Ski Club - St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, South Euclid, Ohio 44121

SKI CLUB REMINDER: Skiing begins this Friday (Jan 8th) for those who joined the St. Gregory Ski Club. Please bring money for your locker and snacks. We will be leaving promptly at 2:45PM. We will be returning by 7:30PM. In the event that skiing is cancelled, we will let you know on Friday morning. Please DO NOT CALL Brandywine!! Please note that if we have a snow day Ski Club will be cancelled and rescheduled weather permitting.

Please remember that the school is only responsible for the students who are part of St. Gregory Ski Club.

SCHOOL ADVISORS- Mrs. Hanus, Ms. Vercellino, and Mrs.Ball,
PARENT ADVISORS- to be announced

SKIING BEGINS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 8^TH AND WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT SIX FRIDAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY 12th. THERE WILL BE NO SKIING ON SNOW DAYS.

WHAT IS THE COST? The price of the program this year for skiing, snowboarding, or snowblading :

SKI PACKAGE INCLUDES: Beginning Jan. 8^th, 2009 -Round-trip bus transportation, by Cleveland Southeastern Trails, to Brandywine for six (6) Fridays.

- Five (5) hour lessons by qualified Ski Instructors. The students are required to take the lessons by Brandywine.

- The students will receive a passcard for 3 free 4-hour snow/lift tickets and equipment (if applicable), other than the Friday school session. Parents must provide the
transportation for the freebie sessions. Freebie cards cannot be given to students not in ski club during ski club weeks. Only paid members will be allowed on the bus.

- Skiing will continue to be available to the students (after the 6 times with St. Gregory), every Friday 3-7pm until the close of the season. (school not responsible)

* Season Pass holders do not receive the three freebies and rental is available during scheduled school trip only.

BRANDYWINE SKI TICKET: Each student will receive a permanent ticket for the
season (to be worn around the neck). This ticket is valid only during the St.
Gregory session (Each Friday 3:30-6:30pm beginning Jan. 8^thuntil the end of the
season.) If lost or forgotten the ticket will be replaced only once during the first 5 sessions,
at a cost of $5. If the ticket is lost again, the student will not be able to ski.

THE BRANDYW1NE FORM: This form is required. It must be signed by the parent/guardian, and the student. For skiers, height, weight, shoe size, skier type and ability are necessary for rental equipment. For snowboarders, height, weight, shoe size and whether the student is right or left footed. If there is any missing information on this form, the registration will not be accepted.

BRANDYWINE LESSONS: Brandywine has determined that the first two weeks of the program are designated to “Beginner Only” participants. This will enable Brandywine to provide the new beginner skiers, snowboarders, and snowbladers the most positive on-snow experience possible. The quality of the lessons will better to accommodate the students and give them the time to properly learn and progress at their own pace.

For Intermediate & Advanced skiers, snowboarders or snowbladers, there will be two designated areas that will be marked with “Blue and Black Flags” These flagged areas will hold “Evaluations” to sticker the participants who are already proficient in their skiing and/or snowboarding skills. The students will then enjoy the slopes over the first two weeks of the program without taking lessons.

The third week of the program will begin the Intermediate & Advanced lessons for all. The beginners should be close enough to start their intermediate lessons and may continue to take lessons through week #5. The Intermediate & Advanced participants may start their one hour group lessons through week #5. They will be able to take up to two lessons in week #4 and #5. Your students will continue to advance their skiing or riding skills and have the ability to gain five lessons in a season. Week #6 is a “free ski” day. Students do not need to take lessons, and can ski on the appropriate slopes that they have mastered during their lessons.

Light Green- Ski in a controlled wedge. Make linked turns. Maintain speed control and able to stop.

Light Blue-Complete a Wedge Christie(narrow wedge runs with vertical motion to a matched skidded finish), able to use poles as a timing device and turning aid.

Dark Blue-Able to do a Wedge Christie II, linking short and medium radius turns, with good turn shape and speed control, using pole touch..

Black-Able to complete a run of 15 linked parallel turns without a wedge. Advanced skills in balance and edging, using vertical motion and good speed control.

BEHAVIOR: All school rules apply to the Ski Club. All discipline matters will be handled by the School Administrator on Monday. Any student under school suspension will not be permitted to participate on Friday. Any student failing to comply with directives of the adult advisors or to the Brandywine instructors may have Ski Club membership suspended or revoked. Students who experience any problems during the session are expected to report the problem immediately to a St. Gregory Teacher Advisor.

WHEN: Bus leaves St. Gregory at 2:40pm and returns at 7:30pm. Parents are asked to
be prompt in picking up skiers. Parents should make other arrangements if there is a
problem with pick-up. Skiers are not permitted to wait in the PFC and are to be picked up at the St. Gregory parking lot.

SKIER NEEDS: Send book bags home with a younger sibling or a friend if possible.

-Approximately $7-10 for food and refreshments. A bag lunch may be brought and eaten at Brandywine (no food is permitted to be eaten on the bus).

-Locker costs for shoes is $1.00 (exact change is required), $2 for large lockers

ATTENDANCE : The attendance list is checked each Friday. If a student is absent on a ski Friday that student may not ski.

*If your skier is not attending a ski session, but is in school—A note is required!!! If there is any after school activity, family weekend trip, doctor’s appointment or other conflict on Friday please let us know so the bus does not wait.

**lf your skier is traveling home by other means, a note must be turned into Mrs. Ball (208) by Thursday. There cannot be any exceptions to this rule. If we do not have a note by Thursday, the skier will return home on the bus. A parent signature and a phone number where you can be reached Friday evening is required.

Please cut along dotted line, sign and return this portion with your registration and check made out to St. Gregory the Great School by December 11, 2009. Thanks!

My son/daughter and I have read and understand the preceding rules and regulations regarding the 2009-2010 St. Gregory the Great Ski Club and with to participate in this activity.