Coaches

Plans

As a League, the Ski East League has determined that each team can bring 46 athletes per practice and race.  

BLUE HILLS:  Ski East has access to Blue Hills on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Tuesdays are practice nights and Wednesdays are Varsity races. 

RAGGED MOUNTAIN:  Ragged races are scheduled as noted on the calendar.  The bus leaves HHS's front parking lot at 5:00 AM and returns around 6:30 PM.

Lodge Access:  There will be lodge access for teams.  HHS meets on the third floor.  We can leave our belongings there off to the side, NOT under or on the tables.  Sharing is caring, it can be fun!

Participation

The team has two squads, varsity (V) and junior varsity (JV). The top ten girls and boys are eligible to score for Varsity. JV racers will be rotated through race events, giving them valuable experience and time on the hill. Varsity and JV practice together, and movement between Varsity and JV often occurs. While we hope to be able to accommodate all student-athletes who register,  team size is ultimately be determined by logistical limitations. 

Skiers are evaluated as early in the season as possible and team members are selected based on performance at practice and time trial results (December 17th)

Attendance at all practice and team events is expected. Unexcused absences may affect a racer's position. 

EQUIPMENT

Skis, boots, goggles, poles, and clothing are the responsibility of the skier. It is the skier's responsibility to make sure that skis are tuned, waxed, and in racing shape. Students will not be allowed on the bus without a helmet, which must have HARD EAR COVERINGS. Since we will be skiing at night at BH, clear or lightly tinted goggles are recommended.  Goggles for Ragged can be altered as the weather indicates.

All varsity racers will be issued a Hingham Ski Team GS suit and are required to wear these GS suits for each race.  Remaining GS suits will be given to JV racers as size and number allow. As this is not swimming, you are expected to bring proper clothing to be outside for most of the day. Please plan accordingly. 

SCHEDULE AND BUSES

Dryland practices occur in the month of December and on selected Mondays and Thursdays during the on snow season. Please refer to the calendar for the times.

Everyone will ride buses together to and from all practices and races*. The buses will leave from the High School main entrance.

For Blue Hill practices and races, the buses will arrive at the HHS front parking lot at 3:45 PM and will leave at 4:00 PM SHARP.  

Blue Hill practice on mountain time for HHS is 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Blue Hill races are expected to start with course inspection at 6:00 PM, race start at 6:30 PM, and run until approximately  8:00 PM. 

*With prior written permission from all guardians , parents may provide transportation for their own child and/or another ski team members. 

COMMUNICATION

We will use Sports Engine (email & text) to communicate with parents and athletes.  The STUDENT email you added during this registration will be used by default.  Be sure to enter the STUDENT cell number to receive text alerts as well.  Be sure to enable text notifications from SportsEngine.

If you cannot attend a practice or event, you should email BOTH coaches. Emails will be sent prior to all skiing events from Sports Engine. We will test the email list prior to the start of the season.

Ski Team Costs

1. Participating parents and students have reviewed the Hingham High Code of Conduct, as outlined in the HHS Student Handbook, and will abide by these rules at all ski team events. Failure to abide by these rules will result in dismissal from the team.
2. All participants on the ski team must have a valid physical and parental permission form.
3. All fees associated with the team must be paid for a student to participate in practices past the tryouts.
4. Any student found to use or be in possession of alcohol, tobacco, or any drug or controlled substance will be suspended from the team immediately in accordance with MIAA rules.
5. Repeated absences at practices and races may affect a racers status on the team.
6. Students will stay eligible by managing their time well between academics and the team
7. Students will wear and be responsible for race suits loaned to them for the season or for specific race events.  If damaged or lost, they will reimburse the school $350 for a replacement. 
8. Students will wear and be responsible for bibs loaned to them for race events.   If damaged or lost, they will reimburse the league $25 for a replacement.  
9. Students will ride the bus unless parents/guardians have informed coaches in advance that other arrangements have been made.
   • A student planning to ride home with a parent instead of riding on the bus will make sure their coaches see the parent with their student before departure.
   • Students will not leave with an adult who is not their legal guardian unless a written note of approval is signed by the high school AD in advance. The note from the AD must be presented to a coach as the student boards the bus on the way to the event.
10. Please monitor SportsEngine messages for updates concerning weather conditions.