• Equipment (see Equipment below) - Skimo skis and skins rental packages available
• Team apparel and race suits- optional
• Racing costs (if racing): registration fees, travel fees

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Payment options:

At checkout, you can choose:

• credit card (pay in full)*
• payment plan* (credit card or bank transfer)
• bank ACH transfer (pay in full)*
  

*See processing fees below.

Payment Plans

When checking out in SkiClub Pro (our registration system) choose "payment plan." The SkiClubPro system will automatically charge you for each of the payments over the course of the payment plan.

Processing fees:

The following processing fees will be added to your total. These are the fees charged by the payment processor; BSF does not keep any of these fees.

Credit cards: 3.5% fee

Bank ACH : 2.4%

We are no longer accepting American Express

REFUND POLICY

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BSF offers a generous scholarship and financial aid program. Applications are due in October each year.

Please note: If you need assistance, apply for it! These funds are meant to keep kids skiing. Applications are confidential, and we take into account all your circumstances, not just taxable income. (Too often, we see families assume they make too much money to qualify for help, and yet they are considering limiting their child's participation in a program because of the cost. Apply! )

EMAIL

When you register for the program, you will be added to an email list. Your coaches will send weekly emails with the full schedule, important notes, and info for parents. Last-minute changes may also be emailed. (It’s important that you do not unsubscribe to any BSF emails, as this is our main mode of communication in the winter.) If for some reason, you are not receiving emails from us, let us know!

Team Reach App:

We also use the Team Reach app, for schedules and last-minute communications.

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Concussion Baseline Testing is required for all athletes 8th grade and older who are on BSF teams. The testing is free and can be done on a computer; a link will be emailed after registration.

Baseline testing establishes a baseline for your athlete so that if they ever have a concussion, a medical professional will have established baseline data and can make a more informed decision when treating the athlete and clearing them for return to sport. More info on Impact Testing HERE.

BSF Concussion Policy

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VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS FOR EACH FAMILY

• Intro Programs: 1 to 3 volunteer sessions (or a donation of $75 - $225) 
• Devo Programs: 3 to 5 volunteer sessions (or a donation of $225 - $375)
• Comp Programs: 5 to 7 volunteer sessions (or a donation of $375 to $525) 
  

(Suggested donation calculated based on an average volunteer session of 3 hours and the industry standard value of volunteer time ($25/hour).)

One of the ways BSF keeps program fees lower is through volunteer hours. Without your volunteer hours, we would need to use additional paid staff to fill the void; this would increase program costs significantly, which would also make it more difficult for some families to afford BSF. When only a small percentage of BSF parents take on the brunt of volunteer hours, it leads to volunteer burnout.

We have openings for help at practices, organizing ski and fundraising events, helping at the events themselves, as well as trail work and volunteering for our community trails. We encourage you to volunteer for ANY program--Nordic, Alpine, Freestyle, or trails. If you have a specific skill set you think would be helpful, please let us know. There are always little things we need, from photography, to database entry, to hanging up posters around town. 

We highly encourage BSF athletes to volunteer as well, not just parents!

We post signup sheets and volunteer needs throughout the year HERE.

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At a minimum you will need:

• skimo boots (with tech toes; EXAMPLE HERE)
• poles (classic ski Nordic or backcountry poles that are about armpit height)
• helmet (skiing and climbing certified because it is safer, lighter weight and breathable EXAMPLE HERE)
• skimo or backcountry skis (BSF does have race skis to rent! Each rental race ski comes with 2 pairs of skins)
• avalanche safety gear: beacon, shovel, probe
• backpack to carry your gear and skis
• skins (cut to fit your skis; 2 pairs is ideal, but 1 at a minimum)
• bindings (tech bindings like dynafit EXAMPLE HERE)
• headlamp that fits on your helmet
• lightweight soft shell or non insulated ski pants and jacket
• gloves/mittens
• thin Nordic style hat that goes under helmet, or headband/buff
• eyewear: clear glasses or goggles

Additional gear that is helpful, but not mandatory:

• skimo specific skis are narrower and lighter EXAMPLE HERE
• skimo backpack (with ability to carry skis, skimo specific pack is preferred EXAMPLE HERE)
• Lighter weight BSF Nordic clothing is ideal for training and racing, ORDER HERE

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The BSF Ski Swap held each November at the Fairgrounds. Thousands of items. (It's also one of BSF's biggest fundraisers.) BSF members get in an hour early. If you volunteer at the event, you get in even earlier! Coaches will be on hand to help with equipment selection.

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Please make yourself familiar with our policies, the BSF Athlete & Parent Handbook, and other important information on the Resources Page.

BSF Newsletters contain regular "Parent Corner" articles to help you navigate the parent/athlete dynamic.

Mental Health & Wellness

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