Ski and Snowboard Club Cancelled for the 2022 school year
From Mrs. Stilphen:
After serious consideration, I have decided to not run the program this year. The overriding factors were the long bus rides with 55 people (50 students and 5 chaperones) both to and from the mountain where the necessary expectation is to keep a mask on, and then the time in the crowded lodge. I am sure you can imagine that it is not a decision that I made lightly and I made it thinking of the health and safety of all who are involved in the club. The South Portland Rec Center is offering a ski program. This is possibly an option for some to get onto the slopes.
HERE IS INFORMATION FOR
THE MAHONEY
2020 SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB!
THE MAHONEY
2020 SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB!
Where: Shawnee Peak Bridgton, Maine
When: Tuesday Nights, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 (makeup day 2/25)
***Group will leave school at 2:45 pm and return by 9:15 pm***
Transportation
In order to transport all Skiers/Snowboarders safely to the mountain and back, we have contracted a bus through VIP.
All students are expected to ride the bus to and from Mahoney.
6 nights of skiing (the packages below include the cost of transportation)
Lift and transportation $230.00
Lift and Lesson and transportation $345.00
Lift and Rental and transportation $345.00
Lift, Lesson, and Rental and transportation $460.00
All costs above include the $105.00 Transportation cost
Helmet Rental (must be worn and is included in the rental package) $50
PICK UP INFORMATION: We hope to arrive back to Mahoney by 9:15
In order to help with pick up, this year we are asking that parents not park on Ocean Street along the fence but rather in Mahoney’s lower back parking lot, leaving the drive towards the bus loop open for the VIP bus. We will stop the bus prior to the entrance to the loop to unload equipment and students. Students will call for pick up when we are approximately 20 minutes out. Those that do not have phones, one will be provided to them.
When: Tuesday Nights, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 (makeup day 2/25)
***Group will leave school at 2:45 pm and return by 9:15 pm***
Transportation
In order to transport all Skiers/Snowboarders safely to the mountain and back, we have contracted a bus through VIP.
All students are expected to ride the bus to and from Mahoney.
6 nights of skiing (the packages below include the cost of transportation)
Lift and transportation $230.00
Lift and Lesson and transportation $345.00
Lift and Rental and transportation $345.00
Lift, Lesson, and Rental and transportation $460.00
All costs above include the $105.00 Transportation cost
Helmet Rental (must be worn and is included in the rental package) $50
PICK UP INFORMATION: We hope to arrive back to Mahoney by 9:15
In order to help with pick up, this year we are asking that parents not park on Ocean Street along the fence but rather in Mahoney’s lower back parking lot, leaving the drive towards the bus loop open for the VIP bus. We will stop the bus prior to the entrance to the loop to unload equipment and students. Students will call for pick up when we are approximately 20 minutes out. Those that do not have phones, one will be provided to them.
Recent communication out to families:
1. Those students with equipment should bring it in on the morning of our ski trips and store it in room 12. The easiest way to do this is to use the ramp door entrance which is to the right of our main entrance and head down the short flight of steps. Room 12 is straight ahead, the second door on the right.
Parents can feel free to come in and head directly there if helping their child. This is the room that we all will meet in at the end of the day in order to take attendance prior to getting on the bus. We hope to do this efficiently as the sooner we board the bus, the sooner we hit the slopes!
2. Students can eat a snack on the bus on the way up to the mountain. Shawnee Peak has a snack bar where students can buy dinner and/or they can bring food with them.
3. Those that are renting will be taken care of when we arrive. Shawnee does a great job of having the equipment out and ready -Here is the link that needs to be completed.
https://easyresv3.wintersteiger.at/index_easyrent.php?shop_id=100361&inloc=TGCMAHONEY20
4. Those that signed up for lessons will be taken care of, as well!
5. We hope to return to Mahoney as close to 9:15 as possible. Members will contact their rides home from the bus as we get close in order to have a quick unload and pickup of skiers. Drop off will be in a different location this year. The bus will pull into the lower parking lot and stop just before entering the bus loop. This will allow for families to park in the lower parking lot with what I hope is easier and safer loading and pickup.
6. All club members are expected to arrive to school the next morning on time and ready for school. I know it is a late night for everyone and thank you for reinforcing this with your child.
7. Safety is our priority, however this sport has its own inherent risks. As the sign up sheet states, helmets are to be worn. Additionally, all Mahoney club members and chaperones wear a yellow armband in order to easily identify our skiers/snowboarders.
8. Parents/Guardians are always welcome to join us as chaperones. There may not be room on the bus, but you can meet us at the mountain. Please complete this form and get it to me if you think you might be interested in joining us one night. Please just let me know if you are planning on coming so I can watch for you and, if there are extras, have a pass ready!
9. And finally, and most importantly, it is expected that our members represent Mahoney in a positive and respectful manner on the bus, on the slopes and in the lodge. It is rare, but members have lost their privilege to be a part of the club due to disrespectful and/or unsafe behavior. I greatly appreciate you reinforcing this with your child.
Expectations of Mahoney Skiers/Snowboarders
Parents/Guardians are always welcome to join us as chaperones. There may not be room on the bus, but you can meet us at the mountain. Please complete this form and get it to me if you think you might be interested in joining us one night. Please just let me know if you are planning on coming so I can watch for you and, if there are extras, have a pass ready!
1. Those students with equipment should bring it in on the morning of our ski trips and store it in room 12. The easiest way to do this is to use the ramp door entrance which is to the right of our main entrance and head down the short flight of steps. Room 12 is straight ahead, the second door on the right.
Parents can feel free to come in and head directly there if helping their child. This is the room that we all will meet in at the end of the day in order to take attendance prior to getting on the bus. We hope to do this efficiently as the sooner we board the bus, the sooner we hit the slopes!
2. Students can eat a snack on the bus on the way up to the mountain. Shawnee Peak has a snack bar where students can buy dinner and/or they can bring food with them.
3. Those that are renting will be taken care of when we arrive. Shawnee does a great job of having the equipment out and ready -Here is the link that needs to be completed.
https://easyresv3.wintersteiger.at/index_easyrent.php?shop_id=100361&inloc=TGCMAHONEY20
4. Those that signed up for lessons will be taken care of, as well!
5. We hope to return to Mahoney as close to 9:15 as possible. Members will contact their rides home from the bus as we get close in order to have a quick unload and pickup of skiers. Drop off will be in a different location this year. The bus will pull into the lower parking lot and stop just before entering the bus loop. This will allow for families to park in the lower parking lot with what I hope is easier and safer loading and pickup.
6. All club members are expected to arrive to school the next morning on time and ready for school. I know it is a late night for everyone and thank you for reinforcing this with your child.
7. Safety is our priority, however this sport has its own inherent risks. As the sign up sheet states, helmets are to be worn. Additionally, all Mahoney club members and chaperones wear a yellow armband in order to easily identify our skiers/snowboarders.
8. Parents/Guardians are always welcome to join us as chaperones. There may not be room on the bus, but you can meet us at the mountain. Please complete this form and get it to me if you think you might be interested in joining us one night. Please just let me know if you are planning on coming so I can watch for you and, if there are extras, have a pass ready!
9. And finally, and most importantly, it is expected that our members represent Mahoney in a positive and respectful manner on the bus, on the slopes and in the lodge. It is rare, but members have lost their privilege to be a part of the club due to disrespectful and/or unsafe behavior. I greatly appreciate you reinforcing this with your child.
Expectations of Mahoney Skiers/Snowboarders
- Mahoney Skiers/Snowboarders are expected to ride the bus to and from the mountain each week.
- Mahoney Skiers/Snowboarders are expected to follow all rules/regulations of Shawnee Peak Ski Area.
- Mahoney Skiers/Snowboarders are expected to represent their school by modeling respect for other individuals and property. Remember to Be Kind and Respectful!
- Mahoney Skiers/Snowboarders are expected to be present and on-time for school on the day of and also the day after ski club.
- Any inappropriate activity either in school or at Shawnee Peak may result in dismissal from the club without payment refunded.
Parents/Guardians are always welcome to join us as chaperones. There may not be room on the bus, but you can meet us at the mountain. Please complete this form and get it to me if you think you might be interested in joining us one night. Please just let me know if you are planning on coming so I can watch for you and, if there are extras, have a pass ready!
LocationShawnee Peak
119 Mountain Road Bridgton, ME 04009 |