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Schools & Groups - Ages 8 & Up


Forms & Downloads

Download Parental Release Form
Download Group Agreement Form
Download Blank Group Rental Form
Download School Bookings Participant Confirmation Form
Download Alpine Responsibility Code
Download Cross-Country Responsibility Code

RATES - Ages 8 & up

RATES - SNOWBOARDING & DOWNHILL SKIING - Schools & Youth Groups

  • $25 - Day Pass, Instruction & Rental of Equipment including helmet
  • $15 - Day Pass and Instruction
  • $15 - Rental of Equipment and Instruction
  • $5 - Helmet Rental

 

RATES - CROSS COUNTRY - Schools & Youth Groups

  • $13 - Trail Pass, Instruction & Rental of Equipment including helmet
  • $8 - Trail Pass and Instruction
  • $8 - Rental of Equipment & Instruction
  • $5 - Helmet Rental

 

Downhill skiing and snowboarding are available Sunday through Wednesday from 9 am to 9:30 pm and Thursday through Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm . Cross-country ski trails are available from 9 am to 4 pm daily. Helmets are not mandatory for cross-country skiing.

Rates – Group Leaders, Teachers, Chaperones -
Schools & Youth Groups

The required ratio of teachers/chaperones to students by the Nova Scotia Department of Education is 1 to 8. Martock recommends this same ratio for all groups. For every eight student/group members one complimentary package goes to a teacher or chaperone. Regular group rates will apply to teachers or chaperones accompanying the group beyond this ratio.
Please Note: Martock is pleased to offer instruction and equipment for disabled skiers. The equipment we currently use for disabled skiing belongs to the Nova Scotia Division of the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers and is intended for use by their members only. They have requested that anyone including school students who wish to use this equipment be a member of CADS-NS. Please contact Lorraine Burch, CADS-NS at 902.425.5450 for membership information. Unfortunately, students who are not a member of CADS-NS will not be permitted use of this equipment.

Why Should School Students Ski or Snowboard?

Skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding are great ways to spend quality time with family, friends, fellow students, and teachers.
Skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding are perfect ways for everyone to get out in the fresh air, learn new skills, and make memories that can last a lifetime.

Skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Statistics show that over fifty percent of all adult skiers/snowboarders began skiing/riding before the age of seventeen, of these skiers, half began before age twelve, and over forty percent of all beginner skiers started through a beginner package or school skiing program. (Canadian Ski Council - Canadian Skier & Snowboarder 1995-96 Survey Results).

Skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding will improve the level of physical fitness among school aged children and teach them a healthy way to enjoy the outdoors in winter. Children are not as physically active as they used to be with the fitness programs of the 70’s (especially in winter). Skiing can be a viable supplement to any school’s physical education plan.

Skiing and snowboarding are motor-skill development activities which can be enjoyed at any level and at any age - from beginner to advanced - with many levels of certification that can be achieved.

Skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding are safe sports. Contrary to media attention, accident statistics for skiing average three accidents per one thousand participant days compared to 21 per 1000 in hockey or football. Skiing is safer than riding your bicycle or swimming (Ski Industry Statistics)

Skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding are affordable. Most ski areas offer specially priced programs for beginners and students to learn to ski, as well as discounted days to practice afterward. There is also the opportunity to "swap" or shop for used equipment and clothing. The average price of a ski day for students is $25.00 or less.

Students get excited about ski trips. Ski trips can be used as an incentive for students, or teachers can introduce academic aspects for the trip. New curriculum ideas are endless; science, fitness environmental studies and even consumer/resort education. Some things can be better learned outside the classroom in a fun environment.

Students and teachers have a chance to get to know each other in a related fun environment. They also arrive back at school refreshed.

INFORMATION PACKAGE

This information package is for school personnel, students, parents/guardians and for general organization of a ski trip. We recommend involving students and parents, whenever possible, to assure safety and enjoyment for all persons involved. The information package contains the following information:

1. Trail maps showing cross-country and alpine trails with their designations (i.e. novice, intermediate, advanced or freestyle terrain). These trail maps will also show all lifts and the degree of difficulty of the trails from each of these lifts.
2. Explanation of arrival procedures, equipment procedures, lesson assessment, lesson content and safety procedures.
3. A copy of the Alpine Responsibility, Cross-Country Responsibility and Freestyle Terrain Codes.
4. A copy of the "Parental Permission and Release of Liability” form which includes a place for indication of their child's/group member's ability level for lessons, the child's/group member's skier type to be used for alpine ski binding settings and. A full explanation of the various ability levels and skier types are included on this form.
5. Two copy-ready copies of the School/Group Rental form which is required to be completed by each school/group member renting equipment. *1 copy per student / group member. 
6. A copy of the Participant Information form to be faxed or emailed to Martock 1 week prior to your visit.
7. A copy of What to Wear Checklist.
8. A blank copy of the school/group trip sheet to be used by the group leader to keep a record of each group member.
9. A copy of the "School/Group Agreement Form" to be filled out by the group leader, as well as, phone numbers for the ski resort and the phone number for the daily snow reports.
10. Trip Information Video - The Martock School / Group Trip Video can be viewed at www.martock.com/schools/dvd.php.  
11. Copy of Martock School Menu with pricing.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

Upon arriving at the resort, the group leader must check in at the registration desk (main service counter) and receive instructions on where to assemble the group.

The group leader must complete the “Group Agreement” and pay before the group can be processed and receive the group’s lift tickets.  All rental forms should be completed before arrival as mentioned.  A blank rental form is included in this package.

Please ensure that each student / group member has a completed signed Parental Permission and Release of Liability Form and a completed Rental Form if required.

All groups are booked for a specific time. Groups arriving early cannot be processed until the scheduled arrival time. Groups arriving late may have to wait until scheduled groups are processed.  Please arrive on time.

SKIER TYPE (Alpine Ski Binding Settings Only)

SKIER TYPE – FOR ALPINE SKI BINDING SETTINGS

All students renting to alpine skis must be classified by skier type. Skier Type along with the skier’s height and weight determine the correct binding retention settings. Please ensure all information is accurate. Please check-off the appropriate Skier Type on the MARTOCK NOTE TO PARENT/GUARDIAN AND STUDENTS/GROUP MEMBER form.

TYPE I – Skis conservatively. Prefers slow speeds and easy, moderate slopes. Favors lower than average release/retention settings. This type of skier corresponds to an increased risk of binding release in order to gain increased release capability in a fall. Type I settings apply to new or non-skiers.

TYPE II – Skis moderately. Prefers a variety of speeds. Skis on varied terrain, including most difficult trails. All skiers who do not meet all descriptions if either Type I of type III are included here.

TYPE III – Skis aggressively. Normally skis at higher speeds. Prefers steeper and more challenging terrain. Favors higher than average release/retention settings. This type of skier corresponds to decreased capability to release in a fall in order to decrease risk of inadvertent binding release.

RATIO FOR TEACHERS / CHAPERONES

The required ratio of teachers/chaperones to students by the Nova Scotia Department of Education is 1 to 8.  Martock recommends this same ratio for all groups.

For every eight student/group members one complimentary package goes to a teacher or chaperone.  Regular group rates will apply to teachers or chaperones accompanying the group beyond this ratio.

*All of our school group participants MUST be ages 8 or older.

HELMETS

Snow Sport certified helmets are required to be worn by all students, group members, teachers and chaperones. Helmets are not required to be worn while cross-country skiing.

LESSONS AND EVALUATIONS

SKI/SNOWBOARDING/CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING CLASSIFICATION FOR SNOW SCHOOL LESSONS
                                                                  
All students must be classified according to the following plan. These stages are consistent with the operations of Ski Martock. Please check the appropriate classification on the MARTOCK NOTE TO PARENT/GUARDIAN AND STUDENTS/GROUP MEMBER form.
 
NON-SKIER/SNOWBOARDER: has never before. Skied/Snowboarded/Cross-Country Skied.

BEGINNER: The student has Skied/Snowboarded/Cross-Country Skied once, twice or a few times per year and has experienced and maintained control on a number of novice hills of varying difficulty. He/she is able to stop and turn with some success.

INTERMEDIATE: The student/group member has Skied/Snowboarded/Cross-Country Skied on many occasions and has experienced a variety of hills and different ski areas. He/she can turn and stop under control using recognized formal techniques.

ADVANCED: The student/group member is an experienced and competent Skier/Snowboarder/Cross-Country Skier. He/she has received formal instruction, knows and understands the Responsibility Codes and can demonstrate ability at an advanced level. Such students can be called upon to assist supervisors.

ON THE HILL / TRAIL

Group leaders/teachers/chaperones should have fun, but they must serve as good role models for the group and skiing public. This means they must observe the Alpine & Cross-Country Responsibility Codes.
Group leaders/teachers/chaperones should try to cover as many trails as possible. They should, of course, restrict themselves to trails designated by their group or Martock. If a group leader/teacher/chaperone is unable to ski/snowboard a certain trail please ensure other group leaders/teachers/chaperones or even group members who are more skilled regularly ski/snowboard on these trails.
Group leaders/teachers/chaperones are required to keep track of their group members. They will be very conspicuous when they are on a trail that is beyond their skill level. A group leader/teacher/chaperone should talk to the group member at the first opportunity to encourage him/her to try something less difficult.
A good way to identify your group is to have your group wear armbands or pennies.
At the end of the day group leaders/teachers/chaperones can easily remind everyone to take their last run by waiting at the bottom of the lifts and trail head for cross-country.

All group leaders/teachers/chaperones should check the message boards at the cross-country building and bottom of each lift for updates, messages and information. These message boards are a good way to contact teachers and chaperones and students, as well as leaving a mobile phone number to contact the group leader/teachers/chaperones in case of an emergency. Speak to Martock staff for details.

N.S.S.A.F. Racing

Nova Scotia School Athletics Federation sanctions competitions for both skiing and snowboarding. Does your school have a team? There are over 500 Junior and Senior High School athletes competing in Ski Racing and Snowboard competitions in Nova Scotia. Call 902.798.9501 or email Martock at snowschool@martock.com to book weekly training time and coach for your school team.

RATES - Adult Groups

$37 - Lift Ticket & Rental of Equipment
$27 - Lift Ticket Only
Groups - Minimum 15 people and age 8 and up. Must pre-register with office.