On March 2, 2025, Senior Associate Professor Oki Kazusa from the Center for Cultural Research at the University of Aizu (a member of the Dake Onsen Ski Club) (*1)won the women's 35-44 age category at the Fukushima Prefectural Age-Group Ski Technical Championship (*2), organized by the Fukushima Ski Federation at Urabandai Ski Resort (Kitashiobara Village). This marks her second consecutive victory following last year's championship win.
 Additionally, on March 1, at the same Urabandai Ski Resort, Senior Associate Professor Oki passed the Ski B-Class Examiner certification exam accredited by the Ski Association of Japan (SAJ) (*3).

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Imagery Training on a 35-Degree Slope

[Comment from Senior Associate Professor Oki Kazusa]
I achieved my second consecutive victory at the Age-Group Ski Technical Championship.
However, I was not fully satisfied with the quality of my skiing, and I recognized many areas for improvement. In particular, I need to work on enhancing my skiing quality on gentle slopes, which I struggle with. On the other hand, I was able to ski comfortably on steep slopes, including a maximum 35-degree incline, which is my strength. Through this competition, I have faced my challenges and will continue striving to improve my skills. I appreciate your continued support.

(*1) Senior Associate Professor OKI Kazusa

(*2) Ski Association of Fukushima(SAF) (*Japanese only)

(*3) Ski Association of Japan(SAJ)