The Refund Policy has changed for the 2024-25 season. Please ensure you review the updated policy.
ACA / Freestyle Canada Fees / SNS - Non-refundable annual fee paid to Alpine Canada (ACA) and Ski Nova Scotia (SNS) for membership and general liability insurance.
Annual Program Fee - The total cost to register an athlete in an annual race program offered by Martock Ski Racing Club (MSRC)) Program fees consist of fixed costs related to the day to day operating expenses of the Club (general maintenance, communication, accounting, banking, training aids, etc), Alpine Canada Dues, and program specific coaching fees and expenses.
Coaching Expenses - Funding provided to MSRC coaches who are attending a race event and/or camp to cover the costs for transportation, accommodations, lift tickets and meals.
Coaching Fees - Daily fees provided to MSRC coaches during the annual program and those who attend races and camps.
Event Registration Fees - Cost for MSRC to attend an event. Costs are determined by the host organization.
MRSC Admin Fee - A $50 non-refundable potion of the total fee applied to all registrations (program, race and camp) in the event that a refund is requested.
On-line Payment System Fee - Non-refundable charge applied to all registrations (program, race and camp) processed using the on-line payment system.
Annual program fees are due before the first on-snow activities for the season. Where possible, an option to split the total program fee payments into approximately equal monthly installments leading up to the beginning of on-snow activities will be made available to members. Any accounts in arrears from previous seasons must be paid in full prior to registration for the current season. Athletes with accounts in arrears will not be permitted to participate in programs, events, and camps until the account balance is paid in full.
The Table below outlines the Cancellation and Refund policy for seasonal programs
| Withdrawal Date | Non-refundable Online System Fee | Non-Refundable ACA+SNS Fee | Non-Refundable MSRC Admin Fee | Refund (if any) |
| Before any scheduled off-snow activities | 2.35% of program fee | U7 & U10: $91.50 U12: $160 U14+: $265.50 | $50 | 100% of Remainder |
| Up to 14 Days prior to scheduled start of on-snow activities | 2.35% of program fee | U7 & U10: $91.50 U12: $160 U14+: $265.50 | $50 | 80% of Remainder |
| Up to the second week of on-snow activities | 2.35% of program fee | U7 & U10: $91.50 U12: $160 U14+: $265.50 | $50 | 50% of Remainder |
| After second week of on-snow activities | 2.35% of program fee | U7 & U10: $91.50 U12: $160 U14+: $265.50 | $50 | Non-Refundable1 |
1Exception for certified medical reasons. See below.
For athletes that are injured or develop a severe illness during the program season and are unable to continue with the program, a pro-rated portion of the program fees (excluding Online System Fee and ACA Fee) may be refunded. An appropriate doctor’s certificate may be required. Pre-existing medical conditions do not qualify for refunds. These situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Days missed are non-refundable. It is understood the unpredictability of the weather and varying conditions, are part of the sport of alpine skiing. No consideration or refund will be provided due to delays, cancellations or hill closures caused by weather or other special circumstances.
Refunds will be issued at the end of the program season. The only exception to this is withdrawals from the program before the start of on-snow activities
Payment is due at the time of registration. Accounts in arrears must be in good standing before registering for a race or camp. Athletes with accounts in arrears will not be permitted to participate in camps or races until the account balance is paid in full.
The Table below outlines the Cancellation and Refund policy for camps and races
| Withdrawal Date | Non-refundable Online System Fee | Non-Refundable MSRC Admin Fee1 | Refund (if any) |
| 14+ days before the event | 2.35% of camp/race fee | $50 | 100% remainder |
| 7-13 days before the event | 2.35% of camp/race fee | $50 | 50% remainder |
| Less than 7 days before the event | 2.35% of camp/race fee | $50 | Non-Refundable |
1Other non-refundable costs (e.g. fees paid to host organizations) may also be included, and will be identified at the time of registration for each event if applicable.
Athletes who are injured or have valid medical situation that occurs during the event and are unable to continue participating for the remaining days, not including the day of injury/medical situation, are entitled to a refund of the cost of the lift ticket (if included in the registration fees collected by MSRC and recoverable by MSRC) for each remaining days provided MSRC is able to recoup such as lift costs from the host facility. Coaching fees and expenses are non-refundable as commitments have been made to ensure an appropriate number of coaches were available based on the number of registered athletes.
Camp/Race days missed are non-refundable. It is understood the unpredictability of the weather and varying conditions, are part of the sport of alpine skiing. No consideration or refund will be provided due to delays, cancellations or hill closures caused by weather or other special circumstances. The exception is that refunds will be provided for any costs in which MSRC can recover from the event organizer or facility. MSRC will endeavour to reduce any associated athlete incurred costs related to cancellations.