


Skiers while remaining in one place, step from ski to ski, keeping only one ski on the “burning” snow at a time. If advanced enough, progress to gentle slope.

Ask the group to travel around trees or other areas with their moving bridges. Every pair builds a bridge when they finish coming through the tunnel of arms. As soon as the second pair of skiers duck under the bridge, they create another bridge with their arms. Pair at the head of the line create a bridge with their arms which all other pairs must duck under. Ask them to use a certain number of steps to get from one point to another. Skiers try many little steps rather than big ones. Skiers try many little steps forward and feel the balls of their feet pushing off. Have the skiers lean forward like Superman or Superwoman and test how far they’re willing to lean from the ankles before they move the other foot. Then, finish with everyone sliding into the center of the circle for one last rousing round. You do the HokeyPokey and you turn yourself around…” Then repeat with different parts of the body. The skiers stand in a circle and sing to the tune of the Hokey Pokey: “You put your right ski in, you take your right ski out, and shake it all about. Then let clouds of bubbles fly and have the kids chase them on their skis. Bunnyrabbit Gamesīring a big container of Bubble Soap mix and wands for the coaches. Here is a list of games that can be played on skis and will help to develop ski skills.
