2023-2024 HHS Ski/Snowboard Program at Wachusett Mountain

Program Details

Coordinator: Andy Ferland - please email questions to: hollistonhighski@gmail.com
Location: Wachusett Mountain (Princeton)
Dates/Time: Sundays, January 7, 14, 12, 28, Feb 4 and 11 from 4:00PM - 10:15PM
Registration: Registration will open on October 28, 2023. Please read the Wachusett Registration Information Sheet for important information about the program.

Registration Process

FIRST, register for Bus Transportation using the red “Register” button below.
- The Bus Transportation fee is $170.
- Your family must have a PTO membership in order to participate in Ski/Snowboard Club. You will be given the opportunity to add the PTO membership when registering for the Bus Transportation; or click here to join.

2. SECOND, purchase your Wachusett Lift Pass. A link is provided on the confirmation page once you complete the registration above for the Bus Transportation; or you may click here: http://www.wachusett.com/schoolgroup. Use School Group code HPTOS.

NOTE: Purchase quickly, as the special student lift pass price increases from $149 to $179 after December 1st!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chaperones

Parent participation as chaperones has always been a major contribution to a well-coordinated and safe program. If you would like to help, while enjoying a winter’s evening skiing or snowboarding for free (or hanging out in the chalet!), please let us know!

Chaperones are required to have a CORI on file with the HPS central office. If you do not, print out the form from this link: Blank CORI form; Bring the form and a copy of your license to your student's school office or the Holliston Public Schools central office at 370 Hollis Street, Holliston, Massachusetts 01746.

Weather

If the weather is not suitable for skiing or driving, you will receive an email notifying you that that evening’s club is cancelled. Weather conditions must be severe to postpone the program. Any cancellations will be made up in subsequent weeks. Wachusett will not return partial refunds if we cannot complete the 6-week ski program, therefore every effort will be made to complete our 6-week program prior to the end of February.

Behavior and Expectations Statement

To provide a pleasant and positive experience for all involved, misbehavior of any kind is not tolerated. We need your support for all students to have an enjoyable and safe experience. We, the Holliston PTO, sponsor the club in hopes to build community, create excitement for outdoors sports, and be well organized and supervised by many enthusiastic adult chaperones. We cannot, however, create a fun and safe environment without you, the families, and caregivers.

Hallmarks of a Successful Program:

*Safety awareness and adherence, and demonstration of good judgment and behavior.

*All skiers and snowboarders are expected to know the Skier/Snowboarder Responsibility Code and to abide by it. A copy of the Code is at the bottom of this webpage.

*Failure to practice good judgment and safe ski/snowboarding behavior may result in the loss of skiing or snowboarding privileges.

*We, the Holliston PTO, and coordinators, encourage the use of safety helmets whenever students are skiing or snowboarding is encouraged to minimize the risk of serious head injury.

*Students enrolled in PTO-sponsored ski/snowboard programs are expected to abide by the published Policies of Expected Conduct found in each respective school’s Student/Parent Handbook.

*Respectful and appropriate behavior (of oneself and others) is always expected on or off the mountain, including the ski lodges, parking lots, and buses.

*There is zero tolerance for, and prohibition of breaking the law: no use of alcohol, controlled substances, tobacco, vaping and associated products, illegal substances, any theft, or other irresponsible or reckless behaviors. By registering your student(s), this is an implicit agreement.

*Any vandalism, theft, or breakage, and resulting assessments, costs, or fines, are the sole responsibility of the student and respective parents/guardians/caregivers.

*Serious infractions automatically terminate student participation in the ski/snowboard program with no refund issued for the remainder of the season. School Administration is notified.

*Holliston PTO and its Ski/Snowboard Club Coordinators reserve the right to temporarily suspend program participation for other infractions deemed unsafe or outside of the guidelines posted.

*Participation in a future PTO sponsored ski/snowboard program may also be in jeopardy if a student’s membership is suspended or terminated.

*Violations may also forfeit a student’s privilege of riding the bus home. In this case, parent(s)/guardian(s)/caregiver(s) must provide transportation home from Nashoba Valley if deemed necessary by the Holliston PTO and /or the Ski/Snowboard Club Coordinators.

Wait List Policy

Registrations received after the closing date may be “wait-listed” if there are no slots available. You will receive wait-listed notification by phone or email. If an opening does occur, you will receive notification by phone and/or email; a “Late Registration Fee” may apply.

Program Refund Policy

To withdraw from the program, return your students RFID badge or season pass along with a request in writing to hollistonhighski@gmail.com. If due to a medical issue, we’ll need a doctor’s note stating the date of injury or illness. The parent can mail or email their request for changes or withdrawals before December 28, 2023 email groupsales@wachusett.com . After December 28, 2023, give to the program coordinator to hand in on the first day of the program.

Financial Assistance

Scholarships are available on a limited basis and managed discreetly and with respect. To apply for financial assistance, please contact your school counselor or nurse, school-level club coordinator, or Barbara Ryan at hollistonskiclub@gmail.com. Again, all requests are strictly confidential.