While we feel the Achievement Level concept is invaluable, do not over-emphasize the importance of the evaluation. Instead, emphasize to your students that improving their skills is the ultimate goal – and that the achievement levels are simply a “benchmark” to highlight the progress of their skills.
| Rod Roy Colour / Code | CSIA Development Level | Ability | Evaluation Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red / 51 | Exploration 1 Bronze | Executes linked rhythmical snowplow turns | Green |
| Green / 52 | Exploration 2 Silver | Executes part of the turn with skis in parallel position | Green |
| Orange / 53 | Exploration 3 Gold | Executes basic parallel turns (no wedge) | Green |
| Blue / 54 | Adventure 1 Bronze | Executes basic parallel turns (no wedge) | Blue |
| Black / 55 | Adventure 2 Silver | Executes rhythmical & linked parallel turns | Blue |
| Purple / 56 | Adventure 3 Gold | Executes linked performance parallel turns | Blue |
| Bronze / 57 | Performance 1 Bronze | Executes linked performance turns while adapting to varying terrain | Blue |
| Silver / 58 | Performance 2 Silver | Executes rhythmical and linked dynamic turns | Black |
| Gold / 59 | Performance 3 Gold | Executes linked dynamic turns while adapting to varying terrain | Black |