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General FAQs
Answers to General Questions
Refunds are sometimes possible – BSSC policies vary depending on the type of activity and timing of your cancellation. The closer you are to the start date, the less likely we will be able to refund you. There is no refund for unused services. Please check specific policies for your activity.
It depends on the activity – Some sell out within days of being posted, while others may be available on the day of the event. Sports leagues have limited space for teams and individuals, and are dependent on getting the appropriate number of male/female players. Register as soon as you know you can play so you don’t miss out! Day ski trips can fill up when it snows, but if it’s several days prior, we may add another bus – it’s always worth a call. For weekend overnight trips, we need 3-4 weeks lead-in to determine whether to pay for rooms or release them. Any vacations, especially with airline tickets, have registration deadlines months in advance. Check the website and book your travel by the dates indicated.
Lots of people join BSSC after college. You must be 21+ for most activities, but age 18+ may play in our sports leagues, and minors are permitted on our day ski & snowboard trips. Participants are mostly in their mid-twenties to forties, but many of our “veteran” players are still at it! It’s more about doing what you enjoy and meeting like-minded people.
Sports FAQs
Answers to common questions
All BSSC leagues and clinics are first-come/first-serve. Teams in existing leagues are given until one month prior to commit to returning to play the next session before we accept new teams. Some leagues sell out 5-6 weeks in advance, so we recommend that teams and individuals register as soon as you know you can play. On the other hand, there might be space as late as the league’s start date, so give us a call.
Probably, but we don’t actually coordinate how things work within your team. Once you meet everyone at the first game, you can work it out amongst yourselves. Indie teams are friendly and welcoming. Please let the BSSC sports manager know if you’d like to help out by being team captain, or can play goalie or pitcher!
BSSC provides game balls and basics to play each sport (bases, hoops, nets, cones, and more). Softball bats, sticks (hockey and lacrosse), appropriate protective gear (shin guards, mouth guards, eye goggles, and goalie gear) and basic first aid supplies (bandaids, sports tape, ice packs) are each player’s responsibility. Check your sport rules for more specifics.
Register as an individual player and put the name of your friend(s) in the “teammate request” field. Choose one main person from your group and have everyone put that name in “teammate request”. As long as everyone registers at the same time, and we have space, we will honor your request. If you have a partial team, please contact the sports manager in case you can combine with another partial team.
If you are part of a full team, the captain who registered the team will receive all the league info to forward to his/her teammates. If you signed up as an individual, you’ll be emailed the time and place of your first game about a week prior to the start date. When you arrive at the game, check in with the BSSC representative, and they will give you a team shirt and point the way to your teammates. After that, the schedule & standings will be posted on the specific page for your sport on BSSC.com and updated periodically. You can also always find your personal schedule on your dashboard page once it’s posted.
Yes, all skill levels are welcome! If you are new to a sport (or rusty), we recommend you have some basic knowledge of the sport, unless it’s designated for beginners or includes instruction. When you register, we ask you to rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 5 (1= beginner). This helps us keep the teams fairly equal and competitive. Some leagues have multiple divisions where the highest divisions consist of seasoned BSSC teams. We usually place teams of individuals or “indie teams” into lower divisions to give you a chance to play the game effectively as a team.
BSSC offers all levels of competition. For most sports, multiple levels are available within the same league. Advanced to low intermediate divisions are often specified for popular leagues like Soccer, Softball, Football, and Volleyball. Speak with the BSSC program manager about your sport for help finding the best match for your skills and experience.
BSSC specializes in putting individuals together for teams. We will place you on a team of players who have all signed up individually or find you an existing team. Be sure to complete registration with payment. If we place you on an existing team, your fees will be refunded and you’ll pay the captain directly.
You should always be ready to play! Cancellations depend upon the playability of a field, the risk of lightning, and/or an edict of the permitting authority – not whether it is raining or snowing. We use a lot of turf or synthetic grass fields, so games are rarely cancelled. In general, Softball & Kickball games are not cancelled until fields become “unplayable”. In winter, snow may dictate cancellations due to school closings, un-plowed parking lots, or if overall conditions become problematic.
Because conditions & weather can change quickly in New England, we make updates as necessary (24/7). We suggest you check before heading out to your league. Cancellation notices are emailed to all rostered league players when a decision is made, and a message is posted to our weather cancellation phone line, 617.789.4070, ext. 700.
Because we play on all artificial turf fields, we do not allow the use of metal spikes (aka “soft ground” cleats). All “firm ground,” turf cleats, indoor soccer shoes and running shoes are acceptable and appropriate options.
Travel FAQs
Answers to common questions
Refunds are possible – policies vary depending on the type of trip and timing of your cancellation. The closer you are to departure, the less likely we will be able to refund you 100%. Cancellations are subject to the regulations and cancellation fees set by BSSC, tour operators, and agents carrying out services. There is no refund for unused services. Please check specific policies for your trip. We also recommend that vacationers purchase travel insurance and can provide more info upon request.
Yes, we make it easy for you and a group of your friends to go with us and save. For more info, please contact randy@bssc.com
Yes, most BSSC ski vacations may be booked without air from Boston. Before you book any portion of your vacation, call us for a quote and to discuss your possible flight schedule. If our trip includes transfers, you will need to coordinate times to meet the BSSC group or be responsible for getting yourself to the resort.
Official travel requirements may change at any time. Therefore, please check for yourself when it comes time for you to travel.
Currently, for travel anywhere outside of the United States, including Canada & Mexico, you will need a passport that is valid at least 6 months after your scheduled return. When traveling within the United States, a valid driver’s license with your photo on it is acceptable for US citizens. Non-US citizens must check on their own for travel requirements.
For BSSC overnight travel, booking 3-4 weeks in advance is recommended. For week-long vacations, book early to guarantee your spot and get the best rates. Ski vacations are usually announced in the summer at a $100-$150 savings. Check each trip for specific deadlines and policies. The closer the travel date, the more complex and costly it might be to procure accommodations and/or airfare.
BSSC traditionally offers “minimum occupancy”. Whether in a hotel or condo, it is typically two per room, and you each get your own bed. Nobody has to sleep on a pullout or rollaway. Select trips may also offer lower prices for triple and quad occupancy.
Single rooms may be available upon request for an additional fee. If traveling solo, we will match you with a roommate of the same gender and approximate age, or you may request to room with a friend or significant other of any gender.
Ski FAQs
Answers to common questions
Refunds are possible – policies vary depending on the type of trip and timing of your cancellation. The closer you are to departure, the less likely we will be able to refund you 100%. Cancellations are subject to the regulations and cancellation fees set by BSSC, tour operators, and agents carrying out services. There is no refund for unused services. Please check specific policies for your trip. We also recommend that vacationers purchase travel insurance and can provide more info upon request.
Yes, we make it easy for you and a group of your friends to go with us and save. For more info, please contact randy@bssc.com
Yes, most BSSC ski vacations may be booked without air from Boston. Before you book any portion of your vacation, call us for a quote and to discuss your possible flight schedule. If our trip includes transfers, you will need to coordinate times to meet the BSSC group or be responsible for getting yourself to the resort.
Yes, most BSSC trip may be booked without including a lift ticket. Call us for a quote or for more information on optional activities at the resort.
Yes. For rentals, you pre-pay on-line so you’ll be all set when you get to the mountain. If you forget to pre-purchase, let the trip leader know that morning and they will make sure you get a voucher to receive our group rate (varies by mountain).
For lessons, we recommend you contact the mountain directly to select the appropriate package. If you choose a package that includes a lift ticket, simply register with BSSC as a “bus-only.”
Official travel requirements may change at any time. Therefore, please check for yourself when it comes time for you to travel.
Currently, for travel anywhere outside of the United States, including Canada & Mexico, you will need a passport that is valid at least 6 months after your scheduled return. When traveling within the United States, a valid driver’s license with your photo on it is acceptable for US citizens. Non-US citizens must check on their own for travel requirements.
For BSSC overnight travel, booking 3-4 weeks in advance is recommended. For week-long vacations, book early to guarantee your spot and get the best rates. Ski vacations are usually announced in the summer at a $100-$150 savings. Check each trip for specific deadlines and policies. The closer the travel date, the more complex and costly it might be to procure accommodations and/or airfare.
Most people sign up 3 days to a week prior, but you can check the website or call us for last minute space. You should only register once you are sure you can go, since all day trips are non-refundable and not transferrable to another date.
BSSC traditionally offers “minimum occupancy”. Whether in a hotel or condo, it is typically two per room, and you each get your own bed. Nobody has to sleep on a pullout or rollaway. Select trips may also offer lower prices for triple and quad occupancy.
Single rooms may be available upon request for an additional fee. If traveling solo, we will match you with a roommate of the same gender and approximate age, or you may request to room with a friend or significant other of any gender.
No problem! Many of our travelers go solo…that’s why our trips work so well. We match roommates so you do not have to pay a single room supplement and have an instant friend, or single rooms may be available on request for an additional fee.
BSSC trips are well-organized and staffed by friendly leaders who can arrange group meals and get-togethers. If you want to meet new people and make new friends, group socializing is there for you, but if you prefer to do your own thing, that is totally fine too.
Events FAQs
Answers to common questions
Policies & Info
Answers to common questions
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Open in new tab We build each session’s schedule by hand with careful consideration to producing a balanced and fair schedule for every team in the league. We do our best to accommodate special requests, but cannot guarantee that they will be met. The schedules for the session are communicated to teams as follows:
First Game Times. First game times are usually emailed and posted online 5-7 days prior to the start of the season.
Full schedule. The full season schedule is published 1-2 business days after the first games of the season.
Playoffs. Playoff schedules are usually posted a few days after the regular season has ended. Note that the eligibility for playoffs varies by league and session. Sometimes, all teams are eligible for playoff games, but in some cases they are not. Once the final standings have been updated, a schedule for playoff matches will be published.
While we do our best to adhere to published schedules, please be aware that schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances at fields and facilities. Cancelled games may cause the season to extend beyond the initially posted end date and/or change playoff dates. We strongly recommend that you build flexibility into your rosters to accommodate possible changes.
Boston Ski & Sports Club is not responsible for any illness, injury, disability, death, loss or damage to person or property, resulting from participation in, parking at, or traveling to and from activities. Please review the following complete agreement, which you will be asked to sign, either before or at the activity.
SKI AND TRAVEL PARTICIPANT RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.
Please read and be certain you understand the implications of signing.
Express Assumption of Risk Associated with Sport, Venue Use and Related Activities. I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with skiing, adventure travel, transportation of equipment related to the activities, and travelling to and from activity sites in which I am about to engage. Inherent hazards and risks include but are not limited to:
1. Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilized is significant including the potential for broken bones, severe injuries to the head, neck, and back or other bodily injuries that my result in permanent disability and death.
2. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction or misuse of my own or others’ equipment.
3. I AGREE THAT I WILL WEAR APPROVED PROTECTIVE GEAR AS DECREED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPORT I AM PARTICIPATING IN. However, protective gear cannot guarantee the participant’s safety. I further agree that no helmet can protect the wearer against all potential head injuries or prevent injury to the wearer’s face, neck or spinal cord.
4. Variation and/or steepness of terrain, variation or changes in surfaces including but not limited to snow surfaces, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, debris, cliffs, trees, fences, posts, trees, light poles, signs, buildings, roads, walkways, ramps, rails, stairs, pyramids, manual pads, bowls, half-pipes, jumps, padded and non-padded barriers, other persons, and other natural and man-made hazards.
5. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error and guide decision making including misjudging terrain, weather, riding surfaces or other obstacles.
6. Exposure to the elements and temperature extremes may result if frost nip, frost bite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration.
7. Dangers associated with exposure to natural elements include but are not limited to avalanche, rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lighting, severe and or varied wind, temperature and other weather conditions.
8. Accidents or illness occurring in remote places where there are no available medical facilities.
9. Fatigue, exhaustion, chill, and/or dizziness, which may diminish my/our reaction time and increase the risk of accident.
10. Impact or collision with other athletes, spectators, facility employees, pedestrians, motor vehicles, and cyclists.
11. Possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist.
12. Costs or inconveniences incurred if a participant’s circumstances cause him/her to miss any of the scheduled transportation.
13. Costs and/or inconveniences incurred due to travel bans & unforeseen circumstances before and during trips. BSSC constantly monitors oversight organizations for travel bans and safety issues to ensure the safety of its travelers. If a trip is deemed safe to move forward, there are no refunds, transfers or credits if you decide not to go on that trip. Also, once a trip is underway, any changes, deviations, layovers, quarantines, unforeseen issues and changes, etc. beyond the control of BSSC or our vendors, and the fees associated with any of these circumstances, are at your own expense. Once you are on a trip and are possibly affected by outside circumstances beyond the control of BSSC or our vendors, leaving the trip itinerary and making new travel plans on your own, are at your own expense.
*I understand the description of these risks is not complete and unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death.
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement.
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the above described activity(ies) and related activities, I hereby agree, acknowledge and appreciate that:
1. I HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, the following named persons or entities, herein referred to as releases, Boston Ski and Sports Club, Inc.and its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, agents, volunteers, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, successors and assigns.
2. To release the releasees, their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, volunteers, sponsoring agencies, sponsors and advertisers, from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, survivors, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the releasees or otherwise. By executing this document, I agree to hold the releasees harmless and indemnify them in conjunction with any illness, injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property that may occur as a result of my engaging in the above activities.
3. By entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the releasees, other than what is set forth in this Agreement.
4. This agreement shall apply to any and all illness, injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property occurring at any time after the execution of this agreement.
This release shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this release is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be enforceable.
I understand that my signature below indicates that I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP LEGAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Boston Ski and Sports Club is not responsible for any illness, injury, loss or damage to person or property, resulting from participation in, parking at, or traveling to and from activities. Please review the following complete agreement, which you will be asked, either before, after or at the activity, to sign.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT. In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the BOSTON SKI AND SPORTS CLUB, INC. athletic programs and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist;
2. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,
3. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
4. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation, including, as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
5. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS BOSTON SKI AND SPORTS CLUB, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OF OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. BY SIGNING, I AGREE TO THESE TERMS FOR THIS SPECIFIC LEAGUE AS WELL AS ANY OTHER BOSTON SKI AND SPORT CLUB ACTIVITY DURING THE NEXT YEAR.
All league participants, officials, and spectators are expected to treat every facility with respect. Please do not abuse the facility, its staff, or anyone else within the facility, by leaving trash, swearing, or any other acts that may be deemed disrespectful. In addition to BSSC’s league rules, all are also subject to the rules of conduct which may exist for the facility. Failure to comply may result in expulsion from the league or other disciplinary actions as defined in the code of conduct.
Boston Ski & Sports Club is not responsible for any illness, injury, disability, death, loss or damage to person or property, resulting from participation in, parking at, or traveling to and from activities. Please review the following complete agreement, which you will be asked to sign, either before or at the activity.
SKI PARTICIPANT RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.
Please read and be certain you understand the implications of signing.
Express Assumption of Risk Associated with Sport, Venue Use and Related Activities. I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with skiing, adventure travel, transportation of equipment related to the activities, and travelling to and from activity sites in which I am about to engage. Inherent hazards and risks include but are not limited to:
1. Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilized is significant including the potential for broken bones, severe injuries to the head, neck, and back or other bodily injuries that my result in permanent disability and death.
2. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction or misuse of my own or others’ equipment.
3. I AGREE THAT I WILL WEAR APPROVED PROTECTIVE GEAR AS DECREED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPORT I AM PARTICIPATING IN. However, protective gear cannot guarantee the participant’s safety. I further agree that no helmet can protect the wearer against all potential head injuries or prevent injury to the wearer’s face, neck or spinal cord.
4. Variation and/or steepness of terrain, variation or changes in surfaces including but not limited to snow surfaces, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, debris, cliffs, trees, fences, posts, trees, light poles, signs, buildings, roads, walkways, ramps, rails, stairs, pyramids, manual pads, bowls, half-pipes, jumps, padded and non-padded barriers, other persons, and other natural and man-made hazards.
5. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including but not limited to operator error and guide decision making including misjudging terrain, weather, riding surfaces or other obstacles.
6. Exposure to the elements and temperature extremes may result if frost nip, frost bite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration.
7. Dangers associated with exposure to natural elements include but are not limited to avalanche, rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lighting, severe and or varied wind, temperature and other weather conditions.
8. Accidents or illness occurring in remote places where there are no available medical facilities.
9. Fatigue, exhaustion, chill, and/or dizziness, which may diminish my/our reaction time and increase the risk of accident.
10. Impact or collision with other athletes, spectators, facility employees, pedestrians, motor vehicles, and cyclists.
11. Possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist.
12. Costs or inconveniences incurred if a participant’s circumstances cause him/her to miss any of the scheduled transportation.
13. Costs and/or inconveniences incurred due to unforeseen circumstances. If a trip is deemed safe to move forward, there are no refunds, transfers or credits if you decide not to go on that trip. Also, once a trip is underway, any changes, deviations, layovers, quarantines, unforeseen issues and changes, etc. beyond the control of BSSC or our vendors, and the fees associated with any of these circumstances, are at your own expense. Once you are on a trip and are possibly affected by outside circumstances beyond the control of BSSC or our vendors, leaving the trip and making new travel plans on your own, are at your own expense.
*I understand the description of these risks is not complete and unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death.
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement.
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the above described activity(ies) and related activities, I hereby agree, acknowledge and appreciate that:
1. I HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, the following named persons or entities, herein referred to as releases, Boston Ski and Sports Club, Inc.and its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, agents, volunteers, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, successors and assigns.
2. To release the releasees, their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, volunteers, sponsoring agencies, sponsors and advertisers, from liability and responsibility whatsoever and for any claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, survivors, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising from the above activities whether caused by active or passive negligence of the releasees or otherwise. By executing this document, I agree to hold the releasees harmless and indemnify them in conjunction with any illness, injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property that may occur as a result of my engaging in the above activities.
3. By entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by the releasees, other than what is set forth in this Agreement.
4. This agreement shall apply to any and all illness, injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property occurring at any time after the execution of this agreement.
This release shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this release is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be enforceable.
I understand that my signature below indicates that I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP LEGAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
There are 3 ways to see if activities are canceled. We will always make an effort to give you a few hours notice, but that may not always be possible, so it is the participant’s responsibility to check these 3 sources.
BSSC Weather Cancellation Line: 617-789-4070 ext 700
Twitter @bssc
BSSC.com.
For outdoor activities, cancellations depend upon the playability of a field, not whether it is raining. Decisions are usually made after 4pm on weekdays and 2-3 hours in advance on weekends. Because conditions & weather can change, updates are made as necessary, and we suggest you check before heading out to your activity. Games scheduled for synthetic grass fields are usually never cancelled unless there is thunder & lightning. In case of lightning near a field, games will be stopped immediately and then resumed when safe…this may cause a delay in the schedule or require some or all games to be cancelled depending on the duration of lightning. Activities may also be cancelled per the directive of the field/venue owner if they feel damage may be done to the field by playing on it.
During the winter months, occasionally activities may be cancelled due to snow. Some sports leagues use school facilities which may be closed if school was cancelled. However, some schools allow us to play as long as the parking lot is cleared. Other facilities are always open, and we will only cancel if overall conditions are too problematic. We will usually not cancel in advance based on a forecast of snow, but wait until actual accumulation. Similarly, if it is snowing in the morning or early afternoon, but is due to stop, we will wait until 4 or 5pm to see if we can play.
BSSC is committed to maintaining a pleasant, comfortable, and safe recreational environment and therefore expects its participants to adhere to a code of conduct with respect to other participants, spectators, BSSC staff, game officials, agents carrying out services, and others. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Abiding by the rules and policies of all games, activities, venues and transportation providers.
• Maintaining high standards of sportsmanship, honesty and courtesy, including hand-shaking, or similar, with opponents after games.
• Respecting the instruction and decisions of game officials, activity coordinators and third party agents and interacting politely with them at all times.
BSSC also stands united behind the principles of respect, inclusion, and acceptance. We welcome and are committed to providing a fun and safe environment for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability, veteran status or national origin. Our rules, despite gender requirements or game-play, are inclusive of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions, and we encourage you to identify in our leagues and activities as you prefer. If you should have any concerns or needs, please email your program manager (listed on each activity web page) for assistance.
The following are examples of unacceptable conduct in BSSC activities:
• Illegal activity
• Threatening, intimidating, harassing or violent verbal or physical behaviors
• Excessive, inappropriate, rude, argumentative, offensive or disruptive actions and/or profanity
• Excessive drinking or disorderly conduct
• Disregard of the rules of the facility or transportation provider (i.e. cleanliness, respectful communications with representatives and other patrons)
• Any other behavior, which in the sole discretion of BSSC, the game official, tour escort and/or agents carrying out services, is deemed to be in any way inappropriate
Any person, group or team considered to be in violation of this code of conduct can be immediately removed from the game or activity, requiring the participant(s) to leave the playing area and/or event venue in a timely fashion, and they will be subject to any or all of the following disciplinary actions, in each instance without refund of any kind:
• Verbal warning
• Written warning
• Suspension
• Expulsion from league or activity
• Ban from further BSSC activities
For sports, drugs and alcohol of any kind are strictly prohibited. Players cannot consume drugs or alcohol on any part of league premises, including parking lots, before or after a game, and no player will be allowed to compete if the game official feels that a player has been drinking or using drugs before a game. The offending player(s) will be removed from the game and face further disciplinary action per BSSC’s code of conduct.
For day ski trips, drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited on the bus. For consumption of legal substances during other parts of a trip, participants must adhere to the laws, policies and rules of venues, cities and states. Throughout the event, trip escorts will address disorderly conduct per BSSC’s code of conduct.
For social events and travel overnight activities, participants are welcome to enjoy alcohol as long as all behaviors adhere to BSSC’s code of conduct. For consumption of other legal substances, participants must adhere to the laws, policies and rules of venues, cities and states.
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