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 mid November each
year.
What is the registration fee?
See fees for the current season here.
Does my registration fee include lift
tickets?
No, your fee does not cover lift tickets. Discount tickets can be
purchased from the Nashoba ticket window on practice nights. 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 the November dry-land training pizza party and for the
annual awards banquet in March.
How long is the season?
The season usually begins with practices sometime in December depending
on when
Are there any requirements to
participate in Bogastow?
Yes, racers are required to register with the program. Racers are expected to be able to ski all terrain at Nashoba competently. All racers must be able to safely get on and off the chair lift with other racers, including lowering and raising the safety bar. Parents of children under 8 years old or under 48" tall meeting ski ability requirements should be prepared to ski with their child to assist with loading and unloading the chairlift on both practice and race days. Skiers are responsible for their own transportation and equipment. Helmets are mandatory for all practices and races.
Who runs the program?
Bogastow is run by a group of dedicated parent volunteers. We have a
leadership committee to coordinate the program and we rely on our parent
volunteers to help make 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.
Be ready and dressed for practice by 6:00.
What do I do when I get there?
Purchase a ticket at the ticket window (be sure to identify yourself as a team member to get the discounted rate.) Get your gear on. Look for the coaches at the base of the lift in front of the lodge. Coaches will be forming groups according to age and ability between 5:45 and 6pm. Seasoned parents are always around to assist 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
between 1-2pm, 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.