When young ski racers are ready to be evaluated, creating the optimal assessment conditions to promote a high level of skier engagement is achieved by following the suggested pre-planning and assessment day tips.

Different context, different approach

  • Clubs can use the program and framework as per their needs and to match their mission statement or Club objectives
  • Some Clubs will use it solely as an awards system at the end of the year and other will use it diligently as often as possible to level-up the progress of the ski racers. 
  • At Alpine Canada we believe that it is in the best interest for Clubs and for the future of young Canadian ski racers, to make this program the corner stone of their development program.

Best Practice Evaluation Methods

The following are some suggested Evaluation Protocol when using the Strive Program, it should be emphasized that there is not “1 size fits all” approach.  Utilize the protocol for evaluation that best fits your Club model.

 

Ongoing Method

From the start of the season to the end of it.  The coach uses the program to establish where the ski racers performance is, what they should focus working on and constantly evaluate the ski racers progressions and achievements. The coaches enters the results of the ski racer each time an athletes achieve a skill or an evidence. Therefore, the program becomes a measurable LTAD template and enhance constant intrinsic motivation and self-esteem. This should be done at the Club by the coach.

 

Option 1 For Frequency of Evaluation 

4  evaluations during the year

  1. The starting point - At the start of the season to establish where the ski racer should focus his/her work on. This should be done at the Club by the coach.
  2. At the start of the season, (post Christmas) - To evaluate where the ski racers are and should provide focus for the next 4-6 weeks. This should be done in a regional/multi club context.
  3. At the middle of the season, to evaluate the ski racers progression and what they should be focusing on for the rest of the season. This should be done in a regional/multi club context.
  4. The Final point- At the end of the season to establish what the athletes should focus on during the summer. This should be done at the Club by the coach

Option 2 for Frequency of Evaluation

3  evaluations during the year

  1. The starting point - At the start of the season to establish where the ski racers should focus his/her work on. This should be done at the Club by the coach.
  2. At the mid-season, (post Christmas) - To evaluate where the athletes are and should provide focus for the next 4-6 weeks. This should be done in a regional/multi club context.
  3. At the end of the season to establish what the athletes should focus on during the summer. This should be done at the Club

Option 3 for Frequency of Evaluation

2  evaluations during the year

  1. At the start of the season, (post Christmas) - To evaluate where the ski racers should focus his/her work on for the next 4-6 weeks. This should be done at the Club by the coach.
  2. At the end of the season to establish what the athletes should focus on during the summer. This should be done at the Club by the coach.

Option 4 for Frequency of Evaluation

1  evaluation during the year

  1. At the end of the season to establish what the athletes has achieve during the season. This should be done at the Club

 

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