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Viking BR/JR program levels
Making sure participants are in the appropriate level can be a challenge. The level they’re placed in depends on age, technical ability, the number of years of coaching they’ve had, endurance, and the ability of others in the group.
General comments about levels
- Don’t be concerned about the level your child starts the season in, especially if it’s a lower level than their age might suggest. It’s always easier to move "up" a level than "down". The instructors or program coordinator will advise you after the first or second lesson if your child should change levels.
- Consider your child's experience on skis rather than his or her age. Age matters, but isn't always a guarantee of ability.
- Consider your child's overall motor skills and attention span; the higher the level, the more he or she will need of each.
- If your child has never skied before, he or she will typically be registered at a lower level.
- It’s more important that your child succeed in learning new skills and have fun than achieve a higher level.
Parents and kids please note: It is quite common for kids to repeat the top levels – there is a lot to learn, and the season is short!
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