REGISTRATION FOR THE ALPINE SKI AND SNOWBOARD PROGRAM IS OPEN
PLEASE SIGN UP IN TIME
THIS IS A MULTI-STEP PROCESS and must be completed by December 1st
REQUIRED STEP 1 - Register for the Ski and Snowboard Program through Thetford Rec below. Required for all participants and volunteers (regardless of season pass status).
REQUIRED STEP 2 - Register with the Dartmouth Skiway online here for the “Thetford Rec Ski Program” (participants), and for “Thetford Rec Volunteers” (adult helpers). Required for all participants and volunteers (regardless of season pass status). This step requires logging into the Dartmouth Skiway page, adding these registrations to the cart (Free), and checking out successfully. If needed, this is also where you can secure and pay for rental equipment.
>> If you've done both required steps 1 and 2, then the Skiway roster and the Thetford Rec rosters will both include all participant names from your household. It is very important that these two lists match.
DATES:
- All parents/guardians and volunteers... Mandatory Meeting January 4 at 7pm - Zoom meeting for participants and volunteers - Please Mark Your Calendars
- Optional educational lesson/info for adult volunteer helpers at the end of the 1/4 zoom meeting.
- 2026 Ski Friday Dates: 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/6 (no make up days this year)
LOCATION:
Dartmouth Skiway
39 Grafton Turnpike Rd
Lyme Center, NH 03769
TRANSPORTATION:
All TES Students will be dismissed at 12:00. All Ski Friday program participants grades K-6 will have the option to take a bus from TES to the Skiway (the buses do not provide return transportation). Those taking alternate transportation (e.g. ride from parents) should arrive at the Skiway by 12:30. Program ends at 4:00pm, and all participants must be checked out with their group leader and picked up at the Skiway at 4:00.
Sick/Absent Days:
When your child is going to be absent for a Ski Friday, please contact Bridget in the main office at TES and their teacher (as you normally would) and please ALSO email thetfordski@gmail.com so that we know your child will not be at the Skiway that day.
Also please note that general communication about the Ski/Snowboard Program (during the weeks of the program) will come from the thetfordski@gmail.com account.
FIRST-TIME SKIERS and ALL KINDERGARTNERS: A parent/guardian must be present for the first three sessions for all kindergarten participants regardless of experience level and all first-time skiers/riders grades 1-6 (on 1/9, 1/23, 2/6). No exceptions.
THIS PROGRAM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS! The success of this program relies on lots of volunteers. Can’t ski or ride, that’s OK! There is a volunteer role for you! See below for more information.
Volunteers: Please register below AND please fill in this Volunteer Survey as well.
>>Link to Volunteer Survey Click Here<<
VOLUNTEER ROLES
On-Foot Helpers - For those new to skiing or riding, but want to help. We can definitely use on-hill support from those on foot!
On-Hill Group Leaders - The group leaders are confident skiers/riders who are the primary point of contact for a group of 3-8 skiers/riders, will represent Thetford Rec in a positive way, and will ensure safe, kind and responsible behavior of their group while at the Skiway.
On-Hill Assistant Group Leaders - Supports the group leaders, helps keep kids together, having fun and being safe.
On-Hill Substitutes - Those who can provide occasional on-hill support but may not be able to commit to all Ski days.
Lodge Parents - Lodge parents provide vital logistical support which ensures group leaders and assistants can spend more time out on the slopes with their groups. Some tasks include: managing attendance, setting up and clearing lodge tables, sign-in sheets, lost-and-found, facilitating day-of communication with the school and parents as needed, helping students who may need a break while their group remains on the hill, etc.
Thanks Everyone!