Evaluations for each task in the Alpine Canada STRIVE program are completed based on criteria specific to the stage of skill development of the skier. See the tables below for more details.

Stages of Skill Development

Initiation

First contact with the skill and may not understand what to do.

Coach can see that task is being executed in its gross and mechanical form, major improvements are needed.

Can repeat the task often with low precision.

Acquisition

Can perform tasks at own pace in a stable, predictable and distraction free environment.

Coach can see that task is being executed in its general form, major improvements are needed.

Can repeat the task often with moderate precision.

Consolidation

Correct execution in variable conditions.

Speed is increased moderately.

Movements are getting more precise and consistent.

Refinement

Minor improvement needed

High degree of precision and consistency in movements

Can perform skill at fast speed without fault

Creative Variation

The movement is perfect under complex situations.

The skier can spontaneously use novel combinations of movements to cope with unexpected situations.

Movements become more unique and an athletes own personal way of doing things are individual, intuitive and the skill is performed automatically.

 

 


Bronze


Silver


Gold

Level 1

Initiation

Acquisition

Consolidation

Level 2

Initiation

Acquisition

Consolidation

Level 3

Acquisition

Consolidation

Refinement

Level 4

Acquisition

Consolidation

Refinement

Level 5

Acquisition

Consolidation

Refinement

Level 6

Consolidation

Refinement

Creative Variation

Level 7

Consolidation

Refinement

Creative Variation

Level 8

Consolidation

Refinement

Creative Variation

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