Sunday - Week 3 - Olympia

Laurentide Sunday

Week #3 - January 26, 2025 - Sommet Olympia

Brahm:

Hi Everyone,

This week we are going to Sommet Olympia.

Clinic starts at 8:25 outside. Double-check the staff FB page Saturday night for updates or better yet sign up for the staff text updates. Pack your bags the night before so you don’t forget your helmet…gloves…pants…etc.

We have hit the midway mark and your classes are looking great! Snow is in the forecast so the terrain should be even better than last week.

Now is the time to make sure that each student has something to work on. The supervisors will be going through your classes to help you advance your students to the next level. If you feel that one student is lagging, please let a supervisor know and we will help you figure out what is the most important skill to focus on.

Some notes for the coming week: Brahm stays at the class signs after each lesson and after the start of each lesson (AM & PM). Please check the absence lists before 10am. The classes start at 10am sharp. If you are missing kids, you are to do a run and come back to the class signs. Once you have dropped off your pinnie kids with their bus monitor, you are free to go (unless we have a meeting). Amanda or Brahm will deal with the kids until the parents arrive.

Class changes should be completed this week; If a student doesn’t fit, make sure that Amanda or Brahm know so we can ski with your class. Often, we can help you improve that student's abilities so they can stay in the class. You should know all of their names!

You must end your lessons on time. You will have a +/- 5-minute window to show up at the class signs. IF you are early, stop midway up the run and review what you did and make sure that everyone knows what they are working on. If you will be more than 5 minutes late, I need to know, call me 514-975-7373. We will go over some tips during the clinic to help you out.

There are a lot of parents that are watching us and they have paid for a full lesson. If you show up early, they WILL call the office and complain. If you show up late, they worry that something has happened to their kids. Make it easy for those of us who deal with the parent complaints after the lessons and teach a full lesson and arrive on time.

Choice of terrain

It is important not to rush kids to a harder run until they are ready. It is always better to introduce new skills on easier terrain. Put your students in a position to succeed. If you are not sure what terrain to use or what exercises to introduce, come and see Brahm or Amanda, we will help you.

Reduce the speed of your group as you approach the class signs or the chairlift.

Olympia has a lot of terrain for all levels. This is a great week to travel the mountain and utilize the multiple green runs. Your students learn better on easier terrain. We will go over the terrain and show you around the mountain during the morning clinic.

Ski on appropriate terrain and at the speed of your class. Stop or slow down at intersections to avoid losing students making sure that all of your class is behind you. FAST ON FLAT is better than slow on steep.

There are some glade runs spread out over the mountain (Atashtatuk, Baqueira Foret, Squikky Forest), we will show you which glades are appropriate for your students.

The T-Bar is off limits for all classes

Trail map

Lesson Plans

You all now know what level your kids are skiing/riding. It will be easier for you on the slopes if you already have a few ideas rather than trying to make it up on the spot. The kids know when you are lost and they will lose interest. Build an exciting lesson and your kids will return with the same enthusiasm. All instructors must submit a lesson plan prior to their lesson. The lesson plans must be submitted online: WEEKLY SKI LESSON PLAN. You can complete it on your computer, tablet or phone and at any time. Once it is submitted, you will receive a copy by email.

Given the reduced choice of runs at Avila, it is important to create a fun lesson where you are engaging your students and challenging them.

Ski Improvement Sessions

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Laurentide Sunday 2025

Ski Supervisor: Brahm Reinblatt

Assistant Ski Supervisor: Amanda Slezak

Section Director: Cam Roy