Partnerships

The Beauval Ski Club (BSC) could not exist if it were not partnered with several Agencies, Boards and Volunteers. BSC is partnered with Cross Country Saskatchewan who offers assistance in a variety of areas – programming, races and loppets, mentorship, and grants. Several Local agencies provide help as well, they include Beaver River Regional Athletic Association, Ski Fit North (skiing instruction), and the Regional Health Board - Keewatin Yathe. Its strongest association is between the School and the Village of Beauval. Below is Memorandum of Understanding reached between the three partners.

 

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Between

Valley View School,
Northern Village of Beauval,
Beauval Ski Club

Whereas:

1. Valley View School, the Northern Village of Beauval and the Beauval Ski Club are committed to continue working together to support the Cross Country Ski Program, Trails, and Facilities located in Beauval;

2. The partners agree to cooperatively manage and maintain the ski trails, equipment, and facilities on an ongoing basis with the following responsibilities:

a) Trails:

i. maintenance and grooming of the trails for school programs and events will be the responsibility of the School;
ii. maintenance and grooming of the trails for community programs and events will be the responsibility of the Village;
iii. maintenance and grooming of the trails for Ski Club programs and events will be the responsibility of the Ski Club;

b) Trail Equipment: each party will use their own equipment where possible. When equipment is borrowed, repair and maintenance of the equipment is the responsibility of the operator.

c) Facilities: maintenance, use, access, and repair of the Ski Club Garage and Valley View Trailer is by mutual consent of the School Administration and the Ski Club executive. Use of the Arena facilities for either School events or Ski Club events will be made in advance with the recreation director. Similarly, Village use of the Ski Club Garage and School Trailer will be made in advance with the School Administration and Ski Club Executive. No charges will be applied to any partner for facility usage.

d) Ski Equipment: maintenance, use, access, and repair of the ski equipment is by mutual consent of the School Administration and the Ski Club executive. Inventory lists will be maintained. Generally speaking, the School will be responsible for maintaining ski equipment intended for school/recreational skiing, while the ski club will be responsible for racing and biathlon equipment. Village Council can access ski equipment on behalf of the public with mutual consent of the School Administration and Ski Club Executive. Biathlon equipment is excluded from any shared agreements.

e) Liability: First Party Liability rests with the intended use. Use of trails, equipment, and facilities for school programs and events rests with School, for Village programs and events rests with the Village, and for Ski Club programs and events rests with the Ski Club. All partners are bound to carry liability – workman’s compensation insurance for guest/member usage and for maintenance workers.

3. The School will accept the role of developing and promoting the school ski program as part of its physical/ outdoor education program, and promote and advocate the program for the benefit of students and parents. The Village will accept the role of developing and promoting cross country skiing as part of its Vision of Healthy Community Activities, and promote and advocate the program for the benefit of the people living in Beauval. The Beauval Ski Club will accept the role of developing and promoting various ski programs that will benefit the community and the school, and will promote and advocate the Saskatchewan Ski Association benefits for all people using the Beauval Ski Club.

Therefore the parties agree:

4. To continue working together in a collaborative partnership to further develop the Cross Country Skiing Program in Beauval.

5. To meet annually to review the terms of this agreement.