SKI & SNOWBOARD ABILITY CHART Clear: (magic carpet) (chairlift): Blue: Blue: Black: Clear (magic carpet) (magic carpet) (chairlift): (chairlift): Blue: Black: (Please Read Carefully) SKI You have never skied You have skied 1-3 times and are able to stop using the snowplow (wedge) technique. You are able to link snowplow (wedge) turns on green terrain and have used the chairlift before. You are able to link snowplow (wedge) turns on blue terrain, and show signs of skiing with your skis side by side (parallel). You are able to ski with skis side by side (parallel) on blue terrain confidently and in control. You are able to ski in control with skis side by side (parallel), maintaining rhythm and speed control on groomed black runs and are learning to apply your technique on a wider variety of terrain and snow conditions. SNOWBOARD You have never snowboarded before. You can stop and control your speed, sliding to the left and right. You are able to slide left and right in control on both edges and complete an independent heel and toe turn on gentle green terrain. You are able to complete a linked toe and heel turn on gentle green terrain and looking towards easy blue terrain. You are able to complete linked turns on toe and heel side on green and blue terrain. You are able to complete linked turns with minimal traverse comfortably on all blue terrain and easy black terrain.
(Please Read Carefully) ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce regardless of how you decide to use the slopes. Always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code listed below and share with others the responsibility for a safe outdoor experience. 1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid other people and objects. 2. People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. 3. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. 4. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others. 5. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol. 6. Always use proper devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 7. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings. 8. Keep off closed trails and closed areas. 9. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through the use of alcohol or drugs. 10. You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant. KNOW THE CODE BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! SAFETY GUIDELINES Please take time to advise your students of the following information. The more details they know prior to their visit, the smoother the day will go for everyone. 1. Safety bars must be lowered on the chairlifts. Do not swing the chairs when riding the lifts (this could 2. cause lift to derail). 3. Do not drop skis or poles from the chairlift. 4. Do not jump form the chairlift. 5. No tucking. 6. No jumping. 7. Please stand skis up on racks in front of the chalet. 8. Please clean up tables in the cafeteria after lunch. LIFT TICKET WAIVER Located on the reverse side of lift tickets NOTICE TO SKIERS, SNOWBOARDERS, SNOW TUBERS, SNOWSHOERS AND LIFT PASSENGERS EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY ASSUMPTION OF RISK JURISDICTION THESE CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! As a condition of use of the ski area facilities, the Ticket Holder assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including but not limited to: the risks, dangers and hazards of skiing, snowboarding and other recreational activities; the use of ski lifts; collision with natural or manmade objects or with skiers, snowboarders or other persons; travel within or beyond the ski area boundaries; or negligence, breach of contract, or breach of statutory duty of care on the part of Lakeridge Resort Limited and its employees, agents, representatives, sponsors, successors and assigns (hereinafter collectively referred to as the ski area operator ). The Ticket Holder agrees that the ski area operator shall not be liable for any such personal injury, death or property loss and releases the ski area operator and waives all claims with respect thereto. The Ticket Holder agrees that any litigation involving the ski area operator shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario. The Ticket Holder further agrees that these conditions and any rights, duties and obligations as between the ski area operator and the Ticket Holder shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction. THE SKI AREA OPERATOR S LIABILITY IS EXCLUDED BY THESE CONDITIONS PLEASE ADHERE TO THE APLINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY IN ALL ACTIVITIES
ADVANCED SKI/SNOWBOARD PERMISSION FORM (Please Read Carefully) I, the parent or legal guardian of (name of parent/legal guardian) (name of student) of WHITCHURCH HIGHLANDS PS give my permission for him/her to have the opportunity, to ski or (name of school) snowboard the Double Black Diamond Mogul Runs, Orange Half Pipe and Terrain Park Runs. I understand my child must first demonstrate the appropriate skills required by Lakeridge Resort s Ski & Ride School for a double black diamond or orange sticker. I agree that Lakeridge Resort Limited, its officers, directors, ski/snowboard instructors, agents, servants or assigns shall not be liable for any such personal injury, death or property loss sustained, and releases Lakeridge Resort Limited, its officers, directors, ski/snowboard instructors, agents, servants or assigns from any and all liability for any loss damage injury or expense and waive all claims with respect thereto. Patient/Guardian/Agent s signature Date Please remember this waiver must accompany your student at his/her ski lesson each week. If students receive their double black diamond or orange sticker, they must have this waiver on them at all times! HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR THE TERRAIN PARKS & HALF PIPE
CONSENT FORM: NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS - APPENDIX #1 The parents of Whitchurch Highlands PS are arranging trips for students to go to Lakeridge Resort Limited to ski/snowboard/snowblade/tubing. This signed form is required for all students who wish to participate in this outdoor recreation and snow sport education program. It should be understood that the purpose of this excursion is educational. Lessons are mandatory. INHERENT RISK Skiing/Snowboarding/Snow Tubing is a sport with physical demands and inherent risks which are beyond the control of Lakeridge Resort Limited, and the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). Falls, collisions and other incidents may occur which result in serious injury or death. Participants must assume the inherent risks of the sport. Following all rules and procedures can reduce the risk of injury. Failure to follow the rules will result in the student losing their lift ticket and future resort privileges. EQUIPMENT Lakeridge Resort Limited provides rental equipment. Bindings on equipment reduce the risk of injury when falling. They will not release under all circumstances and they do not guarantee safety in all cases. Parents must accept responsibility for equipment that is lost or damaged (other than reasonable wear and tear). All participants must wear an appropriate snow sport helmet for school excursions to OSRA member facilities. (NOTE: Helmet use is not required for Cross Country ski programs). OSBIE recommends that schools adopt a similar mandatory snow sport helmet policy as noted above, regardless of ski facility locations. ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE The Ontario Snow Resorts Association has produced a Responsibility Code which, Lakeridge Resort Limited and YRDSB require that you know and obey. Skiers and Snowboarders always must be in control and be able to stop and change direction to avoid collisions with people or objects. Lakeridge Resort Limited may revoke a ski ticket for violation of the code or other unacceptable conduct. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS AND HAVE IDENTIFIED MY CHILD S SKI/SNOWBOARDING CLASSIFICATION (SEE REVERSE) AS: (Choose one only - Skier/Snowboarder/Snowblader - Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced) DATED: SIGNATURE OF STUDENT SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN: PERMISSION I give my son/daughter permission to participate in Ski/Snowboard/Other (write in specific Snow Sport) to be held at Lakeridge Resort Ltd. DATED: SIGNATURE: BE COMPLETED IN DUPLICATE - 1 COPY FOR SCHOOL FILE /1 COPY FOR SKI RESORT
SKILL CLASSIFICATION All students must be classified according to the following plan. These stages are consistent with the operations of member ski resorts of the Ontario Snow Resorts Association. The classifications must appear on the Parent Consent Form and be checked off by the parents. NON-SKIER/SNOWBOARDER: has never skied/snowboarded/snowbladed/etc. before (write name of sport on following line) BEGINNER: The student has skied/snowboarded/snowbladed/other (write name of sport on following line) once or twice or a few times per year and has experienced and maintained control on a number of novice hills of varying difficulty. He/she is able to stop and turn with some success. INTERMEDIATE: The student has skied/snowboarded/snowbladed/other (write name of sport on following line) on many occasions and has experienced a variety of hills and different ski areas. He/she can turn and stop under control using recognized formal techniques. ADVANCED: The student is an experienced and competent skier/snowboarder/snowblader/other (write name of sport on following line). He/she has received formal instruction, knows and understands the Responsibility Code and can demonstrate ability at an advanced level. Such students can be called upon to assist supervisors. SKI HELMETS MAY PREVENT HEAD INJURIES! All participants must wear an appropriate snow sport helmet for school excursions to OSRA member facilities. OSBIE recommends that schools adopt a mandatory snow sport helmet use policy regardless of facility locations.
LAKERIDGE RESORT EQUIPMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES to accept full responsibility for the care of the equipment listed in this form while it is in the possession of (Student Name) THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES to reimburse the resort for any loss or damage to the equipment (including helmets) other than reasonable wear resulting from its use by: (Student Name) INDICATE EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED: Skis: YES NO Boots: YES NO Poles: YES NO Snowboard: YES NO Snowshoes YES NO Helmet: YES or will bring appropriate snow sport helmet Other: Please Indicate Dated: Name of School: Height: Weight: Shoe Size: Age: SIGNATURE OF PARENT SIGNATURE OF STUDENT