Otselic Valley Ski Club
Join us at Toggenburg beginning January 4
LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!
Toggenburg has provided a wonderful Welcome Back deal to the OV Ski Club (details below).
Students holding full season passes are allowed to join Ski Club and ride the bus with everyone on Wednesdays, provided the paper work has been turned in.
All club rules apply.
Seasonal Wednesday pass
Checks should be made payable to Toggenburg Ski Center.
Your permission slip, medical form, photo (Togg will take your photo if you don't have one), and check are due to Mrs. Graham as soon as possible.
Lost passes will cost $10 to replace. If Advisor Patsy Graham or a designated chaperone is present, Toggenburg will usually give you a temporary pass; otherwise, you have to pay for the full lift ticket.
Damaged passes will be replaced for free if you bring in the broken parts.
Transportation
Tentative bus schedule
We'll leave the high school at 3:15 pm, and leave Toggenburg at 8:45 pm, with stops at Georgetown, the Otselic Store, and the High School on the way home. Students must have written permission to be dropped off at any place other than their regular stop.
All Ski Club members must ride the bus to the ski area unless they have permission from Mrs. Graham and Mr. Berson ahead of time. If you are riding with parents, please advise Mrs. Graham IN ADVANCE. Students are not allowed to drive.
Equipment rentals
Planning to visit Toggenburg on your own beyond the Ski Club Wednesdays? You can still rent equipment at this discounted rate and get a $5.00 discount on your lift pass when you show your Otselic Valley Ski Club lift pass.
Lessons
Learning how to run racing gates may also be an option for those students with sufficient skiing ability.
I strongly suggest that all members take lessons not only to learn to ski or snowboard properly, but also to learn to ski or snowboard safely. A few lessons in safety could prevent an injury on the slope. -- Mrs. Graham
Equipment/clothing information
Helmets
PARENTS, if your child is racing or attempting maneuvers on the board park that has metal jumps and rails. PLEASE make sure they wear a helmet to safeguard against head injuries.
I have seen many people carted off the slope and put into ambulances with severe head injuries that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet. Many adults and most of the instructors wear this protective gear so there is no stigma attached. How safe do you want your children? -- Mrs. Graham
Snowboard requirements
If you bring your own equipment, remember that snowboards must have a tether and a metal edge to be used on the slopes.
Clothing
- Please bring extra gloves in case yours get wet.
- Please bring a hat even if you think you're not going to wear it. It gets cold up there!
- Nylon snow pants or wind pants will keep you drier and warmer than jeans.
- Extra clothing, including a scarf or bandanna to cover the face, is recommended.
Food
Security
Please don't bring electronic devices and phones unless you plan on carrying them on the slope. The risk of theft in the lodge is high, and Mrs. Graham will be skiing and not responsible for safeguarding your things.
Behavior expectations
- No drinking of alcoholic beverages
- No smoking
- No illegal drugs
- No public displays of affection
- No vulgar language
- Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated
- You are not allowed in the restaurant/bar (Foggy Goggle) unless you are accompanied by Mrs. Graham or your parents
- Advisors reserve the right to inspect bags if considered necessary
- Skiers must act as representatives of our school while on the slopes and in the lodge
- If a problem occurs, parents will be notified and disciplinary procedures may include suspension or revocation of the ski pass with no refund
- If a problem occurs, passes will be collected on a weekly basis
All school rules pertaining to extracurricular activities will apply, including the attendance policy and the academic ineligibility policy.
Otselic Valley Central School
Email: communications@ovcs.org
Website: www.ovcs.org
Location: 125 County Rd 13A, South Otselic, NY, United States
Phone: 315-653-7218
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OtselicValleyCentralSchool/
Twitter: @ovvikings