<<

2015 – 2016 5th Grade / Ride FREE APPLICATION

If you're in the 5th grade, no matter where you live, you can ski or ride for FREE at any participating ski with the Ski Free Passport Program. Thanks to the non-profit NW Foundation, the Ski and Ride FREE Passport is the best way for you to experience great outdoor winter recreation in North and Eastern Washington with your family and friends.

How it Works The passport allows you to ski or FREE 3 days at each the participating ski . After submitting an application you will receive a passport booklet in the mail.

To complete the online application (5thGradeSkiPassport.com) you will need to upload a digital photo that shows the 5th graders face and a valid credit card. If you only have a print photo of your child and are not comfortable using the online application you must use this print version of the application and mail it in.

Once you receive the passport booklet present it at the ticket window of the participating ski resort, it's that easy! Most ski areas have deals on lessons and rentals for the 5th grader.

The passport is accepted at the following Ski Areas:  49 Degrees North  Mt. Spokane  Silver  Lookout Pass  Bluewood  Loup Loup  Brundage

When you submit your application prior to the ski areas opening you will receive your passport mid-November. After mid-November and the resorts are open plan on 10 work days to receive your passport booklet (although it usually doesn't take that long!). Applications are accepted all season long until March 20, 2016.

To find out more about the NW Winter Sports Foundation or Ski the Northwest Rockies visit the websites below.

NW Winter Sports Foundation website:

Download our www.SkiWashington.org App for conditions, Become a Facebook fan of Ski NW Rockies events & deals! Twitter: SkiNWrockies SkiNWr Website: skiNWrockies.com 5th grade online app: 5thGradeSkiPassport.com .

5th GRADE SKI/RIDE PASSPORT APPLICATION

For quicker delivery apply online at 5thGradeSkiPassport.com. If unable to apply online use this application.

1. Read the Rules & Regulations and sign the consent form. 2. Important -Include a 2x2-inch photo of the 5th grader (a school picture works perfectly!) 3. Write the 5th graders name on the back of the photo. 4. Print neatly, complete all sections of the form and include a phone number. 5. Send the completed application, photo and include a$20 Check or Money Order for shipping/processing to “5th Grade Passport Program”. 5th Grade Passport Program PO Box 164 Bridgeport, WA 98813

Parent Name: ______

Student Name: ______Students Date of Birth: ______

Parents Phone: ______Parents email: ______

Mailing Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Students School: ______Students Teacher: ______

1. Students Gender: □ Female □ Male 2. Do you ski or snowboard □ Ski □ Snowboard 3. Rate your ability □ Beginner □ Intermediate □ Advanced 4. Is there an adult in the household that or ? □ Yes □ No 5. Do you expect to rent equipment this year? □ Yes □ No 6. Did you ski or snowboard LAST winter? □ Yes □ No 7. How did you hear about this program? □ School □ Friend □ Internet □ Family □ Other

We fully understand the terms of the 5th grade ski and snowboard passport agreement and agree to comply with all the rules and regulations set forth. We understand that any misuse of the Passport or lift ticket obtained with the Passport will result in revocation of the Passport. By acceptance of the Passport, we agree that Northwest Winter Sports Foundation, Ski NW Rockies, all participating resorts and the 5th Grade Passport Program partners and sponsors and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees or agents have no liability whatsoever for injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by the Passport or resulting from application for or acceptance, possession or use of the Passport.

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: ______Date: ______

2015-2016 5th Grade Ski & Snowboard Passport Rules & Regulations:

Your Passport will not be validated or sent until you read this agreement, answer the survey questions and sign the consent form on the application. 1. The 2015-16 Fifth Grade Passport is a non-transferable document which entitles the 5th grader to whom it is issued to obtain all-day lift tickets, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, at participating member resorts during the 2015-16 season. The following participating ski areas for the 2015-16 season: 49 Degrees North, Lookout Pass, Mt. Spokane, , Loup Loup, Bluewood. And Brundage. All participating ski areas reserve the right to withdraw or join the program at any time. 2. The Passport is valid at all participating ski areas during the 2015-16 season except on the blackout dates identified by each ski area during the 2015-16 season. 3. The Passport may be used to obtain no more than three (3) all-day lift tickets at each participating ski resort during the 2015-16 season subject to the resort blackout dates. 4. The Passport or use of the Passport or of lift tickets obtained with the Passport may not be transferred or resold to any other person, including family members or relatives. It is a violation of Idaho. 9. All Passport holders agree to comply with all rules and regulations of participating Ski the Northwest Rockies member resorts and with all other applicable laws and regulations. 10. An individual is eligible for the Fifth Grade Passport only once. Home School 5th graders are eligible only once. Individuals repeating all or a portion of the 5th grade do not qualify for a repeat Passport. 11. If a Fifth Grade Passport applicant provides any false or inaccurate information in his or her application, a Passport will not be issued. Any Passport issued to a 5th grader who has provided false or inaccurate information will be revoked. 12. All information provided in this application is subject to verification by Ski Idaho and Ski the Northwest Rockies. All information provided in this application becomes the property of the NW Winter Sports Foundation and Ski the Northwest Rockies. Information provided by Passport applicants may be used by the NW Winter Sports Foundation, Ski the Northwest Rockies and its member ski areas for verification and market research purposes. 13. Ski the NW Rockies (501c(6)) and NW Winter Sports Foundation (501c(3)) are both nonprofit organizations. Your fees cover the cost of administering the program, the printing and mailing the passport

The Northwest Winter Sports Foundation 501(c)3 organization has been established for the express purposes of educational and charitable activities to support winter sports in the state of Washington. The Northwest Winter Sports Foundation (NW-WSF) funds support: • Educational programs devoted to safety & information, pipe & park safety, winter rescue and general sports safety. • The development and training of Washington state competitive winter sports participants. • Local and state trade communities in Washington for the promotion of winter sports. • Charitable winter sports outreach programs providing opportunities for underprivileged & disabled children and their families. • Creation of youth initiatives to promote active winter health and outdoor activities (fighting obesity by giving our youth healthy and active alternatives, free , passport programs, etc.)

Ski the Northwest Rockies (501c(6)) is the marketing arms of the non-profit Inland Northwest Ski Areas Association and represents the North Idaho and Eastern Washington ski and snowboard industry. Ski the Northwest Rockies Phone: (509) 621-0119. [email protected]/ www.skiNWrockies.com