Snowsport Scotland Courses
Snowboard Leader (SBL)

Course Aim

The Snowboard Leader course is designed to train and qualify responsible snowboarders to safely lead groups of snowboarders within ski patrolled areas. The award is primarily aimed at teachers, youth group leaders and other responsible adults wishing to encourage and supervise young snowboarders.

Course Description

Candidates attend a six day modular course where the required technical skills, leadership skills and knowledge and understanding will be presented and assessed.

The content of the course includes:

Leadership skills
Group leading considerations; group practice supervision; knowledge of ski resorts.

Mountain skills
Navigation; weather; clothing; equipment; accident procedures.

Technical skills
Personal performance; introducing snowboarding to children; knowledge of instructional methods.

It should be understood that in the time available the training cannot be comprehensive but is intended to supplement prior skills and knowledge. Successful candidates will be required to hold a relevant first aid certificate before an award will be issued.

The above modules will be assessed by a variety of methods. These will include observation of sessions, simulation, a written paper and questioning.

Candidates will be required to attend a refresher course within three years of the initial training and every three years thereafter.

Course entry requirements.

Course participants should:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to snowboard down all marked runs, in all conditions, showing good balance and control.
• Be a member of the Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme (or that of Snowsport England, Snowsport Wales or Northern Ireland Ski Council).

Before issue of a qualification, a first aid certificate (which meets the First Aid Requirements) must be sent to Snowsport Scotland.

Course Dates and Cost

Booking information

• Course Booking Information and Form
• Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme Registration Form

Qualification

The Snowboard Leader Qualification is issued to candidates who pass the course and also hold a First Aid Certificate and have paid membership fees.