Hello Everyone! We are coordinating Guang Ming Family and Friends Ski Club again this year. It will be on Tuesdays starting at 3pm at Powder Ridge. Our scheduled dates are December 3rd, 10th, 17th and January 7th. Dates may change due to weather or lack of snow. 2024/25 Guang Ming Ski Club Information Powder Ridge Pricing: $62 Lift Ticket $50 Ski Club Ski/Board Rental $12 Helmet $15 Lessons Club dates Current Schedule: December 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Bonus Day: January 7th This program runs for three weeks. A bonus week is given at the end to make up for any missed club dates or a fourth day! We will meet at Powder Ridge on Tuesday evenings starting as early as 3:00 pm. All dates are subject to change based on hazardous weather conditions or a lack of snow. If Ski Club needs to be rescheduled, you will be notified via email or text before noon of that day. Equipment Rentals Seasonal rentals will begin after the first scheduled date and are valid anytime. You’ll receive one rental card based on your desired primary activity. Please take a picture of your rental cards with your mobile phone in case you forget/lose it. Lessons Group style lessons are available on the first two scheduled days. Lessons will be scheduled the day of ski club. Joining other lesson groups is an option. Participants must be 10 years of age or older to take part in the ski club lessons. Private lessons are available for children under 10. Payment Please have payment ready by Monday, November 25th. A check made out to Powder Ridge, if you do not have a check, you may venmo Robyn and she will submit your payment. Arrangements can be made when your form is turned in. Bonus Vouchers Every group participant will receive a Bonus Voucher which will be given to all group participants on the 3rd trip. A Bonus Voucher is a coupon that is valid for one-time use of $9 lift tickets and $9 rentals (for up to four people). These vouchers can be used any day AFTER 3:30PM and expire at the end of the 2024/2025 ski season. Chaperones Our group will get one chaperone for every 10 participants. A parent, friend, teacher, or older sibling can serve as a chaperone. Chaperones will be provided with a free equipment rental and lift ticket. A chaperone’s duty is to help assist any kids in need of help. The workload is light and they will mostly be there to join the fun! How to Sign Up Contact Robyn L.-T. if you would like to participate. You can find her contact info in the parent Facebook group or through your child's teacher.

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