St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club Grades 7-8

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1 St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club Grades 7-8 SPONSORED BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 COMMUNITY EDUCATION DISTRICTWIDE YOUTH ACTIVITIES Online registration available. Online registration is encouraged or you may download a registration form at Registrations are being accepted for the St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club for Grades 7-8 now through Monday, November 14. Do not miss this opportunity to participate in this fun, recreational activity sponsored by Community Education. This year, we will be offering the five-trip package at Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The cost is $145. This is a $50 savings! This package includes club membership, supervision, transportation, and lift tickets for five nights of skiing/snowboarding. If you choose to join the club ($15) and pay for single trips, the fee is $36 per evening and will include supervision, transportation, and lift ticket. Students choosing the single trip option must turn in their fee to the Community Education office located at St. Francis High School one week prior to the trip. See page 2 Plan C-Single Trip Purchase for other registration options. All participants of the SFMS Ski/Snowboard Club must pay a $15 membership fee. If students do not own equipment, the rental fee for skis or snowboard is $20/time (includes boots) and $4/time helmet rental. It is the student s responsibility to pay for rentals at Wild Mountain. Helmets are suggested; please see attached concussion information. Membership fees and five-time package fees are due in the Community Education Office located in St. Francis High School on Monday, November 14, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. No exceptions. Online registration will also close at 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 14. Trips are scheduled on the following Thursday evenings: December 1, January 5, 19, February 2, 16 Inclement weather date: February 23 Buses will leave St. Francis Middle School at 2:30 p.m. and return by 9:30-9:45 p.m. Parents should be waiting in the parking lot at 9:30 p.m. Please do not wait for a phone call from your student. Students will not be allowed in the building; your cooperation in this matter is essential to the success of this program. All club members are required to follow the attached rules and regulations set forth by Wild Mountain and Independent School District 15. Read them carefully. All questions and forms must be directed to the Community Education Office located at St. Francis High School (not SFMS office) Call Nancy or Amy at if you have any questions or concerns. Registration ends Monday, November 14, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. No Exceptions

2 St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club Grades Membership Rules & Guidelines School Identification Cards SPONSORED BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 COMMUNITY EDUCATION DISTRICTWIDE YOUTH ACTIVITIES 1. You will need to present your school identification card when loading the bus. 2. You must have your card with you every time you ski/snowboard. 3. This club is available only to St. Francis Middle School students in grades 7-8. No guests permitted. Three package options available: Plan A Five Time Package $145 (includes club membership fee) 1. If a student chooses this package and cannot attend a trip, no refund will be given for any reason. 2. Trips are not transferable to other people. Example: If you cannot attend a trip, someone may not go in your place. 3. Students must be present in school the day of the trip. If you are absent, ill or not attending a trip for any other reason a parent must notify Community Education at prior to departure. 4. All students must ride the bus to and from the resort. No student will be admitted as a member of the group if not transported by bus. Plan B Transportation Package $90 (includes club membership fee) 1. Only students who have Wild Mountain season passes may purchase a transportation package. 2. This includes transportation for all five trips, chaperones, and club membership fee. 3. Fee is not transferable to other people. 4. Students must be present in school the day of the trip. 5. All students must ride the bus to and from the resort. No students will be admitted as a member of the group if not transported by bus. Plan C Single Trip Purchase 1. Club membership fee ($15) must be turned in to the Community Education Office located at St. Francis High School, 3325 Bridge Street, St. Francis, MN by Monday, November 14, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Single trip fees of $36 per trip are due no later than one week prior to the scheduled trip. Online registration is also available for students that are club members. Please register at under district-wide youth activities. Telephone registrations (use Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) will also be accepted at These registrations will not be accepted at the St. Francis Middle School office. No exceptions. If choosing to attend the first trip on December 1, your payment will be $51 ($36 trip + $15 club membership) due by November 14 at 5:00 p.m. 2. Fee is not transferable to other people. No refunds will be given the day of the trip. 3. Students must be present in school the day of the trip. 4. All students must ride the bus to and from the resort. No students will be admitted as a member of the group if not transported by bus.

3 Ski/Snowboard Equipment 1. Your ski/snowboard equipment cannot be transported on the bus you ride to school in the morning. 2. If you bring your own equipment, it can be stored in the weight room in the east hallway of the middle school. Equipment must be dropped off between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. A ski/snowboard bag is recommended for the protection and identification of equipment. This room will be locked during the regular school day. 3. ISD 15 and Wild Mountain are not responsible for stolen equipment or belongings. Label all property and take precautions. Things can disappear. 4. All ski/snowboard equipment must be loaded in the trailer. 5. Ski poles must be securely bound together before loading. 6. Procedure for loading ski/snowboard equipment: A) Load equipment on trailer. B) Please load carefully and respect other s property. C) Board bus. Ski/Snowboard Rental 1. Rental is the responsibility of students upon arrival at the resort. Please indicate on the form if student intends to rent. 2. Rental is $20/time for either skis or snowboard; boots are included. Helmet rental is $4/time. It is the student s responsibility to pay for rentals at Wild Mountain. Bus Loading 1. All members of the St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club must use the transportation provided no exceptions. 2. After school, students are to pick up equipment and report to the cafeteria. 3. Students will be checked off as they board the bus. 4. Bus will load at 2:12 p.m. from the east entrance (by the cafeteria). 5. All students must remain on the bus after loading. 6. Chaperones and/or advisors may check student s personal belongings at this time. Bus Ride To & From Wild Mountain 1. All ISD 15 transportation rules apply and will be followed. 2. Upon arrival at Wild Mountain, chaperones will monitor unloading of equipment and student departure from bus. 3. At Wild Mountain, an intercom call for St. Francis Middle School skiers/snowboarders will be made at 8:15 p.m. Students will have 15 minutes to load the bus and be ready to depart. 4. The bus will leave at 8:45 p.m. SHARP. 5. We feel that the intercom call and advanced notice of departure time are sufficient notices of departure. Parent/guardian will be notified if student is not on the bus as scheduled and will be required to pick up the student at the ski resort. This may seem extreme, but with school the next morning, it is important that we adhere to this rule. 6. The bus returns to the middle school between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. Students are to remain on the bus until equipment is unloaded and chaperones dismiss them. Students will not be allowed in the building and parents should be waiting in the parking lot at 9:30 p.m. We depend on everyone s cooperation in this matter.

4 Accidents 1. Wild Mountain is safely guarded by the ski patrol. They are trained experts ready to handle emergency situations. 2. Students must have their school identification card on them at all times. 3. Please ski/snowboard responsibly and obey all Wild Mountain rules. 4. Beginners should seriously consider taking the short lesson offered by the resort. Check with the chaperones about this. 5. If you are at the scene of an accident, notify the lift operator. 6. Parents will be notified if students are injured and may be requested to pick them up at the resort. 7. All students must return required signed concussion form with registration. Conduct All trips are closely chaperoned and all rules will be enforced. Any violations will result in the student s suspension from any other trips without refund. Please show respect to others and their personal belongings. In cases of violations against school codes drugs, alcohol, tobacco or behavior all suspension guidelines of St. Francis Middle School will be enforced. The following are examples of reasons for dismissal: 1. Disrespect to other individuals or property. 2. Violation of St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club or Wild Mountain rules. 3. Endangering the safety of yourself or others. 4. Possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes or chemical substance. 5. Late arrivals to the bus. It is your responsibility to be there on time. 6. Leaving Wild Mountain ski area for any reason. 7. Physical displays of affection. Failure to abide by any rules will result in the loss of membership rights and forfeiture of fees. During any trip, if any participant is under the influence of any chemical substance, procedures will be as follows: 1. Chaperones will notify Community Education staff. 2. Announcements will be made and busses will be brought in early. 3. Law enforcement officials will be notified. 4. Participants will be screened by law enforcement. 5. Parent/guardian will be notified.

5 St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club Grades Registration Student s Name Grade ( ) please print Parent/Guardian Home Phone (Parent) Address City Zip Parent Cell (Mom) Parent Cell (Dad) Emergency Name + Phone (non-parent) Special medications/allergies Check one of the following options. Include fee with this registration. Please return the required signed concussion form. Plan A $145 Includes club membership fee, five-time lift ticket, transportation, chaperone Plan B $90 Includes club membership fee, transportation for five trips. Available only to Wild Mountain season pass holders. You must attach a copy of your season pass to this form. Plan C $15 Club membership only. Student pays $36 for each trip they attend one week prior to trip. If choosing this option and attending the December 17 trip, initial payment will be $51 ($15 club membership + $36 single trip fee) I need to rent equipment at my own expense: YES NO I have read the rules and guidelines for the St. Francis Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club for Grades 7-8. I fully understand the rules and give my son/daughter permission to be a member of the club. I do not hold ISD 15 responsible for any injuries that may occur. Recognizing that participation in a downhill ski/snowboard activity may require emergency medical treatment and school personnel may be unable to reach me, I do hereby consent in advance to such emergency care, including hospitalization, as may be needed under the circumstances. The School Board of Independent School District 15 believes that learning can best take place in an orderly environment and that students can best learn individual and collective responsibility and gain maturity if they are provided educational and recreational opportunities. Because of that belief, all student participation in Community Education classes, recreational activities, leagues, trips and use of ISD 15 buildings and grounds will be subject to the School District Discipline Policy 430 outlining rights, responsibilities and consequences of student behavior. Parent/Guardian signature Student signature Date Please return the required signed concussion form. Make checks payable to: ISD 15 Community Education Check Number Charge my: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Signature Exp. Date Card Number Card Code Registration and payment due to the St. Francis High School Community Education office, 3325 Bridge Street, St. Francis, MN by Monday, November 14, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Online registration also closes at 5:00 p.m., November 14,

6 Parent/Athlete Concussion Information Sheet A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Even a ding, getting your bell rung, or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONCUSSION? Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If an athlete reports one or more symptoms of concussion listed below after a bump, blow, or jolt to Did You Know? Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Athletes who have, at any point in their lives, had a concussion have an increased risk for another concussion. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults. the head or body, s/he should be kept out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it s OK to return to play. SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment or position Forgets an instruction Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes Can t recall events prior to hit or fall Can t recall events after hit or fall SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETES Headache or pressure in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Just not feeling right or feeling down

7 CONCUSSION DANGER SIGNS In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. An athlete should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs: One pupil larger than the other Is drowsy or cannot be awakened A headache that not only does not diminish, but gets worse Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination Repeated vomiting or nausea Slurred speech Convulsions or seizures Cannot recognize people or places Becomes increasingly confused, restless, or agitated Has unusual behavior Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously) WHY SHOULD AN ATHLETE REPORT THEIR SYMPTOMS? If an athlete has a concussion, his/her brain needs time to heal. While an athlete s brain is still healing, s/he is much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes to recover. In rare cases, repeat concussions in young athletes can result in brain swelling or permanent damage to their brain. They can even be fatal. Remember Concussions affect people differently. While most athletes with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms that last for days, or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOUR ATHLETE HAS A CONCUSSION? If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, remove the athlete from play and seek medical attention. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it s OK to return to play. Rest is key to helping an athlete recover from a concussion. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games, may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be carefully managed and monitored by a health care professional. It s better to miss one game than the whole season. For more information on concussions, visit: Student-Athlete Name Printed Student-Athlete Signature Date Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date