WHISTLER REGISTRATION PACKAGE

School: Vancouver International High School Program Teacher Contact: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Gomes and Mr. Wong Trip Date: 12 April 2013

Registration Deadline: 01 March 2013

To Parents and Guardians:The purpose of this handout is to inform you about the proposed field trip involving your child.

Field Trip Description:This is a Destination Snow ski/boarding day trip to Whistler Blackcomb Mountain to take part in their “Ride Tribe Schools” program. Students and teacher chaperons will be traveling by motor coach that has been chartered specifically for this trip.

Cost:$100 per student

The cost includes a lunch voucher valued at $16 for any of the cafeterias on the mountain.

Field Trip Includes:• Bus transportation to/from Whistler on deluxe motor coach bus• Lift-pass for Whistler/Blackcomb• Full day lesson with certified Whistler coaches• Prizes and giveaways on the bus• Helmet rental at the ski school (wrist guards for snowboarders)

Itinerary: 6:00 AM Depart time from Eric Hamber Secondary School

The bus will leave Eric Hamber by 6:20 AM and will not wait for all students to arrive. Plan on arriving on the East Side of Eric Hamber. No refunds will be issued if you miss the bus!

8:45 AM Arrival at Whistler

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Lessons at Whistler 3:30 PM Depart from Whistler

6:00 PM Arrival Time at Eric Hamber Secondary School

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DESTINATION SNOW is western Canada’s largest guided group ski and board tour company. We offer professionally guided tours to BC ski resorts.

ROLE OF DESTINATION SNOW We help schools plan and organize their school ski trips from start to finish. Destination Snow also provides one trained guide per bus to look after the details of running the trip for the day.

Destination Snow and Whistler Blackcomb work together to meet School Protection Program safety guidelines for student ski/boarding field trips.

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact DS at (604) 532-1088.

Destination Snow & Whistler Blackcomb Ride Tribe Schools

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STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

SAFEGPS TRACKING DEVICE (FLAIK)• ALL students that participate in the RTS program wear a GPS tracking device (FLAIK). Not only does it provide safety, but allows participants to log their day to see what runs they were on, how much vertical was achieved and see where they want to ski in the future at Whistler Blackcomb .

FULL DAY LESSONS• Students are supervised by certified coaches for the entire day on Blackcomb Mountain. • Students are escorted from the bus, to the rental shop, to lunch and back to the drop-off area at the end of the day, allowing you to know that the safety of your child lies in the• capable hands of specially trained Ski School staff.

HELMETS• ALL students are required to wear a helmet and the Ride Tribe School has more than enough complimentary CSA approved helmets to outfit every student.

“RESPECT” SAFTEY VIDEO• Safety video produced by Whistler is played on the bus ride to Whistler

EDUCATIONALLESSONS WITH CERTIFIED INSTUCTORS• ALL students ski/ride in a session with a coach for the entire day. • Beginners will focus on fundamentals & will quickly become comfortable on skis/board.• Whistler’s coaches cater to the student's needs.

. FUN!• Students can be grouped in sessions with their friends, based on ability and sport. Skiers and boarders can be grouped together in the intermediate and advanced sessions.• Ski and ride with young professional coaches who know the mountains inside out, top to bottom.• Students in the ski school get to by-pass the line ups so they get lots of vertical

RIDE TRIBE SCHOOL

GPS

DESTINATION SNOW

DEADLINE: 01 March 2013

PRINT CLEARLY Called Name: Last Name: Age:

Name of School: Gender (circle one): Grade:

M or F

LESSON: Please choose (×) your lesson type:

Please select (×) your level of skiing or boarding for your lesson:

Discovery First time ever on skis

Novice Skied 2-7 times on green terrain

Intermediate Able to ski on blue terrain

Advanced/Expert Able to ski on harder blue and black terrain

RENTAL: Complete this section only if you require equipment rental:

HEIGHT ft in WEIGHT lbs SHOE SIZE

Please choose (×) your rental package “type”:

RENTAL TYPE 1 RENTAL TYPE 2 RENTAL TYPE 3 Skis/boards at lower speeds prefers easy terrain

Skis/boards at a variety of speeds & prefers varied terrain

Skis/boards aggressively prefers challenging terrain

PAYMENT INFORMATION: $ 100 (taxes included) LIFT, LESSONS and RENTAL

1. Payments must be made to Vancouver School Board by cheque ONLY. One student per cheque only.

2. Date the cheque for 01 March 2013. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted3. Payment in full, with completed forms submitted by the deadline does not guarantee your spot. Please submit your application package (including all forms) as soon as possible! You will be returned your payment in full only if space is unavailable.4. Please include NAME OF SCHOOL, STUDENT NAME, and PUPIL NUMBER on the reverse side of the cheque.

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK

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Skiing Snowboarding

In consideration of the services of C & C Destination Tours Inc. and Destination Snow, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in and capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as “DT”). I hereby agree to release indemnify, and discharge DT, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

1) I acknowledge that my participation in outdoor adventure based activities such as gulf island tours, summer mountain tours and alpine skiing tours entails known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. Furthermore, DT staff have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant’s fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather, the elements, or the terrain. They might give inadequate warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

2) I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

3) I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless DT from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of DT’s equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of DT.

4) Should DT or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur lawyer’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

5) I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I have no medical or physical conditions which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.

6) In the event that I file a lawsuit against DT, I agree to do so solely in the province of British Columbia, and I further agree that the substantive law of that province shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that province. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against DT on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. Furthermore, I acknowledge that I am responsible for any damage resulting from my actions during my participation in this activity. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Signature of Participant: ______________________________ Print Name: ___________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: ______________________

Postal Code: _______________ Phone: _________________________________ Date: _________________________

PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION(Must be completed for participants under the age of 19)

In consideration of ________________________________________________ (print minor’s name) (“Minor”) being permitted by DT to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless DT from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor.

Parent or Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________

Destination Snow & Whistler Blackcomb Ride Tribe Schools

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MEDICAL & EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Student Information PRINT CLEARLY and ACCURATELY to avoid rejection

Last Name

First Name

Home School Pupil Number

Email Cel Number

Care Card(Personal Health Card Number)

Please list, describe and disclose all allergies and/or

medication(s) that health care professionals should know

about in case of an emergency.

Homestay Parent InformationLast Name

First Name

Home Phone Number

Cellular Phone Number

Emergency Contact InformationLast Name

First Name

Home Phone Number

Cellular Phone Number

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