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Ibex Ski and Snowboard Club is one of the few clubs in Chicagoland which has its own Certified Ski School.  We offer lessons to our members on weekend Mid-West Trips and most Western Trips will also have a certified instructor available.  The Ski School is active in PSIA - (Professional Ski Instructors of America) - Central Division. 
 
We want our members to enjoy the sport of skiing and snowboarding and knowing the appropriate  techniques, the right equipment or being properly dressed for the conditions can make the difference in a great or poor day of skiing.  The Ski School has pre-season programs on conditioning and exercise, proper attire, and proper equipment to help you get the most from your skiing experience.
 
Come Join Ibex for a great ski season!
 
Ski School Instructors:
Instructor Teaches Certification Level (Date)
Bill Haussmann Alpine Skiing
Snowboarding		 Level 2 (2000)
Level 1 (1998)
John Brandt Alpine Skiing Level 2 (2005)
Children's Accreditation (2006)
Debbie Dukes Alpine Skiing Level 2 (2005)
Children's Accreditation (2006)
Chuck Binzel Snowboarding Level 1 (2001)
Bob Kimicata Alpine Skiing Level 1 (2002)
Jean Bagel Alpine Skiing Level 1
Michelle Moran Alpine Skiing Level 1

Ski School Lesson Procedures: If you or your child, are interested in taking free lessons on any of the IBEX trips, here are the steps to follow:

Sign-up with the trip leader for that trip. You will be asked to provide the following:
      * Refundable deposit of $10 for each lesson
      * Determine which type of lesson you want (Ski or Snowboard)
      * Determine what level of lesson you need
If you are signing up a minor (under age 21), complete a waiver for the minor. Only one waiver is required for the entire season!

Deposits: Members signing up for lessons will need to make a $10 refundable deposit for each lesson. This can be in the form of cash or a check.  A deposit is required for each lesson. This deposit is refundable at the end of the trip, if the member or member’s child attends the lesson. If attendance does not occur the refund will not be made.  If a deposit is not given by the last meeting prior to the trip departure date, the member runs the risk of not being allowed in the lesson. It is up to the instructor’s discretion to include the member based on class size and lesson planned.  Any arrangements for private lessons are outside the scope of this policy.

Lessons: There will be at least one (1) lesson given for every 3 “trip” days of the trip. For example, a 4-day trip will have one (1) lesson. A week-long trip will have 2 lessons.· If a member is signing up for only 1 lesson on a trip with more than 1 lesson scheduled, it must be the first lesson as subsequent lessons build on the previous and are based on the skills of the particular class participants.

Group versus Private lessons: All lessons are considered Group lessons to benefit the entire membership. Arrangements CAN be made for private lessons and are outside the scope of this policy.  Contact the instructor of your choice to make arrangements.

Club Sponsors:

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