Farmington Continuing Education

Join the FPS Ski / Snowboard Club at your school for five (5) ski trips after school in January & February to nearby Ski Sundown in New Hartford. Learn the sport of skiing / snowboarding as an active option in the winter months. Skiing / snowboarding teaches perseverance, fosters a sense of confidence, and promotes cardiovascular exercise. This is a great opportunity for new and experienced skiers to learn ski safety on the mountain and valuable fundamental skills through group lessons with a trained instructor. Group lessons for ALL skiers is highly recommended. Students will be transported to/from Ski Sundown by bus immediately following the school day (parent drop off/pick up is not allowed). Ski / Snowboard Club is offered to Farmington Public School students ONLY in Grades 3-8. 

 Please refer to the SKI CLUB INFORMATION BOOKLET for detailed information about Ski Club.

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE:

• October 11 (Wednesday): Parents who are interested in Ski/Snowboard club are invited to FHS from 6:30 to 7:30 PM to learn about the program and complete the necessary registration paperwork.
• October 16 (Monday): Online registration will open at 6:00 PM. This program is first come, first serve. Each group is set to a maximum of 50 registrations. Once the maximum is reached, registrants will be waitlisted. We encourage all who are interested to register on the waitlist if your school's group fills up. Historically, registrants have dropped from the program allowing waitlisted students to enter the program. Spots are offered to waitlisted students on a first come first serve basis.
• November 10 (Friday): First registration deadline. Any registrations that are completed after this first deadline will be considered late. Late registrations will incur a $35 late fee.
• December 11 (Monday): Mandatory safety and policies Zoom meeting for registered parents and students held from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
• December 18 (Monday): FINAL registration deadline. Any incomplete or new registrations will not be accepted after this date and rosters will be finalized.

NOTE: A participant's registration is NOT complete until all required forms and payment have been received and checked for thoroughness. A "registration complete" email will be sent from riendeauk@fpsct.org to confirm a participant's registration.

A mandatory virtual safety meeting will be held on Monday, December 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.  Policies and procedures will be reviewed and the opportunity to ask questions will be available.  A link will be emailed to all families who are registered.

Email Kevin Riendeau at riendeauk@fpsct.org or call 860.404.0290 x 7070 with any additional questions. 

Chaperones (age 18+) are NEEDED! Chaperones are needed either on the mountain or in the lodge. Free ski/snowboard tickets will be available for chaperones based on the number of participants. If you are interested in helping out and would like to know more, please refer to the CHAPERONE INFORMATION document.