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Learn To Ski/Ride, K-8th

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Skiers
Registration- Is suspended at this time, waiting for the State Guideline allowing for In-Person programs to resume.
     
The program is a collaboration between Williston Recreation, Williston Schools and Cochran's Ski Area.  The emphasis is on learning to downhill ski or snowboard, through weekly lessons. The program is for the participant that wishes to learn or improve their skills.  All participants are required to take a one-hour weekly lesson. (Lower level participants will have weekly lessons that are longer to help them progress up the levels).  The Learn to Ski/ Ride Program is for children in grades K-8th.

NOTE:
Kindergarten students must be transported to and from the mountain and accompanied by an adult, this means an adult is required to be on the mountain with their child and help out if you can. 

Informational Sheet
     See the link below for the Informational Sheet, which has all the information you need to prepare your child for the program and to ensure they have a successful time.

Learn to Ski/Ride Program Information:
     The program is from 2:30-4:30pm.  Lessons 2:30-3:30pm and free ski/ride time from 3:30-4:30pm.
     The program is at Cochran's and meets Wednesdays.
     Current schedule is Jan. 13-Mar. 3. (this might change, schedule is COVID-19 dependent).
     There is no program Feb. 24 due to school break.
     Bus transportation is available only at WCS, this year.  Buses leave at 2:00pm and all participants must be at school by 1:45pm.
     Transportation is back to WCS Only, leaving Cochran's at 5:00pm.  Buses arrive at WCS by 5:15pm.  
     Parents who are picking their child up at the mountain must do so before 4:45pm to check them out. 
     The school will NOT be open prior to or at the end of the program.
     At this time the lodge at Cochran's will not be open for use.

Informational Meeting-  There will not be one this year due to COVID-19.  See Informational Sheet 

Registration- Is done online.  You will have the option to pay online or offline.
     Online Option is with a credit card (3.5% fee added to balance), Child is enrolled in program.
     Offline Option is with a check, which has to be mailed or placed in the drop box, child is not enrolled until payment is received.  Must receive payment before Sunday, Jan. 3.
     Drop Box is at the back entrance, to the right of the door, of Town Hall- 7900 Williston Rd.
     DO NOT send money to the schools.
 
Equipment Loan- There will NOT be equipment given out for loan this year.  All children who need equipment will have to rent from a local business.  See equipment rental info below.

Student Instructors- 7th & 8th grade students will be invited to be student instructors for the program by the school staff.  They will be provided a registration form that needs to be filled out and returned with money to the WCS Main Office.  There is a $28 registration fee for all student instructors.  Checks made out to Williston Recreation.
There will be a Student Instructor training at Cochran's- Date and Time TBD.  No bus transportation provided.
 
Volunteers Needed- More than ever we are depending upon the help of parents to make this program a success.  Volunteers are needed on a regular basis, each week, and even occasionally.  If you plan on taking your child to and from the mountain on your own, please consider how you can help.  The success of this program depends on the adult volunteers we have!  Needed this year- Lodge Supervisors

Ski/Snowboard Rentals- There are many options for ski/snowboard rentals.  
     Alpine Shop is a sponsor of the program- Please support them by checking out their prices for rentals and other services. Leasing/rental information is on their website and you will have to schedule a fitting appointment through the website this year- https://www.alpineshopvt.com/ski-snowboard-leasing/
     REI is a sponsor of the program and offers a coupon for those who have their own equipment for a discount on a check and tune up.  REI sells ski and snowboard equipment.  Please support them by checking out their prices and other services.

Ski/Ride Trip in March:
     This will not be offered this year due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Requirements
     All participants riding a bus will be screened and temperature checked before getting on bus.
     Bus requirements are currently; grades 1st & 2nd two children per seat and grades 3rd-8th 1 child per seat.
     All participants will wear a mask during the program, on the lifts, on the mountain, in the lodge and on the buses.
     Social distancing will be required when possible along with wearing a mask.
     All parents, guardians, volunteers and such will wear a mask and social distance when at mountain during the Ski/Ride Program.
     If your child is not feeling well or showing signs or symptoms of a Cold, Flu or COVID-19 they are not to attend the program on that day. They must be symptom free for at least 24 hours prior to attending.
     If your child has traveled to an area outside of Vermont that is yellow or red, they must quarantine for the 2 weeks that are mandated by the state before attending the program.

DONATE
     If you would like to help other families who might not be able to afford the program this year.
     All donations will be used for financial assistance
     To donate use the link to go to the donation page and choose the Learn to Ski/Ride Program Fund- CLICK HERE

Registration Information
  • All Registrations are done online and there are two payment options. At Checkout you will have the option to pay online or offline.
  • 1. ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION- is with a credit card (convenience fee of $2 or 3.5 % is added, whichever is higher). Use this option to pay your balance in full and the person you are registering is enrolled in the programs that you have chosen. The Online Payment Option is available until the deadline (if there is one), or the day before the program begins, or in the case of a weekend program the Thursday before.
  • 2. OFFLINE PAYMENT OPTION- is mailing, using the drop box, or bringing in a check or cash with the receipt that is generated after you register. Reminder- the person you are registering is not enrolled until payment is received.
  • The Offline Payment Option, closes a week prior to the start of a program or deadline to register. This is done so that mailing in payment reaches us prior to the start of the program.
  • When the Offline Payment Option is closed you can come into the Rec. Office to register and pay with cash or check. Please create a household account prior to coming in if you don't have one already.
  • Program numbers are checked one week prior to start date to see if minimum number is met. If not a program can be cancelled due to low enrollment.
  • No registrations are accepted after the second meeting of a program.
  • Don't Wait! Register Early! (A program might be cancelled due to low enrollment).

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