{"id":32714,"date":"2023-01-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=32714"},"modified":"2023-07-04T15:19:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T13:19:15","slug":"esf-star-system-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/esf-star-system-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"The ESF Star System Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Even though children find it much easier than adults to pick up the fundamentals of skiing, it\u2019s important to make sure they establish good technique from the beginning. Bad habits that are left to set in take a lot of hard work to undo. Ski lessons with a reputable ski school are well worth considering to make sure your child gains the core skills needed to progress well.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>With over 17,000 instructors (80% of whom speak English) and 250 schools in France, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf-uk.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecole de Ski Fran\u00e7ais (ESF)<\/a> is the largest ski school in the world. One of the great benefits of choosing a well-established and respected ski school is that even if you change resorts from one season to the next your children can stay on the same learning path. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ESF has a star-level system to give structure to learning. Children will love working towards gaining their next badge and it is very helpful for parents to understand what level of skiing their children are at.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-esf-star-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ESF Star System<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of different levels to help your learning \u2013 from the first time ever on snow all the way up to competitive racing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we will break down a few of the bigger milestones to help you understand the system. To see a fuller list of the ESF levels, and to view some helpful videos, visit the ESF website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf-uk.co.uk\/levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-piou-piou-club\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Piou Piou Club<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Piou Piou Club is how young children are introduced to the world of skiing. Dedicated to young children, from three to six years old, the Piou Piou Club is a ski nursery for safe and fun learning. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pr\u00e9sentation Club PiouPiou ESF\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A37d7l7HyJg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the lessons take place in secure nurseries with fun obstacles and toys, as well as tow ropes and conveyor belts to help the children get around. The children will begin to get a feel for being on skis and take their first glides in a gentle environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are five levels within the Piou Piou Club; Piou Piou, Blanchot, Sifflote, Garolou and Titourson. As the children advance through the levels they will move from play learning in the nurseries to venturing out onto the uplifts and green pistes with their instructor. The final level, Titourson, finishes with the first test children will experience in the ESF system. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.club-pioupiou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/figurines-pioupiou2.jpg\" alt=\"Club Piou Piou - The ESF Star system explained\" class=\"wp-image-32727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/figurines-pioupiou2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/figurines-pioupiou2-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/figurines-pioupiou2-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/figurines-pioupiou2-250x93.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/figurines-pioupiou2-350x131.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ourson\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ourson<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ourson badge is for children between seven and twelve years old, with the lessons taking place on beginner green runs. It is the first of the levels outside of the Piou Piou club. To be able to participate in the Ourson group your children must be able to do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognise their ski equipment<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put on and take off their skis by themselves<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control their speed and make turns<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move around on skis in different ways over varied but almost flat terrain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski in a direct line facing down the slope and finish with a snowplough turn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>To earn their Ourson medal children take a test to ensure they can complete the following:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate a \u2018snaking\u2019 line of snowplough turns around four to five poles.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski with skis parallel straight downhill and stop using a snowplough turn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Test ESF Ourson alpin\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F71fwPCfbF8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flocon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flocon<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Flocon group is immediately above Ourson. Children should meet the following criteria to take part:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have obtained Ourson level<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can control their speed and traverse across the slope using snowplough turns<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can remain balanced while sliding faster, with skis parallel, both across and down the slope on both skis or from one ski to the other, over smooth terrain on a gentle slope.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brake, stop and start again by themselves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The test to get the Flocon medal involves: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrating a series of seven to eight snowplough turns with the skis brought back to the parallel position in between, over a marked-out course<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to perform a parallel direct line across the slope following a roughly straight trajectory<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrating the ability to balance when skiing while facing down the slope (with little jumps, from one foot to the other or over little bumps, etc.) on a gentle slope<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Test ESF Flocon alpin\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bm93_QIVYUk?start=44&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2nd-star-2eme-etoile\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd Star (2\u00e8me \u00e9toile) <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Second star is for children who:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the 1st Star<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can link refined basic turns<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can ski in a direct traversing line, following a curved trajectory<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can go through pitches and bumps, crossing or facing the slope, while remaining balanced<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The 2nd star test involves:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing a sequence of a dozen sharpened elementary turns, on a course laid out on an average slope<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing a basic side slip on a moderate slope<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing basic skating steps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Test ESF 2\u00e8me Etoile alpin\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T67ggNZmlRc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3rd-star-3eme-etoile\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd star (3\u00e8me \u00e9toile)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>To join the 3rd star group children should:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the 2nd Star<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be able to do basic short and medium-radius parallel turns, taking into account and adapting to external factors (terrain profile, other skiers, quality of snow, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be able to balance in schuss (tuck) on varied terrain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The test to get the 3rd Star involves:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing a sequence of a dozen basic turns around 10 \u2013 12 markers on an average slope<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing festons \u2013 a zig-zagging track across a moderate slope using a parallel traverse and side slips <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing a straight line down the hill in parallel finishing with a skid stop<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Test ESF 3\u00e8me Etoile alpin\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yqvxnakKUaU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bronze-star\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze Star<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>To go for their Bronze Star, children should:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have achieved the 3rd Star level<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have refined basic parallel turns by reducing sideslip<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate the ability to adapt their short and wide turns taking into account, and compensating for, external factors (terrain, skiers, type of snow, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control their balance in a schuss when taking off from rounded bumps, on piste or course such as skiercross<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be comfortable skiing in all snow conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Bronze Star Test involves performing:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-timed line assessed by the child\u2019s ability to complete perfect basic turns, with two changes of rhythm on a varied slope (alternating medium, short and medium-radius turns through 15 to 20 gates)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Godille (short fast turns)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A run going over bumps with a slight take-off on prepared piste or terrain (skier-cross type run)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Test ESF Etoile de Bronze alpin\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/165udrMMW8E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gold-star\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold Star<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>To go for their final medal, the Gold Star, children should:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have obtained the Bronze Star<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have discovered alpine skiing in all its forms <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be able to ski without stopping on steep pistes, on any type of snow, taking into account external factors and respecting the rules of conduct<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be confident in challenging terrains or areas: e.g. skiercross, halfpipe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The test to achieve this final medal involves:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A giant slalom, within a specified time, set on the day<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing a series of technically perfect broad and high-speed turns over varied terrain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Test ESF Etoile d&#039;Or alpin\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZpwEZrprZj0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your child has been awarded the Gold Star medal, they will have completed all of the ESF children\u2019s levels and should be able to ski in all conditions confidently, competently and safely. Parents will then need to encourage them to practise and maintain the level!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working through all of the levels takes a good number of weeks of skiing, so will take several years to complete if you\u2019re visiting the Alps for a week per season. It is worth encouraging your children to complete the program as they will come out of the whole process as confident skiers and will be set up for a lifetime of skiing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-final-word-from-esf-directors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A final word from ESF Directors<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what Aravis-based ESF Directors have to say about ESF, the mountains and why they love to ski!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mr-jerome-pessey-director-of-esf-la-clusaz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Jerome Pessey \u2013 Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ski-school-laclusaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESF La Clusaz<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>\u201cLa Clusaz has been home to my family and my wife\u2019s family for several generations. My paternal grandparents were mountain farmers in the Col des Aravis and my maternal grandparents were mountain farmers in the Combe de Paccaly.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>For me, La Clusaz is a village with incomparable charm, with a beautiful large ski area, a really friendly atmosphere and a great way of life. 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