SSNO CLUB 2017/ 2018

Whistler-Blackcomb (saturday, dec. 9, 2017 sold out)

Saturday, Feb 3rd, 2018 and/or

Saturday, March 10th, 2018

(SKI AND SNOWBOARD NEFARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES CLUB)

Dear Parents / Guardians,

Nov.26th, 2017.

Summit Middle is pleased to offer THREE one-day ski and snowboard trips to Whistler-Blackcomb. Sign-up will take place online only. Be sure your cash-online account is set up in time for sign-up. For any further information once you have carefully read this bookletplease have your child contact Mr. Sanderson at school.

With Excitement,

Mr. Sanderson

What – Skiing and Snowboarding on Blackcomb with the Ride Tribe. The Ride Tribe is a collection of coaches that will be with students for the entire day on the mountain.

Where – Blackcomb Ski Resort

When – Saturday, December 9th, 2017, Saturday February 3rd, 2018, and/or Saturday, March 10th, 2018.We will leave the school at 6:00am and return at about 6:00pm.

Why – To have fun and improve your skiing and snowboarding skills at one of the world’s best resorts. Coaches will introduce students to the mountain and allow them to take the best advantage of the mountain.

Who – The first 100 participants to pay online ( ) starting Friday, November 10th at 12:01am. A wait list will be kept by Mr. Sanderson.

Cost

$82- Session only. (students have Blackcomb season’s pass and do not need to rent)

$94 -Lift and session.(students who do not need to rent)

$116- Lift, session and rentals. (students who need to rent)

Optional: $16.50 for lunch voucher (student receives a voucher worth $18.50)

Lessons

All students, regardless of ability, will be with a Ride Tribe Coach the entire day. Students love Ride Tribe because it is no ordinary ski school, it's a culture. They get to ski and ride with young professional coaches who know the mountains inside out, top to bottomStudents love Ride Tribe because it is no ordinary ski school, it's a culture. They get to ski and ride with young professional coaches who know the mountains inside out, top to bottom.Students love Ride Tribe because it is no ordinary ski school, it's a culture. They get to ski and ride with young professional coaches who know the mountains inside out, top to bottom.This means students will be supported all day by these coaches. They get to ski and ride with young, professional coaches who know the mountain from top to bottom, inside out.

Benefits:

  • Students will be supervised by our coaches for the entire day on Blackcomb Mountain. Students will be escorted from the bus to the rental shop, to lunch and back to the drop-off area at the end of the day. This full supervision allows you to enjoy the mountain with other teachers or chaperones knowing that the safety of your students lies in the capable hands of specially trained Snow School staff.
  • All students ski/ride in a “session” with a coach for the entire day. The presence of a coach is mandatory.
  • Replacing the lesson, a “session” focuses on both the experience on the mountain and skill development. Our professional instructors cater to the students’ needs. Park, pipe, free riding, learning to turn - whatever they want to do.
  • Students are grouped in sessions with friends, based on ability. Skiers and snowboards can be grouped together in intermediate or advanced groups.
  • We require every student who takes in the Ride Tribe Schools presented by Milk 2 Go program to wear a helmet. We have more than enough helmets to outfit every student in the RTS program with a complimentary helmet regardless of whether or not they are renting any other equipment. We also have enough Wrist Guards to provide all snowboarders with them. We strongly recommend all teachers/chaperones to ride/ski with a helmet as well, and would be happy to provide you with one complimentary as well.
  • A complimentary Flaik GPS unit will be included for every student this year. Flaik is a real-time tracking solution for skiers and riders that not only provides extra safety, but allows participants to log their day to see what runs they were on, how much vertical was achieved and see where they want to ski in the future at Whistler Blackcomb.
  • Beginners will focus on fundamentals and will quickly become comfortable on skis or a board.
  • Halfpipe and terrain park clinics focusing on freestyle skills are offered for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders, led by specially trained instructors
  • Save up to 70% off the public price for the same product
  • Students will be supervised by our coaches for the entire day on Blackcomb Mountain. Students will be escorted from the bus to the rental shop, to lunch and back to the drop-off area at the end of the day. This full supervision allows you to enjoy the mountain with other teachers or chaperones knowing that the safety of your students lies in the capable hands of specially trained Snow School staff.
  • All students ski/ride in a “session” with a coach for the entire day. The presence of a coach is mandatory.
  • Replacing the lesson, a “session” focuses on both the experience on the mountain and skill development. Our professional instructors cater to the students’ needs. Park, pipe, free riding, learning to turn - whatever they want to do.
  • Students are grouped in sessions with friends, based on ability. Skiers and snowboards can be grouped together in intermediate or advanced groups.
  • We require every student who takes in the Ride Tribe Schools presented by Milk 2 Go program to wear a helmet. We have more than enough helmets to outfit every student in the RTS program with a complimentary helmet regardless of whether or not they are renting any other equipment. We also have enough Wrist Guards to provide all snowboarders with them. We strongly recommend all teachers/chaperones to ride/ski with a helmet as well, and would be happy to provide you with one complimentary as well.
  • A complimentary Flaik GPS unit will be included for every student this year. Flaik is a real-time tracking solution for skiers and riders that not only provides extra safety, but allows participants to log their day to see what runs they were on, how much vertical was achieved and see where they want to ski in the future at Whistler Blackcomb.
  • Beginners will focus on fundamentals and will quickly become comfortable on skis or a board.
  • Halfpipe and terrain park clinics focusing on freestyle skills are offered for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders, led by specially trained instructors
  • Save up to 70% off the public price for the same product
Safety

Please reinforce safety and go over the Alpine Responsibility Code with your child. Students must wear a helmet on the mountain. Helmets are included with all downhill packages. The Alpine Responsibility Code can be found at-

Clothing

Students need the following gear:

Warm head covering that will cover the ears and fit comfortably under a helmet.

A helmet (if not renting one).

Warm and layerable tops such as turtleneck shirt, sweatshirt or sweater, and a warm jacket.

Ski goggles and Ski gloves.

Waterproof jacket or shell and Waterproof ski pants.

Sweatpants or long johns (jeans are not recommended).

A timepiece.

Warm socks and footwear suitable for a slushy wet parking lot.

An extra change of clothes in case you get wet.

Drop off at 6:00 am & Pick-up at 6:00 pm

Parents, please drop off your child before6:00am at the school. Pick-up at the end of the night will be at approximately 6:00pm. Many students will use their cell phones to call parents on the bus ride home. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE WAY OF THE BUS GETTING TO THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. YOU MAY PARK IN STAFF PARKING.

Cancellations, and Refunds

If our Blackcomb ski sessionis cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, we will attempt to reschedule the sessions. If students miss the day due to illness or extenuating circumstances, any moneys refunded by the mountain will be refunded to the student. Transportation costs will not be refunded.

Please check Mr. Sanderson’s SSNO Club webpage for updates at

(Please keep this sheet for future reference)