Week 3 - January 31, 2026 - Sommet Olympia
Brahm:
Hi Everyone,
All right...let's try this again!
This Saturday (Jan 31) we are going to Sommet Olympia.
Clinic starts at 8:25 outside. Pack your bags the night before so you don’t forget your helmet…gloves…pants…etc.
Cold Weather teaching: https://staff.rodroy.com/cold-weather-teaching
Dress for Success Guide: https://rodroy.my.canva.site/dress-for-success
Some notes for the coming week: Brahm stays at the class signs after each lesson and after the start of each lesson (AM & PM). Please check the absence lists before 10am. The classes start at 10am sharp. If you are missing kids, you are to do a run and come back to the class signs. Once you have dropped off your pinnie kids with their bus monitor, you are free to go (unless we have a meeting). Kim or Brahm will deal with the kids until the parents arrive.
Choice of terrain
It is important not to rush kids to a harder run until they are ready. It is always better to introduce new skills on easier terrain. Put your students in a position to succeed. If you are not sure what terrain to use or what exercises to introduce, come and see Brahm or Kim, we will help you.
Reduce the speed of your group as you approach the class signs or the chairlift.
Ski on appropriate terrain and at the speed of your class. Stop or slow down at intersections to avoid losing students, making sure that all of your class is behind you.
Sommet Olympia has a green, blue and black run off of every chairlift! So all groups can explore the entire mountain. The goal this week should be to do as many runs as possible (MILEAGE!) with your class. If your class in in snowplow...get them into parallel (this will happen first on easy terrain).
The T-Bar is off-limits unless Brahm or Cam gives you the green light.
Lesson Plans
If you already submitted a lesson plan last week (for the cancelled Saturday), no need to re-submit. The lesson plans must be submitted online: WEEKLY SKI LESSON PLAN.
Ski Improvement Sessions START THIS WEEK
Want to boost your ski skills? ⛷️ Sign up now for our staff improvement sessions! Join us after lessons from 3:30-5:00 PM and elevate your skiing. Limited spots available, so don't miss out!
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Cam & Jane (and Hannah) took advantage of last weekend's cancelled ski school to welcome Carlisle Roy!