, sliding, safe use of the practice lift, single turn
Slope difficulty: very easy, practice area and green slope
Level 4
Intermediate
Requirements: controlled sliding (forward and backward) at the practice lift in the valley or on blue slopes on the mountain, single turns (drift turns on both sides) on blue slopes
Learning contents: rhythmic continuous drift turns on blue slopes
Slope difficulty: easy, practice area and blue slope
Level 3
Advanced
Requirements: controlled drift turns on easy red slopes
Learning contents: drift turns on red and easy black slopes, first carving turns on red slopes, introduction to freestyle and off-piste
Slope difficulty: medium, red slope
Level 2
Expert
Requirements: basic drift turns on red and easy black slopes, carving turns on red slopes, off-piste experience, freestyle basics
Learning contents: drift turns on black slopes, carving turns on easy black slopes, slopestyle, deep snow, moguls
Slope difficulty: medium/difficult, red and black slope
Level 1
Master
Requirements: dynamic drift turns on black slopes, carving turns on easy black slopes, freeride and freestyle experience
Learning contents: carving turns on steeper slopes, race technique, freeride, snow park, steep slopes
Slope difficulty: difficult, black slope
