Below you will find the most common FAQ’s, if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
Q:When can I register for BST?
A:Registration for BST is October 1st thru November 30th.Information is posted on this website.Or go to www.active.com/bradfordskiteam/
Q:Does my registration fee include lift tickets?
A:No, your fee does NOT cover lift tickets.Discount tickets can be purchased from a BST representative inside the lodge on practice nights ($18/pp).Ski Bradford also offers 6 pack for the price of 5 tickets. We have (3) home races during the season the rest are away. Pricing is listed on their website at www.skibradford.com.
Q:What does my registration fee cover?
A:Your registration fee pays for our coaches, the Buddy Werner League (BWL) fees and/or Tri-State fees, Ski Bradford mountain fees, and all other expenses relating to practices, races, and administration.USSA membership fees and race entry fees required for Tri-State races are not included.BST registration fees cover on-hill race equipment (e.g., drills, timing equipment, gates – brushes and stubbies, etc.).All administration and coordination of the program is done by volunteers.
Q:How long is the season?
A:The season usually begins sometime in December depending on when Ski Bradford officially opens.The final EMBWL (Eastern Mass Buddy Werner League) championship race is usually scheduled in early March.Racers who qualify for Piche’s Thompson Trophy Race will compete until mid-March.
Q: What is the J6 age ability and requirements?
A: We will permit racers as young as 1st grade and/or six years of age. Racers need not know how to race, BUT they MUST be proficient skiers (able to stop and turn with confidence) AND ride the chair lift on their own. This is not a learn to ski program and our coach racer ratio's are not that of a ski lesson thus independence is a must. BST reserves the right to dismiss racers from the program if they prove to be a risk to our racers.
A:BST could not survive without our dedicated parent volunteers.Our Board coordinates the program, but our parent volunteers are who make the practices and races run smoothly!
Q:What time should I arrive on practice nights?
A:You can arrive as early as 6:00 pm to purchase your lift ticket and dress for practice that begins promptly at 6:30 for all categories.
Q:What do I do when I get there?
A:You will first purchase your discounted lift ticket from BST representative inside the lodge.CASH ONLY!(Ski Bradford does have an ATM inside the lodge.)Meet your coaches outside the lodge near the Big Tree.Most coaches bring their groups up the mountain promptly at 6:30 so please be on time.
Q:How do I know what group I’m in?
A:A list will be emailed via Yahoo Group with the racer’s name and their group/coach.
Q:How do I know if practice is cancelled?
A:Quite often, when there is no snow in your backyard, there is plenty at Ski Bradford!As long as the mountain is open and safe for our racers, we hold practice.We will post it to the BST Website (www.bradfordskiteam.com) as early as possible if there is a cancellation.
Q:What time should I arrive on race day?
A:Registration begins at 8:00 am on race day.An early arrival will ensure that you will have ample time for the course inspection at 8:30 am.
Q:Where/when do I get lift tickets on race days?
A:Discount race day tickets for home races can be purchased at the Ski Bradford ticket booth.Racers can purchase a ½ day ticket and ski until the race is finished even if the race isn’t complete by 12:30 pm.Tickets for away races can be purchased at 8:00 am at the host mountain.Ski Bradford also offers six-pack tickets that are discounted.
Q:How long do races last?
A:Regular season races vary in length.They begin at 9:00 am and typically end around 1:00 pm.Championship races last longer.
Q:How do I know if a race is cancelled or changed?
A:There is rarely a change in our race schedule; however, we will announce any changes as soon as they are known.We will post it to the BST Website (www.bradfordskiteam.com) as early as possible if there is a cancellation.We recommend checking your email and the website on Saturday evening to confirm that there has not been a last minute change or cancellation.