Ski & Snowboard Club

About the Program

Who: All interested 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to join.

What: The purpose of this club is to promote an interest in skiing and snowboarding by arranging low cost, supervised trips to local ski areas.

When: There are four scheduled supervised trips on Fridays in January and February after school from 3:30-9:15 p.m. at Afton Alps. Transportation is provided.

2020 Trip Dates: Fridays - January 10, January 31, February 21 & February 28

Where: Meet at FRMS to leave for local ski trips

Cost:

Bus, lift tickets and ski/snowboard (with helmet) rental is $64
Bus and lift ticket only is $39.00
Bus only is $10
Helmet only is $10
2 hour group lesson $34.00. Register with Kelly Glassing the Monday before the Ski Trip.

Application/Permission Form: Purchase the bus, lift tickets and ski/snowboard rental the Monday before each of the four scheduled ski/snowboard trips through FeePay.

Afton Alps Information Letter FAQ

AFTON ALPS - Group Info FAQs

SKI SCHOOL

Can we get ski or snowboard lessons?

• We love to teach our guests how to ski and snowboard! Please contact Ski & Snowboard School at 651-436-5245 ext. 276, for details and pricing. A minimum 14-day notice is required for lessons, and a signed Release of Liability waiver must be submitted for each student.

EQUIPMENT

What should we do with our gear when we go inside the chalet?

• For your convenience and safety, we have racks near the chalets where equipment may be left or secured with a lock. Please do not rest equipment against the buildings. Skis, poles and snowboards are not permitted inside the chalets.

• Guests may use Afton’s complimentary equipment check service, located at Alps Rental and Meadows Rental. Equipment check is limited to skis, poles and snowboards. (Bags, boots and helmets are not permitted.)

• To secure personal belongings, lockers are available to rent in the Alps Chalet, Alps Rental and Meadows Rental.

RENTAL

Afton has plenty of skis and snowboards! Our friendly and helpful technicians will get you properly outfitted and out onto the slopes quickly.

What’s included in the rental package?

• The standard ski package includes: skis, ski boots, poles and a helmet.

• The standard snowboard package includes: snowboard with bindings, snowboard boots and a helmet.

• Our helmets are warm; you don’t need a hat, but a thin beanie can be worn, if desired.

What are Afton’s rules regarding helmets?

• Ski & Snowboard School students who are under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet during lessons. However, we strongly recommend helmets to everyone!

When do we fill out the rental forms?

• Forms are available at the rental shop and only take a minute to complete. It is very important for those who are renting equipment to know both their height and weight before they arrive. This information helps our rental technicians properly adjust the equipment to assure the safest possible settings for each individual.

How does the rental shop know we are with a group?

• Please have your participants write your group’s name on the “group” line of the rental form. This will ensure you are given the correct discount.

Where do we leave our street shoes once we have our rental gear?

• Feel free to leave your shoes in our rental shop cubbies. We also have lockers available to rent.

CHALETS/TABLES

Can we reserve tables for our group?

• Guests are welcome to use tables in public areas in our chalets on a first-come basis. For the comfort of all guests, it is prohibited to leave unattended belongings on chalet tables.

Does Afton have private party rooms?

• We have two private rooms available to rent at $30/half-day or $50/full-day. The Oakwood Room is located in the Alps Chalet and holds about 75 guests. The Den is located in the Meadows Chalet and holds about 45 guests. Rooms are subject to availability. Reservations are required.

SLOPE SAFETY

Each participant must know and observe the Responsibility Code. We recommend reviewing the Code prior to your arrival.

Where can I find the Responsibility Code?

• A copy of the Responsibility Code will be sent with your reservation confirmation. You can also find the code on our website under “Safety & Policies,” or printed on our restaurant napkins.

Ski/Snowboard Lesson Release Waiver

FRMS Information Letter

2020 FRMS Ski & Snowboard Club

Trip Dates: Fridays - January 10, January 31, February 21 & February 28

All trips are AFTER SCHOOL from 3:30 pm to 9:15 pm.

Bus & Lift Ticket Only $39.00	Bus, Lift Ticket and SkiSnowboard Equipment (includes Helmet rental) . $64.00	Helmet Rental Only $10.00	2-hr Group Lesson $34.00
Pay on FeePay	Pay on FeePay	Pay at Afton	Pay on line - Afton

Sign-up:

Log on to FeePay to sign-up for all trips.

Please sign-up for ALL of the dates that you will be attending, as buses are booked in advance.

Final date to sign-up for a trip will be 11:58pm on the Monday before each trip - NO EXCEPTIONS.

Payment:

Payments for Ski/Snowboard Club will be accepted online through FeePay ONLY.

Only students who have paid online by the Monday deadline will be allowed to go on the trip.

No cash or checks can be collected.

Equipment Rental:

Equipment rental/Lift Ticket/Bus is paid online using FeePay.

Ski and Snowboard Lessons are free but you must sign-up via an email to Ms. Glassing one week before each ski trip.

Students Owning Equipment - Drop off equipment from 7:20 – 7:50 am on trip days

Students owning skis/snowboards need to be dropped off with their equipment before school on the day of each trip.

District policy does not allow students to bring their ski/snowboards on the school bus.

All equipment is locked up in a conference room during the school day.

Please label items or purchase a bag to speed up loading and unloading the trailer.

Dinner Meal Information:

Students need to bring either money OR food from home for dinner.

Transportation:

Buses will leave school at 3:30 p.m. and will return at 9:15 p.m.

Pick up at FRMS no later than 9:15 pm at the Main Upper Entrance

Upon return to FRMS, students MAY NOT return to their lockers.

* backpacks, homework, instruments, etc. will be stored and locked up until our return

Please leave room for buses to park on the upper level in front of the building.

Late pick up of your child will jeopardize his/her participation on future trips.

Questions?

Ms. Glassing Kelly.glassing@district196.org Voicemail: 952-431-0014

Ms. Cress Amy.Cress@district196.org

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CONTACT

Kelly Glassing

Faculty Information

Location(s)

Falcon Ridge Middle School

Contact Information

School Email

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School Phone

952-431-8760