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Donaghue / PTO 2020 Ski Program at Bradford

SIGN UP /PAPERWORK AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25,2019 NO EXCEPTIONS

The following information outlines the Donaghue Ski Program offered at Bradford Ski Area. The program for 2020 will begin on Thursday, January 9,2020 and continue for six consecutive Thursdays thereafter weather permitting (1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13). If Bradford cancels the program because of weather or lack of snow, the session will be made up sometime after February vacation. If we cancel as a group, we do not get a make up week. If there is no school in the district, there is no ski program and the week will be made up. If your child is ill and misses a week, there is no refund and/or make-up day. Other refunds are detailed on Bradford Ski’s Enrollment form (available on sign-up night). Please read these rules carefully so that there will be no questions later. Thank you! Program Options: Option 1: Bus & lift ticket only = $200 Option 2: Bus, lift ticket & ski/snowboard lesson = $280 Option 3: Bus, lift ticket & rental = $310 Option 4: Bus, lift ticket, lesson & rental = $390

Helmet rented separately = additional $30

Payment is required with completed forms BEFORE OCTOBER 25, 2019 ONLINE PAYMENT IS NOW ACCEPTED AND PREFERRED

Go to www.merrimacpto.org and hit the SKI CLUB payment icon. When payment is complete email the completed forms to

SLFerrant@gmail.com. Your child is NOT registered until we receive payment and completed forms.

*Alternatively if you need we can accept paper forms and check in an envelope marked “ski club”, check made out to Merrimac PTO and sent into the Donaghue Office.

Lessons Beginner lessons will be scheduled first, approximately ½ hour after arrival. The lesson will be at the same time each week. A label will be issued to each participant indicating name, class number, and class time. It’s the participant’s responsibility to be on time for class each week. The maximum class is twelve and the class is taught by the same instructor each week when possible. Rental Information Refer to Ski Bradford’s enrollment form. There is no refund for rental equipment once the program starts.

Additional Logistical Information Students’ ski/snowboard equipment must be dropped off at the school on Thursday mornings; no equipment can be transported to school on the bus in the morning. Skis/boards go in the cart in the main lobby.

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The school dismisses the ski program participants at 3:00 p.m. at which time they will gather their equipment and head straight for the designated bus(es). Once they arrive at Bradford Ski Area, students should go to the lodge to locate the table reserved for PENTUCKET/DONAGHUE Ski Program, as the passes and rental forms will be handed out then. Rental equipment must be returned every week (except helmets, which you will keep for the 6 week program duration). At least one parent volunteer will be in the lodge during the ski program for questions or concerns and one or two ski monitors will be on the hill. The kids get very hungry and thirsty; please provide a snack and drink for your child to enjoy at Bradford. You may also provide your child with money to buy food, but keep in mind that ski area food is expensive. To minimize equipment loss, it is recommended you buy a lock for skis or snowboard. Also, please ensure that the child’s name is on everything. Many hats, gloves, goggles, ski pants, etc. are lost each week. The volunteers/monitors/school are not responsible for lost or stolen equipment. Bus/transportation is provided from the school to Bradford Ski Area only. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to arrange transportation home. The program ends promptly at 6 p.m. An adult must sign out the child/ren that they are picking up inside the lodge at the Merrimac/PRMS table. Parent volunteers will leave Bradford at 6:15pm. Volunteers are not permitted to leave participants unattended; late pick-up twice will result in participant being dismissed from program with no refund. If an unforeseen emergency arises that prevents you from picking up your child/ren, please contact a volunteer immediately. Contact info is as follows:

Sharon Ferrant 617-778-3024 cell/email: SLFerrant@gmail.com Cheryl Burkinshaw 508-237-5993 cell/email: Cheryl.burkinshaw@yahoo.com

Lift passes must be returned to the parent volunteers at the end of each ski day to ensure they are available for the following week. If a participant loses his or her pass, Ski Bradford charges $10 for a replacement. Behavior Any student found drinking, stealing, bullying, possessing a controlled substance, using vulgarities, skiing or boarding in a reckless manner, or anything else that Bradford or the parent volunteers consider disruptive, dangerous or illegal, will be dismissed from the program without a refund. Proper behavior in the base lodge also includes: No skis or snowboards in the building, picking up after yourself, removing trash from tables and returning cafeteria trays, and keeping doorways clear at all times. The Donaghue Ski Program’s primary communication is via email – any cancellations, changes, or updates will be emailed to you. Please check your email frequently for updated information.

Donaghue PTO Ski Program 2020 Permission Slip Student Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth________________________ Grade: ____________ Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________ Tel #:____________________________________ Cell #:_________________________________ Email address:_______________________________________________________ Doctor:_________________________________________ Tel #:_____________________________ Health Insurance:____________________________ Policy #:______________________________ Subscriber:____________________________________________________________ Allergies to Medication:______________________________________________________________ Comments or concerns:_______________________________________________________________

Permission Slip – Parent/Guardian must read & sign

In case of an accident or serious illness, I request the Donaghue PTO parent volunteer in charge of the ski program to contact me. I have provided the necessary information to make contacting successful. If I am unable to be reached, I authorize the Donahue PTO parent volunteer in charge to call the physician indicated above and follow his/her instructions. If it becomes difficult or impossible for the doctor to be contacted, I GIVE THE DONAGHUE PTO PARENT VOLUNTEER IN CHARGE PERMISSION TO MAKE WHATEVER ARRRANGEMENTS BECOME NECESSARY IN THE BEST INTEREST OF MY CHILD. Additionally, I recognize this form and the other application forms as a permission slip for my child to participate in the Ski & Snowboard program. I understand that skiing and snowboarding can be a dangerous activity and I agree to indemnify and hold completely harmless, the staff, administrators, and monitors, and to absolve them from any and all liability arising from my child’s participation in this activity.

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have also read and understand all rules and regulations included in the Donahue / PTO Ski Program offered at Bradford Ski Area information document. Signature of Parent/Guardian______________________________________________ Date___________________ Print Name_____________________________________________________________

Contact me to volunteer

Ski Bradford Enrollment Form

Student Name________________________________________________________

Emergency Phone_____________________ Email____________________________

Grade______ School____________________________________________

Please Select: ____ Ski ____ Snowboard

Select student’s ability level, refer to descriptions below:

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2

Select student requirements

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

LIFT ONLY LIFT/LESSON EQUIP RENTAL HELMET

LEVEL 1 No experience, unable to turn or control skis or snowboard

LEVEL 2 The student can walk, climb uphill, get up from a fall, glide and balance

LEVEL 3 The student can go slow, stop and turn in both directions

LEVEL 4 The student can link turns, ride lifts independently and make large and small turns

SKI BRADFORD AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDELINES

TICKETS/PASS

Students must attach their lift ticket/pass to their coat. Student must have this ticket/pass for

lesson and to ride the lifts. If a student takes their ticket/pass home, it is their responsibility to

always bring it with them on ski day. If a student needs a replacement ticket/pass, there will

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a $10.00 replacement fee. All students taking lessons will be given a class number and time.

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF YOUR STUDENT’S ASSIGNED NUMBER AND CLASS TIME.

RENTAL

1. ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE RENTING EQUIPMENT MUST DO SO FOR THE ENTIRE

PROGRAM. We do not rent boots or skis separately, nor do we adjust or work on any

equipment other than our own. If a skier or snowboarder needs to rent for one day

only, it is at the prevailing rate for skis/snowboards. A rental form for that day must be

completed and payment is due at the time of usage.

2. A rental form covering the six‐week program, along with the liability form must be

completed and signed by parent or guardian for each student that will be renting

equipment. We strongly suggest parents check height, weight (fully clothed) for skiers

and verify their show size before completing the rental form. For students renting

helmets, please measure the student’s head for proper sizing.

3. Students are responsible for the all rental equipment assigned to them. At the end of

the day each week, the equipment must be returned to the rental shop. There will be

an $8.00 charge for rental equipment not returned at the end of the group session. This

fee must be paid prior to the next week session. If equipment is lost, the

skier/snowboarder is responsible for the replacement at full retail value.

4. Students will be given the same size rental equipment each week. If the student feels

that any of the equipment is not sized properly, they must notify the rental shop

immediately.

5. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR HELMETS OR RENTAL EQUIPMENT. This policy is in place

because program rental equipment has been reserved for your student. Therefore, we

often have to refuse other skiers request for rentals. To reserve equipment and cancel

before or during the program is unfair to those that we had to turn away.

6. Students will be able to rent helmets for the entire six‐week period. They must return

the helmet on the final lesson day of the program.

7. SKIS OR BOARDS MUST BE PUT IN RACK WHEN NOT IN USE

REFUNDS

1. If the ski area is unable to complete the program, a refund will be sent to the school

group for the uncompleted portion of the program.

2. There will be no refunds for helmets or rental equipment.

3. The ski area will make individual refunds only if the participant is forced to withdraw

from the program due to illness or injury. The group coordinator must complete a

refund request form for the individual participant. There will be a processing fee of

$10.00 for all refunds.

4. A full six‐week refund for lift and lessons must be submitted prior to the first week of

the program. Lift ticket/pass label and/or Lift ticket/pass must be returned with the

refund request form.

5. There are NO REFUNDS after the third week of the program.

6. Refund checks will be mailed to the school/group after the six‐week program is

completed.

7. If you sign up for a lift and lesson package and after taking a lesson you decide not to go

to the following lessons, there will be no refund on the package.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Please advise your child to leave school bags on the bus

• Always pack ski gloves or mittens, a warm hat or helmet, goggles and warm socks.

• Advise your child to always lock their equipment up whenever they go inside the lodge.

• Please be sure that your child is aware of who their monitors are.

• There are lockers available inside our lodge.

LIABILITY WAIVER AGREEMENT Please read carefully before signing 

 The purchaser and user of tickets assumes all risk of injury and loss or damage to property.  The purchaser also understands that skiing is a hazardous sport and that bare spots, variation in snow, ice and terrain along with bumps, forest growth, debris, rocks and many other hazards or obstacles exist within the ski area.  By using tickets and skiing at the area, such dangers are recognized and accepted whether they are marked or not.  MASS.G.L CH. 143 Sec. 71P provides with limited exceptions, that no action shall be maintained against the operator of this ski area for any injury to skier unless the injured person shall within (90) days of the incident give to the operator notice by registered mail of the name and address of the injured person along with the time, place and cause of the injury.   Management may revoke tickets at any time without refund. 

 Equipment Rental Assumption of Risks 

 If equipment is being rented, I understand how this equipment works and have received proper instruction and satisfactory answers wo my questions.  If at any time this equipment does not seem to be working properly, I will stop using it immediately and return it for inspection and possible repair or adjustment.  If this equipment is to be used by someone other than me, I certify that I am acting for the ultimate user, and that I will provide this form and all other warnings and information to the ultimate user.  I understand and agree that skiing, snowboarding, ski boarding and other related activities are HAZARDOUS and that injuries are common and ordinary occurrences during these activities.   I agree to assume all risks of injury or death which may result from these activities.  If Alpine ski equipment is being furnished, I understand that ski‐boot‐binding system will release the boot from the ski when certain forces on system reach preset values, but it WILL NOT RELEASE OR RETAIN at all times when release or retention may prevent injury and that it CANNOT prevent all injuries or guarantee the user’s safety.  I understand and agree that unwanted release or retention of bindings is an inherent risk of using any ski‐boot‐binding system.  I further agree and understand that any ski‐boot‐binding system does NOT ELIMINATE THE RISK of injuries to the user’s knees or to any other part of the user’s body.  If Snowboarding equipment is being furnished, I understand that these systems normally will NOT RELEASE in falls and that they do NOT PROTECT against any type of injury.  To the fullest extent allowed by law, I hereby RELEASE BRADFORD SKI AREA from ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LEGAL LIABILITY for any injuries, damages or death to another user of any rental equipment, whether caused by negligence or any other cause.  I have read, understood and agreed to all terms and conditions of this form.   I accept full financial responsibility for all rental equipment and promise to return it clean and undamaged by the agreed time and date.  If I fail to do so, I agree to pay for repair, cleaning or replacement at the full retail rate as determined by the shop, as well as for the rental value of any additional days.  (For release bindings only: I have confirmed that the binding release/retention setting numbers on the bindings correspond to the “Final Indicator Setting” stated on the Equipment Rental Form.  I understand that the correct weight, height, age and skier type essential to proper adjustment of the release/retention settings, and I certify that all user information given on the equipment rental form is correct)  By signing below, you are signing a CONTRACT which provides a COMPREHENSIVE RELEASE OF LIABILITY, but is not intended to assert any claims or defenses that are prohibited by law.   _____________________________________________________    ___________________________ Signature of Student (Parent or Guardian if under 18)      Date   ___________________________________________   _____________________________________________ PRINT Student’s Name          PRINT Name of School/Group 

RENTAL SHOP ONLY