New Family Information 

Welcome to the Mount Washington Ski Club! You may find the following information useful to review before our season begins. 

Season 

Our U10 Nancy Greene Program begins the first weekend in January and ends on the last weekend that the resort is open in April. There is no Ski Club on Family Day Weekend. 

Each year we hold a Parents Meeting in the Club Cabin on the first weekend (both Saturday and Sunday)  after the kids ski away with their coaches at 9:15. Please come out and learn about how the club runs, what opportunities are available for racing and travel, and what being a part of the MWSC is all about! 

There will also be a Club Social /Open House on the Saturday of the first weekend of Ski Club in January. This is a friendly fun event where club families catch up and get to know each other!

Throughout the season, we offer social gatherings, fundraisers and race events. Please take the time to  read any notices posted in the club cabin and messages that will be regularly sent out through the SportsEngine app. 

Structure of the Day 

U10's ski from 9:15 am to 1:00 pm. Please have your kids at the club cabin  at 9:00, so that coaches can head out with their groups promptly at 9:15.  

Ski Club families are welcome to have lunch in the cabin after the kids come in for the day. The hot lunch program may also be running at this time. Parents must meet and supervise their kids over lunch. Please be sure your kids clean up after themselves. The club cabin is cleaned and maintained by all our parent volunteers, so it's important that we teach our kids to be part of the team and take care of the cabin that we are so fortunate to have. 

Skiers usually come in twice during the day for breaks with their coaches. 

Ski Groups 

Skiers are placed in groups based on skill and age. There will be a bit of movement between groups during the first few weeks as coaches assess skiers' abilities and re-organize based on these evaluations. It is a good idea to let your child know ahead of time that groupings may change in the first few weeks. We know this can be somewhat stressful for some kids. Please let us know if your child is having a tough time with any changes.  

Please note, the club does not offer “make up” days  for skiers who miss their regularly scheduled day. Because of the limited space and coaching schedules, U10 skiers may only attend ski club on the days indicated on their registration. 

Group lists and coaches are posted on the SportsEngine app a few days before the first weekend. Please log in and check what group your child has been placed in before the first day. When you arrive on the first morning, group numbers will be posted on poles outside the club cabin. Please gather with your group there until your coach arrives – usually shortly after 9:00. Please check the  group lists each week as there will be changes during the first 3 or so weeks. 

Club Cabin 

The club cabin is for families to use during the day. It is normally open from 8:30 to 3:30 at which  time it gets locked. You are welcome to use all kitchen facilities but please remember to clean up  after yourselves. Families are asked to not leave any skis/gear at the club cabin.  

MWSC families have use of the main level (kitchen level) of the cabin. The lower (racer) level is  reserved for athletes U12 and older; this is an “athlete only zone” so if kids are using the area they  must be able to clean up after themselves and they will be expected to assist with group clean ups. The upper level of the club cabin is for coaches and officials only.  

We have cubbies and many hooks for day use, but please take all your supplies/equipment home  at the end of the day as club cabin space is limited. 

Volunteer Opportunities  

During the season there are several volunteer opportunities, such as 

∙ Cabin monitor: This entails staying in the club cabin with a club radio to contact coaches if necessary. 

∙ Group Tail gunners: Some coaches of our younger groups may ask for a parent to act as a  tail gunner/helper.  

∙ Cabin clean up. This happens after skiing is finished for the day, and includes vacuuming, cleaning dishes or putting the dishwasher on, cleaning  bathrooms, washing tables, etc. 

∙ Race help. The MWSC will be holding several races throughout the season and is always  looking for help. It takes many volunteers to hold a race, more than what the older racer  families can provide. Even if you don't know anything  about ski racing, you can buddy up with someone and learn the ropes.  

Our club's success is based on its volunteers! Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator and the webpage for more information on how to get involved! 

Races 

There are always off-hill races the skiers have the option to participate in (races aren't  mandatory). However, if kids want to participate, there are extra costs involved. These costs  would include personal travel, food and accommodation, race fees, and coaches.