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.
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Bronze
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Silver
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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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