2/28/14 Trip SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB 2014 This is Plymouth Parks & Recreation s 25th year running Middle School ski programs in the community and our 17th year at Wayzata Central. I,, a member of the, Trips are for skiers and snowboarders Trips are for students attending Wayzata Central Beginners through advanced are welcome Trips are scheduled after school on Fridays All trips are chaperoned by adults HELMETS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED If you have questions or concerns, call Plymouth Parks & Recreation at 763-509-5200. Do not call the school; they do not have trip information. FRIDAY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIPS 2081-1 Trollhaugen January 3 Tuesday 4:30 pm, Dec 31, or before if spaces fill 2081-2 Wild Mountain January 10 Tuesday 4:30 pm, Jan. 7, or before if spaces fill 2081-3 Afton Alps February 7 Tuesday 4:30 pm, Feb 4, or before if spaces fill 2081-4 Wild Mountain February 21 Tuesday 4:30 pm, Feb 18, or before if spaces fill 2081-5 Afton Alps February 28 Tuesday 4:30, Feb 25, or before if space fill No trips: Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 14 Wayzata Central Ski & Snowboard Club Advisor/Staff Ms. Kristi Johnson Cindy Anderson, Staff Plymouth Parks & Recreation PLYMOUTH PARKS & RECREATION 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 763-509-5200 Fax: 763-509-5207 www.plymouthmn.gov
Page 2 Trip Registration Pre-registration is required for all trips. Mail-in registration begins Dec. 17 and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each trip requires registration - the registration/conduct form MUST be signed by the participant and their parent. COMPLETE FORM (with signatures) AND MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION to: Plymouth Parks & Recreation; 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447 Registration must be received at the Parks & Recreation office by 4:30pm on the Tuesday prior to that Friday s trip. NO EXCEPTIONS. Pay by credit card or WRITE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH TRIP. We will email a receipt. The minimum for all trips is 35 per bus, maximum is 42 per bus. If a trip is full, you will be notified and placed on a waitlist. We need your signed paperwork and payment before you can go on the wait list. Registered participants MUST ride the bus to & from the ski area. Lessons Required for Beginners All first time skiers and snowboarders are required to take a lessons with the ski area. Ski and/or Snowboard Rental Please add the appropriate amount to your check for these optional items. Rental prices are listed with each trip. Trollhaugen Wild Mountain Afton Alps Base Fee $47 $47 $47 Ski Rental $21 $21 $21* Snowboard Rental Package $21 $21 $21* Beginner Lessons FREE FREE FREE * Afton has a $5 fee if students switch rental equipment during the evening (i.e., switch from snowboard to skis). Afton Alps Trip Registration February 28, 2014 2081-1 Feb 28 Afton Alps (includes bus, lift & chaperones) Beginner Snowboard Lesson Helmet Rental (student pays at ski area) Trollhaugen Wild Mtn Afton Alps $2 $4 $4 Plymouth Parks & Recreation 763-509-5200
2/21/14 Trip City of Plymouth Page 3 I,, a member of the, Refund & Transfer Policy If circumstances arise preventing your participation, you may cancel with the Parks and Recreation department at 763-509-5200. If you cancel before the Tuesday 4:30 p.m. deadline (the week of the trip), you may transfer to another trip, or receive a refund minus a $5 withdrawal fee. If you cancel on Wednesday or Thursday by 4:30 p.m. (the week of the trip), you will receive a refund of the lift and rental fee only. No refund or transfer if cancelling after Thursday 4:30 p.m. If a participant is removed from the Ski and Snowboard Club due to behavior, the refund will only be for the lift and rental fees for the remaining trips. Trip Cancellation Policy A trip may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or if the wind-chill is 15 degrees below zero (based on the National Weather Service wind-chill formula). If there is insufficient enrollment, the decision will be made on Wednesday. Weather decisions are made on Friday at 10:00 a.m. based upon the forecast for the trip location and on transportation considerations, utilizing the National Weather Service and the Weather Channel. If a trip is cancelled, a notice will be posted after 10:30 a.m. on the Parks & Recreation weather line 763-509-5205 and the city website www.plymouthmn.gov. Announcements will be made at school in accordance with their policies. Full refunds will be issued if the trip is cancelled by Parks & Recreation. If a trip is cancelled, you may transfer to another trip (provided any trips remain) but you must request the transfer by calling 763-509-5200. Transfers are not automatic. Special Needs Please note any special needs (ex. ADHD, asthma, hearing impaired, medication, etc.) on the registration form and inclusion needs can be reviewed. Equipment Storage A locked storage area for equipment will be available on the day of the trip at Central Middle School, in the main gym upper balcony. Drop-off is 7:55-8:15 am and pick-up is 3:10-3:25 pm. The WCMS Ski & Snowboard club is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items. Ski or snowboard bags are REQUIRED to protect your equipment during transit. Boldly label & ID your bag. 763-509-5200 www.plymouthmn.gov
Page 4 Bus Departure Meet on trip days in the lower Main Gym balcony/club storage area. The bus and trailer will be loaded as soon as the school route buses leave. PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE HILL Always show courtesy to others, and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below: Stay in control and able to stop. People ahead of you have the right of way. It s your responsibility to avoid them. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. Whenever starting into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. Observe all posted signs & warnings. Keep off closed trails & areas. Prior to using any hill, have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. At the Hill Upon arrival, announcements will be made by trip advisors and chaperones - ask questions if you did not hear the announcements. It is your responsibility to know when the bus leaves for home - a time for departure will always be announced. Individuals who return late from the slopes may have their membership suspended for a trip. Chronic tardiness will lead to membership termination. Memorize the bus name and number you are arriving on. Please note that all members will remain on the bus while club leaders collect our lift tickets and rental forms, and unload our equipment. Lift tickets will be distributed to you on the bus. Lessons start soon after arrival. If you registered for lessons you MUST go to the lesson. If you bring your own snowboard, leashes are mandatory at the ski areas to ride the lift. Helmets are strongly recommended and are available for rental at the ski areas. Wild Mountain Trip Registration February 21, 2014 2081-1 Feb 21 Wild Mountain (includes bus, lift & chaperones) Beginner Snowboard Lesson Plymouth Parks & Recreation 763-509-5200
2/7/13 Trip City of Plymouth Page 5 I,, a member of the, Emergency Procedures Please indicate a home, work and cell number for parent/guardian and an alternate emergency contact other than the parent. In the event of an injury, the area ski patrol will provide immediate first aid and the ski area s emergency procedures will be followed. If the injury is not severe but requires transportation, a parent/guardian may pick up the child at the ski area, or the student may be transported on the bus. A chaperone will stay with the student until a parent/guardian arrives. If bus has left or chaperone accompanies student to hospital, parents are asked to provide transportation back to Plymouth for chaperone. Stolen, Damaged or Lost Gear You are responsible for your equipment! Rip-offs occur each season and it is disappointing. Invest in a ski or snowboard bag to protect your equipment while it bumps along in the trailer. Lock your skis and boards! A ski/board lock is a good idea. Make use of the Ski and Board check at the areas we visit. All locations charge at least a $1 fee for all evening protection. On the bus, be mindful of your equipment, day-packs, IPads, etc. Bus Return Students must ride the bus home. The bus will return by 11:00 pm. A late pick-up fee of $5 will be assessed, plus an additional $5 for every 15 minutes you are late for pick-up. Program registration will be denied after the 2nd late pick-up. The late fee must be paid before participation in the next trip. The school will be locked when we return, so transportation must be pre-arranged. For their own safety, teens are not allowed to walk home after trips. WEAR A WATCH BUDDY UP BRING A BAG DINNER WEAR A HELMET LOCK UP YOUR STUFF BRING QUARTERS FOR LOCKERS HAVE FUN! Wayzata Central Ski & Snowboard Club Trip Leaders Trip Leaders are student volunteers who are interested in helping with trips and equipment storage. If interested, speak to Ms. Johnson in the school office. FAX 763-509-5207 www.plymouthmn.gov
Page 6 CODE OF CONDUCT We are a non-smoking, alcohol and drug free club. Zero tolerance is our attitude - please read over your Code of Conduct again if this is not a clear statement. We expect all members to abide by our rules. Parents/guardians/schools will be notified for smoking offenses and the authorities will be called to handle alcohol or drug offenses. Termination of membership will apply if you are caught smoking, using drugs or alcohol. It is the desire for all members to enjoy the passage of time with courteous, kind and friendly traveling companions. We re here to have fun skiing and snowboarding. If at any time you feel negatively affected by someone else s behavior you have the right to speak freely and confidentially to a chaperone about your issues. On the bus everyone is responsible for themselves. No food, drinks or pop. Noise must be held to acceptable levels. To reduce excessive noise, only music/gaming players with earphones (ie. IPod, PSP, MP3) will be allowed on the bus. Your chaperones are a friendly bunch who look forward to each outing with as much enthusiasm as you. Be warned, they are empowered to enforce our rules and will expect the following covenant with you. Help each other Use common sense Work as a TEAM Be on time Communicate Listen Abusive or profane language will not be tolerated NO food, drinks or pop on the bus Clean up your space There is NO smoking or tobacco chewing There is NO use of drugs or alcohol Be friendly, respectful and courteous to all Don t quarrel Use the buddy system Follow instructions without arguement HAVE FUN Afton Alps Trip Registration February 7, 2014 2081-1 Feb 7 Afton Alps (includes bus, lift & chaperones) For your reference the code of conduct you will sign is repeated here: I,, a member of the, understand that common sense & personal awareness can reduce many elements of risk in skiing & snowboarding. I recognize that unwise & unsafe behavior can jeopardize individual agree to comply with it s meaning and intent. Beginner Snowboard Lesson Plymouth Parks & Recreation 763-509-5200
1/10/14 Trip Trollhaugen Trip Registration January 3, 2014 I,, a member of the, 2081-1 Jan 3 Trollhaugen (includes bus, lift & chaperones) Beginner Snowboard Lesson
1/3/14 Trip Wild Mountain Trip Registration January 10, 2014 I,, a member of the, 2081-2 Jan 10 Wild Mountain (includes bus, lift & chaperones) Beginner Snowboard Lesson