Saugerties Jr. & Sr. High School

Saugerties Jr. & Sr. High School

Ski and Ride Club

Advisor : Mr. Tiano

Rules and Procedures Season 2017-18

The purpose of this Ski and Ride Club is to provide as much safe skiing and riding to as many members as possible. We will offer coach bus transportation to and from Hunter Mountain, 6 lessons, 6 lift tickets and rental equipment if required.

So that members can enjoy club activities without unnecessary problem as and confusion, members and parents should be aware of the procedures with will be followed.

There will be no refund under any circumstances, after January 7th.
1st trip, please arrive at the field at 7:00 a. m. for a 7:15 a.m. departure. The bus will leave Cantine field no later than 7:15 a.m. The remaining five trips will have a 7:15 a.m. arrival time for a 7:30 a.m. departure. We will not wait past the departure time. If you miss the bus, you will not be given a lift ticket that day. Season’s pass holders are not allowed to ski or ride if you miss the bus.
You will be expected to be in the line-up for lessons on time…8:30 a.m. on the first day, 8:35 on the remaining days. Lessons are from 8:45 until 10:15 a.m. During that time we expect you to be polite and respectful to the instructors. Attendance will be taken by a bus chaperone just prior to your lesson. It is YOUR responsibility to check in with that chaperone.
EVERYONE must attend the lessons. Hunter provides lessons for all ability levels and for skiers and snowboarders. Failure to attend your lesson could result in loss of skiing (riding) privileges for one day. If you miss a second lesson, you will be removed from the club.
NO ONE is to ski/ride any higher on the mountain during the free ski/ride session than they are allowed to during the lesson session. Anyone seen skiing out of control may be asked to leave the mountain or the club depending upon the frequency or the seriousness of the offense. Skier’s responsibility code!
The buses will leave Hunter Mountain at 4:00 p.m. SHARP. The buses will arrive at Cantine Field at 4:45 p.m. Rides for the skiers/riders should be waiting at the field at that time.

PARENTS, PLEASE BE ON TIME.

All accidents, regardless of how small they seem, must be reported to the advisor or chaperone as soon as possible. The first Aid Station is located to the left of the ticket sales booth as you come down the slopes.
The bar portion of the lounge is off limits. Anyone seen in the bar portion of the lounge will automatically be removed from the club.
Members should not leave Hunter Mountain grounds at any time during these trips nor should they be in the parking lot. Stay in one of the lodges or on the slopes.
There will be no substitution of non-members for members on ski trips.

The bus should be as clean when you leave it as it was when you boarded it. This applies particularly to the leftovers from snacks and lunches. It is up to the individual chaperones as to whether food is allowed on the bus. When you exit the bus at Cantine Field, please place your individual garbage bags into the trash in the front of the bus.
These trips are school functions and all school rules are in effect. NO SMOKING ANYWHERE; NO STEREOS, PROFANITY, MISBEHAVIOR. ETC. I pods with earbuds are ok as are cell phones.
The advisors reserve the right to restrict any or all further participation of members who fail to follow these procedures or who needlessly inconvenience or delay the whole group.
The buses will be locked during the day. Don’t leave lunches or belongings on the bus that you will need during the day. Do not place ski boots in the overhead racks on the bus. Put ski boots on inside the lodge, not the bus. Do not lean skis, snowboards, or poles against the bus.
Only poor road conditions will cause cancellation. Trips canceled will be rescheduled for the end of the season. Please see attached worksheet regarding the cancellation notice policy.
Lock your equipment and don’t leave valuables in the ski lodge. You are responsible for your equipment and clothing. Renters should take note of their ski number. You are responsible for the equipment you rented.
All ski club members must ride on the bus to and from Hunter Mt. unless an advisor is contacted by a parent IN PERSON and written permission is given prior to departure.
For those who drive to Cantine Field, drive slowly and carefully in and out of the parking lot.
Membership will be limited to the first 50 members who register. All other applicants after the first 50 will be put on a wait list. If the wait list reaches 90 a second bus will be added. Those applicants who are on the wait list will not have their checks deposited until a second bus is confirmed.
Hunter Mountain is offering a full season’s pass to our members. This is valid from opening day to the last day of the season providing unlimited access to all terrain. Those choosing this option should prepay the total ski club cost by **11/17** to make sure you can ski/ride on opening day. A special application must be included with your check on that date as well as your ski/ride club information form. The season’s pass holders may not ski at Hunter Mountain on the six days that the club goes unless they ride the bus up and back and attend the six lessons(unless he/she is exempt). Hunter Mountain will Void the season’s pass if this rule is violated and you will be banned from the club permanently. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If any inappropriate behavior results in discipline to a ski/ride club member, that member cold have their Ski/Ride club membership and season’s pass suspended or revoked, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
To be a ski/ride club member, you must be a student at Saugerties Jr./Sr. High School.
If you are serving a suspension (Alternate School or OSS) at the time of a ski/ride club trip, you may not attend that trip. You must have returned to regular classes at least one day before being able to rejoin ski/ride club.
Make checks payable to “SHS”

Important Information

January / 7th / February / 4th
January / 21st / February / 11th
January / 28th / February / 25th
Make-up Date if needed March 4th

Trip Dates:

Leave Saugerties / 1st day 7:15 a.m. sharp/All other dates 7:30 a.m.
Lesson Starts / 8:45-10:15 a.m. (Line-up for lessons 8:35 a.m.)
Free Ski / 10:15-3:45 p.m. (3:45 p.m. on bus)
Leave Hunter / 4:00 p.m. sharp
Arrive at Saugerties / 4:30 p.m. (Parents should be waiting!)
Please be prompt.

Schedule:

What You Should Bring:

Ski and Ride Club strongly suggests that all snowboarders wear wrist guards and that all skiers and snowboarders seriously consider wearing helmets.
Hat, Sunglasses or Goggles, lip balm, warm clothes, hand and two warmers (Ski Jacket and Pants, warm socks, mittens, or gloves, insulated underwear, sweater, --No long scarves)
Lunch and /or snacks….buying food at the mountain can be costly
REMEMBER: One pair of medium to heavy socks is better than several thin socks. Also bring a spare pair. Water resistant pants and jackets are better than sweat pants. STAY DRY AND WARM

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

Always ski with a partner for safety reasons.
Ski ONLY on trails geared for your ability level.
Stretch and warm up before you ski.
Make sure your equipment has been checked prior to the first trip.
Ski in control at all times.
Watch out for frostbite, (numb white patches on the skin) and changing conditions.
STOP SKIING/Riding when you get tired.

ATTENTION

All Ski and Ride Club Members and Parents/Guardians:

Skiing and snowboarding are cold weather sports that rely on snow. With that in mind, we try to run the trips on the scheduled dates unless the bus company makes a decision that it is unsafe to take the buses up the mountain. ONLY when the weather is extremely undesirable, the roads really become dangerous, or the ski conditions are horrible, will we postpone a trip.

If so, the trip will be rescheduled for a Sunday in March. In the event that we decide to postpone a trip due to the above reasons, a message will be sent to your cell phone. Please follow directions below to subscribe to the Ski & Ride Club text message. Enter: 81010 Text the message: @skiri

Remember, that unless the forecast Saturday night is not good for Sunday morning, then the trip will probably go as scheduled.

For another option, use the SKI and RIDE Club web page to find out if there is a postponement. If you have access to a computer or smart phone, use the following information.

Directions to the SKI Club News site:

Go to
Select: Saugerties High School
Select: Clubs
Choose: Ski Club
Message will be displayed on Top of Web page

Check Listand Summary of Important Dates!

Mark these dates on your calendar!

Item / Due Date
1.___ / Season’s pass application. (Passholders ONLY) / November 17th
2.___ / Name and grade on envelope. / November 17th
(Season Pass Option)
December 6th
(6 trips only, Not opting for a Season’s Pass)
3. ___ / Check made out to “SHS”.
4. ___ / Name, address, & phone number on check
5. ___ / Information form included and signed by parent.
6. ___ / Emergency Information form and signed by parent.
7. ___ / Lesson Exemption Form Option (Must have been a past member)
9. ___ / Bagel Order form (optional) / 11/17 or 12/6
(with payment)
11.___ / 1st Trip to Hunter Mountain / January 7th
12.___

Drop off all materials to Mrs. Rothe in the Sr. High Office.

SAUGERTIES SKI & RIDE CLUB Lesson Exemption Form

(on check list # 7)

( Option if you have been a SHS Ski & Ride member for at least one year.)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

By signing this form you are giving your son/daughter exemption from lessons during the SKI & Ride Club trips to Hunter Mountain. **Anyone seeking exemption must have been a member of the SHS Ski & Ride for at least one year.**

Parents/Guardians, please leave a contact number and the best time to reach you.

-( Option if you have been a SHS Ski & Ride member for at least one year)

Member Name:______

Parent/Guardian:______

Contact Number:______

Best Time to Reach You:______

( Option if you have been a SHS Ski & Ride member for at least one year)

SAUGERTIES SKI & RIDE CLUB 2017-18 Emergency Form (on check list # 6)

Member Name______

Address______

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Emergency phone numbers (include cell phone numbers)

Parent/Guardian/Other (specify relationship) name to be contacted in an emergency.

Parent/Guardian______Home #______

Name______Relationship ______Phone ______

Medical History: (allergies, medications, or anything related to the member’s health that you feel emergency personnel need to be informed of:

______

Parents/Guardians Please Read And Sign:

I will make every effort to leave the above emergency phone lines and be available to receive any emergency calls from this club or Hunter Mountain First Aid during the times of the club trips. In the event that I or anyone else listed above as an emergency contact is not available, I give the Saugerties Ski and Ride Club Advisor or chaperones or the Hunter Mountain First Aid personnel the authority to have the above club member transported by ambulance to the hospital listed above, if they feel it necessary, at my expense.

If I receive a call from Hunter Mountain First Aid and they recommend my son/daughter be transported by ambulance and I disagree, I will agree t pick up my son/daughter personally before 4:00 P.M. that day and understand that they cannot be transported by the club bus.

Parent/Guardian signature______

Son/Daughter/ Club Member Represented______

Saugerties H.S.Information Form

(oncheck list # 5)

Print Full Student Name______2. Grade ______
Phone Number______

OPTION / COST
______A. / 6 Tickets w/Lesson
(You have your own equipment or you rent from someplace other than Hunter Mt.) / $262
______B. / 6 Tickets w/Lesson & Rental / $356
______C. / Season Pass w/Lesson
(Rentals through Hunter Mt. are not an option with the season’s pass.) / $401
______D. / Season Pass w/o Lesson
(Rentals through Hunter Mt. are not an option with the season’s pass.) / $345
______E. / Season Pass w/Lesson & Rental / $526
______F. / Season Pass w/o Lesson & Rental / $471

Check One:

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/ Skier

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/ Snowboarder

In Ski club I will be a: (Choose One)

Type of Skier: (Choose One)

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/ Never Ever Skied/Boarded

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/ Beginner(A Few Times)

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/ Intermediate(Total control on intermediate slopes)

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/ Advanced(Can ski in control on all slopes)

****Checks payable to “SHS”***

Ski & Ride Club Rules Disclosure

I have readand understand the rules and procedures of the Saugerties Ski & Ride Club. I also understand that participation in Ski & Ride Club involves rigorous physical activity and risks of physical injury, and we assume these risks. I further certify the participant is in good physical condition and has no medical or physical conditions that would restrict his/her participation in this activity.

As a parent/guardian, I hereby covenant and agree to release and hold harmless the Saugerties CSD from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actins (including costs and attorney’s fees) for bodily injury and /or property damage, to the extent permissible by law, arising out of participation in Saugerties Jr. Sr. High School Ski & Ride Club.

Parents: It is your responsibility to instruct your child not to ski on any slope they can’t handle.

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/ On any slope he/she chooses

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/ Intermediate or beginner slopes only

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/ Beginner slopes only

I give my child permission to ski:

Signature of member: Signature of Parent/Guardian______

Date:______Date:______

Ski & Ride Club- Bagel Order Form

(on check list # 9) (Optional)

This season the Ski & Ride Club will be offering bagels for the ride up to Hunter Mountain. Bagels will be ordered from “Lox of Bagels”. You will be ordering bagels for all of the six trips.

You have a choice of bagel with cream cheese or butter.

**No toasting or egg combinations will be ordered.**

Member Name
Type of Bagel
Type of Cream Cheese
Butter / Yes or No (circle one)

The cost for a bagel for six trips is $25.00. You may pay in cash or check. (check payable to “SHS”) Please enclose this form and your payment in separate envelope.