Ski Club is a great opportunity for 6-8 graders to learn to love a sport that that they can enjoy their entire lives. Here are some frequently asked questions about ski club:
When do I buy a discount card and why should I buy it?
The cards can be purchased from me anytime during the season, but I would like the majority of the cards to be purchased by Friday, December 3. Bittersweet Ski Resort wants to encourage young people to take up the hobby of skiing. They offer students an opportunity to buy a discount card from a sponsor at their middle school. The regular rate to ski at Bittersweet is $24 so the card pays for itself the first time you use it.
When is the card valid?
The card is valid every weekday, but can only be used after 3:00 on weekends and during the holiday season.
Can adults purchase cards?
Yes, The adult card is only $10 but your savings will not be as great as the student cards. They are, however, a good value if your family plans on going to Bittersweet together more than one time this season.
When will we get the cards that we ordered?
The cards should be ready for pick-up on Wednesday, December 8. I will have the cards organized by family so send one family member, who attends school at Cityside to pick up your cards.
When do I sign-up and who do I pay the money to?
On the 6 dates listed, we have arranged transportation to take students who would like to ski to Bittersweet. You do not need to go to every Ski Club outing. If you do want to go, you have to get all money into me (rm 2002) the Friday before the Monday event. I need this so I can organize the appropriate transportation and also prepare a list of all attendees so that I can keep track of all 50 students. If the money is not in by Friday you cannot attend.
How much $ and who do I write the check to?
The check can be written to Bittersweet. Skiers/ boarders who have their own equipment- $19. Skiers who need to rent- $31. Boarders who need to rent- $33
***Remember a $5 transportation fee has been added to Bittersweets rates to pay for busing***
Where do I store my ski gear at school the day of an outing?
The ski gear will be stored in the storage room across from Mrs. Gauthier’s room.
When do parents need to pick up their kids?
Pick-up will be at 9:30 PM in the back of the school by the Chix Coop doors. A ski club sign will be posted on the door.
Will there be adult supervision?
We will have a range of 3-4 teachers who will help kids learn how to ski and will be available if a student needs us.
What if my child does not know how to ski?
We will teach all kids how to ski and Bittersweet provides 2 free lessons to kids.
Do we need to pack a sack dinner?
Some kids bring a sack dinner and others will bring money to purchase food in the cafeteria.
PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS: zblacqui@zps.org