CATSKILL RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL LEARN- TO- SKI / SNOWBOARD PROGRAM
The Catskill Town and Village Recreation Commission will sponsor a Learn-to-Ski/Snowboard Program at Hunter Mountain for the upper elementary and secondary students in the school district.
1. Eligibility-All students who are registered in the 4th through 12th grade in any Catskill Community School, or are residents of the community are eligible.
2. The program will consist of seven Sunday sessions. Six of these sessions include lessons. There will be no lesson on the seventh session.
3. Ski Session Dates (all Sundays):
01/11/09 01/25/09 02/01/09 02/08/09
02/22/09 03/01/09 03/08/08
4. The Catskill Recreation Commission is not responsible for rental of equipment. It is necessary that you make arrangements for equipment rental prior to the first session of the program! There will be no exceptions.
5. All fees are payable at registration and refunds cannot be made. Make checks payable to “Town of Catskill” (except for the Season Pass-a separate check must be made out to Hunter Mountain). Visa and MC will be accepted for full payment only.
6. Registration forms or money should NOT be turned into your child’s school. Enrollment will be conducted during the registration times listed below.
7. Please review with your child the specific rules of the program (see page 2).
REGISTRATION FORMS WILL
ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON 3
REGISTRATION NIGHTS
PLACE: CATSKILL COMMUNITY CENTER & TOWN OF CATSKILL BUILDING, Main Street.
TIMES: 7:00 -9:00 P.M.
DATES:
First Night-November 26, 2008- “Season Pass Night” (plus an Early Bird incentive for all) at Catskill Community Center, 344 Main St.
Second night-December 3, 2008 at Town of Catskill Building, 439 Main St.
Third night-December 17, 2008 at Town of Catskill Building, 439 Main St.
Forms will not be accepted at any other time at Town Hall or Hunter Mountain!
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1. All enrollees in the Ski / Snowboard Program must ride up to the ski area on the bus. All students, including Season Pass holders, must attend lessons. There will be no exceptions. Any time, for any reason, a student does not return on the bus, written permission from their parent/guardian must be presented to his/her chaperone on the appropriate form.
2. Buses will leave from the Catskill High School parking lot each scheduled Sunday at 9:00 AM. The buses will leave from Hunter Mountain at 4:00 pm and arrive back at the High School at approximately 5:00 PM. Owing to weather conditions, these times may vary.
3. Buses will unload at the Learning Center drop-off area. Group lessons will form in the designated marked areas.
4. Pupils’ equipment, when not in use, should be locked in racks. The program will not be responsible for lost or stolen equipment.
5. Students are forbidden to smoke, use alcoholic beverages, or drugs during any phase of the program.
6. Enrollees are required to attend their assigned ski/board lessons.
7. In the event of an emergency, the parents, or alternate individual will be notified of the pupil’s status.
8. Pupils must have their equipment checked before the first meeting. The staff will assume no responsibility to adjust or maintain a child’s equipment.
9. If inclement weather occurs, please log on the Hunter Mountain website, www.HunterMtn.com for information.
10. Please review page 3, relative to emergency procedures.
11. All students taking beginner lessons, regardless of age, will only be allowed to ski/board Hunter One unless accompanied by the instructor during lessons.
12. This program has a Zero Tolerance Policy. General misconduct including fighting, endangering other skiers/boarders, or behavior deemed inappropriate by Ski Program Directors, Chaperones, or Hunter Mountain employees may result in suspension from the program.
13. Students who choose to take snowboard lessons are expected to use snowboards and skiers will use skis for the entire program.
14. Students who take the Palenville bus will be picked up and dropped off at Maple Grove, Route 23A and Pennsylvania Avenue. The time will be 15 minutes off the schedule.
15. Buses will not be accessible during the ski day.
16. Failure to abide by the rules of the program will result in expulsion.
PARENT:__________________________________STUDENT:__________________________
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CATSKILL SKI / SNOWBOARD PROGRAM EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
The following procedures would be followed in the event of an accident occurring to a student participating in the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program:
1. The child would be transported by the Ski Patrol unit to the Hunter Mountain Base Lodge. Personnel in charge would then page the director or a chaperone to report to the First Aid Area.
2. The Ski Patrol Staff or any attending medical personnel would then make a determination as to the nature of the injury and its degree of critical status.
3. The director or his designee would notify the child’s parents or an alternate responsible party as to the nature of the injury and agree on the proper procedure to be followed. In the event the parents could not be contacted, the decision would be made by the Ski Patrol as to the proper procedure to be followed. If the child were in need of an ambulance, one would be called.
4. The director will sign for and pick up the accident report. The report will remain the property of the Catskill Town and Village Recreation Commission. Parents will be able to obtain copies of the report.
Approved: Catskill Town and Village Recreation Commission
October 1, 2007
Parent:________________________Student:________________________
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
PERMISSION TO CHARGE FOR REPAIRS OR RENTALS
IN THE EVENT OF EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS OR LOSS
Under no circumstances can any chaperone from the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program make adjustments to skis, snowboards, or bindings. All adjustments to equipment must be done by the trained employee at the shop where you purchased or rented your equipment. Parents and students should make sure that the equipment fits property and that it is in proper working order for each Sunday session.
In the event of equipment problems or failure while at Hunter Mountain, the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program has arranged for the following:
1. A chaperone must be notified of the equipment failure or problem, then repairs will be made by the certified-trained staff at Hunter Mountain. The student will either pay repair costs immediately or they can be charged to the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program for a one-week period only. The student must pay the repair costs before he or she can ski/snowboard the following week.
2. In the event that the equipment cannot be repaired, the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program has made arrangements for rental of new equipment at Hunter Mountain. Again, this rental fee is either paid immediately by the student or charged to the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program for a one-week period only. The student must pay the rental fee before he or she can ski/snowboard the following week.
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2008-2009 Catskill Recreation Ski / Snowboard Program Application
(Please write legibly)
Student’s Name (please print)______________________has my permission to participate in the Catskill Recreation Ski / Snowboard Program. My child will be taking lessons on ____________(skis or snowboard). The Catskill Recreation Commission will not be responsible in case of injury.
We have read the attached safety rules and emergency procedures and agree to all of them.
Parent signature:_____________________ Parent name (please print)_______________
Student signature:____________________Date:________________________________
Person to be notified in the event of an emergency other than parent:
Name (please print):___________________________________
Telephone: ( )______________________________________
Student’s Name:_________________________ Age:__________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ( )____________ School:_______________ Grade:__________________
CATSKILL SKI / SNOWBOARD PROGRAM
___Lift Ticket and Lessons and Bus $160.00
___Season Pass-Bus included $259.00
(payable to “Hunter Mt” at the November 26th sign up)
CASH____ CHECK____ #_____ AMOUNTS_______________________
VISA_____ MC______ CN#_______ SKI_______ SNOWBOARD______________
PICKUP AT: PALENVILLE___________CATSKILL_______________________________
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If this is your first year in this program, please place a check next to the category you feel best describes your child’s skiing ability based on the definitions below:
SKI SKILL GROUPING: BEGINNER_____________ NOVICE________________
INTERMEDIATE________ ADVANCED_____________
SNOWBOARD GROUP: BEGINNER____________ NOVICE_________________
INTERMEDIATE_______ ADVANCED______________
Ski/Board Category Definitions:
Beginner: Never skied/boarded before.
Novice: Previous experience. Must be able to perform linked terms under control.
Intermediate: Skiers must have ability to ski parallel turns under control; boarders must
have the ability to carve turns at greater speeds under control.
Advanced: Must have ability to ski/board advanced turns under control.
NOTE: Returning students will be placed in a group of comparable skiers/boarders based on the previous season’s placement/ability. If you feel uncomfortable in the class, tell your chaperone and they will bring it to the attention of the directors.
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Is there anyone who may not pick up your child due to court order, etc?
Name(s) (please print):_____________________________________
______________________________________
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I have read the “Permission to Charge” notice and give permission for repairs to be made or equipment rented if necessary. I understand that the chaperones cannot be asked to make repairs or adjustments to equipment. I further realize that I must reimburse the Catskill Ski Program for any charges that they have incurred as a result of repairs to my equipment or rental of new equipment.
Parent signature:________________________ Parent name (please print)_____________
Student Name:_________________________Date:______________________________
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Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program Insurance Form
Student’s Name (please print)_________________________________________
Insurance Information:_______________________________________________
Doctor’s Name:______________________ Phone:________________________
Medical Condition or Prohibition:______________________________________
Medical Insurance Company:_______________________ ID#________________
Emergency Contact:______________________________ Phone:______________
Consent for Medical Treatment (minor):________________________________________
As the parent or legal guardian of the above named student, I hereby give my consent for emergency medical care prescribed by a duly licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Dentistry. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the life, limb, or well being of my dependent.
Signature of Parent/Guardian__________________________________________________
Important:
I, the parent/guardian of the student, a minor, agree that the student and I will abide by the rules of the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program and it’s affiliated Town and Village Government. Recognizing the possibility of physical injury associated with skiing and/or snowboarding and in consideration for the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program accepting the student for its program, I hereby release, discharge, and or otherwise indemnify the Catskill Ski / Snowboard Program, its affiliated Town and Village, their employees and associated personnel, including the chaperones, against any claim by or on the behalf of the student as a result of the student’s participation in the program.
Name:__________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian (please print)
Signature______________________ Date:_______________________
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