Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
What To Bring?
When I arrive Where do I go?
How Early should I arrive for my lesson ?
What happens if I am late or have to cancel?
What If I don't have my own Ski or Snowboard Equipment?
How do I know who will be teaching my lesson?
How long does lesson's last?
Most Important information for Students and Parents participating in the program
- Face covering if possible
- Wear layers of non-cotton winter clothes
- Neck Gaitor or Balaclava or even a long turtleneck to help protect the chin from the weather (No long scarfs)
- Goggles or Sunglasses (if you have them)
- Sunblock or Dermatome for protection from sun and wind
- Bring a water bottle, or hot chocolate
- Snack if desired
When I arrive Where do I go?
- All students will meet at the Stratton Foundation Office located in the village of Stratton across from the deli which is on the left hand side.
How Early should I arrive for my lesson ?
- Arrive about 10 minutes early so that you can fill out the necessary paperwork.
- Liability release form
- Have your temperature taken.
- Fill out the Covid -19 questionnaire (parents as well if joining lesson)
What happens if I am late or have to cancel?
- Call the Bart Center if you are going to be late or unable to attend.
- Phone (802) 824-6849
- Email [email protected]
What If I don't have my own Ski or Snowboard Equipment?
- You will need to rent prior to your lesson and you are required to wear a helmet during your ski or snowboard lesson so if you don't have your own please rent one as well.
How do I know who will be teaching my lesson?
- All of Bart Adaptive Sports Center activities are run by volunteers. So when you arrive you will find out who your instructor or Instructors will be for your lesson. Each lesson is matched with either a 1:1 or a 2:1 scenario depending on ability of student.
How long does lesson's last?
- Lessons typically run 2 - 4 hours depending if it is a full day or half day lesson.
- Full day lesson consist of 2 Hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, you will need to pick 2 time slots for full day. Lunch not included
- Half Day Lesson consist of 2 hours in the am or 2 hours in the afternoon
- Please see the registration form for designated time slots.
- Parents or guardian will be given a time to meet back following the lesson.
- Parents or guardians are encouraged if desired to ski or snowboard with the instructor and student for a couple runs at the students ability level.
- If student is unable to participate for the full session then parent or guardian will be called from the coordinator for Stratton's Bart Adaptive Sports Center to pick up your participant.
Most Important information for Students and Parents participating in the program
- Have fun and be safe!