Okemo Mountain School and Okemo Mountain Resort are pleased to announce a newly expanded scholarship opportunity for five TRSU elementary school students to join the Okemo Competition Center Weekend Program, which includes the disciplines of alpine ski racing, snowboarding, and freeski (slopestyle, halfpipe, skiercross). Additionally, an Epic Local Pass will be provided for any recipients who do not already receive one as an employee dependent. In the past this scholarship was awarded to one LES student, but thanks to the support of Okemo Mountain Resort, we are able to expand the number of scholarships and the eligibility criteria. We call this scholarship the TRSU “Grassroots” scholarship because we believe our local students should be the “grassroots” of the programs both at the Okemo Competition Center and at OMS, and we want to help make that a reality. OMS and Okemo are excited to be able to provide support to local athletes and promote local participation in Okemo’s ski and snowboard programs. This year the scholarships (5 individual awards) will include:

• Program fees for the program that best fits the recipient’s age and ability in their desired discipline (ski racing, snowboard, freeski) provided by Okemo Mountain Resort

•  An Epic Local Pass provided by Okemo Mountain Resort

•  Up to $500 in equipment assistance funding provided by Okemo Mountain School

To apply, please fill out the following application and return it to OMS by Monday, November 14th. Recipients will be notified by November 18th. Applications can be returned in person to OMS at 53 Main Street (right next door to LES – just ring the front door bell), by snail mail, fax, or email.