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Tel : 01702 589580 - UK; + 33 (0)4 79 00 32 21 - France
Fax : 01702 588671 - UK; + 33 (0)4 79 00 31 55 - France
E-mail : info@parallel-lines.com

 

Guidance on levels for Parallel Lines is as follows:

Skiers
Level	Ability at start of holiday & Course aims
1	Your first experience on real snow	First turns: It's fun from day one.We will get you up and running in a fun and relaxed group environment.
2	You've skied for a week and can make controlled turns on green runs.	Progress to parallel: Let's put the foundations in place and see more of the mountain
3	You're on blues, but if conditions become more difficult your snow plough returns.	Polish your Parallels:Take your technique further allowing you to ski more challenging runs
4	Blue runs no longer challenge you, but you're less confident on red runs.	Parallel and beyond: Let us develop your skills and give you the expertise to go further, faster
Snowboarders
1	How to go forward standing sideways. Learn how to use your heel and toe edges and make your first turns
2	Linking turns : Perfect your turns on steeper terrain and start to explore the mountain
3	Linking turns at speed!: Earlier edge change and progress towards carving. Improve your freestyle manoeuvres, riding switch or hit some jumps. Want to try some turns in powder?
4	Playground: Reds and blacks, eliminate any skidding. Take your freestyle to the next level - park and pipe, refine your turns in steep and deep snow.

Group ski lessons

Level	Age	Type	Start	Hours	Cost
1	Adult	First Turns (max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2hrs	Mon 9.15 or 11.30	10	£145
2		Progress to parallel (max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2hrs
3		Polish Your Parallels(max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2hrs
4		Parallel and beyond (max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2hrs
4+		Performance Clinics (max 6 per class): Team up with a smaller group and benefit from greater focus from your instructor. This clinic is aimed at skiers who can already ski most of the mountain but want the opportunity to work on their technique when it gets steep and bumpy or in variable snow conditions. Mon & Tues afternoons x 3hrs	Mon 14.00	6	£125
0	4-5	Mini Green Safari (max 6 per group): Lets give it a go! For children aged 4-5, fun without pressure and only 6 per group. With instructor and helper giving 1:3 staff ratio!Mon to Fri x 2 hours 09:15 to 11:15	Mon 9.15	10	£179
0	Child aged 6+	Green Safari (max 6 per group): It's fun from day one - snowplough, first turns and learn to stop! Mon to Fri x 4 hours 09:15 to 13:15	Mon 9.15	20	£306
1		Blue safari (max 8 per class): Explore more of the mountainside, moving from greens onto blues. Practice your turns while learning more about skiing safely in the mountain environment. Mon to Fri x 4 hours 9:15 to 13:15
2		Blue / Red safari (max 8 per class): You can ski parallel on easier blue runs but use a snowplough when a terrain becomes more challenging. Mon to Fri x 4 hours 9:15 to 13:15
3		Red safari (max 8 per class): Now Blues are easy and Reds are fun. You can ski quickly and independently and can control your speed. We learn new techniques for different terrain, sometimes on the snow, sometimes in the air! Mon to Fri x 4 hours 9:15 to 13:15
4		All mountain safari (max 8 per class): you have skied lots and mastered red runs, but you need more control on steep slopes, bumps and improving your carving. Mon to Fri x 4 hours 9:15 to 13:15
5		Race Camp (max 8 per class): You have been through ski school and can ski parallel quickly on any piste. This camp is designed to develop racing skills and will incorporate 3 mornings of gates on a reserved piste and a timed race. Mon to Fri x 4 hours 9:15 to 13:15			£340

Group snowboard lessons

1	All	First turns (max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2 hours	Mon (variable start times dep on snow conditions - during school holidays, lessons will run in the afternoons)	10	£145
2		Linking turns (max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2 hours
3		Linking turns at speed!(max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2 hours
4		Playground (max 8 per class): Mon to Fri x 2 hours

Private ski or snowboard lessons

Private Ski or Snowboard				Hours	Cost
				2.5	£149 for 1-2 pax, + £23 per addtl person
				3	£185 for 1-3 pax, + £30 per addtl person
				All day	£350 for 1-3 pax, + £55 per addtl person

Parallel Lines takes full payment on booking and will only refund if/where they are confident that they can resell the lessons.

Bookings made befoer 15th December are charged in £, thereafter in euros.

A minimum of 4 people are required to run a group lesson/clinic. If there are insufficient numbers, Parallel Lines may offer a refund or, if instructors are available, convert the booking to a private lesson/clinic.

### NOTE: Helmets are MANDATORY for all children###

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Last updated: 30 October 2009 09:13 GMT

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