The Euro Speed Test is an integral part of the training of Ski Instructors in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Austria and the UK.  The test is part of the International Ski Teacher Diploma, BASI’s highest level of qualification. The test is run to strict rules on an international basis and validated by the State in which the test is held. 

Requirements for all Eurotests

Length of Ski: 185cm +/- 5cm (male), 180 +/- 5cm (female)
Minimum turning radius (male and female): 21m

Application Procedure
Individuals must apply via BASI for a place at the test.

Please note: that the application will be forwarded to the relevant authority by BASI. 

Applications/Bookings must be received before the last entry date.
It will NOT be possible to book onto the test after the closing date under ANY circumstances.

At the time of booking it is required to pay

• a booking fee of £55 per Eurotest payable to BASI for all Eurotests held in France
  
• a booking fee of £30 per day (£150 for 5 days) payable to BASI for Eurotests held in Scotland
  
• a booking fee of £30 per Eurotest payable to BASI for all other Eurotests (Austria, Germany, Italy)

For all tests booked for Italy, Austria and Germany, you will be charged an extra entry fee, either prior to the test or on the day of the test. This will be confirmed once we have all information for the relevant test.

To ensure your entry is processed in time it is strongly advised that Eurotests are booked with BASI at least two weeks before the last entry date.  Confirmation of your entry to French Eurotests and the exact date will be issued and sent to you by the JDS in France. BASI cannot guarantee that entries will be accepted by France or any other country at any time.

Rules and Procedures
The test is a giant slalom run within FIS Regulations. Openers will have been calibrated at the start of the season and will each be issued with a coefficient for adjusting their times to 0 points.  The openers will set a base time which is adjusted using the coefficient for each opener to 0 FIS points, the pass standard for men will be 0 FIS points + 18% and for women will be 0 FIS + 24%.

PLEASE NOTE: Crash helmets are compulsory. All candidates must carry their passports with them to the start so that they may be identified.

Euro Speed Test Dates & Venues
All of the information regarding Dates & Venues will be updated on this page, once we receive the information from the different countries.

Last Entry Date for Euro Speed Test Applications with BASI

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