SKI CLUB INFORMATION
TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI AND SNOW BOARD CLUB
2007-2008
A. SIGN UP
1. Parents can sign up their child at an informational meeting held at Todd Middle School in room #10 at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Parents must attend this informational meeting before their child can be signed up for the ski club. All students are required to pay $18.00 per trip for bus transportation. You may pay for the trips at the meeting or as the ski season goes on. You do not have to go on all four trips. If you want to go on one trip you may. Payment for trips will guarantee the student a seat on the bus. We will be accepting checks on a first come, first served basis. Checks should be made payable to:
TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL
B. TRANSPORTATION
1. Transportation to and from the slopes will be on rented coaches. Adult supervision will be provided.
2. There will be NO refunds unless a trip is cancelled and not rescheduled.
3. If you pay per trip, it is on a first come first serve basis.
C. LIFT TICKETS AND LESSON FEES (* see attached information)
1. Money for lift tickets and lessons will be collected on the busses enroute to each trip. Be sure to bring the exact amount.
D. DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL TIMES
1. All students will meet in the Todd Middle School parking lot.
2. Busses will leave for the ski slopes at 7:00 AM sharp. Plan to be there one-half-hour before departure.
3. Busses will return at approximately 5:00 PM.
4. Please be prompt in picking up your child.
E. SKI AND SNOW BOARD INSTRUCTION
1. Private and group lessons at the ski school will be provided at reduced costs for students taking lessons.
2. All skiers and snow boarders MUST take a lesson on the first trip. There will be no exceptions.
*** If a student does not succeed in learning to ski or snow board after a lesson, the student, for his/her own safety, will be expected to continue taking lessons. More lessons will be at the recommendation of the area ski school.
F. SNOW BOARDING
1. Equipment: All snow boards must have metal edges and run-away straps.
2. Those ski club members that have snow boarding experience must have their parent verify student’s ability level and sign in the designated portion of the permission release form.
3. Intermediate and expert levels will be allowed on slopes by purchasing a lift ticket.
4. All beginners must take lessons. There will be no exceptions. The lessons will be given by the ski areas’ instructors. Please refer to ski club agenda page for prices.
5. All snow boarders must stay on the slopes appropriate to their ability and abide by the ski areas’ snow board regulations.
G. PARENT PARTICIPATION
Parents who wish to join their children for a day on the slopes can pay the bus fee and ski/ride at a reduced rate. Parents can drive to the ski area and still get the group discount. If a parent wishes to take their child home from the ski area, the parent must give a signed release letter to Mr.Rawls before departure from Todd Middle School the day of the trip. Children will not be released without this letter.
H. SKI/SNOW BOARD CLUB SIGN-UP
1. Ski Club sign-ups will be on November 19, 2008 at the informational meeting.
2. A total of 43 seats will be available. Make sure the ACCIDENT RELEASE FORM (page 5) is properly filled out and signed by a parent or legal guardian. We cannot accept your bus fee if your form is not completed properly. This form is due when you sign-up, as is your check for $18.00.
I. AT THE SLOPES
1. No ski/snow board club member shall leave the slopes/ski lodge area. Your membership in the Todd Middle School Ski Club is a privilege. Be responsible and respectful and you will enjoy yourself.
J. CONDITIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF SKI/SNOW BOARD CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Ski/Snow board Club is an optional activity. All club members must conform to the rules and responsibilities set forth in this statement and the student handbooks for Todd Middle School.
SKIER’S RESPONSIBILITY CODE
There are elements of risk in skiing and snow boarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. The code applies to both alpine and snow board skiing.
1. Ski under control in such a manner that you can stop or avoid other skiers or objects. (No jumping)
2. When skiing downhill or overtaking another skier, avoid the skier below you.
3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
4. When entering a trail or starting downhill, yield to other skiers.
5. All skiers shall use devices to prevent runaway skis.
6. You shall keep off closed trails and posted areas and observe all posted signs.
7. Skiing is a positive environmental experience. All skiers should extend every effort to care for the environment while enjoying the sport. (Do not litter)
8. All skiers must use proper etiquette in all lift lines. Skipping in line or pushing others while in the line is prohibited. Any ski club member who has his/her ticket taken by the ski patrol (returning to the bus without the ticket) shall be suspended from the ski club.
9. Wearing a helmet is strongly suggested but not required.
BEHAVIOR
All students will follow rules established by Todd Middle School and the Spackenkill Union Free School District Board of Education. Consult the green Todd Middle School handbook for further details.
K. EQUIPMENT RENTAL
For those students who do not own their own equipment they will be allowed to rent equipment at the ski area.
L. SCHEDULE
TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI/SNOW BOARD CLUB
Student Name: _________________________________________ ______________ Check #: ____________
Birthday: ______________________________ Grade: _____________________ Homeroom #: _________
Our goal is to try to expose our students to lifetime sport. Skiing and snow boarding are great family sports, but parents must realize that it is a “High Risk Sport.” Please sign the form below if you approve of your child skiing or snow boarding with the ski club this year. This form needs to be signed only once to be valid all season. Please note: Any student dropped from the club for disciplinary reasons may be permanently excluded from the ski club without refund.
It is assumed by signature below that parents understand that the ski club will be patrons at a number of large ski resort areas. While teacher advisors will be present and available throughout the day, the children cannot be supervised and accounted for at all times throughout the day. The ski club will require students to use the buddy system at all times. Students are responsible for their good behavior.
I have read the above and fully understand that skiing and snow boarding are high-risk sports and that both skiers and snow boarders are urged to wear helmets.
I hereby give my permission for my child, _______________________________________________________
(Print full legal name of child)
to join the Todd Middle School Ski Club, and to attend any or all ski trips scheduled by the club. I also authorize the ski club chaperones to accompany ___________________________________________________
(Print full legal name of child)
to the nearest hospital in case of accident where s/he may be treated pursuant to a physician’s recommendations.
(PLEASE PRINT) Parent’s/Guardian’s Name: ___________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
(Street) (Town) (Zip code)
Phone Numbers: _____________________________________ ____________________________________
(Home) (Work)
Please list any medical allergies: ______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Medical Insurance Company: _____________________________________ ID #: ______________________
Preapproval Number: _______________________________________________________________________
What is your child’s level of skiing (circle one)? Beginner Intermediate Expert
*** ADDITIONAL SNOW BOARD RELEASE ***
All first year snow boarders must wear wrist guards. Failure to wear wrist guards will result in a disciplinary referral. All snow boarders are urged to wear wrist guards.
I _________________________ give my permission for my child ________________________
(Parent’s name/signature) (Print full legal name of child)
to snow board.
How many seasons has your child been snow boarding? _______________
What is your child’s snow boarding level (circle one)? Beginner Intermediate Expert