RM’s Snowboard Freestyle Committee Is Working Hard
RM’s Snowboard Freestyle Committee Is Working Hard
By Tony Macri, RM Freestyle Committee Co-Chair
Over the last few years, we have been excited to see an increase in participation in the
Snowboard FS-1. With this increase we have received more questions as people are preparing
for this assessment. So, this summer we are dedicated to answering some of these questions
and adding more clarity to the process and the content that is involved.
For example, you will see more detail on the specific teaching topics in which you will be asked
to teach. This will lay out the topics and the process in which we would like to see the teaching.
segment delivered. You will also find more detail and clarity around the MA process. This has
changed a bit over the years as we were seeking the best way to assess MA in the process.
Finally, we are also adding videos to help add clarity to what we believe is a
clean performance of these tricks that we are asking for. There is a clear difference between
having your own style and being able to perform the trick cleanly. In the videos, we will show
the trick with key indicators to watch for.
Overall, the Snowboard side of the Freestyle Committee continues to strive to improve our
assessment content and process and we are excited to announce the addition of two new
educational clinics that will be launched next season.
All Mountain Freestyle
This clinic will be aimed to help share ideas on how you can better teach freestyle everywhere
on the mountain, not just the terrain park. You will explore some of the freestyle concepts and
apply them to different types of terrain while building fun and creative progressions.
Intro FS prep
Over the years we recognize that the FS-1 went from what used to be a learning event to more
of an assessment event. This clinic is designed to help teach people the tricks and
progressions needed to be successful at an FS-1 assessment prior to going to the assessment.
We have found that the 1-day prep isn’t enough time to cover all of the material, but rather just
quickly discuss what you will need to do at the assessment. Therefore, this will be two-day
clinic dedicated to building the skills needed to be successful at the assessment.
As always, we thank you for your continued support and hope you all have a great summer!