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So how is this going to work?
Since all members are required to have an Epic Season Pass or an Epic Day Pass and 7-Springs is no longer offering discounted group lift tickets, we no longer need to give 7-springs our attendance numbers a week before our trip. What I will still ask is that if you know you are not going to be able to make a certain trip that you try to let me know as soon as know.
If you plan on purchasing a Private Ski or Snowboard LESSON for a trip, your parents will have to purchase it several days prior to our trip directly through 7-Springs. See more information about Private or Group lessons on the LESSONS page of this packet.
How to Check the Status of the trip:
Sometimes it becomes necessary to cancel a trip at the last minute (Dangerous Road conditions, poor slope conditions, etc.). I will try NOT to cancel unless it is absolutely necessary! These last minute cancelations will be announced during the Afternoon Announcements, special P.A. announcement, the club's website, and on the BAND App. It is the student's responsibility to make sure they listen very carefully to these announcements and have their BAND notification setting switch to ON.
*(If we do cancel for safety reasons, I will reschedule the trip for our Make-up date, or the next date available for us to get a bus.)
What to expect the day of the Trip:
7:15 - 7:45 =
Check THE BAND app and the Middle School Ski & Board club website for the latest update before you leave your house.
7:25 - 8:00 =
Arrive at school and drop of equipment and ski clothes. Equipment and ski bags will be stored (and locked) in the Little Theater ticket booth during the school day. Please have your equipment there before the start of the school day (8:00 AM)
*** AND DON'T FORGET YOUR EPIC PASS!!!!!!
*** It is wise to NOT pack your clothes in your ski or snowboard bag as these will be placed under the bus before you are dismissed from class.
IMPORTANT:
All students that are attending the trip MUST come to the Ticket booth in the morning to Check in (even students that have their equipment stored at 7 Springs).
PLEASE make sure that you have ALL of your equipment before the first trip. It is best to have your equipment labeled with your name and “tied” together (Affordable Ski Straps and ski bag / snowboard bags can be purchased from Peak Ski & Snowboard by Boyce Park or on Amazon). This keeps your equipment from getting separated during the loading and unloading process. It is also a good idea to label your snowboard, skis and poles with your name.
1:50 - 2:10 =
Bus Loader Volunteers will unload all of the equipment from the ticket booth. Skis and snowboards will be placed on the sidewalk by the bus loading area. Bags with ski clothes will be placed in the main lobby along the walls.
2:16 =
Students will be dismissed from class. They should quickly go to their lockers then report to the main lobby to change into their ski clothes. (It is best to put on your under layers at school, but don’t over dress yet. Too many layers on the bus can cause you to sweat, and the sweat will make you cold on the slopes.)
2:16 - 2:35 =
Use the Bathrooms to change into ski clothes (DO NOT put on your ski boots at school. You can take these on the bus with you and put them on when we get closer to 7-springs. This will make your bus ride a little more comfortable.)
After you are changed, you will be expected to SIT DOWN IN THE LOBBY and wait for instructions and permission to board the bus from Mr. Racchini.
Since there are so many skis and snowboards, we ask that only designated loaders actually place the equipment on and off the bus.
2:30 - 2:40 =
Load the Bus
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Mr. Racchini or another appointed person will be the FIRST person on the bus. You cannot enter the bus until Mr. Racchini gives the ok.
2:45 - 3:50 =
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As you enter the bus simply tell this person your LAST name and you will be checked in. (Once you are checked in, you will not be permitted to leave the bus)
Travel to 7-Springs
3:45 - 4:00 =
Arrive at 7-Springs
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When we arrive at 7-springs Mr. Racchini will exit the bus to coordinate our arrival with Seven Springs Security.
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The bus will then park (or stop at the drop off circle) and only the Pre-Appointed ski loaders will be permitted off the bus to help unload all of the equipment. ALL OTHER STUDENTS MUST REMAIN ON THE BUS UNTIL MR. RACCHINI RETURNS TO YOUR BUS!
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A 7-Springs representative might enter the bus to share information about the slopes and the night’s ski conditions. You are expected to listen to these people, for the information they are sharing is very important to your safety.
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Mr. Racchini will return to the bus, and before you exit the bus, he will...
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Give you a few reminders and last minute Club instructions.
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REMIND you to pick up and attach one of the L.E.D. FRMS Ski & Board Club Member ID Lights (All members of the trip including students and chaperones, must wear this while at 7-springs. Its purpose is to help students & chaperones identity other members of our club.)
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Ask any Students that are getting lessons to meet outside the bus. - (check in and help them get to where they need to be.)
Those students that have paid for a lesson should wait at the bus until Mr. Racchini or another appointed person escorts them to the lesson area. The Chaperones will help those students get started until their ski instruction begins
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As you exit the bus, please gather your equipment, (If you have a snowboard or ski bag, put it back under the bus) meet your Ski BUDDIES and start your night of skiing.
4:00 - 8:15 =
Open Slope Time.(Remember to ALWAYS stay with your Ski Buddy or with your group - NEVER SKI ALONE!)
8:15 - 8:45 =
Finish Skiing - Please make sure you are back to the bus NO LATER than 8:45. Do NOT think that you can get one more run in before 8:40, because you will be late.
8:45 - 9:00 =
Check in at bus and Leave 7-Springs - Again as you enter the bus simply tell the appointed person at the front of your bus your last name and you will be checked in. (Once you are checked in, you will not be permitted to leave the bus.)
Remove your L.E.D. Member Identification Light and place it in the appointed container BEFORE going back to your seat.
9:00 - 10:00 =
Travel to School
How to Contact Mr. Racchini
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