NORTHFIELD SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB For Middle School & High School Students, grades 6-12

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1 NORTHFIELD SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB For Middle School & High School Students, grades 6-12 Welcome to the season of the Northfield Ski & Snowboard Club. Welch has requested that all Ski & Snowboard Club members have some type of Welch Village season pass. If you have not yet bought a pass, go to to purchase one. New registrants must attend the Ski and Snowboard Club meeting on Monday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium with one parent or adult guardian. The meeting will cover general Ski & Snowboard Club information followed by time for questions. At the meeting, you will also be able to purchase the after 4:00 p.m. pass and pay the transportation fee of $150.00, payable to Northfield Community Services. Fees: * Welch Village Annual Season Pass Option $299 (ages 5-12), $349 (ages 13 +) - any open day, all day for the entire season * Welch Village After 4 Pass Option $ plus tax - any open evening for the entire season, including weekends and vacation holidays - $149 price point only available through December 1 st (Welch purchasing instructions below) * Welch Village Single Day Option $38-$58 - see for current daily window rates * Transportation (Northfield Community Services) $ register at or use the registration form on the last page of this packet * Transportation for single day (bus buy-on) $ cash or check may be given to supervisor upon boarding of the bus * Rental equipment $ complete or partial set per day from Welch Village (helmets are an additional $5.00/time) - contact Community Services to obtain the official rental forms Lessons: If you have never skied before, a beginner lesson is suggested. Ski & Snowboard Club will arrange for a beginner lesson for $5.00. No Snowboarding lessons available. This lesson will ONLY be given on the FIRST DAY of Ski & Snowboard Club at 6:00 p.m. If you need to arrange subsequent lessons, you must arrange those directly with Welch. Bus Buy-On: Any students not having a season pass or are not registered at the $150 rate can join Ski & Snowboard Club on a single day basis. The student will pay the $28.00 transportation fee to the advisor on the bus and pay the lift ticket fee at the ticket window at Welch Village. Skiers will demonstrate responsibility by having their own passes or getting their own tickets. Passes do have to be on the skier/snowboarder at all times when at Welch Village. Do not lose it! A replacement will cost you money. Season pass holders must fill out the Welch Village Liability Release before skiing/boarding. The form can be accessed during the check-out process.

2 SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB MEETING FOR NEW MEMBERS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 7:00 P.M. Contact Information Welch Village Melissa Bernhard, Recreation Coordinator, or J. Rieber Paulson, Club Advisor, Sr. High Advisors Middle School Advisors Vicky Chlan Pat Fick Reiber Paulson Karen Jensen Jessica Minder Time and Dates We will be skiing and boarding on Mondays, starting December11. Buses will depart as soon as possible after school from the Northfield Middle School and Northfield High School. Students will ski and board until 8:15 p.m. and be returned by 9:15 p.m. Schools will not be accessible upon returning back to Northfield. Students will need to bring book bags on the bus with them. Busses will either have a driver present or will be locked when at Welch. If snow conditions permit, we will go to Welch Village on the following dates: December 11, 18 January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12 Make-up or bonus days: December 4, February 19 & 26 (weather permitting) Transportation Transportation will be arranged with Northfield Lines. We expect to accommodate all participants; however, preferences will be given to students who have signed up for the full season. In the past, we have had space for almost all part-time skiers and boarders. Students must use the transportation provided, both going to and coming from the ski area. Students will be released to their own parents and no one else for any alternative transportation. The parent must talk to the advisors directly for the student to be released. Note: Northfield Lines reminds parents that ski equipment cannot be carried on regular school buses. Storage is available at both the middle and high school. Equipment should be dropped off with the student in the morning (middle school storage room near cafeteria & high school upper balcony across from the wrestling room) Refunds If you register for the full eight weeks of transportation and the snow melts so skiing is canceled and no bonus days are available, you break a leg or arm while skiing or boarding, or an extended illness prevents you from skiing or boarding, your unused transportation money will then be refunded. If you miss an occasional day of skiing or boarding for any reason (including disciplinary reasons) transportation money will not be refunded. Adult Advisors One adult advisor will be provided for every 25 students.

3 Middle School Parents Please Note: Parents dropping off students and skis before school for Ski & Snowboard Club must park in the parking lot to unload skis. Do not park in the driveway or the drop off circle. Thanks from the Middle School Principal. Rental Equipment If you plan to rent at Welch, the rental fee is $20.00 each Monday. Rental equipment includes: skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots. Helmet rental is an additional $5 each time one is rented. The rental fee is to be paid at Welch Village each time you rent, and a new rental from with info, parent signature and date must be presented at the time of each rental. If you plan to rent, you must obtain the official rental forms by contacting Community Services at mbernhard@northfieldschools or by calling Forms are also located on the registration site and are attached to the bottom of this packet (if viewing on website). Welch will not honor any other rental form other than the ones dated by Welch and provided to you by Community Services. Rules and Regulations Ski & Snowboard Club is for the enjoyment and fellowship of skiing. Because Ski & Snowboard Club is a school activity, all school rules relating to smoking, drugs and alcohol are the same as being in a school building and on the school grounds. Skiers will be referred to the assistant principal if school rules are broken. While on the bus, please follow the directions of the advisors and driver. Do not litter, wear ski boots, sit on armrests, etc. Because it is often difficult to identify the cause of problems on the bus, your help will be appreciated in avoiding any bus problem or identifying the cause. Problems that cannot be resolved will lead to assigning specific seats to skiers & boarders. Any disrespect to advisors, bus drivers, or Welch personnel will not be tolerated and can result in suspension from Ski & Snowboard Club. If you have complaints, comments or suggestions, see Mr. Paulson. There is no refund of any kind if you are suspended or dropped from Ski & Snowboard Club for disciplinary reasons. Lift tickets must be worn on the jacket (use wire wicket) with both halves and numbers visible. Skiers with season passes should be ready to show the pass both on the bus and at the ski area. Lock up your equipment if you store it at school during the day on Ski & Snowboard Club Mondays. The middle school provides a locked space. The high school provides a space, but it is not locked. If anyone has equipment stolen at the ski area, report the theft to the ski area office and call the Goodhue County sheriff. Please let the advisors know about the theft too. We recommend using ski locks anytime your skis are left unattended at Welch. We recommend using the bag check for your gear while you are out skiing. You may ski as late as 8:15 p.m. Be on the bus and ready to leave at 8:25 p.m. Those who are late will not ski the following Monday. Injuries As in all sports, accidents do happen. We want you to be aware of what happens in the event of a skiing or boarding injury. In recent years most of the injuries have been snowboarders (often with limited experience). The injuries from snowboard accidents are usually upper body injuries, i.e., wrists, shoulders and head. We strongly recommend helmets and wrist guards for all snowboarders. More and more skiers are wearing helmets too.

4 An injured skier or boarder is reported as quickly as possible to the ski patrol. The ski patrol assists the injured person on the hill, applies any necessary first aid and brings the person down the hill to the first aid room. The accident report is filled out and the ski patrol will notify the club advisors of the injury. In the event that the injury is considered serious, a club advisor will attempt to contact the parents by telephone to inform them of the injury. If the ski patrol feels it would be unwise or uncomfortable for the student to ride the bus back to Northfield, then parents must arrange transportation for the injured person. If the parents cannot be reached or if the parents cannot arrange transportation for the injured student, a Northfield ambulance will be called to transport the person to the Northfield Hospital. In that event that more immediate help is necessary, a Red Wing ambulance will be called and the person will be taken to the nearest hospital, which is in Red Wing. In case the parents cannot be reached the Northfield Police will be notified and informed of the situation. Parents are urged to check their medical and hospital coverage to be sure it covers skiing and boarding injuries. No accident insurance is provided by the school or Welch Village. We look forward to another season of safe, fun skiing and boarding! ***PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL ALL SKI/SNOWBOARD BAGS & EQUIPMENT!*** Welch Village Night Club Pass Online Discount 1. Go to Welchvillage.com 2. Click on "OnLine Store" 3. Scroll to bottom of page and click on light gray "Group Login" 4. Enter Group Login and Password Group Login: NORTHFLDSK Password: WinTer2018! 5. Select Ski Club Night Membership 6. Opt in or out of insurance 7. Click Add To Cart button 8. Read the release and check the box I have read and I accept the terms of this release 9. Click Continue 10. Click Add/Change Guest and proceed through final steps of registration/payment Upload Photo: It is recommended that you upload your own photo if possible. This will avoid a long wait on the first night of ski/snowboard club. Liability Release: Please print off and sign the Liability Release (which you agreed to prior to check out and which you will receive as a link in your Welch confirmation ). A parent or guardian must sign the form and the participant should bring it to Welch on December 11th or mail it prior the first first trip to avoid a wait. This price of $149 plus tax is valid only thru December 1 st, 2018.

5 Community Services Division Registration Form Transportation to Welch Village Parent/Guardian Name Primary Address Home Phone Work Phone Other Phone Address City State Zip Signature (Adult participant or Parent/Guardian if under 18) Northfield Public Schools Community Service Division does NOT provide accident insurance for participants in any of its programs or activities. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury resulting from their involvement in programs or activities. The Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division often takes photographs of classes or programs to use in brochures and on the web. If you do not want pictures of you or your child used, please call our office at (507) Cash check # (to Community Services Division) Discover MasterCard Visa Credit Card # Expiration Date / (MM/YY) Name as it appears on card Cardholder Signature If you qualify for free or reduced meals provided by Northfield Public Schools, you may be eligible for a scholarship toward your Community Services classes. All participants will pay a portion of the registration fee. Call (507) or stop in our office for more information. We want everyone to be able to participate in our programs help make it possible by donating to the Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division Scholarship Fund. I d like to contribute $ to the scholarship fund. Class # Class Title Name of Participant Birth Date Grade Fee 1316 Northfield Ski & Snowboard Club Optional Lesson (ski only, first night only) Circle No Yes or $150 * Registration for the Northfield Ski & Snowboard Club is available: - online at (Follow the Community Services link. The program is located under youth recreation). If registering online, please make sure to enter a nonparent emergency contact person and number in the comments section. - by returning this form, with ALL information filled out, (IN A SEALED ENVELOPE with name) to the Northfield High School office, the Northfield Middle School office, or the Northfield Community Services office (1651 Jefferson Parkway) - by phone * Person to call in case of emergency when parents can not be reached Name Phone Number $5 Questions: Contact Melissa Bernhard MBernhard@northfieldschools.org Registration Deadline: December 4, 2017

6 Welch Village Ski Area Code of Conduct For Groups/Clubs/Teams Thank you for visiting Welch Village, we are excited to have you experience skiing and snowboarding here! In order to ensure a positive experience for all of our guests during your trip, we need your help in following this list of requests during your visit. Skis, Snowboards, and poles are not allowed in the buildings. All ski & snowboard equipment needs to be left outside. There are plenty of ski/snowboard racks available. We recommend bringing a lock. Welch Village is not responsible for stolen equipment. Please leave all equipment bags, coolers, and containers of any kind on the bus or your vehicle. If you feel compelled to leave your bag in the building, please use our cubby shelves located on the 2 nd floor of the main chalet. Welch Village is not responsible for any stolen items during your visit. Unattended items are not allowed on top of, underneath, or around the seating areas of our chalets. These items include (but are not limited to): shoes, boots, clothing, bags, containers, coolers, food, beverages, computers. All unattended food or drink items will be discarded by our staff if they are unattended. Please take care of your trash. Seating areas or facilities (including bathrooms) used by your group that are left with a large mess could result in extra cleaning fees charged to your group. Group leaders and possibly the Goodhue County Sherriff Department will be notified of any vandalism, misuse, or theft of our property and facilities. Please, don t move our tables or chairs. If you have people in your group that are not skiing or riding, please ask them NOT to reserve tables for you while you are skiing or riding. Welch Village Ski Area is a public setting that you will be sharing with other guests, including families with young children. Please act accordingly in our buildings and anywhere on our property.

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