New to snowboarding or still learning to balance, control speed and stop safely on gentle terrain.

Can safely stop using both heel-side and toe-side edges. Comfortable practising basic edge control and falling leaf movements on gentle slopes, typically using the magic carpet.

Can make individual heel-side and toe-side turns on green runs and is learning to link turns smoothly. Comfortable using chairlifts.

Can confidently link turns and control speed on green runs. Developing consistent turns and building confidence on easier blue runs.

Can confidently link turns on blue and easier black runs. Developing skills in carving, powder, short turns and off-piste terrain, with an interest in freestyle or freeride riding.