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*$25 late fee is added as of 11/1/24

WHO:           Harwinton students in grades 5 – 12 (Burlington Residents must register in Burlington Burlington Parks & Recreation: Ski & Snowboard Club 2024 (Burlington Residents) (myrec.com)

WHAT:         Skiing and snowboarding at discounted rates!


    • Lift passes, group lessons and rental equipment are available.

    • Lesson package includes 5 weekly one hour group lessons for any level skier or

    • New skiers and boarders are required to take lessons.

    • Students not taking lessons must possess a solid knowledge of the sport in order to  

    • Helmets are strongly recommended for ALL group participants.

WHEN:  Thursdays, January 2nd-30th.
TIME:  4-8 pm, Lessons 5pm
                   
Make-up dates will be added for cancellations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Program notifications/cancellations will be communicated through E-MAIL and Text Notification


    • Due to a statewide shortage of bus drivers, we are unable to provide transportation for this program

    • Parents will be responsible to transport students to and from Ski Sundown
 
CHAPERONES

 Chaperones needed!  Chaperones ski or snowboard for free during program, Chaperones are needed for inside the lodge as well.  All chaperones are required to fill out paperwork. This program cannot run without chaperones.
 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
1) Register online
2) Then print out and mail/drop off waiver/signature forms to the Burlington Parks and Recreation office.
Email: twomey.t@burlingtonct.gov
Address: 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington, CT 06013


REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1st.  A late fee of $25 must be paid if received after 11/1/24.

   SKI SKILL LEVELS (New levels added from last year)

1. First Time - “I have never skied before.”
 New to the sport. Lesson will start with balance, stance and an introduction to
equipment. Skiers will learn the basic fundamentals of stopping and turning in a controlled manner.
2. Beginner - “I can make controlled left and right turns on green circle terrain, or I am returning to the sport after a prolonged time away.”
Lesson will focus on developing confidence in turns, right and left. Skiers will learn to stop with
confidence on easy terrain.
3. Novice - “I can ride a chairlift independently and ski with confidence on green circle trails.” Lesson will focus on speed control using wedge and turn shapes. Skiers will begin linking turns and exploring parallel skiing.
4.  Intermediate - “I am confidently parallel skiing on green circle trails and developing my skills on blue square trails.”
Lesson will focus on navigating intermediate terrain, refining speed control through varying turn size and shape, and developing a more proficient parallel skiing technique.
5.  Advanced - “I ski confidently and want to fine-tune my technical abilities.”
Making consistent parallel turns on advanced terrain. Lesson will focus on learning the skills and tactics that it takes to ski steeper terrain, moguls and variable snow conditions.

SNOWBOARD SKILL LEVELS

1. First Time – “I have never snowboarded before.”
New to the sport. Lesson will start with an introduction to equipment and balance. Snowboarders will learn the basic fundamentals of stopping and turning in a controlled manner.
2.  Beginner –“I can side slip on my heel-side on green circle terrain, or I am returning to the sport after a prolonged time away.”
 Lesson will focus on learning to stop on both heel-side and toe-side. Snowboarders will focus on balance, learn falling leaf and get an introduction to shaped turns.
3. Novice - “I can ride a chairlift independently and can heel-side and toe-side turn with control.” Lesson will focus on different shaped turn skills and how to navigate flat terrain successfully.
4. Intermediate - “I can confidently shape my turns on green circle trails and perform controlled stops.” Lesson will focus on switch riding and exploring intermediate level trails. Snowboarders will focus on linking their turns and progressing through more variable terrain.
5.  Advanced - “I can confidently link my turns while maintaining controlled speed.”
Making carved turns and switch-riding on advanced terrain. Lesson will focus on learning the skills and tactics that it takes to snowboard steeper terrain in variable snow conditions.

Helmets are strongly recommended for ALL group participants
Forms for purchasing helmets, goggles and ski locks are available for download below.
 

Ski Sundown Waiver Form
  • To finalize your registration for the 2024-2025 Ski & Snowboard program, please print out waiver form below. Fill out all required information neatly, sign and return to Burlington Parks and Recreation Department. This form is linked below under "Additional Forms and Files"

Additional Forms and Files:

Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
   Log In
Chaperone Interest 
18y and up N/A Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
   Log In
Ski - Lift & Lesson 
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$345.00 Res
 
   Log In
Ski -Lifts, Lessons, & Rental 
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$495.00 Res
 
   Log In
Ski - Season Passholder Lesson  
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$215.00 Res
 
   Log In
Ski - Lift & Rental 
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$370.00 Res
 
   Log In
Snowboard Lift & Lesson  
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$345.00 Res
 
   Log In
Snowboard - Lifts, Lessons, & Rental 
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$495.00 Res
 
   Log In
Snowboard - Season Pass Holder Lesson 
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$215.00 Res
 
   Log In
Snowboard - Lifts & Rental 
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$370.00 Res
 
   Log In
Lift Only 
N/A 5 - 12 Th  01/02/2025 - 01/30/2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ski Sundown 		$220.00 Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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