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2011 SEASON REVIEW LMSS is among biggest and best sailing schools in the country: • We had an all-time high— 570 students. • We teach sailing with 21 420s, 6 Flying Juniors, 20 Optimists, 18 Prams and 3 Lasers and a fleet of 11 Inflatable Coach boats. • Last summer our Optimist, 420, X Boat and Laser teams competed in a wide variety of regattas with great results– seven TCYS Regattas, 420 Nationals, US Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship, X-ILYA, Smyth, Bemis, Jr. Olympics and ILYA 420 Championships. • We also ran racing clinics for the X and 420 sailors. • In August we moved Camp classes to Big Island to help the Minnetonka Yacht Club host Inland Scow Championships. • We have grown high school sailing spectacularly – 65 students for the spring season and 45 students for the fall. • Minnetonka was one of only 20 teams qualified for the High School May Mallory Championships held in Austin Texas. • Our teams competed in local regattas on seven of ten weekends during the spring and finished by winning the Minnesota State Championships.

Gordy Bowers  Head Coach Gordy Bowers grew up sailing on Lake Minnetonka. Through the years, he has achieved an impressive racing resume: Championships in A, E, C and MC scows, Finn, Laser, Taser, Y-Flyer, Flying Scott and the DN Iceboat. Gordy was the Head Coach for the US Sailing Team at the 1986 Goodwill Games and 1987 Pan American Games. Finally, Gordy served as Head Coach of the US Sailing Team at the 1988 Olympic Games where the US had the highest medal count of any country — a Gold, two Silver and two Bronze! Gordy and his brother Tom operated Bowers Sails on Lake Minnetonka for 25 years. Gordy has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota, and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin.



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In the fall our high school teams sailed regattas on nine out of the ten available weekends from Varsity, J/V and Club levels. • Minnetonka’s Connor Corgard qualified for the Cressy SingleHanded High School National Championships, and Anders Ekholm/Joe Anderson from Blake went to the Great Oaks National Championship in New Orleans this fall. • Finally, Minnetonka High School was ranked FIRST for the Fall Season by the Midwest Coach’s Poll!!

2012 (40th!) SEASON PREVIEW The summer of 2012 will mark the 40th Anniversary of Sailing Magic at LMSS, and we will be celebrating by hosting the US Double-Handed Junior Women’s Championship— 80 girls from all over the U.S. competing on our Lake. LMSS will be working hard to ensure our girls are ready for this prestigious event • Our youth 420 and Laser teams will be sailing with the MYC for the second year. The Inland Yachting Association has included the 420 in it’s ILYA Championships in August. • We are adding more adult sailing classes. • Lastly, the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School will begin a New fund-raising campaign this winter to ensure future success.

Sam Rogers  Director Sailing every summer at LMSS in X-Boats and 420s, Sam is dedicated to seeing the program succeed on every level. Attending Breck School, Sam graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges where he was a 4 yr. Varsity sailor, earning All-American honors as a Senior. From there he spent 3 years at Melges Performance Sailboats while racing Scows, Melges 24s and 32s at a high level. Sam races professionally on the Melges 20, 24, 32 and Match Race circuits, coaches privately and assists with the LMSS HS program. Appointed as a Director in the Fall of 2011, Sam is looking forward to assembling a dedicated staff and working with kids and adults while maintaining LMSS’s premier status. His 2-1/2 year old daughter Lily is already talking about Pre-Pram class!

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Pick your track– experience level

Pick your Class– boat and sailor

Recreational Track— These programs are designed for Students to learn sailing skills in a safe, fun and positive environment. The sessions concentrate on good sailing form, boat speed and the mechanics of boat handling. This track accommodates brand new sailors as well as experienced sailors who want to stay in a fun, non-competitive environment. This track includes Pre-Pram, Pram Camp, 420 Camp and Adult Sailing. To move from this program, sailors must complete our new Level 1 Seamanship Certification (Ensign).

Pram— (Age 4-10) For younger sailors, the pram uses a simplified mainsail rig that is forgiving, stable and safe.

Race Track II— This track is for our most advanced students who have completed seamanship certification for all prior classes. These classes are for students dedicated to racing. Race Track II classes include our Opti Intermediate/Advanced Race class, 420 Intermediate/Advanced Race class, and Laser Advanced Racing class. Race Track II will be the last step in completing all Seamanship Certification (Admiral). Ce

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Laser— (Age 12-18) The single-handed Laser is responsive, and a true test of a sailor’s athleticism. Our Laser Advanced Team uses 3 Laser rigs: Full (155-195 lbs.), Radial (115 -160 lbs.) and 4.7 (95-120 lbs.). X-Boat— (Age 10-16) The X-Boat has been the primary youth training boat in the Midwest for the last 70 years. Major X Boat regattas consistently draw over 70 boats, giving young sailors critical big fleet experience. Yngling— (Age 14-Adult) This 21 foot keelboat with main, jib and spinnaker is usually sailed with a crew of 3.

LMSS Mission Statement: To enhance student mental and physical skills while instilling a lifetime love of sailing, responsibility and good sportsmanship.

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Pre-Pram Camp....................................... 4 Pram Camp.............................................. 5 420 Camp................................................ 6 Adult Sailing........................................... 7 Race Track I ....................Page 8

B – Park Ave. dropoff/ pick-up

Opti Beginning Race............................ 8 420 Beginning Race............................. 9

C –Carsons Bay drop-off/pick-up (MYC Office)

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Race Track I— Building on Recreational track skills, our instructors continue the LMSS Three Basics System: weight placement, sail trim and steering technique. We also teach tactics and basic sailing rules for competition. This track includes Opti Beginning Race and 420 Beginning Race. The skills covered in Race Track I programs will allow sailors to complete Level 2 Seamanship Certification (Captain).

Opti— (Age 10-15) the Optimist Dinghy is globally recognized as the ideal platform for developing young sailors. This boat is sailed by one person which forces the sailor to learn more quickly. A great step up from Pram Camp.

Recreational Track

2012 Program Core Curriculum

Pre-Pram

Start Those Little Sailors Early

Pre-Pram Camp: 4 Days; Ages: 4 to 7 Session

Dates

Days & Times

Price

Session 1

Jun 12, 14, 19, 21

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

$195

Session 2

Jul 3, 5, 10, 12

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

$195

Session 3

Jul 17, 19, 24, 26

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

$195

Session 4

Jul 31, Aug 2, 7, 9

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

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re-Pram classes are for children ages 4-7. This four-day class is from 6 pm to 8 pm starting on Tuesdays. Class times are short and fast paced to keep the interest level high at an age when attention spans are limited. Teaching methods include short discussions, diagrams, demonstrations and on-the-water drills. Each class starts with setting up our eight foot Prams on the LMSS lawn. Parents are required to attend the first day and last day and strongly encouraged to attend every session to learn about our teaching process and give their child an added level of confidence while learning a new sport. Parents are welcome to participate by observing or even sailing with their child. Class size is limited to sixteen children. If you have further questions contact us at 952-404-1645. The goal of the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School is to make sure the first sailing experience is safe, fun and encouraging. A child-sized Type III Coast Guard Life Jacket is mandatory. Prerequisite: None Next Step: Repeat Pre-Pram class or move up to Pram Camp

What To Bring A child-sized Type III Coast Guard PFD (Life Jacket) is mandatory, as are tie-on (not flip-flops) water-compatible footwear. Also highly recommended are sun glasses, sun screen, bathing suit, a change of clothes, lunch and a water bottle.



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Pram Camp: 1&2 Weeks; Ages: 7-10 Session

#Wks Dates

Days & Times

Price

Session 1

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Jun 11......Jun 15

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session 2 

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Jun 18..... Jun 22

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session

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Jun 25.........Jul 6

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

Session 4

2

Jul 9..........Jul 20

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$495

Session 5 2

2

Jul 23........ Aug 2

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

Session 6

1

Aug 6...... Aug 10

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session 7

1

Aug 13.... Aug 17

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session 8

1

Aug 20.... Aug 24

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session 9

1

Aug 27.... Aug 31

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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The 1- and 2-week Pram Camps for students age 7-10 offers full-day sessions from 9 am to 4 pm and is designed for children who are getting their first sailing experience. We teach in LMSS owned Prams that are set up with a single gaff-rigged mainsail that is forgiving, stable and safe. Students learn and make sailing friends in an encouraging, fun and safe environment. Our Island location keeps all students in one place and lifejackets (PFDs) are mandatory. Young sailors learn quickly, gain confidence and learn the feel of control. Our staff teaches rigging, boat handling, teamwork, awareness of wind and waves, using a mix of lecture, diagrams, demonstration, walk-through and on-the-water sailing and drills. Our Pram sailors crew, skipper with a crew or sail alone. The last day of each session is Summer Camp Graduation (2-4 pm). We welcome friends and family to Lighthouse Island for this special day. Students are recognized for their accomplishments. Our instructors will offer suggestions to the student’s next level based on age, size, interest and progress toward Seamanship Level 1 – Ensign. The Pram Summer Camps are very popular and are limited to 30 students per session. Boats are provided.

The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School has a limited number of sailing scholarships for Pram and 420 Summer Camps, Opti and 420 Beginning Race in 2012.

Prerequisite: None Next Step: Another session of Pram Camp, Opti Beginning Racing Seamanship Level: 1 (Ensign)

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420 Camp

Sailing With Friends

420 Camp: 1&2 Weeks; Ages: 11–16 Session

#Wks Dates

Days & Times

Price

Session 1

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Jun 11......Jun 15

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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Jun 18..... Jun 22

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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Jun 25.........Jul 6

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

Session 4

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Jul 9..........Jul 20

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$495

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Jul 23........ Aug 2

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

Session 6

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Aug 6...... Aug 10

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session 7

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Aug 13.... Aug 17

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session 8

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Aug 20.... Aug 24

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Session 9

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Aug 27.... Aug 31

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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What To Bring A child-sized Type III Coast Guard PFD (Life Jacket) is mandatory, as are tie-on (not flip-flops) water-compatible footwear. Also highly recommended are sun glasses, sun screen, bathing suit, a change of clothes, lunch and a water bottle.

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Children ages 11-16 getting their first sailing experiences can enroll in a full-day, 1- or 2-week 420 Camp. Students learn sailing skills in a safe, fun and positive environment. Our island location keeps students in one place and Lifejackets (PFDs) are mandatory. On windy days we will use a smaller mainsail to give students more control and confidence. Our US Sailing Certified staff teaches rigging, boat handling, teamwork and awareness of conditions. We use a mix of lecture, diagrams, demonstration, walk-through and on-the water sailing and drills. Our 420s are sailed with both main and jib. The last day of each session we welcome family and friends for Summer Camp Graduation (2-4 pm). Students are rewarded for their accomplishments with certificates of completion. The 420 Camp Sessions are very popular and is limited to 36 students per session. Our instructors will offer suggestions to the student’s next level based on age, size, interest and progress toward Seamanship Level 1 – Ensign. Prerequisite: None Next Step: Repeat 420 Summer Camp, or move to 420 or Opti Beginning Racing Seamanship Level 1: (Ensign)



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The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School has a limited number of scholarships for Pram and 420 Summer Camps, Opti and 420 Beginning Racing in 2012.

Recreational Track

Adult & Family Classes Sailing for adults and kids

Adult & Family Classes: 4 Weeks Session

Dates

Days & Times

Price

1 (4 wk.) 420s

June 6, 13, 20, 27

Wed 6:00 – 8:00 pm Plus Grill ’N’ Chill

$300

2 (4 wk.) 420s

July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

Wed 6:00 – 8:00 pm Plus Grill ’N’ Chill

$300

3 (3 wk.) Ynglings

June 7, 14, 21

Thurs 6:00 – 8:00 pm 3 adults maximum*

$275

4 (3 wk.) Ynglings

July 12, 19, 26

Thurs 6:00 – 8:00 pm 3 adults maximum*

$275

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*3 Adults, or 2 adults +1 child, or 1 adult +2 children. $50 per child.

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In addition to our Wednesday 420 Sessions 1 and 2 we will have a Thursday Yngling Family Class, Sessions 3 and 4. Class size for Ynglings is limited to 9 sailors per session. You will learn boating safety, rigging, wind reading, basic racing rules, knots, landing and the basics of weight position, sail trim and steering technique. The 420 sessions on Wednesday include a Minnetonka Yacht Club (MYC) Grill ‘N’ Chill dinner and refreshments after every session. This is an excellent opportunity to meet MYC members, get a great meal and relax on the island while sampling the sailing lifestyle. Our Adult Sailing Program makes learning to sail fun. We will be partnering with the Minnetonka Yacht Club to guide you to the next level by crewing or taking private lessons. Prerequisite: None Next Steps: Consider joining the Minnetonka Yacht Club. Call 952-474-4457 or go to MinnetonkaYachtClub.org for information, or call Gordy Bowers at 952-404-0645. Seamanship Level: 1 (Ensign)

Need Team Building?? We start with a meal, followed by a short history of the Minnetonka Yacht Club, a discussion of sailing fundamentals and a 420 rigging demonstration. Teams then go sailing. An ideal group size is 15 to 30 people. Available in May and September evenings. No sailing experience required. Each event can be customized to meet the group’s needs. Call 952-404-1645.

MYC members who want to learn more, faster should schedule our coaching staff on your own boat. Evenings in the spring are ideal.

Private Coaching, LMSS boats, or your own Instructor (Evenings, Monday-Friday) Gordy Bowers Staff Instructors

Per Hour $150 $60

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Opti Beginning Race Start Racing Right

Opti Beginning Race; 4 & 2 Week; Ages: 9-15 Session

Dates

Days & Times

Price

Session 1 June 19....July 13 (4 wk.) 1 (11 days)

Tu, Th & Fri 9 am – 4 pm

$570

Session 2 July 17.....Aug 10 (11 days) (4 wk.) 2

Tu, Th & Fri 9 am – 4 pm

$570

Session 3 Aug 13.....Aug 24 (2 wk.) (10 days)

Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm

$550

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video, question and answer. We teach our class using the whole day to get the right amount of repetition and correct habits. The goal is to help each student to solve problems and make good decisions. Lake Minnetonka Sailing School has twenty Optimists that are available for class on a first come, first serve basis– free of charge. The last day of each session is Optimist Beginning Racing Graduation (2-4 pm). We welcome family and friends to Lighthouse Island for this special day. Students are recognized for their accomplishments. Our instructors will offer suggestions for the next step in the sailing classes. Prerequisite: Prams, Seamanship Level 1 (Ensign) Next Step: Repeat Opti Beginning Race, or move to 420 Camp (recreational) or Intermediate/Advanced Opti Racing Seamanship Level: 2 (Captain)

What To Bring A child-sized Type III Coast Guard PFD (Life Jacket) is mandatory, as are tie-on (not flip-flops) water-compatible footwear. Also highly recommended are sun glasses, sun screen, bathing suit, a change of clothes, lunch and a water bottle.

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Days & Times

Price

Session 1 June 18....July 13 (4 wk.) 1 (11 days)

M, W & Fri 9 am – 4 pm

$570

Session 2 July 16.....Aug 10 (11 days) (4 wk.) 2

M, W & Fri 9 am – 4 pm

$570

Session 3 Aug 13.....Aug 24 (10 days) (2 wk.)

Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm

$550

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During the first few days our coaches will teach the fundamentals of weight placement, sail trim, and steering technique. It is very important to take the time to learn the correct form and movement so that the proper habits are firmly established. Then we focus on tacking, jibing, 360 degree turns and mark rounding in light, medium and heavy winds. Students will be introduced to the strategies of wind and course position to quickly finish the race. Our coaching staff will teach the basic tactics of boat positioning at the start: approach, hold and accelerate. Later, we add such basic racing skills as looking for the wind, understanding wave patterns, starting techniques, rules and racing tactics. We break down these skills into understandable

on the water drills that are achievable and fun. During the later classes we will do some shore course racing to add some competition and greater focus. Our daily teaching structure is always the same – a daily topic, lecture, diagrams, demonstrations, on the water drills and some racing. We review back on shore using discussion, diagrams, video, question and answer. We teach our class using the whole day to get the right amount of repetition and correct habits. The goal is to help each student to solve problems and make good decisions. Lake Minnetonka Sailing School has 420s that are available for class on a first come, first serve basis– free of charge. The last day of each session is 420 Beginning Racing Graduation (2-4 pm). We welcome family and friends to Lighthouse Island for this special day. Students are recognized for their accomplishments. Our instructors will offer suggestions for the next step in the sailing classes. Sailors in a wide range of weights can be competitive and comfortable in the 420. We pair skippers with crews to achieve a competitive combined weight of 250 to 290 lbs. We provide 420s. Our Beginning Race classes are limited to 20 students and will fill quickly. Prerequisite: Prams, Seamanship Level 1 (Ensign) Next Step: Repeat 420 Beginning Race, or move to 420 Intermediate Racing or Intermediate/Advanced 420 Racing Seamanship Level: 2 (Captain)

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Race Track I

420 Beginning Race; 4 & 2 Week; Ages: 12-18

Opti Racing

Intermediate and Advanced

Opti Int. /Adv. Race; 4 & 8 Week; Ages: 10-15 Session

Dates

Days & Times

Price

Session 1 June 18....July 13 (4 wk.) 1 (11 days)

M, W & Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$725

Session 2 July 16.......Aug 8 (9 days) (4 wk.) 2

M, W & Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$665

1+2 (8 wk.)

M, W & Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$1390

June 18......Aug 8 (20 days)

1 No class Jul 4. 2 No class Aug 3. Awards: Sunday, Aug 12, 7-9 pm on Lighthouse Island.

Boat transportation to Twin Cities Youth Sailing events. For parents who cannot transport their children’s boats, LMSS will provide boat transportation. LMSS Staff will help students load the boats on a ten-boat Optimist trailer on Thursday after class, transport them on Friday and return the boats after the regatta. There are 10 slots, first come first served. Call 952-404-1645.

2012 Optimist Regattas TCYS #1 at White Bear SS (Manitou Days)........... June 22 TCYS #2 at St Croix, Hudson Wisconsin . ............. June 29 TCYS #3 at LMSS (Deephaven Centennial) ............ July 6 TCYS #4 at Lake Harriet YC (Opti only)................ July 13 TCYS #5 at Calhoun YC (Aquatennial).................. July 20 ILYA Opti Championship at Pewaukee ............. July 29-30 TCYS #6 at Wayzata CSC (Mike Plant)................ August 3 ILYA Red, White Blue Chip at Oconomowoc.... Aug 13-14

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he Opti Intermediate/Advanced Class is for sailors who want to race at a higher level with intensive coaching, regatta and travel experience.

We break out intermediate and advanced racers at times during our day to customize our instruction to sailing ability. Sailors sign up for the class and then they will be placed in an “Intermediate” or “Advanced” group according to ability and sailing experience. Each day, the two groups are taught together for concepts understood by everyone then separated into their respective groups. The curriculum includes classroom discussion, dryland drills, on the water drills and short races. Coaches provide “real time” feedback on the water and also answer questions in our debriefing sessions. In addition to fleet racing, match racing and team racing will be taught. Both groups will work to achieve their Captain and Admiral Seamanship. Our curriculum includes TCYS Regattas. In the morning, the team meets to discuss the racing priorities for the day. Between races, coaches talk with each competitor, providing advice and encouragement. After racing we review, attend the trophy presentation, put the boats on the trailers and return them to Lighthouse Island. Our Opti Race Team will be encouraged to race at the Minnetonka Yacht Club Sunday Evening Series, the Junior Olympic Regatta at Wayzata CSC and the ILYA Opti Championship at Pewaukee, WI. Rack rental is included in the tuition. Prerequisite: Ensign Seamanship Certification Next step: Repeat Opti Intermediate/ Advanced, add Small Group Training, move to Laser Advanced, or 420 Intermediate/Adv.

420 Racing

Intermediate and Advanced

420 Int. /Adv. Race; 4 & 8 Week; Ages: 12-18 Session

Days & Times

Price

Session 1 June 19....July 13 (4 wk.)  (12 days)

Tu, Th & Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$655

Session 2 July 17.....Aug 10 (10 days) (4 wk.) 1

Tu, Th & Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$635

June 19....Aug 10 (22 days)

$1290

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Minnetonka Yacht Club offers scheduled races on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday evenings. LMSS will charter 420s for the MYC racing schedule at $350. Call LMSS at 952404-1645 for chartering details, and MYC at 952-474-4457 for boat registration, membership fees and race times.

2012 420 Regattas

TCYS #1 at White Bear SS (Manitou Days)........... June 22 Ida Lewis (USA Women) at LMSS..................... June 24-30 TCYS #2 at St Croix, Hudson WI........................... June 29 Bemis Area K at Wayzata CSC............................... July 1-3 TCYS #3 at LMSS (Deephaven Centennial) ............ July 6 Junior Olympics at Lake Forest, IL .................... July 13-15 TCYS #5 at Calhoun YC (Aquatennial).................. July 20 420 North Americans........................................... July 20-23 TCYS #6 at Wayzata CSC (Day on the Bay)........... July 27 TCYS #7 at Wayzata CSC (Mike Plant)................ August 3 ILYA 420 Championship at Madison, WI....... August 16-19

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Most of our students will alternate skipper and crew positions because it is essential to know both ends of the boat. All boats, spinnakers and trapeze gear will be provided. Each day will consist of a theme — starting technique for example — followed by discussion, questions, demonstration, practice drill and short fleet or team races. On-the-water feedback will reinforce the daily theme. At the Twin Cities Youth Sailing (TCYS) Regattas our teams charter host 420s for a nominal fee. If necessary we bring our 420s. Between races, each competitor talks to their coach for advice. After racing we review the day. The 420 Race Team will be encouraged to participate in the Junior Olympic Regatta at Wayzata and the ILYA Championships at Madison, WI. The school provides 420s. This class is limited to 20 students. Prerequisite: 420 Race Next step: Repeat 420 Intermediate/Advanced Race, Opti Intermediate/Advanced Race; move to Laser Advanced Race; Small Group Training Seamanship Level: 3 (Admiral)

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Laser Racing Full-rig, Radial and 4.7

Laser Race: 4 or 8 Weeks; Ages: 12-18 Session

Dates

Days & Times

Price

Session 1 (4 wk.) 1

June 18....July 13 (11 days)

M, W & F (+Regattas) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$670

Session 2 (4 wk.) 2

July 16.......Aug 8 (9 days)

M, W & F (+Regattas) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$620

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June 18..... Aug 8 (20 days)

$1290

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Minnetonka Yacht Club offers scheduled races on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday evenings. LMSS will charter 3 Lasers for the MYC racing schedule at $350. Call LMSS at 952-404-1645 for chartering details, and MYC at 952-4744457 for boat registration, membership fees and race times.

2012 Laser Regattas TCYS #1 at White Bear SS (Manitou Days)........... June 22 TCYS #2 at St. Croix, Hudson WI.......................... June 29 Smyth Semi-Finals (Area K) at Wayzata CSC....... July 1-3 TCYS #3 at LMSS (Deephaven Centennial).............. July 6 TCYS #5 at Calhoun SS (Aquatennial).................... July 20 Junior Olympics at Lake Forest, IL.................... June 13-15 TCYS #6 at Wayzata CSC (Mike Plant) ............... August 3

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Small Group Training

Our Match Racing Class will use the 21 foot, 3 person Yngling keelboat with main, jib and spinnaker. Each crew member will learn the specialized speed techniques, tactics and rules of match racing. Match racing from pre-start to finish develops confidence. For 2012 we are opening this class to adult and youth sailors. A great opportunity for MYC sailors! The popularity of Match Racing is growing world-wide, and is now utilized in the Olympics and in college sailing.

Small Group Training (SGT) can give your advanced sailor more structured time on the water. SGT is limited to 4 boats per group. All sessions will be coached by Gordy Bowers, LMSS Head Coach. For 2012 we are opening this class to adult MYC sailors. After June 1 all unused sessions will be allocated first-come, first-served. Questions? Call the LMSS office at 952-404-1645.

Small Group Training

Maximum class size is 9 students.

Session Available Dates

Match Racing in Ynglings Session Dates

Days & Times

Yngling

Tuesday, 6 – 8 pm

June 12, 19, July 10, 17

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19

Thursday 9 am – noon

$80

X-Boat

June 21 28, July 5, 12, 19

Thursday 1 – 4 pm

$80

per boat, per session per boat, per session

X-Boat Clinic

The 420 High School Novice Clinic will use our fleet of 420s. This clinic is open to all high school sailors grades 7–12. Our goal is to get more high school teams to participate in the fun, challenges and rewards of racing. Experienced high school sailors will help instruct and mentor first-time sailors in grades 7-12. Recruit your friends! We highly encourage all new high school sailors with no sailing experience to enroll in this important first step to sailing.

Racing Clinics

Race Track II

High School Clinic

Price

Opti

Price $180

Days & Times

At our 4 Day X-BOAT clinic we will teach boat speed, starting, mark rounding, tacking, jibing and 720 degree turning. With more boats we will be able to do big fleet starting drills and short-course racing. The following weekend the Minnetonka Yacht Club and LMSS will be hosting an XBoat regatta, a perfect time to apply the skills learned during the clinic. All participants from 2011 had excellent ILYA regatta results: finishing 5th in Senior, 1st and 3rd in the Junior Division.

X-Boat Clinic

Session

Dates

Days & Times

Price

Session

Dates

Days & Times

High School Novice Clinic

Aug 27 – 30

M– Th 9 am –4 pm

$175/ person

X Clinic

June 11... June 14

M – Th 9 am – 4 pm

Price $275/

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High School Sailing: 8 Weeks; Grades 7-12 Session

Dates

Days & Times

Grades 7-8

9-12

Spring: 420

April 2...... May 31

M –Th 3:30 – 6:30 pm, & Saturday for JV /Club

$395

$475

Fall: 420 & Laser

Sept 4...... Nov 1

M –Th 3:30 – 6:30 pm, & Saturday for JV /Club

$395

$475

High School Regattas, Varsity Team Spring 2012 dates in 420s: Chicago Icebreaker at Belmont YC............ March 31-April 1 HS Invitational at Belmont YC............................ April 14-15 Mallory MISSA Qualifier at Gross Point YC ..... April 21-22 Team Race Regatta at LMSS............................... April 28-29 Baker Team MISSA Qualifier at Columbia YC........ May 5-6 Mallory ISSA Finals NWISA, So. Lake Union.... May 12-13 May Madness at Pewaukee WI . .......................... May 12-13 MN State Women’s Championship at LMSS............ May 19 MN State Men’s Championship at White Bear SS..... May 19 ISSA Baker Finals NEISA, MIT Boston.............. May 26-28 Minnesota State Co-ed Championship at Wayzata....June 2-3 Fall 2012 Dates in 420s and Lasers: Kick-off Classic at Sheridan Shores, IL, ................. Sept 8-9 Minnesota State Laser Champ at LMSS . ............ Sept 15-16 MISSA Cressy Qualifier at Wayzata CSC............... Sept 22-23 Talbot Regatta at Chicago YC, Belmont Harbor...Sept 29-30 MISSA Great Oaks Qualifier at Lake Forest, IL . ...... Oct 6-7 MISSA Fall Colors at Wayzata CSC....................... Oct 13-14 White Bear Invitational at WBSS.................................Oct 20 Halloween Regatta at Lake Forest, IL, .................. Oct 27-28 Great Lakes Champs at Chicago YC/ Monroe....... Nov 10-11

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oin the excitement and be part of a nationwide phenomenon — the fastest growing and only co-educational high school sport in America. Our teams (Blake, Minnetonka and Breck) train on Lake Minnetonka and compete successfully in weekend local, regional and national events. This fall, MHS was ranked 1st in the Midwest in the MISSA coaches poll. There are two seasons, Spring and Fall, each 8 weeks or longer, depending on ice-out. We start the spring season with dry land training practices, and progress to Fleet Racing, Team Racing, Match Racing and Two-boat Testing. The High School Sailing coaching staff is led by former Olympic Sailing Team coach Gordy Bowers. The price includes the use of LMSS 420s, FJs, coaching support and assistance with team organization. It does not include regatta fees, school athletic fees and regatta travel expenses. We will work with even one sailor to grow a high school team. Call 952-404-1645. Conference Regattas, Non-varsity team members, 7-12 Session Date Location Days & Times

Spring

April 14 April 21 April 28 May 5

Fall

May 12 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29 October 6 October 27

LMSS Wayzata CSC Calhoun White Bear SS Team Racing Calhoun LMSS White Bear SS Calhoun Wayzata CSC LMSS Calhoun

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Saturday 9 am –2 pm

Lake Minnetonka Sailing School 2012 Registration Form –Front Indicate the sessions you want by checking the appropriate box. Please use a separate form for each student.

Pre-Pram Camp: 4 Days; Ages: 4 to 7 Session

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To indicate desired class, ✓ box

Dates

1

Jun 12, 14, 19, 21

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

$195

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2

Jul 3, 5, 10, 12

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

$195

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3

Jul 17, 19, 24, 26

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

$195

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4

Jul 31, Aug 2, 7, 9

Tu & Th 6 -8 pm

$195

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Pram Summer Camp: 1&2 Weeks; Ages: 7-10 Session

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Dates

To indicate desired class, ✓ box

1

Jun 11......Jun 15

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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2 

Jun 18..... Jun 22

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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3

Jun 25.........Jul 6

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

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4

Jul 9..........Jul 20

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$495

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5

Jul 23........ Aug 2

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

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6

Aug 6...... Aug 10

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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7

Aug 13.... Aug 17

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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8

Aug 20.... Aug 24

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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Aug 27.... Aug 31

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420 Camp: 1&2 Weeks; Ages: 11–16 Session 1

Dates

To indicate desired class, ✓ box

Jun 11......Jun 15

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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Opti Beginning Race: 4 & 2 Weeks; Ages: 9-15 P.8 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box 1 (4 wk) 2 (4 wk) 3 (2 wk)

June 19....July 13 July 17.....Aug 10 Aug 13.....Aug 24

Tu, Th & F 9 – 4 Tu, Th & F 9 – 4 Mon – F 9 – 4

$570

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$570

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$550

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420 Beginning Race: 4 & 2 Weeks; Ages: 12-18 P.9 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box 1 (4 wk) 2 (4 wk) 3 (2 wk)

June 18....July 13 July 16.....Aug 10 Aug 13.....Aug 24

M, W & F 9 – 4 M, W & F 9 – 4 Mon – F 9 – 4

$570

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$570

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$550

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Opti Int./ Adv. Race: 4 or 8 Weeks; Ages: 10-15 P.10 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box 1 (4 wk)

Jun 18.... Jul 13 M, W & F 8:30 – 4:30

$725

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2 (4 wk) Jul 16..... Aug 8 M, W & F 8:30 – 4:30 1+2 (8 wk) Jun 18... Aug 8 M, W & F 8:30 – 4:30

$665

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$1390

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420 Int./ Adv. Race: 4 or 8 Weeks; Ages 12-18 P.11 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box 1 (4 wk) Jun 19... July 13 Tu, Th, F 8:30– 4:30 2 (4 wk) July 17.... Aug 9 Tu, Th, F 8:30– 4:30 1+2 (8 wk) Jun 19....Aug 11 Tu, Th, F 8:30– 4:30

$655

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$635

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$1290

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Laser Advanced Race: 4 or 8 Wks; Ages: 12-18 P.12 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box

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Jun 18..... Jun 22

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

3

Jun 25.........Jul 6

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

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4

Jul 9..........Jul 20

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$495

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5

Jul 23........ Aug 2

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$470

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Aug 6...... Aug 10

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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7

Aug 13.... Aug 17

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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Race Track II Options: Match Racing, SGT & Clinics P.13 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box

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Aug 20.... Aug 24

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

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SGT Opti, X Jun 21–Jul 19 See Page 13 $80/boat/time

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X Clinic

Jun 11 –14

M – Th 9 – 4

$275/boat

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HS Clinic

Aug 27–30

M – Th 9 – 4

$175/person

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Match Race

Jun 12–Jul 17 Tu, 6 – 8 pm

$180

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Aug 27.... Aug 31

M–F 9 am – 4 pm

$290

Adult & Family Classes: 4 or 3 Weeks P.7 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box 1 420

Jun 6, 13, 20, 27

W 6–8 pm

2 420

Jul 11, 18, 21, Aug 1

W 6–8 pm

3 Y

June 7, 14, 21

4 Y

July 12, 19, 26

$300

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$300

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Th 6–8 pm

$275

adult/ $50 child

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Th 6–8 pm

$275

adult/ $50 child

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1 (4 wk) 2 (4 wk)

Jun 18... July 13 M, W & F 8:30 – 4:30 July 16.... Aug 8 M, W & F 8:30 – 4:30

$670

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$620

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1+2 (8 wk)

Jun 18.... Aug 8 M, W & F 8:30 – 4:30

$1290

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High School Sailing: 8 Weeks; Grades 7-12 P.14 Session Dates To indicate desired class, ✓ box Spring Fall

Grades 7 & 8 Grades 9 – 12 7&8 Sept 4......Nov 1 Grades Grades 9 – 12 Apr 2..... May 31

$395 $475 $395 $475

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Student Name ___________________________________________________________________ Birth Date _____________________

State_____________ Zip_ ______________________Email address _______________________________________________________ Middle or High School attending _____________________________________________ Grade completed as of June 2012:_ ________ Mother’s name _______________________________________ Phones: H_______________W_____________ M_________________ Father’s name ________________________________________ Phones: H_______________W_____________ M_________________

Please complete both sides of this application for each student and mail with payment to: LMSS, Inc., PO Box 339, Excelsior, MN 55331-0339 (Or go to WWW.LMSS.US online.) 952-404-1645 15

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Address______________________________________________________________________City_____________________________

Lake Minnetonka Sailing School 2012 Registration Form – Back Enrollment

Meals

On-Line: Please visit our web site at www.lmss.us for the date enrollment will be available. Use your credit card, and the other side of this application as your planning tool.

Staff

Choose on-line, or mail.

Via mail: fill out both sides of this application and include payment for the full amount of the session(s) applied for (check or cash). If a session is overbooked, a full refund will be given or credited toward a different session. Make checks payable to LMSS, Inc. Applications with full payment can be mailed to: Lake Minnetonka Sailing School P.O. Box 339, Excelsior, MN 55331-0339

Refund Policy

Notice of cancellation must be made at least five weeks prior to the start of the session to receive a full refund. Notice of cancellation after that time will result in a 50% refund. There will be no refunds after a session begins. Refunds are subject to a $25.00 fee.

What To Bring

Students will spend most of their time outdoors. 1. Students are required to provide their own US Coast Guard Type III or higher PFD (lifejacket) that fits properly. Students must wear their PFDs while on any dock and while aboard any sail or power boat during school hours. 2. Proper shoes must be worn at all times. Water-compatible, tie-on footwear, Velcro-fastened sandals, aqua socks or sailing boots are acceptable footwear. Flip-flops are not acceptable. 3. An extra change of clothing should be stored in a waterproof bag (like a Ziplock) in a backpack/duffel bag. You should expect to get wet, so bring or wear your swimsuit and have your own towel. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also strongly recommended; please put on sunscreen before you arrive for class. Remember to bring windbreakers and/or sweats for cloudy or windy days. 4. Reusable Water bottle. (Reusable to be green.)

Students attending classes at the Lighthouse Island must bring their own bag lunches. Purified drinking water is available. Staff members are US Sailing-certified instructors who have also received American Red Cross First-Aid, CPR and Water Safety training from the Minnetonka Community Education Department. Our curriculum is developed from the US Sailing Certification Series, the national standard for quality sailing instruction, as well as proprietary LMSS, Inc. teaching systems.

Water Safety Requirements

Parents must certify their child’s swimming skills. All students will be given a swimming checkout on the first day of class. This will allow the instructors to check each child’s swimming abilities. The checkout will be with lifejackets on and will include: 1. Swimming 50 yards unaided. 2. Treading water for 1 minute. Children will also be given a water orientation to learn self-rescue techniques with a sailboat. Failure to complete the swimming check-out will result in the child being dropped from course without a refund.

Discipline

Behavioral problems will not be tolerated. First time offenders will not be allowed to participate in their chosen activity for an appropriate period of time. Repeat offenders will be expelled.

Weather Conditions: Calm, High Wind, or Rain Storms

Classes will not be cancelled due to weather. Outdoor sailing-related activities are complemented with fun games, educational sailing videos and activities such as volleyball and swimming (with PFDs on). We will also work on progress toward the the appropriate Seamanship Level.

Boat or equipment damage

In the unlikely event of significant damage to boats, sail, spars or other equipment, the responsible student/parent is expected to pay for reasonable repairs.

EMERGENCY TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION

I/We the undersigned parent, parents, or legal guardian of ___________________________________ , a minor, do hereby authorize and consent to any x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis rendered under the general or special supervision of any member of the medical staff licensed under the provisions of the Medicine Practice Act or a dentist licensed under the Dental Practice Act and on the staff of any acute general hospital from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Health. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care being required but is given to provide authority and power to render care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of his best judgment may deem advisable. It is understood that effort shall be made to contact the undersigned prior to rendering treatment to the patient, but that any of the above treatment will not be withheld if the undersigned cannot be reached.

RELEASE

The undersigned parent/guardian recognizes that an element of risk is involved in all water sports, including sailing. Therefore, to induce the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School to accept his/her child into the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, the undersigned parent/guardian covenants and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, losses, damages, fees and liability growing out of or in any manner related to injury to a person or damage to any property arising out of or in any way connected with the operation of the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School or any activities on or the use of any facilities or equipment of the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School.

CERTIFICATION OF SWIMMING SKILLS

I/We the undersigned parent, parents, or legal, do hereby certify the child enrolled can swim unaided for 50 yards and tread water for one minute.

PARENTAL AGREEMENT

I/We understand that I/we are responsible for our child’s or grandchild’s behavior and conduct while at the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School and will see to it that our child adheres to the program rules. I/We agree to assume the obligation for expenses of repair and/or replacement of program equipment that is attributed to our child’s reckless or irresponsible behavior and the expense of medical care if your child is injured. I/We agree to make an appointment for a parent/instructor conference if requested. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature of Father, Mother, Guardian or Adult Student Date Insurance Company: ____________________________________________ Policy Number: ___________________________________

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