Exeter Ski Club 2011-2012

Exeter Ski Club 2011-2012 Advisors Deb Palacios 610-779-4998 [email protected] Lisa Siciliano 610-779-0225 [email protected]

To all Parents and Students,

The Exeter Snow Eagles welcomes all levels of skiers and boarders. Lessons are very reasonable to encourage beginners. Most of our chaperones will be returning from last season and have years of experience with the Exeter Ski Club. Our chaperones are on the buses, on the slopes and in the lodge. The Ski Club makes five ski trips to the Blue Mountain Ski area. Plus we offer a weekend trip to the Seven Springs Resort. The Blue Mt. trip may be limited to 3 buses and the Seven Springs trip is limited to 88 students. We date all forms as they are returned; please get your applications in as soon as possible to reserve your place. Completed forms may be turned into the Junior or Senior High Office. Parents may also take the forms to Lisa Siciliano’s home. The address is 3410 Woodland Ave Reading PA 19606. (A couple of blocks from the High school) Payments are non-refundable with the exception that the actual Blue Mountain fee may be refundable if you are unable to ski/board (with a doctor’s excuse).

IMPORTANT DATES Monday, October 31, 2011, Deadline for application spaces will not be held without payment. Spaces are given on a first come basis.

Mandatory Meeting Tuesday, December 20, 2011 2:30-4:00 Senior High Café Blue Mt. requires students to attend the ski safety presentation. Lift tickets, Subway forms, and Ski Club hand books will be given to students at this meeting. Parents are welcome to attend, or please call us with any questions.

Ski Excursions

Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2012 - Blue Mt Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - Blue Mt Friday to Sunday, February 3-5, 2012 - Seven Springs (optional) Make up date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - Blue Mt.

KEEP THIS PAGE GENERAL INFORMATION

Carry Bags (2) 1 bag for carrying boots, gloves, hats, snacks, etc. 1 bag for the student’s skis or board is required. BOTH BAGS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME AND EXETER ON THE TAG! Duct tape with permanent marker works well.

Standard Ski Apparel Standard equipment needed by students is as follows: a warm ski jacket, ski or boarding gloves, thermal underwear, one pair of ski socks, ski/boarding pants or bibs, goggles, hat or a helmet (highly recommended). Students are not permitted to wear sweat pants or jeans!

Departure / Arrival Time All trips begin loading in the rear of the Exeter Senior High School at 2:30 PM. The luxury coaches leave the SHS at 2:45 PM promptly. Blue Mountain trips return to the SHS at approximately 10 PM. Parents must be prompt in picking their child up. Students are encouraged to use their cell phones on the trip home to confirm the 10 PM arrival with their parents.

Snacks / Food / Spending Money Light snacks are served to the students on the coaches and in the Ski Lodge. Parents are encouraged to pack sandwiches, and snacks for the students, as food is expensive at Blue Mountain. The Club will be ordering Subway for one trip to Blue Mt. and we will also have our usual “Pizza Night” one of the other evenings.

The Seven Springs overnight trip will depart the Senior High School after lunch on February 3, 2012 and return to the SHS Sunday, February 5, 2012 at approximately 5 PM. Students are encouraged to use their cell phones to call their parents on the trip home to confirm their arrival time at the SHS.

Please note the time for leaving on this overnight trip: With the approval of the School Administration, are leaving after lunch on Friday instead of at the end of the school day so that the students will have more time to ski/board Friday evening.

KEEP THIS PAGE Seven Springs Resort Overnight Trip 2012

This year, our club will once again be offering a weekend overnight trip to Seven Springs Resort, near Somerset, PA. Seven Springs is the largest year-round resort in Pennsylvania, approximately 217 miles from Reading, about four hours by motor coach.

Package Includes  2 nights lodging  2 student breakfast buffets  Lift tickets (4:00 PM Friday – 7:00 PM Sunday)  Use of the indoor pool so bring swim suit and a towel

Our club would depart the SHS after lunch on Friday, February 3, 2012 for Seven Springs. After arrival and check-in on Friday, the students may ski until 11 PM. Students are responsible for their own dinner on Friday. All accommodations are in dorm cabins located at the base of the resort, next to the hotel and lodge. The rooms sleep 24 and are chaperoned. There is a wide variety of places to eat. Activities include swimming, bowling, snow-tubing, miniature golf, roller skating, and game room. Saturday morning begins with a group breakfast at 7:30 AM. The slopes are open from 9 AM until 11 PM. Students are responsible for their own lunch and dinner Saturday. Sunday also begins with a 7:30 AM group breakfast. Students may ski until about Noon, we do not stop on the ride home students should get lunch before getting on the bus. We check out and begin loading at 1 PM. The coaches should arrive back at the Senior High at approximately 5 PM. The cabins have small refrigerators. Students are encouraged to bring snacks & drinks. Seven Springs has an outstanding Security Department. For more information on Seven Springs you may go on line www.7springs.com.

KEEP THIS PAGE STUDENT MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM

STUDENT NAME ______Birth Date______Grade____ Sex ____

Parent /Guardian Name______

Home Address - ______

Home Phone - ______Student’s Cell phone# ______

Parents/ Guardian Cell phone # ______&______Name Name

Phone # Parent can be reached on Wednesday evenings between 3 – 10 PM ______

PRIMARY e-mail address ______

Medical Insurance Co. ______

Policy Holder ______Policy No.______

Group No.______

Medications Student is taking______

Family Doctor ______Phone No.______

Allergies? ______

Date of last Tetanus Shot ______Last Checkup______

Does Student wear contact lenses? ______

I understand that my child skis or snowboards at their own risk. In my absence, I give my permission for any medical treatment needed in the event of injury. I am aware it might be necessary for my child to be transported by ambulance to Lehigh Valley Hospital for medical treatment due to injuries incurred at Blue Mt. I will drive to the hospital as soon as I am notified. I understand that a chaperone will be with my child until I arrive. I understand that I will be responsible for about a $450 charge for any ambulance transportation unless covered by my insurance.

*** PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ______

While participating in Club activities on the bus and at Blue Mt, I agree to follow all rules set down by Exeter School District, Snow Eagles Club, and Blue Mt Ski Patrol. If I break these rules, I realize I will lose my right to participate in Ski Club for the rest of the season and my lift ticket may by voided. I agree to follow all rules & regulations of the Snow Eagles & Blue Mt.

***STUDENT SIGNATURE ______

*** PHOTO COPY HEALTH INSURANCE CARD Copy the front and back of your insurance card on an 8 x 11 paper and attach a copy to this form. (This is critical in expediting treatment of students.)

RETURN THIS PAGE 2011-2012 Snow Eagles Application

Student Name ______Grade______Sex ______

Parent/Guardian Name______

Address______

Home Phone ______Cell Phone ______

Student E-mail ______Please print LEGIBLY with complete e-mail addresses. Parent E-mail(s) ______Circle One I will be SKIING BOARDING I am totally new to this sport YES NO Have you taken professional lessons? YES NO How many seasons participating in this sport? ______I was a member of Ski Club last year YES NO

CIRCLE the package your student selects

Blue Mt Lift tickets ONLY $___180___ Blue Mt Lift tickets & Ski Rental $___215___ Blue Mt Lift ticket & Board Rental $___215___ Blue Mt Lift Ticket, Ski Rental & Lesson $___245___ Blue Mt Lift ticket, Board Rental & Lessons $___245___ Blue Mt Lift ticket & Ski Lesson $___210___ Blue Mt Lift ticket & Board Lesson $___210___

Seven Springs over night trip $250.00 Includes bus, lift tickets, 2 breakfasts, & lodging TOTAL FOR 7 SPRINGS $ __$250_____ (CIRCLE IF GOING)

TOTAL PAID $ ______Make check payable to “EXETER SNOW EAGLES” – you can write one check for the entire family if you have more than 1 student joining ski club.

CHECK LIST: BE SURE TO RETURN ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

______SIGNED Blue Mountain Group Membership Form (PARENT and STUDENT) ______SIGNED Medical information form (PARENT and STUDENT) ______Copy of Medical Insurance Card ______Check made payable to “Exeter Snow Eagles” (one check for entire family is fine) ______Completed Application (above) ______Community service form for volunteer Loaders (optional) (9-12th grade ONLY)

RETURN THIS PAGE EXETER SNOW EAGLES COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

The Snow Eagles Ski Club needs 10 responsible volunteers (grades 9th through 12th) to assist in loading / unloading ski equipment on the Bus at the SHS for our Blue Mountain excursions. Volunteer Loaders are also needed on the Seven Springs Overnight Trip. The “Community Service Form” will be given out at the Dec. 20 Ski Club Meeting by the Loader Supervisor.

Volunteers will earn approximately 5-6 hours towards their Community Service Hours. The Loader Supervisor will sign your forms at the end of the season for you to turn in to the SHS.

______I volunteer for Blue Mountain ______I volunteer for Blue Mountain and Seven Springs Trip

Student Name______

Grade______

Home Room Teacher______

RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY IF INTERESTED IN BEING A LOADER