Bogastow Ski Team
HomeFrequently Asked Questions
How do I pronounce Bogastow?
Bog
rhymes with “fog”
a
is a short “a” sound
stow
is the same as
Where did the name Bogastow come from?
The Bogastow Ski Team was originally known as
the Dover Sherborn Ski Club.
As skiers from other towns joined the team, we decided to have a
more inclusive name.
Bogastow is the historic name for the area presently comprised of
Sherborn, Medfield and parts of
How long has the team been in existence?
Bogastow Ski Team started 30 years ago as the Dover Sherborn Ski
Club comprised of families from just the two towns.
At that time, the league was comprised of many town teams as well
as teams from local ski areas.
Soon after, other teams began to fold and DS Ski Club began
incorporating skiers from outside the region.
It has always been organized and managed by volunteer parents and
many of our racers have gone on to race in higher level venues.
Who was Buddy Werner?
Wallace "Buddy" Werner (1936-1964) was an American alpine skier in the 1950s and 1960s. He was
born and raised in
Following the conclusion of the 1964 racing, Werner traveled to
The Buddy Werner League is a loose affiliation of teams that foster youth
interest in alpine racing.
When can I register for Bogastow?
Registration for Bogastow is mid-October thru the end of November each
year.
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee for the 2007-2008 season is $200 for all racers over 8 years old (J2-J5), $120 for 8 and under (J6) Make checks payable to "Bogastow Ski Team"
Does my registration fee include lift
tickets?
No, your fee does not cover lift tickets. Discount tickets can be
purchased from a Bogastow representative on practice nights, and most
areas offer discount tickets for EMBWL races.
What does my
registration fee cover?
Your registration fee pays for coaching, the Buddy Werner League fees,
lane fees (practice space and time) at Nashoba and all other expenses
relating to practices, races and administration (e.g. bibs, signs,
computer/printer supplies, ribbons, etc). All administration and
coordination of the program is done by volunteers.
What other expenses can I expect?
Families must
provide their own transportation to practices and races, as well as
their own equipment. There
are additional fees for Pizza night and the Banquet.
How long is the season?
The season usually begins with practices sometime in December depending
on when
We like to ski up north some weekends. Can we still do Bogastow?
Yes, you can still be part of the team even if you do not attend every race. We hold six regular season races. Racers must participate in at least 3 races to qualify for championships and earn a trophy at the team banquet.
Are any requirements to
participate in Bogastow?
Yes. Aside from fulfilling the initial registration requirements, racers
must be able to load and unload independently from the chairlift, racers
must wear helmets, and parents must commit to volunteering for at least
one race - no experience necessary.
Who runs the program?
Bogastow is run by a group of dedicated parent volunteers. Our volunteer
coordinate the program, but our parent volunteers are who make the
practices and races run smoothly!
Where and when do you practice?
We practice at
Nashoba Valley in
Is transportation to Nashoba practices
available?
The team does not provide transportation, however, many parents set up
carpools with other racing families.
What time should I arrive on practice
nights?
You can purchase your discounted lift ticket at 5:00 pm (or as soon as
the Bogastow representative arrives).
Be ready and dressed for practice by 6:00.
What do I do when I get there?
You will first purchase your lift ticket from a Bogastow representative
at the dedicated Bogastow ticket window next to the lodge.
Please have cash; exact change is preferred.
You will receive a lift ticket and a practice bib so that you can
be identified as a Bogastow Team Member.
After your equipment is on (plan on arriving with most of your
ski clothing/equipment on as there will be limited space in the lodge),
find the team at the base near the main lift.
Seasoned parents will be on hand to direct new skiers and answer
questions.
How do I know if practice is cancelled?
Sometimes, when there is no snow in your backyard, there is plenty
at
Where and when do you have races?
Our races are held on Sunday mornings. Registration begins at
8AM at the host mountain. See our schedule
here.
What time should I arrive on race day?
Registration begins at 8AM on race day. An early arrival will
ensure that you will have ample time for the course inspection before
the race.
How long do races last?
Regular season races vary in length. They begin at 9AM and typically end
by around 1PM, leaving plenty of time to read the paper, watch football
and finish homework!
Championship races last longer.
Where/when do I get lift tickets for race days?
Tickets for away races can be purchased at 8AM at the host
mountain.
How do I get to the other mountains?
Go here for
directions.
How do I know if a race is cancelled or changed?
There is rarely a change in our race schedule; however, our
News Page will
clearly announce any changes as soon as they are known. We also
try to send out emails 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.