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PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION
MARA program fees are some of the lowest in the Pacific Northwest. The MARA Board’s goal is to maintain a 50-50 split between fundraising dollars and tuition. It takes the effort of the entire club to help cover the costs required to deliver the best possible skiing experience for our participating athletes.

WHAT ARE THE EXTRA FEES?
Work Deposit – All MARA skiing families must submit a $100 check* for a work deposit. This money is earned back through 6 volunteer hours at MARA race events held throughout the season. *The check will only be cashed at the end of the season if the volunteer commitment is not fulfilled.

Fundraising Deposit – All MARA families must submit a $150 check* for a fundraising deposit. This money is earned back through donations of time, materials or services to MARA fundraising events. Volunteer opportunities will be distributed via e-mail and posted on the website. *The check will only be cashed at the end of the season if the volunteer commitment is not fulfilled.

Raffle Tickets – All MARA athletes will pre-purchase 10 raffle tickets ($100 total) with their registration fees. The tickets are for a Mt. Ashland Ski Pass for a family of four for next season (2009-10), worth $2,170. MARA wants to thank Steve and Sue Lawrence for generously donating such a fantastic raffle prize! Sell all ten tickets and get your money back, as every ticket sold goes toward your pre-purchased ticket value. The top seller in the club will win an IPod Nano Touch and the second highest seller will win an IPod Nano!

HOW TO REDUCE THE COST
Pay Early – Pay your fees by November 15th. See the application page for more info.

Enroll more children – Only the first child pays full tuition fees. Reduce the program fee by 10% for each additional child participating.

Volunteer on Race Days – MARA will host three 2-day race events throughout the season. There are many opportunities for skiers and non-skiers to earn back the work deposit. Race day volunteer opportunities are described on the website and sign ups will take place at the parent meeting on the first day of MARA.

Participate in Fundraising – Dedicated teams of parents are needed to organize each fundraising event. You can earn your deposit back by helping plan and execute the event, or donating goods and services to make the event a success.

Sell Raffle Tickets – All athletes pre-purchase ten raffle tickets. Sell them all to friends and family, and you’ve earned your money back. We encourage athletes to get additional tickets to sell in an effort to win one of the prizes for the top sellers, but only ten pre-purchased tickets are required of each athlete.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO KNOW
¤ To participate in MARA, children must be able to get on and off the chair lift, link turns, and safely ski down all intermediate runs on Mt. Ashland.

¤ Regular coaching is provided for all athletes who choose not to participate in the Shakespeare Cup. No regular coaching is provided during the Mark Keiser Cup or the Sloan Cup.

¤ Helmets are required for all MARA activities.

¤ All participants’ equipment must conform to current industry standards.

¤ Be prepared for inclement weather by bringing extra clothing, sunscreen, and goggles.

¤ Pack a lunch or bring money to purchase one. MARA staff does not supervise the lunch hour.

¤ Participants will adhere to the MARA Handbook and safety code available on our web site or by clicking HERE.

¤ Lift tickets and race fees are not included in the MARA program fees.

¤ MARA is a non-profit organization. Program fees cover only 50% of the club’s operating budget, and the remainder comes from donations, raffle tickets and other MARA fundraisers..

¤ Link HERE to Buddy Werner Qualification Information