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Nitschmann Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club 2020

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Nitschmann Middle School will meet and go to Blue Mountain Ski Area on the following 5 Mondays: 1/6/20,  1/13/20, 1/27/20, 2/3/20, 2/10/20.

We welcome all students (Grades 6-8) to join the Nitschmann Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club for our 2020 season. This is a great way for students to get involved and explore a new life-long sport! In addition, this makes a great holiday gift to get your child outside during the winter months!

Mr. Downey is our club advisor. You can contact him for more information at cdowney@basdschools.org

You are responsible to purchase your child’s ticket. You may also choose to purchase transportation, equipment rental, or lessons. You must sign up on the portal website by October 31, 2019, to receive 6 visits for the prices above.  All payments and orders will be done online using the following Blue Mountain Ski Area secure website: https://bit.ly/2Ozoyko 

6 lift tickets (for our 6 dates above, Monday-Thursday/Non-Holiday -8 hour ticket) $116.10
6 lift tickets and rental of skis or snowboard $170.10
6 lift tickets and ski or snowboard lessons $170.10
6 lift tickets, rental, and lessons $215.10
Bus Transportation to/from Nitschmann Middle School (Transportation will be added on at the end of the transaction as you check out.) $115.00
Blue Mountain Ski Area Season Pass (if your child plans on using it more than the 6 dates) $429.00

 

Bus transportation will be available for Nitschmann Middle School studentsYou must pay for transportation when you purchase your tickets online from Blue Mountain Ski Area. Mr. Downey, club advisor, will be on the bus to and from school.  The bus will leave Nitschmann at 3:10 pm and return at 8:45 pm. Please be prompt to pick up!

Students are responsible for their own gear and equipment. Equipment can be rented from Blue Mountain Ski Area. Students who have their own gear will bring ski gear to school on Monday morning at the gymnasium entrance starting at 7:30.  It will be stored in the locked gymnasium storage area for the day.  

Students are responsible for their Blue Mountain Ski Area pass/ticket.  If your child loses it, you are responsible for the $10 replacement cost.  

In the event that BASD is closed or has an early dismissal due to inclement weather, our club night will be postponed.  We will send message updates through the BASD app, Nitschmann’s social media sites, and text updates. (To receive text message updates about ski club— text @skiclubni to 81010)

Ski & Snowboard lessons will begin at 5:00 pm. We recommend that all students who have skied or snowboarded 3 times or less to take lessons to strengthen their independent skills. 

Lockers are available at Blue Mountain Ski Area.  Small lockers are $3, and medium lockers are $6 with unlimited access. Students purchase these weekly on their own. 

We want Nitschmann Middle School to stick together and ski safely.   Our group adults will be located by the Lower Lodge counter with a Nitschmann sign.  Hot cocoa is available most nights at our group table. We welcome parents to join us, help out, and even bring some snacks for our students. Email Mr. Downey if you can help.