COVID-19 Policy & Procedures 2021-2022 Season
Durango Nordic Ski Club is committed to providing an outdoor recreation experience for you and your family for the 2021-2022 winter season while being in alignment with local health guidelines for COVID-19. Our operations this year again will be guided by the direction of state and local health district officials. This page is intended to clarify Durango Nordic Ski Club (DNSC) operations in relation to COVID-19 public health directives, provide clarity on when programs might be canceled, and document the DNSC refund policy. Please note that these policies may be revisited throughout the season depending on COVID-19 conditions in La Plata County.
The San Juan Basin Health District (SJBH) provides local leadership and direction on how to mitigate risk and protect the health and welfare of the public with respect to COVID-19. DNSC is committed to following the most updated SJBH guidelines which are located here. SJBH maintains the color-coded alert system which reflects our county’s (La Plata) current restrictions. Changes of alert level may require modifications to how we run our programs and events and determine cancellation.
The CO Department of Public Health maintains guidance by sector as well. DNSC adheres to the Guidance for Outdoor Recreation.
Major changes in SJBH advisories will prompt DNSC to assess how to modify our policies and procedures in the interest of public safety. Expectations for the center, programs, and our cancellation and refund policy follow.
Nordic Center Facility:
The indoor Nordic Center building and restrooms will be open to the public. Employees and visitors are required to wear face coverings while inside the building.
Please note that staff and volunteers follow the SJBPH guidelines noted above regarding masking, testing, vaccination, and staying home when feeling unwell.
Sales (day passes, rentals, lessons, etc) will be offered online on this website.
Limited staff will be onsite to handle in-person sales.
Guests will be directed to first attempt to pay online to reduce contact between staff and visitors.
Advance reservations are required for lessons.
Rentals are reservable in advance.
Trail grooming will not be affected by COVID-19 policies. Follow DNSC’s Twitter feed to receive grooming reports.
If you are unable to follow these rules, your pass may be revoked and/or you will be asked to leave the Nordic Center.
Events:
Coke Races, Howlers, Pine Needle Langlauf, McDonalds Winter Triathlon, skate clinics, lessons, etc. are all subject to SJBH guidelines at the time of the event.
Durango Nordic’s website and social media will provide updates on COVID-19 policies for events.
Programs (Youth, Adult, Lessons, and Clinics):
DNSC reserves the right to require proof of vaccination for program participants who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
DNSC will enforce the same mask requirements noted within the Nordic Center Facility section of this document for all program participants.
Coaching staff will establish predefined locations where each group is to arrive and congregate so as to limit mixing and keep group size as recommended by SJBH guidelines.
All DNSC coaches, staff, and any program participant (lesson and clinic participants excluded) will track their symptoms throughout the season.
An individual’s ability to participate in a weekly practice depends on whether they are presenting with a major symptom (as defined by SJBH) or not.
A lesson or clinic participant should not attend their lesson or clinic if they are presenting with a major symptom (as defined by SJBH).
Program Cancellation and Refund Policies
Programs may be cancelled for the following reasons:
The State or Local agencies/guidelines direct DNSC to cease operating the program(s).
DNSC determines that it is unable to operate in accordance with SJBH guidelines.
DNSC determines that it is unable to operate for other reasons related to Covid-19.
Nordies, Snowburners, Cruisers, W.A.C.O, Race, and Masters Programs:
A 75% refund of program registration fees will be provided for any participant who has their program canceled prior to the beginning of on-snow practices.
A 50% refund of program registration fees will be provided for any participant who has their program canceled within the first month of on-snow practices.
No refund will be provided >1 month after on-snow activities commence.
You must request a refund by contacting orders@durangonordic.org. Any refund will be credited back to your original payment method. If you would like to convert your refund into a DNSC donation, you may make that request as well and your contribution would be greatly appreciated.
Note for all Programs: If the program includes a season pass, the pass portion of the program registration is excluded from your refund. Your pass remains valid for the winter season.
Note for Nordies Program Participants/Families: The scheduled hut trip in March is subject to SJBH restrictions at that time. Vaccinations and/or negative COVID tests may be required of participants.
Lessons, Clinics, Day Passes, and Rentals:
50% refund if SJBH directive results in DNSC cancelling your lesson, rental, or clinic.
DNSC will process this refund automatically.
50% refund if you request that you need to cancel your visit (for any reason) and your request is provided in writing more than 24 hours prior to your visit. Request a refund by contacting orders@durangonordic.org and include your order number in the request.
No refunds will be provided if requested within 24 hours of the scheduled visit.
In lieu of a refund, we offer a postponement policy, where you may request to have your lesson, rental, or clinic rescheduled for a later date at no cost.
Any refunds will be credited back to your original payment method.
