For more information about MBA Ski & Snowboard Club, please contact:

Mr. Erik Serrell-Dube: erik.serrell-dube@somers.k12.ct.us

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Welcome!

11/04/24: MBA Ski & Snowboard Club is back! We return for the 2025 Ski Season to Berkshire East for 5 Friday night-skiing trips. MBA SKI CLUB will run from: 2:30PM (after school) to 10:30PM (arrival back to MBA). We are scheduled for the following dates (weather rescheduled dates will be posted here if needed): 

January 10th

January 17th

January 24th

January 31st

February 7th

11/05/24: Ski & Snowboard Club permission forms are NOW AVAILABLE :-) Forms were emailed home and are available in the MBA Office. 

Forms are due back with payment by: NOVEMBER 27th, 2024.

11/05/24: PLEASE  READ THIS POST AND USE THE LINK BELOW TO FILL OUT THE ONLINE MOUNTAIN WAIVER BY 11/27/2024. The resort cannot issue a pass unless this is filled complete and signed! THEY WILL NOT ISSUE ANY PASSES THIS SEASON UNTIL ALL PARTICIPANTS HAVE FILLED OUT THE WAIVER. This is the process:

• Click the link below to go to the forms Smart Waiver Link for MBA 2025 Ski Club

• Select the Green Button that says: "RACING, PROGRAMS, LESSON + RENTALS" 

• Digitally sign the Agreement, then select "Minor(s)" for "Please select who will be participating..."

• Select the number of students (Minors) participating or Adult and Minor(s) if you are a chaperone with a participating student(s)

• Fill out completely and digitally sign

• Once you submit, you will get an email that asks you to confirm saying: "Please Confirm your E-Signature on the Racing, Programs, Lesson + Rentals Waiver." 

• Click "Confirm Email Address" and you will be all set. 

• Next follow the Smart Waiver Link for MBA button again and at the bottom select the button: "Winter Pass Release Form"

• Select the correct button for the number of "Minor(s)" you are signing for

• Fill out the information completely, check "Electronic Consent" and then the "Agree To This Document" button

• Once more you will be sent an email with "Confirm Email Address", click that and you are all done.

01/06/2025: Our first run to Berkshire East is THIS FRIDAY! Please review the protocols for Ski & Snowboard Club sent to you (via email) with your student and review the following important videos as well.

BERKSHIRE EAST SAFETY

https://vimeo.com/938739550?share=copy

KNOW THE CODE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euGO92z4MnM&authuser=0

Smart Waiver Link for MBA 2025 Ski Club

GENERAL SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB DAY PROTOCOLS:

1. On Ski Club Day:

   1. Equipment must be brought to school

   2. Stored in the janitor closet

   3. You will be able to get it out at the end of the day

   4. Wait in the gym to be dismissed outside (like last season)

2. Buses:

   1. ALL 8th graders will ride on Bus 1

   2. 6th and 7th graders will ride on Bus 2

   3. We will load BUS 2 FIRST then Bus 1

   4. You MUST remain in your seat at ALL times

   5. Seats will be assigned to make attendance quicker

   6. Keep your discussions at a reasonable volume

   7. ALL SCHOOL RULES ARE IN EFFECT during the trip

3. On the Mountain:

   1. SKI TO YOUR ABILITY

   2. SKI WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES

   3. 'Check-in' is in the lodge, and you MUST check in between 630 and 700 with the chaperone at our table

   4. IF you are injured or your buddy needs help, contact Ski Patrol and a chaperone so we can assist

   5. IF you are uncomfortable with making a run your buddy or friends want to go down, PLEASE decline and take a green instead. ALWAYS Be safe NOT sorry. If you need help getting down, go to a lift operator or Ski Patrol for help. They can contact us and we can get you down safely.

   6. Remember the person in front of you ALWAYS has the right of way when skiing/riding

   7. ONLY go off jumps/into park etc… if you have the ability to do so. Accidents happen. ALWAYS SKI/RIDE TO YOUR ABILITY.

4. End of the Night and Ride Home:

   1. You must be on the bus READY TO ROLL at 9:00. This means last run is 8:00PM, meaning you are on the lift up at 800PM. Period. (Note: end of the night is when accidents and injuries happen most often. If you feel tired, 'call it a night' and get ready to leave instead of making one last run.)

   2. Same rules apply for the bus home

   3. When we reach Enfield, please alert your parents to be at MBA ready to pick up in 15 mins. Waiting for a ride in the dark and cold after a full night on the mountain can be very uncomfortable.

5. ON HALF-DAYS, Ski Club runs NORMAL TIME 2:30PM-10:30PM. Students may leave gear at school if needed, but must be ready to board the buses at 2:30PM in front of MBA to participate. 

6. Have Fun!!!!!