Highlight Sheet

Communication

All communication will be done via email or the website. An email will be sent each Saturday evening to indicate which skiing venue we will enjoy on Sunday. If you do not have access to email, please contact Kelsey (403-949-2064) and someone will contact you directly.

Attendance

If you are unable to attend on any given Sunday, you are asked to contact your Group Leader via email. This will allow the leader to adjust the days plan if necessary.

Start Time

Each session begins at 1:00 p.m. We ask that children are ready to go in full gear by 1:00. If you are late, you are responsible for either ensuring your child catches up with their group or skiing with your child that day. It is imperative that children are not left unsupervised on ski trails.

Group Formats

One parent must ski with each child in the Bunny Group. Group/Assistant Leaders may ask parents of older children to ski with the group occasionally. If you are not asked to ski with a group, then you are encouraged to meet someone new and enjoy your own 2 hour ski! Children tend to ski with kids the same age and ability level, however, please keep in mind there may be some group shuffling from time to time to ensure your child is getting the instruction and challenge they require.

Hydration, Nutrition and How to Carry Them

On our schedule for 2010 we have some venues with warming huts and some without warming huts. Skiers need to be dressed in layers for the appropriate weather. We strongly encourage each skier to bring water, a nutritious snack, sunglasses and an extra pair of mitts/gloves. Water can we carried in a variety of ways. We encourage you to have a few 'dry runs' to determine how water and snacks will be transported prior to the first day.

Temperature Cut-Offs

The offical cut off for skiing is -20 including wind chill. Cancellations will be emailed. There are times it is warmer in the mountains than in Calgary so please check Environment Canada for the most current weather information.

Canmore Nordic Centre

The club receives a discount on ski passes for the day we ski there. We will buy passes for the group prior to our group ski. Please pick up ski passes from one of our parent volunteers by 12:45 p.m. to ensure you/your child are dressed and ready to ski for 1:00 p.m. If you arrive early or late and wish to ski, purchase your ticket from the ticket office to receive discouted rate (they will have a master list of club members). Leaders and assistant leaders are given complimentary passes.